North Somerset news

• 'It was either feed my animals or feed myself'

  18-08-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pet food banks says donations of food have dipped over the summer.
  
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• New diagnostic centre to reduce scan waiting times

  19-08-2026 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The centre will provide 25,000 CT and MRI scans a year, allowing hospitals to treat more patients.
  
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• Road reopens after firefighters tackle grass fire

  19-08-2026 08:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire service said it was called to Locking Farm Industrial Estate on Tuesday morning.
  
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• NHS worker sent patient record screenshot to partner

  19-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Documents reveal an NHS worker shared a patient's record with a partner and accessed up to 200 files.
  
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• How will the heatwaves affect nature in the West?

  19-08-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are cooling,but what are the deeper consequences of extremely hot and dry summers?
  
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• Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

  18-08-2026 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wessex Water has introduced the first hosepipe ban in 50 years after prolonged dry weather.
  
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• 'Hair loss slowly chipped away at my confidence'

  18-08-2026 16:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Russ Nicholson says anyone can be affected by hair loss but it can be hard to talk about.
  
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• Somerset sign Nicholls for title push

  18-08-2026 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Zealand Test batter Henry Nicholls joins Somerset for final six games of County Championship season as Somerset target title.
  
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• Road closed after lorry fire spreads to grass verge

  18-08-2026 08:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Devon and Somerset Fire Service said six crews and an environmental unit attended the fire.
  
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• Park steps up fire safety measures amid dry summer

  18-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Park ranger Tim Parish says it has been Exmoor National Park's driest summer in 25 years.
  
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• Tribute to 'strong, bright' artist killed in crash

  17-08-2026 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of Elizabeth Brown pays tribute, describing her as a "warm,bright" person.
  
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• Taunton's sinking monument

  17-08-2026 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vivary Park's war memorial is currently unsafe due to sinking ground.
  
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• Warning over illegal cannabis gummies sold online

  17-08-2026 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The sweets - made to look like familiar brands - have been seized by Wiltshire Police.
  
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• Drink-driver jailed for death of 20-year-old woman

  17-08-2026 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matthew McGrath told officers at the scene he had no idea the speed he was driving at.
  
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• Glyn Razzell - what next for jailed killer?

  17-08-2026 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man convicted and jailed for murdering his wife remains in prison after a High Court ruling.
  
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• First hosepipe ban since 1976 in Wessex Water area

  17-08-2026 15:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company says it is experiencing record-breaking demand for water amid the ongoing drought.
  
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• Somerset's Ball signs contract extension

  17-08-2026 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Somerset and England bowler Jake Ball signs a one-year contract extension keeping him at County Ground until end of next season.
  
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• Dean to captain England against Ireland

  17-08-2026 12:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charlie Dean will lead England for their one-day international series against Ireland in September, with regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt among a number of senior players rested.
  
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• 'Potent' spice-laced gummies sold on social media

  17-08-2026 10:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scientists warn they have found "high concentrations" of the drug spice in gummies sold on social media.
  
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• Teen in disbelief after being named coach of the year

  17-08-2026 07:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Casey Young joined a guard of honour before the Community Shield match on Sunday as part of the award.
  
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• Man's marathon skate to raise money for skate park

  16-08-2026 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will Chadwick skated in full hockey kit for just over two hours.
  
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• Don't light fires.

  16-08-2026 16:00 via youtube.com
  
  Don't light fires.
  
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• Donkeys rescued from storm now 'happy and settled'

  16-08-2026 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six donkeys rescued from severe floods are now doing well, animal carers say.
  
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• “Reform has a woman problem. This is a party that would repeal the Equalities Act on day one.”

  16-08-2026 11:01 via youtube.com
  
  “Reform has a woman problem. This is a party that would repeal the Equalities Act on day one.”
  
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• 'People don't expect disabled people to have sex'

  16-08-2026 08:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Users say dedicated platforms help them avoid discrimination and find meaningful relationships.
  
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• In pictures: Eclipse, elephants and wedding cow

  16-08-2026 08:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A round-up of pictures from across Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire this week.
  
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• Shopkeeper 'humbled' by support over parking costs

  15-08-2026 21:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Daniel Adams took North Somerset Council to court to try to have free parking restored in Clevedon.
  
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• The second leg of the Clacton by-election will take place in the week following the Parliamentary St

  15-08-2026 16:00 via youtube.com
  
  The second leg of the Clacton by-election will take place in the week following the Parliamentary St
  
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• Yellow heat health warning issued after heatwave

  15-08-2026 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The alert from the UK Health Security Agency is active from Saturday until 09:00 on Tuesday.
  
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• “It isn't corruption despite their values, it's corruption entirely consistent with their values.”

  15-08-2026 11:00 via youtube.com
  
  “It isn't corruption despite their values, it's corruption entirely consistent with their values.”
  
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