West Somerset News

People power triumphs with ‘victory’ as bus gate concept is withdrawn

People power triumphs with ‘victory’ as bus gate concept is withdrawn

Green Party councillors in Bath have expressed relief over the cancellation of a contentious bus gate proposed for the city’s eastern side, but they’re ...

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Three guys charged following stolen items are returned to owners

Three guys charged following stolen items are returned to owners

Three men are now in custody, facing charges linked to a series of burglaries after police successfully returned stolen goods to their owners. Avon ...

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Theatre Royal Bath will receive a swish new community studio theatre

Theatre Royal Bath will receive a swish new community studio theatre

Theatre Royal Bath has gained planning approval for Venue 4, a new community studio theatre to be situated at St John’s Place. This intimate ...

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Key cycle link across Somerset Levels could be improved

Key cycle link across Somerset Levels could be improved

Somerset Council has unveiled plans to improve and potentially expand a vital cycling route connecting communities across the Somerset Levels. National Cycle Network Route ...

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Huge tractor with suspect drink-driver at the wheel on residential street

Huge tractor with suspect drink-driver at the wheel on residential street

A shocking incident unfolded in Somerset last weekend when police stopped a suspected drunk driver behind the wheel of a large tractor on a ...

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New free breakfast club initiative confirmed in 750 schools - what to do if yours isn't one of them

New free breakfast club initiative confirmed in 750 schools – what to do if yours isn’t one of them

The Government has unveiled its new breakfast club initiative, set to launch in 750 schools across nine regions of England at the start of ...

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South West Paralympic athlete denied hotel room due to wheelchair

South West Paralympic athlete denied hotel room due to wheelchair

A Paralympic medalist and his partner, both wheelchair users, were turned away from a hotel they had booked and paid for due to their ...

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Man dies following falling from height onto M4

Man dies following falling from height onto M4

A man in his 40s tragically passed away after falling from a height onto the M4 motorway on Saturday, February 22, around 6:40 pm. ...

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Councillor suggests axing top councillors to pay for parking

Councillor suggests axing top councillors to pay for parking

A North Somerset councillor has proposed axing the jobs of two senior council members to redirect their salaries toward funding an hour of free ...

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Popular Somerset coastal cycle route might be improved under new transportation plan

Popular Somerset coastal cycle route might be improved under new transportation plan

A well-loved cycling path linking two Somerset coastal towns is in line for major upgrades as part of a new county-wide transport strategy. Known ...

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