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Est. 2012 - The #Somerset account had all the latest news and updates over on the bird app. Now 12 years later we've moved to Bluesky
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Storm Claudia brings flooding and disruption

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Storm Claudia brings flooding and disruption to the West
Rising river levels and persistent downpours are expected to cause flooding overnight.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Major healthcare provider 'requires improvement'

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Healthcare provider Sirona 'requires improvement' says report
Sirona Care and Health delivers services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Carnival performer injured after falling from cart

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Shepton Mallet Carnival performer injured in fall from cart
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the person's injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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PCC says scrapping role will 'politicise' policing

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Wiltshire PCC says scrapping role will 'politicise' policing
Wiltshire PCC Philip Wilkinson says plans to scrap the role are "heartless and doomed to failure".
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November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Volunteers 'honoured' to receive King's award

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Somerset charities 'honoured' to receive King's award
The recipients for each year are announced on 14 November, King Charles' birthday.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Crash victim's warning over not wearing seatbelts

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Somerset A361 cameras 'catch thousands' not wearing seatbelts
New AI cameras installed on an A-road catch thousands of people not wearing seatbelts.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Children in Need marked across the West Country

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West Country schools and fundraisers mark Children in Need
Pudsey bear has spent the day posing for photos and meeting people raising money for charity.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Joe Wicks returns to celebrate reopening of school

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Joe Wicks returns to celebrate reopening of fire-hit school
The blaze in May 2023 at Yatton Infants School, in Somerset, destroyed half of the roof.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Development approved despite right of way concerns

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Bridgwater development approved despite right of way concerns
More than 320 homes will be built off the A39 after Somerset Council approved the plans.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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'Storm Claudia' and 'Morph meets meerkats'

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Headlines: 'Storm Claudia' and 'Morph meets meerkats'
A look at the stories trending across the West of England on 14 November.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Carnival performer injured after falling from cart

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Shepton Mallet Carnival performer injured in fall from cart
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the person's injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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'National League is League Three' - inside non-league's 3UP campaign

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'National League is League Three' - inside non-league's 3UP campaign
National League clubs are ramping up the pressure on the EFL to increase the number of promotion places into League Two.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Councils warn of 'total collapse' in special needs system

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Special needs support in England faces 'total collapse', councils warn
The government is facing political pressure as it tries to reform the "broken" system of support for children with special educational needs.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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'Disappointment' as race cancelled due to dry ground

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Taunton Races: 'Disappointment' as meet cancelled due to dry ground
The dry summer has made the ground too dangerous to race on this month.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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'Missed chances' before man killed by neighbour

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Paul Wells' family say chances were "missed" to prevent his death
Paul Wells' family say "several opportunities" were missed before he was fatally stabbed.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Volunteers 'honoured' to receive King's award

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Somerset charities 'honoured' to receive King's award
The recipients for each year are announced on 14 November, King Charles' birthday.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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New urgent care centre opens to stem winter rush

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Urgent care centre opens to stem winter rush at Yeovil Hospital
Patients coming to A&E will now be triaged by a nurse at the front door to deal with cases efficiently.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Leonardo staff begin first strikes over pay

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Thousands of Leonardo workers begin strikes over pay offer
Thousands of staff at one of Europe's largest defence firms start the first of several walk-outs.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Kids still exposed to harmful social media posts

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Teens still exposed to violence and suicide online despite ruling
A BBC investigation shows teens being shown content about weapons and suicide despite Ofcom ruling.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Major healthcare provider 'requires improvement'

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Healthcare provider Sirona 'requires improvement' says report
Sirona Care and Health delivers services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Crash victim's warning over not wearing seatbelts

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Somerset A361 cameras 'catch thousands' not wearing seatbelts
New AI cameras installed on an A-road catch thousands of people not wearing seatbelts.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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'Theatre's future secured' and 'delayed post'

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Headlines: 'Theatre's future secured' and 'delayed post'
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 13 November.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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'Noisy' padel courts withdrawn from plans

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Bath padel courts plan is withdrawn after council complaints
One city councillor describes the sound of the racquet sport as "seriously annoying".
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Council sees 'depressing' overspend on recycling

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North Somerset Council sees 'depressing' recycling overspend
The authority says money is being lost due to market fluctuations making recycling worth less.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Trio jailed for £26m drug haul found on speedboat

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Trio jailed over £26m cocaine haul found on speedboat in Somerset
Anestis Tsepa, Raymond Nuttall and Craig Nuttall were arrested in Watchet Marina in July.
www.bbc.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM