<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[North Somerset - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about North Somerset with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[What do people in Burnham-on-Sea think of the likely new PM?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has pledged to undertake a summer tour across the UK during the early weeks of his premiership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-do-people-in-burnham-on-sea-think-of-the-likely-new-pm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-do-people-in-burnham-on-sea-think-of-the-likely-new-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Life-saver' homeless charity is awarded &pound;50,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taunton's Open Door, which has been running for 30 years, provides meals, laundry use and showers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/life-saver-homeless-charity-is-awarded-pound50000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/life-saver-homeless-charity-is-awarded-pound50000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival helps create 20 new murals across town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weston-super-Mare's street art festival is taking place from 17-26 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-helps-create-20-new-murals-across-town/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-helps-create-20-new-murals-across-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies after crash on key A-road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the rider of the motorbike, a man in his 40s, died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motorcyclist-dies-after-crash-on-key-a-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motorcyclist-dies-after-crash-on-key-a-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to assess empty cinema building's future agreed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council wants consultants to come up with ideas for the building, which has been empty since 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/plan-to-assess-empty-cinema-buildings-future-agreed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/plan-to-assess-empty-cinema-buildings-future-agreed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires a 'heavy drain' on firefighting resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon &amp; Somerset Fire &amp; Rescue Service said its crews attended hundreds of incidents in a week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wildfires-a-heavy-drain-on-firefighting-resources/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wildfires-a-heavy-drain-on-firefighting-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our murdered girls brought us together - now we're changing the law']]></title><description><![CDATA[Carole Gould and Julie Devey fought to get sentencing laws changed after their daughters were killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/our-murdered-girls-brought-us-together-now-were-changing-the-law/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/our-murdered-girls-brought-us-together-now-were-changing-the-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Harbour Festival and highland cow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a round-up of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-harbour-festival-and-highland-cow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-harbour-festival-and-highland-cow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants edge Somerset thriller to make Blast final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat defending champions Somerset by 17 runs to book their place in the T20 Blast final at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/northants-edge-somerset-thriller-to-make-blast-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/northants-edge-somerset-thriller-to-make-blast-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archaeological dig starts at 'time capsule' canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dig will help understand changes to the landscape over time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/archaeological-dig-starts-at-time-capsule-canal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/archaeological-dig-starts-at-time-capsule-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households still waiting for roads to be made safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents on the estate have been living with unfinished roads and no street lights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/households-still-waiting-for-roads-to-be-made-safe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/households-still-waiting-for-roads-to-be-made-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Drug consumption centre' and 'new council']]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at what stories are trending across the West of England this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/drug-consumption-centre-and-new-council/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/drug-consumption-centre-and-new-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;We're in a climate crisis... It's outrageous that Andy Burnham is not ruling out new oil and gas li]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;We're in a climate crisis... It's outrageous that Andy Burnham is not ruling out new oil and gas li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwere-in-a-climate-crisis-its-outrageous-that-andy-burnham-is-not-ruling-out-new-oil-and-gas-li/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwere-in-a-climate-crisis-its-outrageous-that-andy-burnham-is-not-ruling-out-new-oil-and-gas-li/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor quits over false Jewish ambulance posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath councillor Dr Bharat Pankhania says his actions have caused concern and offence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/councillor-quits-over-false-jewish-ambulance-posts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/councillor-quits-over-false-jewish-ambulance-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[And action! 🎬]]></title><description><![CDATA[And action! 🎬]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/and-action-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/and-action-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;Small business are wealth creators. We want wealth creation and then we want people to get really p]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;Small business are wealth creators. We want wealth creation and then we want people to get really p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotsmall-business-are-wealth-creators-we-want-wealth-creation-and-then-we-want-people-to-get-really-p/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotsmall-business-are-wealth-creators-we-want-wealth-creation-and-then-we-want-people-to-get-really-p/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic warning for drivers after motorway closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the M5 has now reopened in Somerset, there are still severe delays in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/traffic-warning-for-drivers-after-motorway-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/traffic-warning-for-drivers-after-motorway-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to Royal Navy crew as inquests opened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes are paid to Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, Lt Lily-Mae Fisher and Petty Officer Owen Green.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tributes-to-royal-navy-crew-as-inquests-opened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tributes-to-royal-navy-crew-as-inquests-opened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;It's in everyone's interest that we have a Prime Minister who is capable of facing the real challen]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;It's in everyone's interest that we have a Prime Minister who is capable of facing the real challen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotits-in-everyones-interest-that-we-have-a-prime-minister-who-is-capable-of-facing-the-real-challen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotits-in-everyones-interest-that-we-have-a-prime-minister-who-is-capable-of-facing-the-real-challen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exmoor's first wild baby beaver born in 400 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the first 'kit' sighting since beavers were released from Holnicote Estate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/exmoors-first-wild-baby-beaver-born-in-400-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/exmoors-first-wild-baby-beaver-born-in-400-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How plant-based wound dressing could fight infection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wound infections are estimated to cost the NHS billions every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-plant-based-wound-dressing-could-fight-infection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-plant-based-wound-dressing-could-fight-infection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dawson and Banton can play in T20 Finals Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire's Liam Dawson and Somerset's Tom Banton will be released from England's one-day international squad to play in Saturday's T20 Blast Finals Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dawson-and-banton-can-play-in-t20-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dawson-and-banton-can-play-in-t20-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters leave scene of huge woodchip blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/firefighters-leave-scene-of-huge-woodchip-blaze/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/firefighters-leave-scene-of-huge-woodchip-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Familiar faces return for men's T20 Blast Finals Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northants Steelbacks, reigning champions Somerset, Hampshire Hawks and Notts Outlaws will face off on T20 Blast Finals Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/familiar-faces-return-for-mens-t20-blast-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/familiar-faces-return-for-mens-t20-blast-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More homes are lying empty – so what can be done?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils are cracking down on the issue amid calls for reforms at national level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/more-homes-are-lying-empty-so-what-can-be-done/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/more-homes-are-lying-empty-so-what-can-be-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls to restrict HMOs as streets 'full of cars']]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals say they are dealing with "car after car after car" parking on their streets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/calls-to-restrict-hmos-as-streets-full-of-cars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/calls-to-restrict-hmos-as-streets-full-of-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stem cell donor urges action after dad's diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only 7% of adults are on the register &ndash; meaning some patients in need never find a donor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stem-cell-donor-urges-action-after-dads-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stem-cell-donor-urges-action-after-dads-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC given warning after pinching colleague's bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chenise Austin's behaviour was found to be misconduct, although not sexual in nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pc-given-warning-after-pinching-colleagues-bottom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pc-given-warning-after-pinching-colleagues-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norris to have 10-place grid penalty in Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lando Norris will have a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix as a result of exceeding the permitted number of engine parts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/norris-to-have-10-place-grid-penalty-in-belgium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/norris-to-have-10-place-grid-penalty-in-belgium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've never struck the ball like that - Overton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset all-rounder Craig Overton reflects on the remarkable innings that led his side to victory at Yorkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ive-never-struck-the-ball-like-that-overton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ive-never-struck-the-ball-like-that-overton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“We have a brilliant candidate in Geraldine Coggins, and recent polling has shown a dramatic surge o]]></title><description><![CDATA[“We have a brilliant candidate in Geraldine Coggins, and recent polling has shown a dramatic surge o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-have-a-brilliant-candidate-in-geraldine-coggins-and-recent-polling-has-shown-a-dramatic-surge-o/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-have-a-brilliant-candidate-in-geraldine-coggins-and-recent-polling-has-shown-a-dramatic-surge-o/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gang jailed after botched kidnap led police to them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were alerted after a 71-year-old victim managed to free himself and raise the alarm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gang-jailed-after-botched-kidnap-led-police-to-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gang-jailed-after-botched-kidnap-led-police-to-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free meals to be automatic for eligible pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents currently need to fill in an application form &ndash; which may mean some children miss out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/free-meals-to-be-automatic-for-eligible-pupils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/free-meals-to-be-automatic-for-eligible-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A doctor warned me I was in danger before I was almost killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A doctor spotted signs of coercive control weeks before a woman was nearly murdered by her partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/a-doctor-warned-me-i-was-in-danger-before-i-was-almost-killed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/a-doctor-warned-me-i-was-in-danger-before-i-was-almost-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants, Northants, Notts &amp; Somerset reach T20 semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset, Northants Steelbacks, Notts Outlaws and Hampshire Hawks reach the T20 Blast semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hants-northants-notts-amp-somerset-reach-t20-semis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hants-northants-notts-amp-somerset-reach-t20-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent action needed over council's 'fragile' finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has told a council it is in a "fragile financial position".