North Somerset news

• Two drivers are killed in car crash on main road

  08-03-2026 19:42 via bbc.com
  The A370 near Long Ashton in North Somerset is still closed in both directions, police say.
  
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• Leicester beat youthful Bath to gain home cup final

  08-03-2026 19:12 via bbc.com
  Leicester Tigers overpower defending champions Bath to set up a Prem Rugby Cup final meeting with Exeter at Welford Road.
  
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• Coffee shop hosts free SEND clinics for parents

  08-03-2026 15:51 via bbc.com
  A free clinic is launched at a coffee shop to support parents of SEND children.
  
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• Ancient hedge laying used to boost biodiversity

  08-03-2026 08:21 via bbc.com
  Bristol Water is using ancient hedge laying techniques to improve biodiversity near Blagdon lake.
  
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• In pictures: 'Supercars meet' and 'kindness video'

  08-03-2026 08:11 via bbc.com
  Our weekly round-up of photographs from across the West.
  
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• Trade is down due to parking fees, businesses say

  07-03-2026 21:15 via bbc.com
  The owner of a pub-bistro says it has had to cut its hours due to fewer lunchtime customers.
  
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• Gladiators star shares injury update after months of 'pain' and 'setbacks' - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 19:45
  Gladiators star shares injury update after months of 'pain' and 'setbacks'  North Somerset Times
  
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• Steven Pressley thrilled as Dundee see off Motherwell - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 19:29
  Steven Pressley thrilled as Dundee see off Motherwell  North Somerset Times
  
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• Late Sam Stubbs header sees Shrewsbury steal points at Chesterfield - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 18:37
  Late Sam Stubbs header sees Shrewsbury steal points at Chesterfield  North Somerset Times
  
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• Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s hat-trick earns Reading victory at Luton - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 18:28
  Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s hat-trick earns Reading victory at Luton  North Somerset Times
  
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• First reporter to interview Soham killer was suspicious from start - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 18:10
  First reporter to interview Soham killer was suspicious from start  North Somerset Times
  
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• Michael Skubala confirms Lincoln’s Tendayi Darikwa subject of racial allegation - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 17:57
  Michael Skubala confirms Lincoln’s Tendayi Darikwa subject of racial allegation  North Somerset Times
  
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• Newport’s survival hopes dented by defeat to Colchester - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 17:50
  Newport’s survival hopes dented by defeat to Colchester  North Somerset Times
  
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• Micah Obiero bags a brace as Wealdstone win at Braintree - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 17:50
  Micah Obiero bags a brace as Wealdstone win at Braintree  North Somerset Times
  
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• Gateshead impress with victory at Solihull - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 17:50
  Gateshead impress with victory at Solihull  North Somerset Times
  
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• Forest Green beat Aldershot as Robbie Savage serves ban - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 17:50
  Forest Green beat Aldershot as Robbie Savage serves ban  North Somerset Times
  
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• Charlie Kelman on target as Charlton edge past Birmingham - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 17:50
  Charlie Kelman on target as Charlton edge past Birmingham  North Somerset Times
  
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• Mondo Man overcomes last-flight drama in Imperial Cup - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 16:38
  Mondo Man overcomes last-flight drama in Imperial Cup  North Somerset Times
  
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• Lincoln leapfrog Cardiff at top after victory over title rivals - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 15:48
  Lincoln leapfrog Cardiff at top after victory over title rivals  North Somerset Times
  
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• Millwall boost promotion hopes with win at Hull - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 15:41
  Millwall boost promotion hopes with win at Hull  North Somerset Times
  
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• Brackley’s comeback comes to nothing as Boreham Wood finish strongly - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 15:41
  Brackley’s comeback comes to nothing as Boreham Wood finish strongly  North Somerset Times
  
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• Martin Clunes film shot in Somerset village is 'love letter to pubs'

  07-03-2026 14:05 via bbc.com
  Mother's Pride stars Martin Clunes and James Buckley say it was "a real joy" to film in Somerset.
  
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• Victoria Beckham thanks family for support following Paris Fashion Week - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 12:11
  Victoria Beckham thanks family for support following Paris Fashion Week  North Somerset Times
  
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• Lakeland Terrier from Malta wins place in Crufts Best in Show final - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 12:06
  Lakeland Terrier from Malta wins place in Crufts Best in Show final  North Somerset Times
  
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• British handler wins handling final at Crufts for first time in 31 years - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 12:01
  British handler wins handling final at Crufts for first time in 31 years  North Somerset Times
  
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• Emirates issues major travel update to Brits after ‘all Dubai flights suspended’ - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 08:45
  Emirates issues major travel update to Brits after ‘all Dubai flights suspended’  North Somerset Times
  
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• Rescue tiger undergoes root canal to save teeth

  07-03-2026 08:17 via bbc.com
  The tiger, at Noah's Ark Zoo Park near Bristol, was having problems eating before the treatment.
  
