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• The devastating consequences of climate breakdown are already here and the UN this week has warned t

  23-10-2026 20:01 via Green Party of England & Wales
  
  The devastating consequences of climate breakdown are already here and the UN this week has warned t
  
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• It is time to cut tax breaks for big tech and use it to fund warmer homes.

  23-10-2026 15:00 via Green Party of England & Wales
  
  It is time to cut tax breaks for big tech and use it to fund warmer homes.
  
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• “If we are to be truly prepared for all of the threats that we face, we need to have a clear sight o

  23-10-2026 00:02 via Green Party of England & Wales
  
  “If we are to be truly prepared for all of the threats that we face, we need to have a clear sight o
  
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• “We need to make the transition as fast as possible, not least because genuinely, the future of our

  22-10-2026 23:21 via Green Party of England & Wales
  
  “We need to make the transition as fast as possible, not least because genuinely, the future of our
  
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• Jackdaw won't bring down energy bills.

  22-10-2026 16:56 via Green Party of England & Wales
  
  Jackdaw won't bring down energy bills.
  
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• Currys to play together for first time in 16 months

  22-10-2026 14:23 via BBC News
  
  Tom and Ben Curry start for Sale for first time in 16 months while Christian Wade looks to break the try record, in team news from the Prem.
  
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• Supermarket blocked from building on city's edge

  22-10-2026 13:57 via BBC News
  
  Bath and North East Somerset Council turn down the plans, which Lidl said would have created 40 jobs.
  
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• Somerset in 'most challenging' places to be a child

  22-10-2026 07:51 via BBC News
  
  A government review of youth provision found children in Somerset faced a number of issues.
  
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• Why do farmers want to build reservoirs and what's stopping them?

  22-10-2026 07:41 via BBC News
  
  Farmers are calling for less red tape and more government funding to help them build reservoirs on their land.
  
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• 'An £8k service charge left me unable to pay bills'

  22-10-2026 07:19 via BBC News
  
  Housing association Curo defends large increases to leaseholder bills.
  
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• Criticising Jackdaw isn't nonsense.

  21-10-2026 21:00 via Green Party of England & Wales
  
  Criticising Jackdaw isn't nonsense.
  
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• Du Preez faces long spell out but 'magic' Green impresses

  21-10-2026 18:44 via BBC News
  
  Bath confirm number eight Dan du Preez will be sidelined for a "considerable time" with a torn hamstring.
  
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• Healthcare workers walk out on 24-hour strike

  21-10-2026 18:06 via BBC News
  
  One striking worker says she goes home and cries because she no longer feels she is making a difference due to work pressures.
  
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• Glastonbury coach tickets oversold in admin error

  21-10-2026 17:30 via BBC News
  
  Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.
  
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• Man jailed for 'cruel' attack that killed pensioner

  21-10-2026 17:19 via BBC News
  
  Wayne Milsom was jailed for the manslaughter of Stephen Ridgeway after previously being cleared of murder.
  
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• 'Hundreds' of Union and St George flags taken down

  21-10-2026 17:13 via BBC News
  
  The number of Union and St George flags on lamp-posts in Bristol has been "significantly" reduced.
  
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• Lord Botham 'proud' of leukaemia fundraising walks

  21-10-2026 16:30 via BBC News
  
  The all-rounder cricket player raised more than £12m for leukaemia research from several challenges.
  
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• "This is deeply irresponsible from a Labour government"

  21-10-2026 15:30 via Green Party of England & Wales
  
  "This is deeply irresponsible from a Labour government"
  
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• We've been consistent on no new oil and gas from day one. Unlike Labour.

  21-10-2026 14:13 via Green Party of England & Wales
  
  We've been consistent on no new oil and gas from day one. Unlike Labour.
  
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• Teenager Rew extends Somerset deal until end of 2029

  21-10-2026 14:03 via BBC News
  
  England teenager Thomas Rew signs a new deal with Somerset to keep him at the club until the end of the 2029 season.
  
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• Yeovil to face Chesterfield in FA Cup first round

  21-10-2026 11:15 via BBC News
  
  Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.
  
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• Yeovil Town progress to FA Cup first round proper

  21-10-2026 10:39 via BBC News
  
  Eighth-tier Stafford Rangers will host Grimsby in the FA Cup first round after thumping National League strugglers Gateshead 5-0.
  
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• Farmer feels 'helpless' after bluetongue outbreak

  21-10-2026 07:18 via BBC News
  
  Somerset farmer Sally Phillips says the bluetongue outbreak has cost her £11,000.
  
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• 'Shoplifting is getting worse - but police won't help'

  21-10-2026 07:13 via BBC News
  
  Traders in Glastonbury say the daily thefts are affecting their staff and hitting profits.
  
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• Exmoor ponies rounded up for health check

  20-10-2026 19:08 via BBC News
  
  The Anchor Herd of Exmoor ponies has been rounded up for its annual health check.
  
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• Lib Dems call on regional mayor to franchise buses

  20-10-2026 18:27 via BBC News
  
  Council leaders from across West united to call for the regional mayor to "get on with" bus reform.
  
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• Guide dog puppies taken on cave training trip

  20-10-2026 17:46 via BBC News
  
  The unsual sights and sounds of Wookey Hole help the dogs get used to strange surroundings.
  
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• Supermarket plan refused to protect bats and newts

  20-10-2026 10:24 via BBC News
  
  Planning officers say not enough evidence was provided on how wildlife would be protected.
  
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• Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits

  20-10-2026 09:35 via BBC News
  
  The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.
  
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• Boom in 'massively misunderstood' sumo wrestling

  20-10-2026 07:47 via BBC News
  
  Club founder Joe Andrews wants to show that people of all shapes and sizes can compete.
  
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• Urban explorers at empty hotel could be arrested

  20-10-2026 07:21 via BBC News
  
  The Grand Atlantic Hotel site has been subject to a number of break-ins and anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Braille device could remove barriers to science

  20-10-2026 07:14 via BBC News
  
  A Bristol-made device displays complex data in braille, helping blind people study and work in STEM.
  
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• Chesterfield v Leatherhead or Yeovil in FA Cup first round

  19-10-2026 20:13 via BBC News
  
  Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.
  
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• Former Conservative MP admits assaulting man

  19-10-2026 19:17 via BBC News
  
  Ben Howlett represented the Conservative party in Bath for two years.
  
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• Beach motorbike race made 'as extreme as possible'

  19-10-2026 17:40 via BBC News
  
  A record number of spectators watched the riders navigate giant sand dunes on the North Somerset coast.
  
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• Exmoor ponies gallop to annual health check

  19-10-2026 17:26 via BBC News
  
  The famous herds gather for their autumn check-up in a tradition dating back nearly 100 years.
  
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• Man who 'repeatedly' approached schoolgirl jailed

  19-10-2026 17:07 via BBC News
  
  Jamie Fowler approached a 15-year-old girl and made "sexualised comments" about her appearance.
  
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• Arrest after boy dies in motorbike crash

  19-10-2026 13:28 via BBC News
  
  A 16-year-old boy, who police believe was a passenger on the back of the bike, died at the scene.
  
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• “Andy Burnham is going to have to contend with what addressing neoliberal policies looks like. And b

  19-10-2026 12:58 via Green Party of England & Wales
  
  “Andy Burnham is going to have to contend with what addressing neoliberal policies looks like. And b
  
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• How helping European eels complete epic journey could save species

  19-10-2026 07:22 via BBC News
  
  "They're not fluffy and cute, but we need people to understand that eels do a really critical job for us."
  
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• The historic sites being rescued from ruin

  19-10-2026 07:08 via BBC News
  
  Charities and campaigners are restoring various treasured sites which have been neglected for years.
  
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• “People are dying every single day. And my party is unified on saying this government is still armin

  18-10-2026 13:00 via Green Party of England & Wales
  
  “People are dying every single day. And my party is unified on saying this government is still armin
  
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• Pony herd gathering raises money for air ambulance

  18-10-2026 12:25 via BBC News
  
  Kristina Auckland said the herd was made up of around 100 ponies.
  
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• 'Lifeline' swimming group celebrating 50 years

  18-10-2026 11:52 via BBC News
  
  The group, which makes swimming accessible for people with disabilities, celebrates its anniversary.
  
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• “Andy Burnham is adopting the language of the Green Party. The question is, will they adopt our poli

  18-10-2026 11:24 via Green Party of England & Wales
  
  “Andy Burnham is adopting the language of the Green Party. The question is, will they adopt our poli
  
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• Closures highlight struggles facing local theatres

  18-10-2026 08:12 via BBC News
  
  Rising energy bills, ageing buildings and the cost-of-living are piling pressure on theatres.
  
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• In Pictures: 'Lido's dog event' and 'world BBQ finalists'

  18-10-2026 08:10 via BBC News
  
  Our weekly round-up of photographs from across the West.
  
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• Bath lose at home to Montpellier in Champions Cup

  17-10-2026 23:02 via BBC News
  
  Montpellier score 22 second-half points without reply to beat Bath on the opening weekend of the Champions Cup.
  
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• £27k business rates rise 'catastrophic'

  17-10-2026 18:17 via BBC News
  
  Jules Sayer, from Petruth Paddocks campsite in Cheddar says the bill has caused "untold worry".
  
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• The AI photo shortcut experts say parents should avoid

  17-10-2026 08:28 via BBC News
  
  Experts warn photos uploaded to AI may be stored, reused or expose children's data.
  
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