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/urgent-action-needed-over-councils-fragile-finances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/urgent-action-needed-over-councils-fragile-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was almost killed in attack - but call saved my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[The man launched a violent attack on his ex-partner after she asked him to leave her house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-was-almost-killed-in-attack-but-call-saved-my-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-was-almost-killed-in-attack-but-call-saved-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinook crash families to continue bid for answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relatives say a new law could help them get answers after a legal challenge was blocked by a judge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chinook-crash-families-to-continue-bid-for-answers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chinook-crash-families-to-continue-bid-for-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I got it wrong, PC accused of unwanted sexual conduct tells hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[But Chenise Austin insists her actions towards her co-worker were meant to be "friendly and jovial".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-got-it-wrong-pc-accused-of-unwanted-sexual-conduct-tells-hearing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-got-it-wrong-pc-accused-of-unwanted-sexual-conduct-tells-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;It shouldn't take a law to force people in power to tell the truth.&quot; - Ellie Chowns discussing Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;It shouldn't take a law to force people in power to tell the truth.&quot; - Ellie Chowns discussing Hill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotit-shouldnt-take-a-law-to-force-people-in-power-to-tell-the-truthquot-ellie-chowns-discussing-hill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotit-shouldnt-take-a-law-to-force-people-in-power-to-tell-the-truthquot-ellie-chowns-discussing-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Geraldine Coggins : your Green Mayoral candidate with a plan to take Greater Manchester back fr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Geraldine Coggins : your Green Mayoral candidate with a plan to take Greater Manchester back fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/meet-geraldine-coggins-your-green-mayoral-candidate-with-a-plan-to-take-greater-manchester-back-fr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/meet-geraldine-coggins-your-green-mayoral-candidate-with-a-plan-to-take-greater-manchester-back-fr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP's shock and sadness at losing voice after surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MP says she is encouraged by BBC presenter Nick Robinson's recovery after a similar experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mps-shock-and-sadness-at-losing-voice-after-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mps-shock-and-sadness-at-losing-voice-after-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are so much more powerful than any billionaire.]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are so much more powerful than any billionaire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-are-so-much-more-powerful-than-any-billionaire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-are-so-much-more-powerful-than-any-billionaire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP's voice damage 'painful' reminder for presenter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Sabine is having speech and language therapy after her vocal cord was damaged during surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mps-voice-damage-painful-reminder-for-presenter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mps-voice-damage-painful-reminder-for-presenter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance of wildfire ignition 'never been so high']]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and park rangers share concerns about the threat of more wildfires in the hot weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chance-of-wildfire-ignition-never-been-so-high/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chance-of-wildfire-ignition-never-been-so-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alternative venues to watch World Cup:  bowling lanes, cafes and a beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[It won't just be pubs showing England's game on Wednesday, stadiums and community venues will be too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/alternative-venues-to-watch-world-cup-bowling-lanes-cafes-and-a-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/alternative-venues-to-watch-world-cup-bowling-lanes-cafes-and-a-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'executed' love rival with sword, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Bretton is accused of using a samurai sword to kill lorry driver Craig Hurcombe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-executed-love-rival-with-sword-court-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-executed-love-rival-with-sword-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;The future Prime Minister voted for this cruel Bill, Greens voted against it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;The future Prime Minister voted for this cruel Bill, Greens voted against it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotthe-future-prime-minister-voted-for-this-cruel-bill-greens-voted-against-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotthe-future-prime-minister-voted-for-this-cruel-bill-greens-voted-against-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset MP Anna Sabine loses voice after surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Sabine was having a lump removed from her thyroid when a nerve to one of her vocal cords was cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-mp-anna-sabine-loses-voice-after-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-mp-anna-sabine-loses-voice-after-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will it rain next in the West Country?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hot, dry weather shows few signs of stopping in the coming days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/when-will-it-rain-next-in-the-west-country/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/when-will-it-rain-next-in-the-west-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in 70s dies after crash on country road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash on Bath Road to come forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-in-70s-dies-after-crash-on-country-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-in-70s-dies-after-crash-on-country-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotel owners 'must do more' to tackle urban explorers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Weston-super-Mare hotel is being revamped but trespassers have filmed themselves going inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hotel-owners-must-do-more-to-tackle-urban-explorers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hotel-owners-must-do-more-to-tackle-urban-explorers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham says Labour got Gaza wrong. If you're sorry, prove it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham says Labour got Gaza wrong. If you're sorry, prove it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/andy-burnham-says-labour-got-gaza-wrong-if-youre-sorry-prove-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/andy-burnham-says-labour-got-gaza-wrong-if-youre-sorry-prove-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem Rugby Cup pool fixtures announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester Tigers will begin the defence of the Prem Rugby Cup with a trip to Harlequins on 5 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-rugby-cup-pool-fixtures-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-rugby-cup-pool-fixtures-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloman set for Open debut, 25 years on from attending as fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taunton-born golfer Tom Sloman reflects on his golfing past after qualifying for the Open Championship, 25 years on from attending the event as a fan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sloman-set-for-open-debut-25-years-on-from-attending-as-fan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sloman-set-for-open-debut-25-years-on-from-attending-as-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils complete 37,106 acts of kindness in one day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children at 26 schools donated to food banks, handed out motivational signs and picked up litter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pupils-complete-37106-acts-of-kindness-in-one-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pupils-complete-37106-acts-of-kindness-in-one-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action on bullying 'might have saved my daughter']]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Curtis speaks out after her daughter died while she was a mental health unit patient.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/action-on-bullying-might-have-saved-my-daughter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/action-on-bullying-might-have-saved-my-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can we help our gardens survive the heat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planting trees and using mulch on bare soil are among the tips offered by experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-can-we-help-our-gardens-survive-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-can-we-help-our-gardens-survive-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road and train delays as lorry crashes into bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A36 was shut and trains were delayed between Bath Spa and Westbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/road-and-train-delays-as-lorry-crashes-into-bridge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/road-and-train-delays-as-lorry-crashes-into-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC accused of unwanted sexual conduct, hearing told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chenise Austin, a PC with Avon and Somerset Police, allegedly "exposed" her colleague's underwear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pc-accused-of-unwanted-sexual-conduct-hearing-told/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pc-accused-of-unwanted-sexual-conduct-hearing-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers warned of delays due to overnight closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways is carrying out overnight maintenance on the A303 in Somerset until 17 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/drivers-warned-of-delays-due-to-overnight-closures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/drivers-warned-of-delays-due-to-overnight-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court after car crashes into home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash in Stapleton, near Martock, left the residents homeless and two men seriously injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-in-court-after-car-crashes-into-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-in-court-after-car-crashes-into-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The village putting a stop to plastic bottles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quench is a campaign encouraging businesses to offer refills as an alternative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-village-putting-a-stop-to-plastic-bottles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-village-putting-a-stop-to-plastic-bottles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winters confident England Under-20s can make final]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Under-20 back Sam Winters says he is confident his side will progress to the final of the Junior World Championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/winters-confident-england-under-20s-can-make-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/winters-confident-england-under-20s-can-make-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire risk warning after large hedgerow blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "significant" area of hedgerow, trees, grassland and an electricity pylon were on fire, crews say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wildfire-risk-warning-after-large-hedgerow-blaze/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wildfire-risk-warning-after-large-hedgerow-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;Let's talk about rent controls. In Greater Manchester people are spending 44% of average income on]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;Let's talk about rent controls. In Greater Manchester people are spending 44% of average income on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotlets-talk-about-rent-controls-in-greater-manchester-people-are-spending-44-of-average-income-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotlets-talk-about-rent-controls-in-greater-manchester-people-are-spending-44-of-average-income-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New invention removes dangerous algal blooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phosphate pollution chokes waterways with toxic algal blooms, but farmers need it for fertiliser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-invention-removes-dangerous-algal-blooms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-invention-removes-dangerous-algal-blooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset, Essex and Yorks reach T20 quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire seal a home tie in the last eight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-essex-and-yorks-reach-t20-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-essex-and-yorks-reach-t20-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset end T20 Blast campaign with loss to Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and The Blaze warm up for Friday's T20 Blast finals day with wins in their final group stage games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-end-t20-blast-campaign-with-loss-to-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-end-t20-blast-campaign-with-loss-to-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four teenagers due in court charged with rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teens were charged on Thursday and appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court on 11 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/four-teenagers-due-in-court-charged-with-rape/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/four-teenagers-due-in-court-charged-with-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Football, soaring heat and stage fights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a round-up of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-football-soaring-heat-and-stage-fights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-football-soaring-heat-and-stage-fights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does 'Manchesterism' mean for the West?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business leaders react to Andy Burnham's plans to move power from Westminster to local communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-does-manchesterism-mean-for-the-west/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-does-manchesterism-mean-for-the-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver flees after three people injured in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A search is launched for a driver who fled the scene of a serious crash on A46 near Bath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/driver-flees-after-three-people-injured-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/driver-flees-after-three-people-injured-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxi fares could rise by 10% to combat fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes proposed by Somerset Council could see a maximum standard tariff rise to &pound;5.06.