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Somerset General Election live updates as results come in
We will now find out who they have been voting for as their new MP - and who will be in charge of the country.
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North East Somerset and Hanham General Election results in full as Jacob Rees-Mogg beaten
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The Conservatives' Jacob Rees-Mogg is one of the most iconic characters in British politics. But he has lost his seat to Labour’s Dan Norris.
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Bath General Election results in full as Lib Dems hold
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Bath has re-elected Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse for a third term as its MP.
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Glastonbury and Somerset General Election results in full as Liberal Democrats win
Glastonbury
Victory for the Liberal Democrats
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Tiverton and Minehead General Election results in full as Lib Dems take seat
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Voters in the new Tiverton and Minehead constituency have elected their new MP - and it is a Liberal Democrat gain
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North East Somerset and Hanham General Election live updates
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It is likely to be one of the election’s most watched contests.
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Frome and East Somerset General Election results in full as Liberal Democrats win
Frome
A new MP for Frome has been elected - and it is another Liberal Democrat gain
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Taunton and Wellington General Election results in full as Lib Dems win
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Voters in Taunton and Wellington have elected their new MP - and it is a gain for the Liberal Democrats
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Yeovil General Election results in full as Liberal Democrats take seat
Yeovil
Voters in Yeovil's constituency seat have elected their new MP - and it is a Liberal Democrat win.
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Weston-super-Mare General Election results in full as Labour win
Weston-super-mare
Labour MP Dan Aldridge wins the seat
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Wells and Mendip Hills General Election results in full with Lib Dem win
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Voters in Wells and Mendip Hills have elected their new MP - and it is a Liberal Democrat win
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Man to conquer firewalk for cancer fundraiser in wife’s memory
Bath
Keith Getheridge, 73, is taking on a fiery challenge to support cancer patients at Royal United Hospitals Bath, continuing a family legacy of love and charity
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Bright and bold £16 Primark dress that's 'chic and summer-ready'
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The dress is made from a bold fabric that looks similar to old-fashioned postcard and stamps
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Police dog dies following water search for suspect at country park
Somerset News
'Zyla died in the line of duty and will always be remembered for her bravery, her dedication and her service'
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Longleat quartet of Endangered Amur tiger cubs are all girls
Wiltshire
Longleat now has the largest collection of Amur tigers in the UK.
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Amazon shoppers to get huge Prime discount if they're a certain age
Shopping
Ahead of its Prime Day sale, Amazon is offering another huge deal to shoppers
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Somerset County Championship dream stays alive after epic Tom Abell hundred in final day chase
Somerset CCC
Tom Abell hit a perfectly-paced century as Somerset chased down 410 to beat Warwickshire by five wickets
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Angry NHS nurses left furious at losing paid breaks
NHS
Nurses say it's a “big slap in the face” - as CEO of Bath Hospital gets pay rise
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Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival 2024 highlights: Stunning headliners, cameos and record-breaking acts during epic festival
It was a weekend to remember
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General Election 2024: Conservatives lose South Dorset as Labour's Lloyd Hatton clinches seat
General Election
Hatton won with more than 1,000 votes
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Bridgwater General Election results in full as Conservatives hold on
Politics
Victory for the Conservatives
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'We got back to our hotel room to find a drunk stranger in our bed'
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The 29-year-old was '100% sure' he locked their door before heading out
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Growing Somerset town getting loads of more homes
Development
More than 70 new homes will be built on the edge of the town
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Reckless M5 driver clocks 100mph during weather warning as he tries to 'roll a fag' and chat on phone
Courts
When caught, he said: "Sorry, I was trying to roll a fag and speak to my missus on the phone."
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Pedestrian injured in car crash as Tiverton road closed by police
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Emergency services rushed to the scene
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'I was born in Michael Eavis' farmhouse during Glastonbury - mum didn't even know she was pregnant'
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Avalon Wilde, who shares her name with one of the festival's many stages, was born at Glastonbury 35 years ago. Her mum thought she had food poisoning - she was actually going into labour
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'Aggressive' nurse shouted and threatened to hit elderly resident
Bath
His 'aggressive' behaviour sparked distress among staff and residents - he has now been struck off
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Somerset hospital is getting a second multi-storey car park
Taunton
More than 300 spaces will be provided
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Adorable new Californian Sea Lion pups arrive at Longleat
Wiltshire
The two pups bring the raft of sea lions living at the Wiltshire Estate to eight.
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Video call caught man murdering wife before throwing body into river
Crime
Aminan Rahman, 46, murdered 24-year-old Suma Begum before stuffing her body in a suitcase
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Jacob Rees-Mogg says Conservatives have 'no divine right to votes' as his constituency is 'too close to call'
Somerset News
The exit poll by Ipsos UK says the constituency of Somerset North East & Hanham is "too close to call"
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The exit poll predicts Labour landslide victory
Somerset News
Sir Keir Starmer is on course to be the UK’s next prime minister as an exit poll indicated a landslide Labour victory
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Bath General Election live updates
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Voters have been voting for one of nine candidates
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North Somerset General Election live updates
General Election
Conservative MP for North Somerset Liam Fox is the longest-serving MP in all of Somerset, having held the seat since 1992 when it was still called Woodspring.
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Yeovil
Family-run Costa is proving to be a huge hit
The business has grown so much around the west country they now own 16 Costa shops including the new drive-thru, a brand new venture for them.
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Galaxy Z Flip 5 drops to cheaper price with huge £99 freebie as Samsung says 'something new is coming'
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Weston-super-Mare General Election live updates
General Election
People have been voting for their new Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare.
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Angry ousted Tory MP warns Conservatives are 'facing Armageddon' after losing his seat
Wiltshire
Sir Robert Buckland did not hold back after being voted out in Swindon South
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Reform beats Tories in first three seats declared
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Nigel Farage's party is coming in second place everywhere
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'Glastonbury Festival is wonderful but overcrowding was dangerous'
Ellen Jenne
'I've been to Glastonbury four times - here's the things you must absolutely do'
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General election 2024: Whistle finally blown on a summer election of firsts
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Key seats to watch and who to follow on social media as South West makes General Election headlines
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As key battlegrounds go, the South West is the region to watch tonight
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Yeovil General Election live updates
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Voters in Yeovil's constituency seat have gone to the polls
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Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner joins long list of celebs who love this fashion brand
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Glastonbury and Somerton General Election live updates
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Candidates from the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, and Reform UK, are standing,
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Bridgwater General Election live updates
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Voters in Bridgwater have gone to the polls to elect their new MP.
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Frome and East Somerset General Election live updates
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Voters have gone to the polls to elect the new MP for Frome
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Celebrity frenzy at Flapjackery as Dermot O'Leary, Brian May, and others indulge at Somerset bakery
Wells
They had the ultimate star-studded week
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'A true legend of Bath Rugby' - Tribute pour in for giant of the game Jack Rowell
Bath Rugby
Former Bath Rugby and England head coach Jack Rowell passed away on Monday age 87
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'Glastonbury Festival is wonderful but overcrowding was dangerous'
Glastonbury Festival
There is a duty of care and, while I am sure there are safety crowd control measures in place, it really is a scary experience to be in one of those crowds
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Justin Rose plans to silence doubters at The Open after 'firepower' seals Royal Troon spot
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Justin Rose was forced to qualify for The Open at Royal Troon, but is now eyeing a second major title after coming through a testing 36-hole event at Burnham and Berrow
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Glastonbury traveller site scrapped due to flooding fears
Glastonbury
The site "turned into a lake" over the winter
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Person dies on incident on train tracks
Highbridge
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
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Murder arrest after man fatally stabbed
Crime
A woman aged in her 50s has been arrested for murder
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Architect of Bath Rugby's glory years Jack Rowell passes away
Bath Rugby
Rowell held the roles of head coach and club president at Bath Rugby during a distinguished career that led to leading his country
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Marks and Spencer to open new flagship £17 million store
Bath
The retailer will relocate from its existing store
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'Heartbreak' as diggers 'destroy' South West high street with 'catastrophic' consequences
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Locals have been left fuming - and counting the cost of the impact on their livelihoods
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Glastonbury Festival
When will Glastonbury Festival be held in 2025 and how to get tickets
The festival will likely take a fallow year in 2026
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Wells and Mendip Hills General Election live updates
General Election
Candidates from Labour, Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives, Green Party, and Reform UK are standing, as are two Independents.
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Tiverton and Minehead General Election live updates
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This new seat is the single biggest redrawing of the political map in the local area, with Somerset and Devon joining up together.