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• 'I cried when the railway shut - it was like a family'

  07-03-2026 08:17 via bbc.com
  Paul Antell shares his childhood memories of the railway at Shillingstone which closed 60 years ago.
  
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• 'Fire station closes' and 'stranded owlets'

  07-03-2026 08:14 via bbc.com
  A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
  
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• BBC shakes up Gladiators schedule again but here’s when it’s actually on tonight - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 07:56
  BBC shakes up Gladiators schedule again but here’s when it’s actually on tonight  North Somerset Times
  
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• Seven-foot dragon to embark on Somerset county day tour - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 06:00
  Seven-foot dragon to embark on Somerset county day tour  North Somerset Times
  
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• Portishead fitness centre to host hourly classes in one day for charity - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 06:00
  Portishead fitness centre to host hourly classes in one day for charity  North Somerset Times
  
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• North Somerset community groups receive £30k each to support climate action - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 06:00
  North Somerset community groups receive £30k each to support climate action  North Somerset Times
  
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• Multiple road closures planned in and around Weston-super-Mare - Weston Mercury

  07-03-2026 06:00
  Multiple road closures planned in and around Weston-super-Mare  Weston Mercury
  
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• Latest road closures announced by North Somerset Council - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 06:00
  Latest road closures announced by North Somerset Council  North Somerset Times
  
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• Clevedon youth football team receives £1,000 donation from housebuilder - North Somerset Times

  07-03-2026 06:00
  Clevedon youth football team receives £1,000 donation from housebuilder  North Somerset Times
  
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• Anti-immigration demonstration outside block of flats after Calder incident - North Somerset Times

  06-03-2026 23:15
  Anti-immigration demonstration outside block of flats after Calder incident  North Somerset Times
  
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• Isaac Hutchinson earns Cheltenham last-gasp draw with Barrow - North Somerset Times

  06-03-2026 22:54
  Isaac Hutchinson earns Cheltenham last-gasp draw with Barrow  North Somerset Times
  
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• Sycamore Gap sapling planted at eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall - North Somerset Times

  06-03-2026 22:16
  Sycamore Gap sapling planted at eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall  North Somerset Times
  
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• Writing will ‘take you on adventures’, Queen tells competition finalists - North Somerset Times

  06-03-2026 20:46
  Writing will ‘take you on adventures’, Queen tells competition finalists  North Somerset Times
  
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• Fire service has 'more work to do' on concerns

  06-03-2026 18:35 via bbc.com
  Inspectors say six recommendations made following a visit in 2024 remain in place.
  
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• Minister meets crews who will 'take out' Iranian drones

  06-03-2026 17:47 via bbc.com
  Luke Pollard says the crews from RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset will defend UK bases.
  
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• “The parking charges are ruining a lot of shops” in Nailsea - North Somerset Times

  06-03-2026 17:43
  “The parking charges are ruining a lot of shops” in Nailsea  North Somerset Times
  
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• Bomb squad called to park as suspicious item found

  06-03-2026 17:40 via bbc.com
  Apex Park in Highbridge has been cordoned off by police.
  
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• Criticism of forecourt workers for fuel price hikes ‘unacceptable’ – minister - North Somerset Times

  06-03-2026 16:39
  Criticism of forecourt workers for fuel price hikes ‘unacceptable’ – minister  North Somerset Times
  
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• 'Soak it all in' - Poole prepares for first Paralympics

  06-03-2026 15:42 via bbc.com
  Winter Paralympian Hester Poole aims to soak up every moment of her first appearance at the Games for Great Britain.
  
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• New pre-school opens in 'exciting development' for school - North Somerset Times

  06-03-2026 12:25
  New pre-school opens in 'exciting development' for school  North Somerset Times
  
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• Driver in hospital after lorry carrying chickens overturns

  06-03-2026 12:25 via bbc.com
  Police say recovery work is ongoing after the incident in Silk Mills Road, Taunton, this morning.
  
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• Rare coincidence as three cousins born on same day

  06-03-2026 11:51 via bbc.com
  Their parents are now looking forward to joint birthday parties together.
  
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• 'War breaks my heart but we want our country back'

  06-03-2026 11:34 via bbc.com
  Iranians living in the West say they hope the current conflict leads to change, but are also afraid.
  
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