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/taxi-fares-could-rise-by-10-to-combat-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/taxi-fares-could-rise-by-10-to-combat-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movie of Glastonbury Festival from 1993 back in cinema]]></title><description><![CDATA[A restored version of Glastonbury The Movie - shot at the festival in 1993 - is back in cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/movie-of-glastonbury-festival-from-1993-back-in-cinema/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/movie-of-glastonbury-festival-from-1993-back-in-cinema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'magpie-like' thief who posed as a house sitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arianna Rose's thefts included war medals and jewellery in her fraud across four counties, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-magpie-like-thief-who-posed-as-a-house-sitter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-magpie-like-thief-who-posed-as-a-house-sitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headlines: 'Fines after hard shoulder crash' and 'river wife']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/headlines-fines-after-hard-shoulder-crash-and-river-wife/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/headlines-fines-after-hard-shoulder-crash-and-river-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Somerset beat Northants, Lancs win Roses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and Gloucestershire become the latest sides to reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast on a busy night of action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/t20-blast-somerset-beat-northants-lancs-win-roses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/t20-blast-somerset-beat-northants-lancs-win-roses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blaze and Durham complete Finals Day line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze beat Somerset by seven wickets in the T20 Blast, a result that guarantees a semi-final spot for them and Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-blaze-and-durham-complete-finals-day-line-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-blaze-and-durham-complete-finals-day-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guests tell Somerset couple to show England V Norway at wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple from Somerset have been told by their guests they need to show the England match at their wedding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/guests-tell-somerset-couple-to-show-england-v-norway-at-wedding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/guests-tell-somerset-couple-to-show-england-v-norway-at-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Somerset Nudefest has made me more body confident']]></title><description><![CDATA[Young naturists say Nudefest, which takes place in Langport, has made them feel more body confident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-nudefest-has-made-me-more-body-confident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-nudefest-has-made-me-more-body-confident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Failings 'probably contributed' to girl's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy's parents, Barry and Michelle Curtis, believe the teenager's death was "preventable and avoidable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/failings-probably-contributed-to-girls-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/failings-probably-contributed-to-girls-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major route reopens after 'serious' gas leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A39 through part of a Somerset town was closed on Thursday for emergency repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-route-reopens-after-serious-gas-leak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-route-reopens-after-serious-gas-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustration as towns miss out on culture prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[No places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/frustration-as-towns-miss-out-on-culture-prize/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/frustration-as-towns-miss-out-on-culture-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ann Widdecombe: strictly, politics and performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ann-widdecombe-strictly-politics-and-performance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ann-widdecombe-strictly-politics-and-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Low risk' asbestos to be removed from shop car park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small amounts of debris found outside the fire site will be removed as a precaution, says the council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/low-risk-asbestos-to-be-removed-from-shop-car-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/low-risk-asbestos-to-be-removed-from-shop-car-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/people-dont-realise-how-at-risk-they-are-a-day-with-an-ambulance-service-in-a-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/people-dont-realise-how-at-risk-they-are-a-day-with-an-ambulance-service-in-a-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeovil visit Scunthorpe in National League opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 National League fixtures have been revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-visit-scunthorpe-in-national-league-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-visit-scunthorpe-in-national-league-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never-before-seen Concorde test flight film found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family of late Bristol MP Tony Benn release footage he took during a Concorde test flight in 1970.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/never-before-seen-concorde-test-flight-film-found/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/never-before-seen-concorde-test-flight-film-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Devious' sex offender drugged women years before mum's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Scatchard's crime dated back 40 years, but he hid his true identity from his final victim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/devious-sex-offender-drugged-women-years-before-mums-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/devious-sex-offender-drugged-women-years-before-mums-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;Hundreds of millions have been handed to property developers, yet some of those developments don't]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;Hundreds of millions have been handed to property developers, yet some of those developments don't]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quothundreds-of-millions-have-been-handed-to-property-developers-yet-some-of-those-developments-dont/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quothundreds-of-millions-have-been-handed-to-property-developers-yet-some-of-those-developments-dont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;It's surprising to hear that the party that is paid for by crypto-billionaires wants to be the spok]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;It's surprising to hear that the party that is paid for by crypto-billionaires wants to be the spok]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotits-surprising-to-hear-that-the-party-that-is-paid-for-by-crypto-billionaires-wants-to-be-the-spok/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotits-surprising-to-hear-that-the-party-that-is-paid-for-by-crypto-billionaires-wants-to-be-the-spok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;Knocking on doors for over a decade I know the people here have lost hope but I have passion for th]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;Knocking on doors for over a decade I know the people here have lost hope but I have passion for th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotknocking-on-doors-for-over-a-decade-i-know-the-people-here-have-lost-hope-but-i-have-passion-for-th/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotknocking-on-doors-for-over-a-decade-i-know-the-people-here-have-lost-hope-but-i-have-passion-for-th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main road closed after gas leak discovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales and West Utilities are at the site to carry out emergency repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/main-road-closed-after-gas-leak-discovered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/main-road-closed-after-gas-leak-discovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Condemned school reveals plans for new site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new school site is set to open in 2028 after its main building was deemed unsafe in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/condemned-school-reveals-plans-for-new-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/condemned-school-reveals-plans-for-new-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;This election is about us taking Greater Manchester back from big money. I have only two vested int]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;This election is about us taking Greater Manchester back from big money. I have only two vested int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotthis-election-is-about-us-taking-greater-manchester-back-from-big-money-i-have-only-two-vested-int/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotthis-election-is-about-us-taking-greater-manchester-back-from-big-money-i-have-only-two-vested-int/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Railway route named as one of UK's favourite paths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The path will eventually run uninterrupted from the coast in Yatton to Somerset's Shepton Mallet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/railway-route-named-as-one-of-uks-favourite-paths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/railway-route-named-as-one-of-uks-favourite-paths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing allotment would be 'absolutely devastating']]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin uses the plot to help improve his mental health and learn how to grow food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/losing-allotment-would-be-absolutely-devastating/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/losing-allotment-would-be-absolutely-devastating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset defeat Derbyshire in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Lynn hits a 49-ball century to help Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Glamorgan and seal their place in the men's T20 Blast quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-defeat-derbyshire-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-defeat-derbyshire-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Manchester - it's time to get our high streets buzzing again 🐝]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Manchester - it's time to get our high streets buzzing again 🐝]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/greater-manchester-its-time-to-get-our-high-streets-buzzing-again-/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/greater-manchester-its-time-to-get-our-high-streets-buzzing-again-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serial sex offender unlawfully killed woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelly Faiers was coerced into taking an excessive number of sleeping pills, a coroner has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/serial-sex-offender-unlawfully-killed-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/serial-sex-offender-unlawfully-killed-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's official - the West is in its third heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sara Thornton, senior weather presenter, explains how the West Country has entered its third heatwave of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/its-official-the-west-is-in-its-third-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/its-official-the-west-is-in-its-third-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RHS garden created by man with MS to give peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gavin Moth, from Langport, created the garden for the RHS Badminton Flower Show in South Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rhs-garden-created-by-man-with-ms-to-give-peace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rhs-garden-created-by-man-with-ms-to-give-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuts to volunteer coastguards' callout pay 'a travesty']]></title><description><![CDATA[A legal ruling means coastguard officers are now classed as employees, so new rules are planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cuts-to-volunteer-coastguards-callout-pay-a-travesty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cuts-to-volunteer-coastguards-callout-pay-a-travesty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sought after sexual assault of girl, 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avon and Somerset Police say the attack happened near a playground in Bath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-sought-after-sexual-assault-of-girl-11/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-sought-after-sexual-assault-of-girl-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad murdered his four-week-old son after night out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Bartlett is convicted of murdering his son by a jury at Bristol Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dad-murdered-his-four-week-old-son-after-night-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dad-murdered-his-four-week-old-son-after-night-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Exeter centre Devoto retires after USA spell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England and Exeter centre Ollie Devoto retires from rugby after spending two years playing in the USA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ex-exeter-centre-devoto-retires-after-usa-spell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ex-exeter-centre-devoto-retires-after-usa-spell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man with MS creates RHS show garden to help others]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man living with MS has designed an RHS show garden to help others find peace from chronic pain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-with-ms-creates-rhs-show-garden-to-help-others/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-with-ms-creates-rhs-show-garden-to-help-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunburnt people calling 999 amid ambulance service's busiest ever day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambulance chiefs have issued a warning amid record-breaking callouts in extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sunburnt-people-calling-999-amid-ambulance-services-busiest-ever-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sunburnt-people-calling-999-amid-ambulance-services-busiest-ever-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;Our local party have decided that we won't be standing a candidate in the by-election.&quot; - Hannah Sp]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;Our local party have decided that we won't be standing a candidate in the by-election.