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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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'People with MND dying before they are helped'

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'People with MND dying before they are helped'
Nicky Jones says getting a grant to adapt her home has taken too long.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Football clubhouse may close as takeover 'not working'

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Frome Town FC could lose its clubhouse as US takeover 'not working'
The new owners are yet to pay their agreed rent, and fire safety issues have also been discovered.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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'Flood warnings' and 'Dumped sausages mystery'

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Headlines: 'Flood warnings' and 'Dumped sausages mystery'
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Tuesday, 9 December.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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Councillor jailed for Just Stop Oil protest

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Former Frome councillor jailed for Just Stop Oil protest
Michael Dunk has been jailed for taking part in a protest on the M25 in 2022.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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Lando Norris inspiring kids to take up motorsport

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Lando Norris inspires children in Somerset to take up motorsport
Winner of the F1 drivers' championship Lando Norris has inspired young people to take up the sport.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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'I was spiked and I want venues to do more'

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'I was spiked and I want venues to do more'
Chloe Docker wants all venues to have lower bars to help people in wheelchairs order their drinks.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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Rumours refugees housed in new homes quashed

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Rumours refugees housed in new homes quashed by council
Somerset Council said 90% of the homes have been let to local residents.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Protesters hope to save 'precious farmland'

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Protesters hope to save 'precious farmland' amid food security fears
Demand for new homes needs to be balanced against decline in UK's food production, protesters say.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Overton signs new three-year deal with Somerset

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Craig Overton: Somerset all-rounder signs new three-year contract
Overton says he wants to stay at Taunton and chase that 'elusive' County Championship title.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Need To Know Somerset

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Need To Know Somerset - What are the risks of flooding after Storm Bram? - BBC Sounds
The Environment Agency gives an update for flooding risks across Somerset.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Somerset sport

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Somerset sport - Lando Norris: The Making of a World Champion - BBC Sounds
We chart the career of Lando Norris from karting to lifting the F1 Championship.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Send school's expansion could be complete by summer

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Special needs school in Street will expand in 2026
Inaura says it will be able to accommodate more pupils from a neighbouring building.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Lando Norris: The Making of a World Champion

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Somerset sport - Lando Norris: The Making of a World Champion - BBC Sounds
We chart the career of Lando Norris from karting to lifting the F1 Championship.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Children retell nativity as a breaking news story

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Children in Weston retell nativity as a breaking news story
The production has reporters and presenters alongside the traditional roles of Mary and Joseph.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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'Flood warnings' and 'Dumped sausages mystery'

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Headlines: 'Flood warnings' and 'Dumped sausages mystery'
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Tuesday, 9 December.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Glastonbury traffic 'handled better than before'

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Glastonbury Festival traffic 'handled better than ever' in 2025
A report says the transport management at the 2025 festival was "the most successful to date".
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December 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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'Chaotic' paused factory project given further £420k

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'Chaotic' Glastonbury Red Brick factory project given more funds
A renovation project continued to receive payments months after being put on hold, say auditors.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Lando Norris inspiring kids to take up motorsport

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Lando Norris inspires children in Somerset to take up motorsport
Winner of the F1 drivers' championship Lando Norris has inspired young people to take up the sport.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Thousands of Santas hit the streets for charity

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Thousands of Santas hit the West Country streets for charity
Thousands of pounds have been raised for local causes.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Met Office warns of disruption from wind and rain

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Forecasters warn of disruption amid weather warnings
A total of 12 flood warnings were in place across England on Sunday.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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New website is 'life-changing' for young Send people

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New website launched for young people in Somerset with disabilities
The Unstoppables run in-person sessions but now have a website to support young people with disabilities
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December 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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'I was spiked and I want venues to do more'

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'I was spiked and I want venues to do more'
Chloe Docker wants all venues to have lower bars to help people in wheelchairs order their drinks.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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Down's syndrome swimmer says title wins 'surreal'

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Down's syndrome swimmer from Somerset says title wins 'surreal'
Caroline Faithfull is preparing for the World Championships after winning several European titles.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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Street named after F1 champion Lando Norris

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F1 champion Lando Norris has Somerset street named after him
The F1 champion is honoured in his home county of Somerset.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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'Christmas lights' and 'Lando Norris celebrations'

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Headlines: 'Lando Norris F1 win' and 'Bristol Christmas lights'
A look at the stories which are trending across the West of England on Monday, 8 December.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM