North Somerset news

• Axe attack sparks review of counter-terror process

  20-05-2026 09:56 via bbc.com
  Terrorism police admit it was a mistake to let a local force deal with the far-right teenager.
  
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• Holders Somerset beat Hampshire - T20 Blast round-up

  22-05-2026 23:24 via bbc.com
  All the details of the first round of T20 Blast matches, as Somerset start their title defence by repeating their 2025 final win over Hampshire.
  
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• Somerset in Women's T20 tie with Hampshire

  22-05-2026 19:11 via bbc.com
  Champions Surrey beat Lancashire Thunder by six wickets, while Essex and The Blaze also win their opening matches in the 2026 Women's T20 Blast.
  
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• Wheelbarrows and woolsacks - quirky West events

  22-05-2026 12:55 via bbc.com
  The Gloucestershire cheese rolling is just one of many odd events set to take place this weekend.
  
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• Hire boats crush and kill swan and cygnet at lock

  22-05-2026 12:02 via bbc.com
  Bath Swan Rescue want boat hires to hand out leaflets, advising boaters how to safeguard wildlife.
  
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• Fire crew extinguish blaze at old hospital

  22-05-2026 11:16 via bbc.com
  The roads near the former hospital reopened after 12 fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze.
  
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• West Country heat warning as temperatures soar

  22-05-2026 10:47 via bbc.com
  A yellow heat-related health alert has now been issued for the South West.
  
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• 'Exciting' restoration project of medieval close

  22-05-2026 07:32 via bbc.com
  Work is being carried out on what is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited street in Europe.
  
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• Blind ex-judo champ says running 'saved his life'

  22-05-2026 07:28 via bbc.com
  Liam Harkness, who lost his sight as a teenager, says a Somerset charity helped him back into sport.
  
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• NHS trust sacks staff over attacks victims' records

  21-05-2026 18:28 via bbc.com
  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing.
  
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• GB's Samuel qualifies for first Grand Slam

  21-05-2026 18:21 via bbc.com
  Britain's Toby Samuel reaches the first Grand Slam main draw of his career with victory in the final round of French Open qualifying.
  
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• Teen's rail crossing death was accidental - coroner

  21-05-2026 18:15 via bbc.com
  Harry Basham, 17, was struck and killed by a train at a Somerset crossing in October 2025.
  
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• Somerset aim for history in revamped T20 Blast

  21-05-2026 15:01 via bbc.com
  The 2026 T20 Blast campaign gets under way on Friday with a new-look format and defending champions Somerset aiming to make history.
  
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• Village near 'gigafactory' could double in size

  21-05-2026 11:19 via bbc.com
  Woolavington could double in size in a few years if plans for 1,550 new homes are approved.
  
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• Freeman nominated for Prem and England men's awards

  21-05-2026 09:31 via bbc.com
  Northampton Saints wing Tommy Freeman is nominated for both the Prem and England men's player of the season awards.
  
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• Campaigners warn key canal locks at risk of failure

  21-05-2026 07:34 via bbc.com
  The campaigners says several key lock systems on the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal could fail.
  
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• Rock band 'flying the flag' for forgotten seaside town

  21-05-2026 07:20 via bbc.com
  Getdown Services say seaside towns, like the one they grew up in, "need more love".
  
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• How to avoid QR code parking scams as warnings issued

  21-05-2026 07:10 via bbc.com
  Fake QR code stickers have popped up on payment machines in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire car parks.
  
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• The garden designs helping Chelsea Flower Show 'move with the times'

  20-05-2026 16:02 via bbc.com
  The pleasure garden is one of the projects exploring social themes and targeting new audiences.
  
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• We are in stuck in an affordability crisis with people struggling to pay for food and heating. But M

  20-05-2026 15:30 via youtube.com
  We are in stuck in an affordability crisis with people struggling to pay for food and heating. But M
  
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• Roads 'not built to cope' with M5 closures

  20-05-2026 13:53 via bbc.com
  Somerset Council's leader is calling for police and highways officers to come together on the issue.
  
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• Construction courses backed by government scheme

  20-05-2026 09:35 via bbc.com
  The government announces more than £5m for courses and apprenticeships in the South West.
  
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• Skeleton sees surge from goldrush 2026 Games

  20-05-2026 07:11 via bbc.com
  Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker look at how important it is to capitalise on the surge of interest shown in skeleton since the Winter Olympics.
  
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• Olympic goldrush kick-starts interest in skeleton

  20-05-2026 07:11 via bbc.com
  Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker look at how important it is to capitalise on the surge of interest shown in skeleton since the Winter Olympics.
  
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• Volunteers sought for palliative care project

  19-05-2026 17:37 via bbc.com
  The end of life charity wants to support people on palliative care in Yeovil District Hospital.
  
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• Pub runs 'stand-in summer' to keep doors open

  19-05-2026 15:39 via bbc.com
  Among the volunteers helping to keep the Waldegrave open is a world champion Ironman athlete.
  
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• 'Meningitis developed too rapidly to stop it'

  19-05-2026 07:26 via bbc.com
  Tommy was sleeping with his mum watching over him when he suddenly started having a seizure.
  
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• Comedian to perform 12 gigs while running 78 miles

  19-05-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  Klaire Alexander will also complete three marathons in her journey between each venue.
  
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• Taunton rain denies Somerset chance to beat Sussex

  18-05-2026 19:06 via bbc.com
  Somerset are frustrated by rain after tea at Taunton as they are denied the chance to beat Sussex in the County Championship.
  
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• Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care

  18-05-2026 18:23 via bbc.com
  Former England scrum-half Danny Care criticises the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the England training squad for this summer's Tests.
  
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