&quot; - Hannah Sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotour-local-party-have-decided-that-we-wont-be-standing-a-candidate-in-the-by-electionquot-hannah-sp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotour-local-party-have-decided-that-we-wont-be-standing-a-candidate-in-the-by-electionquot-hannah-sp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Holland takes Somerset to win over Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niamh Holland hits an unbeaten 92 as Somerset beat Essex by two wickets in the Women's T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/superb-holland-takes-somerset-to-win-over-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/superb-holland-takes-somerset-to-win-over-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber heat alert as temperatures set to soar to 34C]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures could soar to 34C across some areas in the south-west of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/amber-heat-alert-as-temperatures-set-to-soar-to-34c/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/amber-heat-alert-as-temperatures-set-to-soar-to-34c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billionaires are buying influence in British politics.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billionaires are buying influence in British politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/billionaires-are-buying-influence-in-british-politics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/billionaires-are-buying-influence-in-british-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of campaigners call for first 20mph city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath and North East Somerset Council says it recognises the safety benefits of lower speed limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hundreds-of-campaigners-call-for-first-20mph-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hundreds-of-campaigners-call-for-first-20mph-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crane chick gives hope that species is flourishing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 12-week-old crane chick is preparing to take its first flight on the Somerset Levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/crane-chick-gives-hope-that-species-is-flourishing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/crane-chick-gives-hope-that-species-is-flourishing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scout group gives teens with extra needs 'place to belong']]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents are calling for more accessible clubs after a SEND scout group proves a success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scout-group-gives-teens-with-extra-needs-place-to-belong/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scout-group-gives-teens-with-extra-needs-place-to-belong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romance conman to appeal against repaying victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fraudster pretended to be an MI6 agent and property developer to defraud a woman of her savings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/romance-conman-to-appeal-against-repaying-victim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/romance-conman-to-appeal-against-repaying-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;We talk about rents being 44% of income - that's absolutely wild&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;We talk about rents being 44% of income - that's absolutely wild&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwe-talk-about-rents-being-44-of-income-thats-absolutely-wildquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwe-talk-about-rents-being-44-of-income-thats-absolutely-wildquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorry demolishes wall between two buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lorry demolished a wall between two buildings in Bath city centre on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lorry-demolishes-wall-between-two-buildings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lorry-demolishes-wall-between-two-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partner of sex offender died of overdose - inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelly Faiers was found dead at the home of Richard Scatchard, who had a history of drugging women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/partner-of-sex-offender-died-of-overdose-inquest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/partner-of-sex-offender-died-of-overdose-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Somerset prime minister who 'lost America']]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Lord North, known as the man who 'lost America', had a home in Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-somerset-prime-minister-who-lost-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-somerset-prime-minister-who-lost-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelling 400 miles in a bubble car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wynford Jones from Stoke St Gregory drove to Land's End and back for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/travelling-400-miles-in-a-bubble-car/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/travelling-400-miles-in-a-bubble-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two jailed for 30 years over car chase shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The men fired a pistol from their car at a vehicle they were chasing in a trading estate in Yeovil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-jailed-for-30-years-over-car-chase-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-jailed-for-30-years-over-car-chase-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Chilli Con Kane' and 'everyone screaming' - how fans react to England's win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fans across the West watched on overnight as the Three Lions beat Mexico in the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chilli-con-kane-and-everyone-screaming-how-fans-react-to-englands-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chilli-con-kane-and-everyone-screaming-how-fans-react-to-englands-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeovil Town FC cuts tie with community trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club has instead partnered with a college to deliver a football and education programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-town-fc-cuts-tie-with-community-trust/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-town-fc-cuts-tie-with-community-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How prepared is the West for hotter summers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record June heat closed schools and stretched hospitals now experts warn hotter summers are ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-prepared-is-the-west-for-hotter-summers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-prepared-is-the-west-for-hotter-summers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Yorks beat Foxes, Somerset stun Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Lyth strikes an undefeated 131 from 63 balls &ndash; the highest score of this year's Vitality Blast &ndash; as Yorkshire beat Leicestershire Foxes at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-somerset-stun-northants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-somerset-stun-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“We have vast inequality in our society and Andy Burnham has to grasp this agenda. Every single deci]]></title><description><![CDATA[“We have vast inequality in our society and Andy Burnham has to grasp this agenda. Every single deci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-have-vast-inequality-in-our-society-and-andy-burnham-has-to-grasp-this-agenda-every-single-deci/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-have-vast-inequality-in-our-society-and-andy-burnham-has-to-grasp-this-agenda-every-single-deci/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAF nurse inspires WW2 book on haunting experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Posting is the fictionalised story of Jane Edwards, who finally spoke about the war in later life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/raf-nurse-inspires-ww2-book-on-haunting-experiences/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/raf-nurse-inspires-ww2-book-on-haunting-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Tom Jones, 'singing pirates' and a Strawberry Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-tom-jones-singing-pirates-and-a-strawberry-moon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-tom-jones-singing-pirates-and-a-strawberry-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients struggle to get vital medicines amid shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Pharmacy says "urgent action" is needed over persistent nationwide shortages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/patients-struggle-to-get-vital-medicines-amid-shortages/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/patients-struggle-to-get-vital-medicines-amid-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave conditions forecast as health alert issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just weeks after a June temperature record was set in Merryfield, Somerset, the hot weather is set to return.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/heatwave-conditions-forecast-as-health-alert-issued/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/heatwave-conditions-forecast-as-health-alert-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River 'wife' hopes Avon will gain new rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meg Avon held a wedding event to raise awareness about untreated sewage being pumped into waterways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/river-wife-hopes-avon-will-gain-new-rights/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/river-wife-hopes-avon-will-gain-new-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bellringer's 90th celebration' and 'swim warning issued']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bellringers-90th-celebration-and-swim-warning-issued/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bellringers-90th-celebration-and-swim-warning-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies in crash at gorge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man in his 30s collided with street furniture on The Cliffs at the bottom of the gorge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-at-gorge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-at-gorge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey beat Blaze to go top as Yorkshire get first win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey beat The Blaze to go top of the Women's T20 Blast group table, while Yorkshire get their first win by beating Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surrey-beat-blaze-to-go-top-as-yorkshire-get-first-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surrey-beat-blaze-to-go-top-as-yorkshire-get-first-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pubs, schools and police prepare for England match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extended licensing hours, watch parties and extra patrols are planned for the 01:00 kick-off on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pubs-schools-and-police-prepare-for-england-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pubs-schools-and-police-prepare-for-england-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach parking fees lifted to boost visitor numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme aims to help businesses affected by the loss of a major holiday park in Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/beach-parking-fees-lifted-to-boost-visitor-numbers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/beach-parking-fees-lifted-to-boost-visitor-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate 'suspicious' fire at derelict site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters believe the blaze at one of Somerset's most "significant regeneration opportunities" was deliberate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-investigate-suspicious-fire-at-derelict-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-investigate-suspicious-fire-at-derelict-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refuse timetable changes amid 30k missed collections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset Council has apologised to households affected by "weeks of collection challenges".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/refuse-timetable-changes-amid-30k-missed-collections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/refuse-timetable-changes-amid-30k-missed-collections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PTSD made me set up booby traps in my house]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Marine Ram Patton from Frome wants stigmas around PTSD to be changed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ptsd-made-me-set-up-booby-traps-in-my-house/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ptsd-made-me-set-up-booby-traps-in-my-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For too long, Labour’s housing model has served private developers, not people, and failed to delive]]></title><description><![CDATA[For too long, Labour’s housing model has served private developers, not people, and failed to delive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/for-too-long-labours-housing-model-has-served-private-developers-not-people-and-failed-to-delive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/for-too-long-labours-housing-model-has-served-private-developers-not-people-and-failed-to-delive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival hails 'extraordinary support' in 25th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival began in 2001, and this year sees acts such as Kiki Dee and Tony Robinson performing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-hails-extraordinary-support-in-25th-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-hails-extraordinary-support-in-25th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Matter of time' before rail death, weir owner says]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been reports of people trespassing on an active rail line by the site in Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/matter-of-time-before-rail-death-weir-owner-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/matter-of-time-before-rail-death-weir-owner-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old British fridges 'cannot cope with the heat']]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say older fridges are failing in hot weather as rising temperatures put them under pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/old-british-fridges-cannot-cope-with-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/old-british-fridges-cannot-cope-with-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police close major road after crash involving bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avon and Somerset Police urged drivers to avoid the area following the crash on Mattocks Tree Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-close-major-road-after-crash-involving-bus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-close-major-road-after-crash-involving-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel ready to target world's top 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[British tennis player Toby Samuel says he has got his eyes on the men's top 100 in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/samuel-ready-to-target-worlds-top-100/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/samuel-ready-to-target-worlds-top-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC sent 'disturbing' racist and misogynistic memes]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Luke Hurst was found to have committed gross misconduct and was dismissed without notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pc-sent-disturbing-racist-and-misogynistic-memes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pc-sent-disturbing-racist-and-misogynistic-memes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children 'violently ill' after swimming in river]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen people are hit with vomiting and diarrhoea after swimming at Farleigh Hungerford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/children-violently-ill-after-swimming-in-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/children-violently-ill-after-swimming-in-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial closure order for flats over defecation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The order follows reports of rough sleeping and anti-social behaviour in communal areas at Berkeley House in Bath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/partial-closure-order-for-flats-over-defecation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/partial-closure-order-for-flats-over-defecation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic pub reopened after two-year closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 17th Century King William Inn in Catcott, Somerset, will serve as a community space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/historic-pub-reopened-after-two-year-closure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/historic-pub-reopened-after-two-year-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norris 'happy I have the pain of this year for the glory of last']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lando Norris tells BBC Sport he is "paying the price" for the effort that brought him the 2025 title - and why McLaren would be a "different vibe" for Max Verstappen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/norris-happy-i-have-the-pain-of-this-year-for-the-glory-of-last/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/norris-happy-i-have-the-pain-of-this-year-for-the-glory-of-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival for women creatives launches in beauty spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event started out as a WhatsApp group of like-minded creatives who wanted to create a festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-for-women-creatives-launches-in-beauty-spot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-for-women-creatives-launches-in-beauty-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The making of Dean - England's serene stand-in skipper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Dean could have been defined by one crushing dismissal at Lord's - here is how she has steered England to the World Cup semi-finals as stand-in captain instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-making-of-dean-englands-serene-stand-in-skipper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-making-of-dean-englands-serene-stand-in-skipper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath give Prendergast key coaching role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath appoint Mike Prendergast as the club's new backs and attack coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-give-prendergast-key-coaching-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-give-prendergast-key-coaching-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby died in moment of 'pure violence', jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Bartlett, 39, denies shaking his four-week-old son Atticus to death in July 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/baby-died-in-moment-of-pure-violence-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/baby-died-in-moment-of-pure-violence-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hidden crisis' causing parents to lose &pound;10K-a-year]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 1.34 million pupils in England were persistently absent in the academic year 2024/25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hidden-crisis-causing-parents-to-lose-pound10k-a-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hidden-crisis-causing-parents-to-lose-pound10k-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPS considering charges against MP after rape arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cps-considering-charges-against-mp-after-rape-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cps-considering-charges-against-mp-after-rape-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Most challenging' maternity estate propped up by poles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Baroness Amos review into maternity care also found staff at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton experiencing "significant emotional distress".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/most-challenging-maternity-estate-propped-up-by-poles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/most-challenging-maternity-estate-propped-up-by-poles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northampton &amp; Bath handed tough Champions Cup assignments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton and Bath will compete for points in the same tough Champions Cup pool next season, having been drawn alongside the Pretoria-based Bulls and Top 14 runners-up Montpellier, while Leicester will face Leinster, Bristol against Bordeaux-Begles, and Saracens and Exeter are in the same group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/northampton-amp-bath-handed-tough-champions-cup-assignments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/northampton-amp-bath-handed-tough-champions-cup-assignments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum 'frustrated and tearful' at wait for EHCP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset Council is set to approve one-off funding of &pound;5.3m to tackle its EHCP backlog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mum-frustrated-and-tearful-at-wait-for-ehcp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mum-frustrated-and-tearful-at-wait-for-ehcp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS whistleblower says Amos review is 'disappointing']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NHS investigator says her maternity safety concerns were ignored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/nhs-whistleblower-says-amos-review-is-disappointing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/nhs-whistleblower-says-amos-review-is-disappointing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Map shows risk to coastal towns as sea levels rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seaside towns are at risk of disappearing under rising sea levels, according to new research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/map-shows-risk-to-coastal-towns-as-sea-levels-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/map-shows-risk-to-coastal-towns-as-sea-levels-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra defence funding gives 'certainty' to businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses and tech firms across the West have welcomed the extra funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/extra-defence-funding-gives-certainty-to-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/extra-defence-funding-gives-certainty-to-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Green Party is about making change for ordinary people, that’s what a Green Mayor of Greater Ma]]></title><description><![CDATA[‘The Green Party is about making change for ordinary people, that’s what a Green Mayor of Greater Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-green-party-is-about-making-change-for-ordinary-people-thats-what-a-green-mayor-of-greater-ma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-green-party-is-about-making-change-for-ordinary-people-thats-what-a-green-mayor-of-greater-ma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is another heatwave on the way?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather presenter Sara Thornton explains how temperatures will rise again after the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/is-another-heatwave-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/is-another-heatwave-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad denies murdering baby after night out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Bartlett is on trial at Bristol Crown Court charged with manslaughter and murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dad-denies-murdering-baby-after-night-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dad-denies-murdering-baby-after-night-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penelope Keith 'was like part of the family']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former owner of the estate where To the Manor Born was filmed recalls the 'fun' acting star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/penelope-keith-was-like-part-of-the-family/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/penelope-keith-was-like-part-of-the-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers go wild for animal project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of researchers take on a new approach to protecting animals - by attempting to live like them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/researchers-go-wild-for-animal-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/researchers-go-wild-for-animal-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The footballer swapping the pitch for the beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erin Bloomfield plays and coaches at Sherborne FC, but also represents England on the sand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-footballer-swapping-the-pitch-for-the-beach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-footballer-swapping-the-pitch-for-the-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr Blobby costume sells for £8,500 at auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auctioneers say they had bids from around the world for the costume of the 'iconic' TV character.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mr-blobby-costume-sells-for-8500-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mr-blobby-costume-sells-for-8500-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Greater Manchester mayoral race is Greens vs. Reform.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greater Manchester mayoral race is Greens vs. Reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-greater-manchester-mayoral-race-is-greens-vs-reform/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-greater-manchester-mayoral-race-is-greens-vs-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I still weep for the baby boy I lost' - mothers demand answers over hospital's maternity care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several mothers who gave birth at Yeovil District Hospital call for answers over maternity care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-still-weep-for-the-baby-boy-i-lost-mothers-demand-answers-over-hospitals-maternity-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-still-weep-for-the-baby-boy-i-lost-mothers-demand-answers-over-hospitals-maternity-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;We absolutely must rescue Greater Manchester from the threat of a Reform mayor with their toxic div]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;We absolutely must rescue Greater Manchester from the threat of a Reform mayor with their toxic div]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwe-absolutely-must-rescue-greater-manchester-from-the-threat-of-a-reform-mayor-with-their-toxic-div/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwe-absolutely-must-rescue-greater-manchester-from-the-threat-of-a-reform-mayor-with-their-toxic-div/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where is best to see the Strawberry Moon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first full Moon of the summer will be visible tonight, reaching its peak in the early hours of Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/where-is-best-to-see-the-strawberry-moon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/where-is-best-to-see-the-strawberry-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset remembers Dame Penelope Keith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Penelope starred in To The Manor Born which was filmed in South Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-remembers-dame-penelope-keith/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-remembers-dame-penelope-keith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;It'll be my job as the mayor of Greater Manchester to make sure [...] that we are tackling the mass]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;It'll be my job as the mayor of Greater Manchester to make sure [...] that we are tackling the mass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotitll-be-my-job-as-the-mayor-of-greater-manchester-to-make-sure-that-we-are-tackling-the-mass/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotitll-be-my-job-as-the-mayor-of-greater-manchester-to-make-sure-that-we-are-tackling-the-mass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cliff erosion project delayed due to lack of staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report says work to stabilise erosion at North Hill is facing delays because of "staff challenges".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cliff-erosion-project-delayed-due-to-lack-of-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cliff-erosion-project-delayed-due-to-lack-of-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm still milking: Meet the farmer who becomes Elton John by night]]></title><description><![CDATA[By nightfall, the farmer's wellies are often swapped for a sequinned or feathered costume.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/im-still-milking-meet-the-farmer-who-becomes-elton-john-by-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/im-still-milking-meet-the-farmer-who-becomes-elton-john-by-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worcs beat Somerset, Kent stun Hants in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half-centuries from Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings inspire Kent to victory over South Group leaders Hampshire in the T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/worcs-beat-somerset-kent-stun-hants-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/worcs-beat-somerset-kent-stun-hants-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey beat Somerset by two wickets in Women's Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire beat Durham to move two points clear at the top of the Women's T20 table, while The Blaze go second with victory against Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surrey-beat-somerset-by-two-wickets-in-womens-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surrey-beat-somerset-by-two-wickets-in-womens-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forced adoption stories 'deeply moving' says bishop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bishop Michael Beasley says it is "deeply painful" to think of the severed family bonds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/forced-adoption-stories-deeply-moving-says-bishop/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/forced-adoption-stories-deeply-moving-says-bishop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family 'fight for justice' after murder acquittal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The girl's family say the verdict leaves the public "wondering what consequences truly exist".