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Taunton and Wellington General Election live updates
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Voters have headed to the polls
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Two men jailed for life for murdering man in Weston-super-Mare flat
Weston-super-mare
Andrew Dymock, 33, and Robert White, 37 killed Dominic Wilson inside his flat in November last year
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M5 traffic clears after police incident in Somerset
Traffic & Travel
There is heavy traffic on the motorway
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General election 2024: every candidate standing in Somerset's seven new parliamentary seats
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Biker suffers life-changing injuries in A30 crash
Somerset News
The A30 remains closed this evening following the serious crash
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Landlords of award-winning gastropub bid an emotional farewell
Yeovil
The pub is believed to be the only UK pub that straddles a county border
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Bristol Airport newlyweds and entire wedding party fly to Tenerife in ceremony attire
Bristol Airport
Childhood sweethearts Rhiannon Simmonds and Joe Lewis turned a TUI flight from Bristol Airport to Tenerife into their own aisle of love
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General Election 2024: Somerset heads to the polls to vote for new MPs
General Election
Polling stations are open from 7am and will remain open until 10pm tonight
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Bath
Man to conquer firewalk for cancer fundraiser in wife’s memory
Keith Getheridge, 73, is taking on a fiery challenge to support cancer patients at Royal United Hospitals Bath, continuing a family legacy of love and charity
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Frome and East Somerset General Election results in full as Liberal Democrats win
Frome
A new MP for Frome has been elected - and it is another Liberal Democrat gain
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Taunton and Wellington General Election results in full as Lib Dems win
General Election
Voters in Taunton and Wellington have elected their new MP - and it is a gain for the Liberal Democrats
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North East Somerset and Hanham General Election results in full as Jacob Rees-Mogg beaten
General Election
The Conservatives' Jacob Rees-Mogg is one of the most iconic characters in British politics. But he has lost his seat to Labour’s Dan Norris.
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Tiverton and Minehead General Election results in full as Lib Dems take seat
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Voters in the new Tiverton and Minehead constituency have elected their new MP - and it is a Liberal Democrat gain
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Bath Rugby
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'A true legend of Bath Rugby' - Tribute pour in for giant of the game Jack Rowell
Former Bath Rugby and England head coach Jack Rowell passed away on Monday age 87
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Architect of Bath Rugby's glory years Jack Rowell passes away
Bath Rugby
Rowell held the roles of head coach and club president at Bath Rugby during a distinguished career that led to leading his country
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Bath Rugby confirm trio of pre-season games at The Rec and trip to Cardiff
Bath Rugby
The Blue, Black and White confirm their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2024/25 season
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Trio of Bath Rugby stars start for England against the All Blacks
Bath Rugby
Steve Borthwick has named his England side to face New Zealand on Saturday in their first Test of the series
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Johann van Graan outlines two areas of improvement Bath Rugby are focusing on for the 2024/25 season
Bath Rugby
“We will embrace expectation" says Johann van Graan after finishing second in the Premiership last season
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Reform beats Tories in first three seats declared
Nigel Farage's party is coming in second place everywhere
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Carrying out good deeds leaves Brits feeling positive for four hours, new research shows
UK & World News
A study of 2,000 adults found that opening doors for strangers, taking in deliveries for neighbours and giving people directions are among the most common acts of kindness
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National campaign under way to name Wimbledon road Murray Mile
UK & World News
Andy Murray will play in doubles alongside Jamie Murray and Emma Raducanu before taking his final Wimbledon bow but a new campaign aims to keep his name immortalised at SW19
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'I was born in Michael Eavis' farmhouse during Glastonbury - mum didn't even know she was pregnant'
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Avalon Wilde, who shares her name with one of the festival's many stages, was born at Glastonbury 35 years ago. Her mum thought she had food poisoning - she was actually going into labour
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Masks return to some places in UK amid surge in Covid cases
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Hospitalisations are up, wards are full and people are staying sicker for longer
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Man to conquer firewalk for cancer fundraiser in wife’s memory
Keith Getheridge, 73, is taking on a fiery challenge to support cancer patients at Royal United Hospitals Bath, continuing a family legacy of love and charity
Frome and East Somerset General Election results in full as Liberal Democrats win
Frome
A new MP for Frome has been elected - and it is another Liberal Democrat gain
Taunton and Wellington General Election results in full as Lib Dems win
General Election
Voters in Taunton and Wellington have elected their new MP - and it is a gain for the Liberal Democrats
North East Somerset and Hanham General Election results in full as Jacob Rees-Mogg beaten
General Election
The Conservatives' Jacob Rees-Mogg is one of the most iconic characters in British politics. But he has lost his seat to Labour’s Dan Norris.
Tiverton and Minehead General Election results in full as Lib Dems take seat
General Election
Voters in the new Tiverton and Minehead constituency have elected their new MP - and it is a Liberal Democrat gain