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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Young Somerset dad stubs out smoking habit for photography
Self-confessed heavy smoker Dave Shaw left the lifestyle behind when his wife became pregnant.
Somerset maths teacher says board game given to prime minister rivals chess
Christopher Curtis gave the game to Boris Johnson when he got Covid-19 in the first half of 2020.
Berrow death: Killed husband had held knife to wife's throat, jury told
The daughter of defendant Penelope Jackson says she saw her father being violent to her mother.
West of England Mayor launches pro-mask campaign
The metro mayor will put up posters in businesses and adverts in papers to help raise awareness.
Somerset photographers document their lockdown experience
The exhibition features a rescue pet who healed an anxious family, a wedding and unexpected beauty.
Jamie Chadwick: Formula 1 is a 'step closer' says driver after W Series win
Jamie Chadwick believes she is a "step closer" to her dream of racing in Formula 1 after winning her second W Series title.
Yeovil Town 2-0 Woking
Charlie Wakefield and Tom Knowles strike early in either half as Yeovil snap a six-game winless run by beating Woking.
United States Grand Prix: Jamie Chadwick wins W Series title in Austin
Jamie Chadwick secures a second W Series championship with victory over fierce rival Alice Powell in the season finale at Austin.
Premiership: Harlequins 31-17 Bath - Champions claim bonus-point victory
Andre Esterhuizen and Joe Marchant both score two tries as Harlequins beat Bath for another bonus-point win at the Stoop.
Grimsby Town 2-0 Yeovil Town
Grimsby extend their lead at the top of the National League table with a win over Yeovil at Blundell Park.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Gold vexed by Joseph's Bath link
Bath coach Gary Gold berates "irresponsible" reports linking London Irish's Jonathan Joseph with a move to the Rec.
Somerset support Rehman's return
Coach Andy Hurry says Somerset had no qualms in bringing Pakistan's Abdur Rehman back to Taunton despite his drugs ban.
Trego signs new Somerset contract
All-rounder Peter Trego signs a new three-year deal with Somerset after an impressive year with ball and bat.
Rehman to make Somerset return
Somerset announce Pakistan Test bowler Abdur Rehman is to return to Taunton for the latter part of the 2013 campaign.
Big Buck's likely to miss season
Racehorses Big Buck's and Al Ferof likely to miss rest of season after "problem" discovered by trainer Paul Nicholls.
England bring in Buttler & Woakes
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.
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Insulate Britain: Protesters block roads leading to M25
In a statement the group says it is "not concerned with endless injunctions" and will target the M25.
Man charged with murder after death of two boys in Brentwood
The 19-year-old is also accused of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Sarah Everard murder: Wayne Couzens appeals against whole-life sentence
Sarah Everard's murderer Wayne Couzens lodges an appeal to reduce the length of his jail sentence.
Science Museum: Climate activists in overnight protest over fossil fuel sponsors
The activists say they stayed at London's Science Museum for the "victims" of fossil fuel sponsors.
Budget 2021: Burnley residents' messages for chancellor
Residents in Lancashire explain what they want from the chancellor ahead of his Budget.
Girls Night In: 'Spiking is part of going out - so we're staying in'
Campaigners say the situation has reached "boiling point" and venues need to do more to keep them safe.
COP26: Essex women help thousands live eco lifestyle
An eco social media group started by two women is now helping thousands of people make a difference.
Gloucestershire Police 'failing' at investigation and victim support
Gloucestershire Police is found to be failing in victim support and how it investigates crimes.
Leicester City marks anniversary of helicopter crash
The Foxes chairman and four others were killed in the crash outside the King Power Stadium in 2018.
Campaign to end sexual harassment on London transport launched
Victims and bystanders are urged to report incidents so action can be taken against offenders?.
Heavy rain leads to cross-border rail disruption
Avanti West Coast is advising passengers not travel to or from Glasgow Central, Edinburgh, Motherwell or Lockerbie.
Young Somerset dad stubs out smoking habit for photography
Self-confessed heavy smoker Dave Shaw left the lifestyle behind when his wife became pregnant.
Source: BBC News
