West Somerset News

The Met Office issues grim 12-hour 70mph weather warning this weekend

The Met Office issues grim 12-hour 70mph weather warning this weekend

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for parts of South West England this weekend, warning of strong winds and heavy rain ...

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Weymouth student wins agricultural bursary to start her farming career

Weymouth student wins agricultural bursary to start her farming career

Farming may not be in her family tree, but it’s firmly rooted in her ambitions. Katie Burgoine, a student at Weymouth and Kingston Maurward ...

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Hero Dog Louis Walks 3k Miles to Raise Thousands for Cancer Research

Hero Dog Louis Walks 3k Miles to Raise Thousands for Cancer Research

A brave four-legged companion has earned a spot as a finalist in the Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, a prestigious honor celebrating canine valor. ...

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Wiltshire launches a major school toothbrushing drive to combat child tooth decay

Wiltshire launches a major school toothbrushing drive to combat child tooth decay

In Wiltshire, young children are tackling tooth decay head-on as schools and nurseries team up for a new dental health push. Supported by Wiltshire ...

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Wells Comedy Festival announces star-studded lineup for a laugh-out-loud weekend

Wells Comedy Festival announces star-studded lineup for a laugh-out-loud weekend

The streets of Wells will soon resound with laughter as the Wells Comedy Festival reveals a fresh lineup of top-tier talent for its 2025 ...

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Lady finds poisonous 'hemlock' plant on Somerset seafront

Lady finds poisonous ‘hemlock’ plant on Somerset seafront

A woman walking her dog along the Somerset coast between Porlock and Bicknoller discovered a potentially deadly plant believed to be hemlock root. Helen ...

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New Chard homes and football stadium moves closer after roadworks

New Chard homes and football stadium moves closer after roadworks

The much-anticipated development of nearly 300 new homes and a football stadium in Chard has taken a significant step forward. After a series of ...

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Somerset fire service faces £13M funding gap

Somerset fire service faces £13M funding gap

Devon and Somerset’s fire service is facing a potential funding gap of £13 million over the next five years, according to a newly released ...

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Somerset NHS trust pays out nearly £10 million in compensation for surgery errors

Somerset NHS trust pays out nearly £10 million in compensation for surgery errors

New figures have revealed that Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has paid close to £10 million in compensation to patients affected by surgical errors over ...

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Amnesty International says Avon and Somerset cops prediction software 'supercharges racism'

Amnesty International says Avon and Somerset cops prediction software ‘supercharges racism’

A new report from Amnesty International has raised serious concerns about the use of AI-based predictive policing systems in Bristol. The report claims that ...

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