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/family-fight-for-justice-after-murder-acquittal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/family-fight-for-justice-after-murder-acquittal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Magic and midsummer madness': The last of the old-school Glastonbury Festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The original director has reworked the 30-year-old film to be screened in cinemas across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/magic-and-midsummer-madness-the-last-of-the-old-school-glastonbury-festivals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/magic-and-midsummer-madness-the-last-of-the-old-school-glastonbury-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Storms, solstice and staying cool]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of pictures from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-storms-solstice-and-staying-cool/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-storms-solstice-and-staying-cool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride march returns to Weston after three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event drew hundreds of people to the seaside town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pride-march-returns-to-weston-after-three-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pride-march-returns-to-weston-after-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gnomes looking for homes traumatise neighbourhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of cheery, red-cheeked gnomes have been terrorising residents of a Somerset housing estate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gnomes-looking-for-homes-traumatise-neighbourhood/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gnomes-looking-for-homes-traumatise-neighbourhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One woman's radio mission to beat Britain's litter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruth Major, 81, hopes to spread her campaign by appearing on all 39 BBC local radio stations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/one-womans-radio-mission-to-beat-britains-litter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/one-womans-radio-mission-to-beat-britains-litter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight loss jab users hope pills could cut cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients using GLP-1's say they hope advancements in medicine may bring down cost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/weight-loss-jab-users-hope-pills-could-cut-cost/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/weight-loss-jab-users-hope-pills-could-cut-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lifelong Rovers fan tribute' and 'school heatwave closures']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lifelong-rovers-fan-tribute-and-school-heatwave-closures/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lifelong-rovers-fan-tribute-and-school-heatwave-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Somerset beat Gloucestershire in derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Hawks seal a sixth straight victory in the T20 Blast with a thrilling two-wicket win over North Group table-toppers Yorkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/t20-blast-round-up-somerset-beat-gloucestershire-in-derby/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/t20-blast-round-up-somerset-beat-gloucestershire-in-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 Blast: Durham beat Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwickshire provide arguably the shock of this season's Women's T20 Blast as they move off bottom spot by beating high-flying Surrey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/womens-t20-blast-durham-beat-somerset/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/womens-t20-blast-durham-beat-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Afghan men guilty of grooming and raping girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[The men are convicted of multiple offences against a 17-year-old in St Werburghs, Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-afghan-men-guilty-of-grooming-and-raping-girl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-afghan-men-guilty-of-grooming-and-raping-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No investigation into Rowley transfer allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FA will not investigate allegations by Walton and Hersham that Yeovil Town boss Billy Rowley tried to poach players from his former club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/no-investigation-into-rowley-transfer-allegations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/no-investigation-into-rowley-transfer-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave end in sight but disruption continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amber Met Office heat warning remains in place until the end of the day in east Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/heatwave-end-in-sight-but-disruption-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/heatwave-end-in-sight-but-disruption-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M5 delays after falling cable risk sparked closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M5 was closed between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater in both directions causing long delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/m5-delays-after-falling-cable-risk-sparked-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/m5-delays-after-falling-cable-risk-sparked-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife named]]></title><description><![CDATA[13 men, including one from Taunton in Somerset, are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/men-who-allegedly-helped-rapist-drug-and-abuse-wife-named/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/men-who-allegedly-helped-rapist-drug-and-abuse-wife-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning strike causes fire at nursing home]]></title><description><![CDATA[One resident of St Benedict's Nursing Home is taken to hospital after the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lightning-strike-causes-fire-at-nursing-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lightning-strike-causes-fire-at-nursing-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Lightning storms strike again across the West]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the region was battered by thunderstorms five days ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-lightning-storms-strike-again-across-the-west/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-lightning-storms-strike-again-across-the-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat charity says demand for help 'never greater']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cats in Distress said on its 10th anniversary there was a "growing need for rescue support".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cat-charity-says-demand-for-help-never-greater/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cat-charity-says-demand-for-help-never-greater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oak-shingled church spire gets £1.4m for repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spire dates back centuries, but the last renovation in 1933 has left it vulnerable to rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/oak-shingled-church-spire-gets-14m-for-repairs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/oak-shingled-church-spire-gets-14m-for-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm warning follows record-breaking temperature]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place after a record-breaking 36.7C is recorded in Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/storm-warning-follows-record-breaking-temperature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/storm-warning-follows-record-breaking-temperature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 11, sexually assaulted near playground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they are reviewing CCTV and carrying out extra patrols in Odd Down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/girl-11-sexually-assaulted-near-playground/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/girl-11-sexually-assaulted-near-playground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager cleared of murdering nine-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury at Bristol Crown Court finds a 16-year-old not guilty of murder and manslaughter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/teenager-cleared-of-murdering-nine-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/teenager-cleared-of-murdering-nine-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record number of ambulance calls during heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Service bosses say it is receiving a record numbers of calls during the spell of hot weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/record-number-of-ambulance-calls-during-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/record-number-of-ambulance-calls-during-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bingo hall Bowie performed in on 'at risk' list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mecca Bingo, a listed cinema built in Taunton in the 1930s, abruptly shut its doors in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bingo-hall-bowie-performed-in-on-at-risk-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bingo-hall-bowie-performed-in-on-at-risk-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Minging' offices to become hospital staff flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council office block criticised for its appearance is to become flats for hospital staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/minging-offices-to-become-hospital-staff-flats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/minging-offices-to-become-hospital-staff-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride organisers say 2026 is the 'hardest year yet']]></title><description><![CDATA[Charities say rising costs, less volunteers and hateful views have all added to the problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pride-organisers-say-2026-is-the-hardest-year-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pride-organisers-say-2026-is-the-hardest-year-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The heatwave workers 'like cats on a hot tin roof']]></title><description><![CDATA[Many workers are downing tools early, but there is no legal limit to how hot a workplace can be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-heatwave-workers-like-cats-on-a-hot-tin-roof/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-heatwave-workers-like-cats-on-a-hot-tin-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can we keep children safe during the heatwave?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-can-we-keep-children-safe-during-the-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-can-we-keep-children-safe-during-the-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red heat alert extended as train travel disrupted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils, soldiers and horse racing fans are among those who have faced disruption amid hot weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/red-heat-alert-extended-as-train-travel-disrupted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/red-heat-alert-extended-as-train-travel-disrupted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset's Lando Norris meets his waxwork double]]></title><description><![CDATA[The F1 World Champion has been to see the figure at Madame Tussauds in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somersets-lando-norris-meets-his-waxwork-double/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somersets-lando-norris-meets-his-waxwork-double/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire prevention under-prioritised, inspectors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors say Avon Fire and Rescue Service must improve but is heading in a "positive" direction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fire-prevention-under-prioritised-inspectors-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fire-prevention-under-prioritised-inspectors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banton to only play white ball cricket in new Somerset deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banton reveals decision to focus on white ball cricket but hasn't ruled out a return to the County Championship in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/banton-to-only-play-white-ball-cricket-in-new-somerset-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/banton-to-only-play-white-ball-cricket-in-new-somerset-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeovil sign Dagenham midfielder Haigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yeovil Town sign attacking midfielder Joe Haigh from National League South club Dagenham &amp; Redbridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-sign-dagenham-midfielder-haigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-sign-dagenham-midfielder-haigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby injured 'like a car crash victim', trial told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Bartlett is accused of fatally shaking his four-week-old son Atticus after a night out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/baby-injured-like-a-car-crash-victim-trial-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/baby-injured-like-a-car-crash-victim-trial-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad raised concerns before girl's death - inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry and Michelle Curtis are giving evidence at an inquest into the death of their daughter Lucy, 17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dad-raised-concerns-before-girls-death-inquest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dad-raised-concerns-before-girls-death-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gritter lorry catches fire near school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two fire crews are currently tackling a fire near a Somerset school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gritter-lorry-catches-fire-near-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gritter-lorry-catches-fire-near-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarkson's health dilemma 'common among farmers']]></title><description><![CDATA[The TV star shared his worried treatment would overlap with a busy period for his Cotswolds farm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clarksons-health-dilemma-common-among-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clarksons-health-dilemma-common-among-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He liberated my family, he should be remembered']]></title><description><![CDATA[A campaign group wants to commemorate Brig Snow, who played a key role in World War Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/he-liberated-my-family-he-should-be-remembered/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/he-liberated-my-family-he-should-be-remembered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newport sign Bamba from Forest Green Rovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward YahyaBamba went on loan to Brackley Town in January and now makes the switch to Newport County from Forest Green Rovers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/newport-sign-bamba-from-forest-green-rovers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/newport-sign-bamba-from-forest-green-rovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check if your child's school is shutting this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check for closures in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/check-if-your-childs-school-is-shutting-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/check-if-your-childs-school-is-shutting-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overton 'could not have asked for more' from form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset all-rounder Craig Overton says he could "not have asked for much more" in