North Somerset news

• Patient 'fuming' over NHS provider cyber attack

  18-06-2026 13:19 via bbc.com
  
  John Adams' personal data was leaked when his healthcare provider was hacked.
  
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• Warwickshire batters put Somerset on back foot

  20-06-2026 20:30 via bbc.com
  
  Warwickshire's middle order batting comes good as the visitors take the upper hand on day two of their County Championship match against Somerset at Taunton.
  
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• Celebration for 'best of local radio' presenter

  20-06-2026 19:02 via bbc.com
  
  A ceremony is held for former BBC radio presenter Emma Britton, who died last month.
  
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• Wedding dresses dating back to 1870s go on display

  20-06-2026 10:38 via bbc.com
  
  More than 30 wedding dresses from years gone by are going on display in St Catherine's Church.
  
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• Ex-F1 presenter attempts to drive length of Britain using only solar power

  20-06-2026 08:26 via bbc.com
  
  Jeremy Hart is leading a team from Land's End to John O'Groats in an electric car.
  
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• 'World Cup fan zones' and 'seagull saga'

  20-06-2026 08:11 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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• Former PC jailed for targeting vulnerable women for sex

  19-06-2026 15:52 via bbc.com
  
  Ex-PC James Stillman had sex with one of the women while carrying out a welfare check at her home.
  
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• Teen says he aimed to 'scare' girl before stabbing

  19-06-2026 15:19 via bbc.com
  
  Boy, 16, on trial accused of the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe gives evidence.
  
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• Costume that brought Blobby-mania to millions for sale

  19-06-2026 12:35 via bbc.com
  
  The costume - which was specifically used for the character's famous stunts - could sell for £5k.
  
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• 'Church of England's forced adoption apology is poor'

  19-06-2026 10:48 via bbc.com
  
  The Church of England says it is "committed to listening, learning and providing support".
  
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• Warnings as 'Europe's very hot air pushes our way'

  19-06-2026 08:15 via bbc.com
  
  The date when another heatwave could hit the south-west of England has been shared by an expert.
  
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• Council set to lose tens of millions on property sales

  19-06-2026 07:25 via bbc.com
  
  The authority is set to make a £90m loss after selling off properties bought as commercial investments.
  
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• Rehab scared me out of my wits – now I work there

  19-06-2026 07:24 via bbc.com
  
  A former alcohol addict spoke out as a survey is launched to help others connect with support services.
  
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• Rugby captain arrives in West Country on MND ride

  18-06-2026 20:18 via bbc.com
  
  The former Bath flanker is attempting to ride from Newcastle to Twickenham via his former clubs.
  
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• Yeovil sign defender Norville-Williams

  18-06-2026 18:24 via bbc.com
  
  Yeovil Town sign defender Jordan Norville-Williams on a one-year deal following his departure from Dorking Wanderers.
  
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• Stabbed nine-year-old 'had no defensive injuries'

  18-06-2026 17:57 via bbc.com
  
  Jurors at Bristol Crown Court are told Aria died "swiftly" from a single knife wound to her heart.
  
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• Heritage rail line suspended after lorry hits bridge

  18-06-2026 16:34 via bbc.com
  
  The heritage railway is running a reduced service while the bridge is assessed for damage.
  
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• Summer solstice events – from swims to ancient rituals

  18-06-2026 16:16 via bbc.com
  
  Thousands of people across Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire are expected to attend.
  
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• Dean left out of England squad for Lord's Test

  18-06-2026 14:16 via bbc.com
  
  Uncapped pair Ellie Threlkeld are Grace Potts are picked in England's squad for the historic first women's Test at Lord's against India but Charlie Dean is left out.
  
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• In pictures: Fans celebrate England's start to World Cup

  18-06-2026 09:56 via bbc.com
  
  The Three Lions' 4-2 win over Croatia is enjoyed at packed venues across the West.
  
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• Makerfield - Vote Green today 💚

  18-06-2026 08:45 via youtube.com
  
  Makerfield - Vote Green today 💚
  
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• Angioplasty reverses heart failure in boy, 7

  18-06-2026 07:20 via bbc.com
  
  Elliot underwent six procedures to improve blood flow and make him fit enough for major surgery.
  
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• Owner of former cinema told to make building safe

  18-06-2026 07:19 via bbc.com
  
  Somerset Council says repairs are needed at the former cinema, which one local says is a "disgrace".
  
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• Murder-accused teen 'expelled from school hours before girl's death'

  17-06-2026 21:32 via bbc.com
  
  A teenage boy is accused of fatally stabbing nine-year-old Aria Thorpe at her Weston-super-Mare home.
  
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• One-Day Cup: Hants pair share record 246 & Blaze lose

  17-06-2026 18:59 via bbc.com
  
  Hampshire's Maia Bouchier and Ella McCaughan share a record stand of 246 in the One-Day Cup, while Somerset, Yorkshire and Lancashire also win.
  
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• Yeovil sign ex-Cardiff centre-back Kingdon

  17-06-2026 18:28 via bbc.com
  
  Yeovil sign centre-back Jack Kingdon on a one-year deal following his departure from Cardiff City.
  
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• Retired police inspector cleared of sexual behaviour

  17-06-2026 16:16 via bbc.com
  
  Andrew Greaves is cleared of gross misconduct and misconduct at a hearing in Bridgwater.
  
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• Ojomoh & Caluori to start for England v France XV

  17-06-2026 14:54 via bbc.com
  
  Max Ojomoh and Noah Caluori will have the chance to press their case for Test starts after being named in the England team to face a France XV on Friday.
  
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• Topless open water swim to challenge CPR stigma

  17-06-2026 13:00 via bbc.com
  
  A charity says people can be hesitant to give women CPR as they are reluctant to touch their chests.
  
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• Council's child services 'not good enough'

  17-06-2026 12:28 via bbc.com
  
  An inspection found the quality of some services for "very vulnerable children" had "deteriorated".
  
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