North Somerset news

• How can we keep children safe during the heatwave?

  24-06-2026 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected.
  
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• Storm warning follows record-breaking temperature

  25-06-2026 22:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place after a record-breaking 36.7C is recorded in Somerset.
  
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• Girl, 11, sexually assaulted near playground

  25-06-2026 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say they are reviewing CCTV and carrying out extra patrols in Odd Down.
  
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• Teenager cleared of murdering nine-year-old girl

  25-06-2026 17:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A jury at Bristol Crown Court finds a 16-year-old not guilty of murder and manslaughter.
  
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• Record number of ambulance calls during heatwave

  25-06-2026 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Service bosses say it is receiving a record numbers of calls during the spell of hot weather.
  
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• Bingo hall Bowie performed in on 'at risk' list

  25-06-2026 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mecca Bingo, a listed cinema built in Taunton in the 1930s, abruptly shut its doors in June.
  
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• 'Minging' offices to become hospital staff flats

  25-06-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council office block criticised for its appearance is to become flats for hospital staff.
  
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• Pride organisers say 2026 is the 'hardest year yet'

  25-06-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charities say rising costs, less volunteers and hateful views have all added to the problem.
  
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• The heatwave workers 'like cats on a hot tin roof'

  25-06-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Many workers are downing tools early, but there is no legal limit to how hot a workplace can be.
  
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• Red heat alert extended as train travel disrupted

  24-06-2026 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pupils, soldiers and horse racing fans are among those who have faced disruption amid hot weather.
  
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• Somerset's Lando Norris meets his waxwork double

  24-06-2026 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The F1 World Champion has been to see the figure at Madame Tussauds in London.
  
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• Fire prevention under-prioritised, inspectors say

  24-06-2026 19:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Inspectors say Avon Fire and Rescue Service must improve but is heading in a "positive" direction
  
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• Banton to only play white ball cricket in new Somerset deal

  24-06-2026 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Banton reveals decision to focus on white ball cricket but hasn't ruled out a return to the County Championship in the future.
  
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• Yeovil sign Dagenham midfielder Haigh

  24-06-2026 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yeovil Town sign attacking midfielder Joe Haigh from National League South club Dagenham & Redbridge.
  
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• Baby injured 'like a car crash victim', trial told

  24-06-2026 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tony Bartlett is accused of fatally shaking his four-week-old son Atticus after a night out.
  
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• Dad raised concerns before girl's death - inquest

  24-06-2026 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barry and Michelle Curtis are giving evidence at an inquest into the death of their daughter Lucy, 17.
  
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• Gritter lorry catches fire near school

  24-06-2026 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two fire crews are currently tackling a fire near a Somerset school.
  
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• Clarkson's health dilemma 'common among farmers'

  24-06-2026 07:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The TV star shared his worried treatment would overlap with a busy period for his Cotswolds farm.
  
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• 'He liberated my family, he should be remembered'

  24-06-2026 07:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A campaign group wants to commemorate Brig Snow, who played a key role in World War Two.
  
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• Newport sign Bamba from Forest Green Rovers

  23-06-2026 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Forward YahyaBamba went on loan to Brackley Town in January and now makes the switch to Newport County from Forest Green Rovers.
  
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• Check if your child's school is shutting this week

  23-06-2026 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Check for closures in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
  
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• Overton 'could not have asked for more' from form

  23-06-2026 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Somerset all-rounder Craig Overton says he could "not have asked for much more" in terms of his form in the County Championship.
  
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• Attack coach Gleeson leaves Bath

  23-06-2026 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bath attack coach Martin Gleeson leaves the club after eight months in the role.
  
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• Hannah Spencer MP introduces the next Green Mayor of Greater Manchester, and her longstanding counci

  23-06-2026 13:20 via youtube.com
  
  Hannah Spencer MP introduces the next Green Mayor of Greater Manchester, and her longstanding counci
  
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• Plan for theatre complex at seaside leisure park

  23-06-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A planning application is submitted to redevelop and extend RJ's at Brean Leisure Park.
  
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• Funding crisis could lead to scrapstore closure

  23-06-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The service, which repurposes business waste, is facing a funding crisis and faces closure.
  
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• Airport closed and planes grounded after thunderstorm

  22-06-2026 22:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Engineers are investigating a fault with the air traffic control system.
  
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• Storms and school disruption amid rare red weather warnings

  22-06-2026 20:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a two-day red weather warning for extreme heat in parts of the UK.
  
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• Boy accused of killing girl gave 'differing' accounts

  22-06-2026 18:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 16-year-old boy on trial for stabbing Aria Thorpe is accused of changing his story.
  
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• Somerset held to draw by Bears after Overton hundred

  22-06-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Craig Overton hits his third Championship century of the season but their Division One home game against Warwickshire ends in a draw.
  
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