terms of his form in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/overton-could-not-have-asked-for-more-from-form/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/overton-could-not-have-asked-for-more-from-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attack coach Gleeson leaves Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath attack coach Martin Gleeson leaves the club after eight months in the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/attack-coach-gleeson-leaves-bath/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/attack-coach-gleeson-leaves-bath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hannah Spencer MP introduces the next Green Mayor of Greater Manchester, and her longstanding counci]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hannah Spencer MP introduces the next Green Mayor of Greater Manchester, and her longstanding counci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hannah-spencer-mp-introduces-the-next-green-mayor-of-greater-manchester-and-her-longstanding-counci/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hannah-spencer-mp-introduces-the-next-green-mayor-of-greater-manchester-and-her-longstanding-counci/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan for theatre complex at seaside leisure park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planning application is submitted to redevelop and extend RJ's at Brean Leisure Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/plan-for-theatre-complex-at-seaside-leisure-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/plan-for-theatre-complex-at-seaside-leisure-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding crisis could lead to scrapstore closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The service, which repurposes business waste, is facing a funding crisis and faces closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/funding-crisis-could-lead-to-scrapstore-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/funding-crisis-could-lead-to-scrapstore-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport closed and planes grounded after thunderstorm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineers are investigating a fault with the air traffic control system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/airport-closed-and-planes-grounded-after-thunderstorm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/airport-closed-and-planes-grounded-after-thunderstorm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms and school disruption amid rare red weather warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has issued a two-day red weather warning for extreme heat in parts of the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/storms-and-school-disruption-amid-rare-red-weather-warnings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/storms-and-school-disruption-amid-rare-red-weather-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy accused of killing girl gave 'differing' accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old boy on trial for stabbing Aria Thorpe is accused of changing his story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/boy-accused-of-killing-girl-gave-differing-accounts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/boy-accused-of-killing-girl-gave-differing-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset held to draw by Bears after Overton hundred]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Overton hits his third Championship century of the season but their Division One home game against Warwickshire ends in a draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-held-to-draw-by-bears-after-overton-hundred/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-held-to-draw-by-bears-after-overton-hundred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare pink grasshoppers found in garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natasha Welch from Shepton Mallet found the insects whose genetic mutation turns them pink]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rare-pink-grasshoppers-found-in-garden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rare-pink-grasshoppers-found-in-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem Rugby play-offs set to move to neutral venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prem Rugby play-offs are set to move from home advantage to a neutral venue from the 2029-2030 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-rugby-play-offs-set-to-move-to-neutral-venue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-rugby-play-offs-set-to-move-to-neutral-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman finds rare pink grasshoppers in garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Usually, they get eaten by birds due to their inability to camouflage, making them a rare sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-finds-rare-pink-grasshoppers-in-garden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-finds-rare-pink-grasshoppers-in-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;Like Gorton and Denton, this is going to be a straight race between the Green Party, with our messa]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;Like Gorton and Denton, this is going to be a straight race between the Green Party, with our messa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotlike-gorton-and-denton-this-is-going-to-be-a-straight-race-between-the-green-party-with-our-messa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotlike-gorton-and-denton-this-is-going-to-be-a-straight-race-between-the-green-party-with-our-messa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bin crews to beat the heat with dawn collections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rounds will start earlier across the West as councils seek to protect workers from the midday sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bin-crews-to-beat-the-heat-with-dawn-collections/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bin-crews-to-beat-the-heat-with-dawn-collections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-speed collision forces lengthy road closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon and Somerset Fire Service says a car crashed into a tree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/high-speed-collision-forces-lengthy-road-closure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/high-speed-collision-forces-lengthy-road-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimmers and hikers revel in the summer solstice sunrise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of images from across the UK to mark the longest day of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/swimmers-and-hikers-revel-in-the-summer-solstice-sunrise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/swimmers-and-hikers-revel-in-the-summer-solstice-sunrise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: England victory and a magical morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-england-victory-and-a-magical-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-england-victory-and-a-magical-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens 'unsure what they'll do' when social media ban comes in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some teenagers fear they will become disconnected from their friends next spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/teens-unsure-what-theyll-do-when-social-media-ban-comes-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/teens-unsure-what-theyll-do-when-social-media-ban-comes-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warwickshire batters put Somerset on back foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/warwickshire-batters-put-somerset-on-back-foot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/warwickshire-batters-put-somerset-on-back-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration for 'best of local radio' presenter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ceremony is held for former BBC radio presenter Emma Britton, who died last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/celebration-for-best-of-local-radio-presenter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/celebration-for-best-of-local-radio-presenter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedding dresses dating back to 1870s go on display]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 30 wedding dresses from years gone by are going on display in St Catherine's Church.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wedding-dresses-dating-back-to-1870s-go-on-display/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wedding-dresses-dating-back-to-1870s-go-on-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-F1 presenter attempts to drive length of Britain using only solar power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Hart is leading a team from Land's End to John O'Groats in an electric car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ex-f1-presenter-attempts-to-drive-length-of-britain-using-only-solar-power/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ex-f1-presenter-attempts-to-drive-length-of-britain-using-only-solar-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['World Cup fan zones' and 'seagull saga']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/world-cup-fan-zones-and-seagull-saga/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/world-cup-fan-zones-and-seagull-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former PC jailed for targeting vulnerable women for sex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-PC James Stillman had sex with one of the women while carrying out a welfare check at her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/former-pc-jailed-for-targeting-vulnerable-women-for-sex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/former-pc-jailed-for-targeting-vulnerable-women-for-sex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen says he aimed to 'scare' girl before stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boy, 16, on trial accused of the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe gives evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/teen-says-he-aimed-to-scare-girl-before-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/teen-says-he-aimed-to-scare-girl-before-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costume that brought Blobby-mania to millions for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The costume - which was specifically used for the character's famous stunts - could sell for &pound;5k.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/costume-that-brought-blobby-mania-to-millions-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/costume-that-brought-blobby-mania-to-millions-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Church of England's forced adoption apology is poor']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Church of England says it is "committed to listening, learning and providing support".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/church-of-englands-forced-adoption-apology-is-poor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/church-of-englands-forced-adoption-apology-is-poor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warnings as 'Europe's very hot air pushes our way']]></title><description><![CDATA[The date when another heatwave could hit the south-west of England has been shared by an expert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/warnings-as-europes-very-hot-air-pushes-our-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/warnings-as-europes-very-hot-air-pushes-our-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council set to lose tens of millions on property sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authority is set to make a &pound;90m loss after selling off properties bought as commercial investments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-set-to-lose-tens-of-millions-on-property-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-set-to-lose-tens-of-millions-on-property-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rehab scared me out of my wits – now I work there]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former alcohol addict spoke out as a survey is launched to help others connect with support services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rehab-scared-me-out-of-my-wits-now-i-work-there/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rehab-scared-me-out-of-my-wits-now-i-work-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby captain arrives in West Country on MND ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Bath flanker is attempting to ride from Newcastle to Twickenham via his former clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rugby-captain-arrives-in-west-country-on-mnd-ride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rugby-captain-arrives-in-west-country-on-mnd-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeovil sign defender Norville-Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yeovil Town sign defender Jordan Norville-Williams on a one-year deal following his departure from Dorking Wanderers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-sign-defender-norville-williams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-sign-defender-norville-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbed nine-year-old 'had no defensive injuries']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors at Bristol Crown Court are told Aria died "swiftly" from a single knife wound to her heart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stabbed-nine-year-old-had-no-defensive-injuries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stabbed-nine-year-old-had-no-defensive-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage rail line suspended after lorry hits bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heritage railway is running a reduced service while the bridge is assessed for damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/heritage-rail-line-suspended-after-lorry-hits-bridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/heritage-rail-line-suspended-after-lorry-hits-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer solstice events – from swims to ancient rituals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people across Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire are expected to attend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/summer-solstice-events-from-swims-to-ancient-rituals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/summer-solstice-events-from-swims-to-ancient-rituals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dean left out of England squad for Lord's Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dean-left-out-of-england-squad-for-lords-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dean-left-out-of-england-squad-for-lords-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient 'fuming' over NHS provider cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Adams' personal data was leaked when his healthcare provider was hacked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/patient-fuming-over-nhs-provider-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/patient-fuming-over-nhs-provider-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Fans celebrate England's start to World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Three Lions' 4-2 win over Croatia is enjoyed at packed venues across the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-fans-celebrate-englands-start-to-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-fans-celebrate-englands-start-to-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Makerfield - Vote Green today 💚]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makerfield - Vote Green today 💚]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/makerfield-vote-green-today-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/makerfield-vote-green-today-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angioplasty reverses heart failure in boy, 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliot underwent six procedures to improve blood flow and make him fit enough for major surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/angioplasty-reverses-heart-failure-in-boy-7/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/angioplasty-reverses-heart-failure-in-boy-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of former cinema told to make building safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset Council says repairs are needed at the former cinema, which one local says is a "disgrace".