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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Helmet clue 'could lead to armed robber'
Would-be robber fled on motorbike after shop keeper refused to hand over cash.
Postcard delivered from Somerset to Cornwall 21 years on
It took more than two decades for the postcard to travel about 100 miles from Somerset to Cornwall.
Somerset County Council's whistleblowing policy to be reviewed
Probe under way after more complaints were apparently being raised than were being reported.
Tributes for death crash ex-firefighter Paddy Canavan
Police said Paddy Canavan received treatment at the scene "but sadly died shortly afterwards".
Blasting leaves from the rail lines
High pressure water and sand are applied to the tracks to remove "slippery" leaves.
Somerset man jailed for threatening to kill wife
Christopher Jansons also held his wife hostage after discovering she admitted having an affair.
Freddie Burns: Bath full-back makes two big errors as Toulouse hold on
Two big errors by Freddie Burns in the final six minutes cost Bath a potential opening Champions Cup win over Toulouse at a stunned Rec.
South Western Railway workers confirm further walkouts
South Western and the RMT union are in a long-running dispute over the future role of train guards.
Giant WW1 poppy memorial unveiled in Wincanton
It includes the names of every British and Commonwealth serviceman and woman lost in the war.
Dog sniffs out newts for Wessex Water
A springer spaniel has been taught to lie down when it detects a newt in a bid to protect them.
WSL Liverpool Women 2-1 Yeovil Town Ladies
Jess Clarke scores three minutes from time to give Liverpool Women victory and deny Yeovil Ladies a first point.
Freddie Burns' fumble and more sports stars who celebrated too soon
Bath rugby player Freddie Burns was celebrating a try as a rival player knocked the ball from his hand.
Diallang Jaiyesimi: Yeovil Town's on-loan Norwich forward out for the season
Yeovil's on-loan forward Diallang Jaiyesimi is ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.
Semesa Rokoduguni: Bath winger signs new long-term contract
Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni signs a new long-term contract with the Premiership club.
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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Dylan Tiffin-Brown: Drugs found in toddler's system
The child, whose father is on trial for murder, had five different drugs in his system, a jury hears.
National Action trial: 'Neo-Nazi' posed in 'KKK robes with baby'
Neo-Nazi Adam Thomas took photos with his newborn son while wearing the hooded robes, a court hears.
Driver stopped in car with three tyres on M60 near Bury
Concerned motorists called police after seeing the Citroen being driven on the rim of one wheel.
Man 'executed' wife, mother-in-law and dog, court hears
Craig Savage threatened his estranged wife with revenge porn and poured paint on cars, a court hears.
Cot designer denies manslaughter of 'choke death' baby
Bed designer Craig Williams is accused of manslaughter after the death of a seven-month-old boy.
Woman paralysed after being 'catapulted' off bed during sex
Claire Busby is suing Berkshire Bed Company, saying her new divan was in a "defective state".
Woman crushed by falling tree in Market Drayton
An elderly woman was pinned to the ground beneath the tree and had to be cut free by firefighters.
Car crash boy says court order 'interferes with social life'
A boy who crashed a car says his 80 hours of unpaid work make it hard for him to see his friends.
Cancer lie husband 'stole years of my life'
David Carroll told his wife he had leukaemia when they met and kept up the pretence for nine years.
Sean Cox: Roma fan was 'not looking for trouble'
Filippo Lombardi denies attacking father-of-three Sean Cox before a Champions League game at Anfield.
Fracking starts at landmark Lancashire site
It is first time fracking has occurred in the UK since it was linked to earthquakes in 2011.
Ex-Crewe youth coach's 'interest in boy innocent'
Defendant Paul McCann said the mother saw him as a "genuinely nice" man for helping the family out.
Source: BBC News