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/owner-of-former-cinema-told-to-make-building-safe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/owner-of-former-cinema-told-to-make-building-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder-accused teen 'expelled from school hours before girl's death']]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenage boy is accused of fatally stabbing nine-year-old Aria Thorpe at her Weston-super-Mare home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/murder-accused-teen-expelled-from-school-hours-before-girls-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/murder-accused-teen-expelled-from-school-hours-before-girls-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Day Cup: Hants pair share record 246 &amp; Blaze lose]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/one-day-cup-hants-pair-share-record-246-amp-blaze-lose/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/one-day-cup-hants-pair-share-record-246-amp-blaze-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeovil sign ex-Cardiff centre-back Kingdon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yeovil sign centre-back Jack Kingdon on a one-year deal following his departure from Cardiff City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-sign-ex-cardiff-centre-back-kingdon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-sign-ex-cardiff-centre-back-kingdon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired police inspector cleared of sexual behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Greaves is cleared of gross misconduct and misconduct at a hearing in Bridgwater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/retired-police-inspector-cleared-of-sexual-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/retired-police-inspector-cleared-of-sexual-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ojomoh &amp; Caluori to start for England v France XV]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ojomoh-amp-caluori-to-start-for-england-v-france-xv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ojomoh-amp-caluori-to-start-for-england-v-france-xv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topless open water swim to challenge CPR stigma]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity says people can be hesitant to give women CPR as they are reluctant to touch their chests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/topless-open-water-swim-to-challenge-cpr-stigma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/topless-open-water-swim-to-challenge-cpr-stigma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council's child services 'not good enough']]></title><description><![CDATA[An inspection found the quality of some services for "very vulnerable children" had "deteriorated".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/councils-child-services-not-good-enough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/councils-child-services-not-good-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after car crashes into house]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple were left homeless after an Audi A4 crashed through their front window on 6 July 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-charged-after-car-crashes-into-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-charged-after-car-crashes-into-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnet fishers defend hobby following safety fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magnet fishers say they are clearing waterways of harmful debris after complaints the pastime is risky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/magnet-fishers-defend-hobby-following-safety-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/magnet-fishers-defend-hobby-following-safety-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under-16s social media ban: What parents need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government says it is to ban under 16s from using certain social media platforms by Spring 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/under-16s-social-media-ban-what-parents-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/under-16s-social-media-ban-what-parents-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson arrests after 'deliberate' caravan fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/arson-arrests-after-deliberate-caravan-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/arson-arrests-after-deliberate-caravan-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rew to make debut as Smith misses second Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Smith misses England's second Test against New Zealand following the birth of his daughter, with James Rew coming into the side as a third debutant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rew-to-make-debut-as-smith-misses-second-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rew-to-make-debut-as-smith-misses-second-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum 'screamed and ran' after seeing baby 'floppy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Bartlett, from Devon, is accused of shaking baby Atticus to death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mum-screamed-and-ran-after-seeing-baby-floppy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mum-screamed-and-ran-after-seeing-baby-floppy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath-based Swan and Samuel given Wimbledon wildcards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-based-swan-and-samuel-given-wimbledon-wildcards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-based-swan-and-samuel-given-wimbledon-wildcards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derelict Bridgwater cinema 'poses danger' to the public]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building has fallen into disrepair since it closed in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/derelict-bridgwater-cinema-poses-danger-to-the-public/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/derelict-bridgwater-cinema-poses-danger-to-the-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Forgotten' thatchers warn trade will die without recruits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran thatchers say the craft is under threat from training gaps, costs and material shortages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/forgotten-thatchers-warn-trade-will-die-without-recruits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/forgotten-thatchers-warn-trade-will-die-without-recruits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge EV battery plant 'parts ways' with builders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contractor building the factory has "mutually parted ways" with the company behind the plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/huge-ev-battery-plant-parts-ways-with-builders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/huge-ev-battery-plant-parts-ways-with-builders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['All my late nights of coding have paid off']]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenagers from the West make the final of the Bafta Young Game Designers Competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/all-my-late-nights-of-coding-have-paid-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/all-my-late-nights-of-coding-have-paid-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy was 'playfighting' before fatal stabbing - court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boy, 16, goes on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/boy-was-playfighting-before-fatal-stabbing-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/boy-was-playfighting-before-fatal-stabbing-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem talking points: Bath's missing drop-goal, Feyi-Waboso's shower &amp; Pollock's revenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A captivating pair of Prem semi-finals featured drama, defiance and thrown drinks in the stands as Exeter and Northampton prevailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-talking-points-baths-missing-drop-goal-feyi-wabosos-shower-amp-pollocks-revenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-talking-points-baths-missing-drop-goal-feyi-wabosos-shower-amp-pollocks-revenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical Somerset hand Notts first defeat of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset wrap up a 306-run victory over Nottinghamshire to hand the defending county champions their first loss of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clinical-somerset-hand-notts-first-defeat-of-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clinical-somerset-hand-notts-first-defeat-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Du Toit proud of 'incredible growth' as he departs Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[31 year-old prop Thomas du Toit reflects on three seasons at the Recreation Ground as he returns to South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/du-toit-proud-of-incredible-growth-as-he-departs-bath/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/du-toit-proud-of-incredible-growth-as-he-departs-bath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ojomoh comes into England squad to face France XV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Ojomoh could line up alongside midfield rival Benhard Janse van Rensburg in England's non-cap match against a France XV in Vannes on Friday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ojomoh-comes-into-england-squad-to-face-france-xv/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ojomoh-comes-into-england-squad-to-face-france-xv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[So what have Hannah and Sarah been up to?]]></title><description><![CDATA[So what have Hannah and Sarah been up to?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/so-what-have-hannah-and-sarah-been-up-to/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/so-what-have-hannah-and-sarah-been-up-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-vehicle crash sparks motorway delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident caused queuing traffic on the M5 southbound in Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/multi-vehicle-crash-sparks-motorway-delays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/multi-vehicle-crash-sparks-motorway-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The museum built from hundreds of rescued sewing machines]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Somerset museum is preserving history by restoring sewing machines saved from the scrapheap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-museum-built-from-hundreds-of-rescued-sewing-machines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-museum-built-from-hundreds-of-rescued-sewing-machines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you block a driveway without a dropped kerb?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the rules over this issue, which caused division in one Bristol suburb recently?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/can-you-block-a-driveway-without-a-dropped-kerb/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/can-you-block-a-driveway-without-a-dropped-kerb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in serious crash on A-road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road was closed for more than seven hours to allow for police to investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-dies-in-serious-crash-on-a-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-dies-in-serious-crash-on-a-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supermarket evacuated after 'deliberate' fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exterior of the store has been badly scorched by the blaze, emergency crews say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/supermarket-evacuated-after-deliberate-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/supermarket-evacuated-after-deliberate-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;We first and foremost need to protect those frontline workers. We see how stretched you all are.&quot; -]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;We first and foremost need to protect those frontline workers. We see how stretched you all are.&quot; -]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwe-first-and-foremost-need-to-protect-those-frontline-workers-we-see-how-stretched-you-all-arequot-/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwe-first-and-foremost-need-to-protect-those-frontline-workers-we-see-how-stretched-you-all-arequot-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One that got away - Van Graan rues Bath exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath boss Johann van Graan calls their Prem semi-final defeat by Exeter "one that got away" as they miss out on a return to Twickenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/one-that-got-away-van-graan-rues-bath-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/one-that-got-away-van-graan-rues-bath-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular marine lake to see series of closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of closing dates at the Weston-super-Mare site are announced ahead of the summer period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/popular-marine-lake-to-see-series-of-closures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/popular-marine-lake-to-see-series-of-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Action Man balloon, cheese rolling and a royal wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-action-man-balloon-cheese-rolling-and-a-royal-wedding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-action-man-balloon-cheese-rolling-and-a-royal-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was not broken - I had undiagnosed ADHD']]></title><description><![CDATA[Women diagnosed with ADHD later in life say missed signs left them struggling for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-was-not-broken-i-had-undiagnosed-adhd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-was-not-broken-i-had-undiagnosed-adhd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter fight back to stun Bath and reach Prem final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter produce a stunning second-half comeback to narrowly edge defending champions Bath 27-26 and reach the Prem final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/exeter-fight-back-to-stun-bath-and-reach-prem-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/exeter-fight-back-to-stun-bath-and-reach-prem-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Inspirational' nurse volunteers after 50-year career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sue Twose has been praised for her "far-reaching impact" supporting student nurses in Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/inspirational-nurse-volunteers-after-50-year-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/inspirational-nurse-volunteers-after-50-year-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity shops are closing amid 'terrifying' costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[One charity said it is leaving some vacant roles unfilled to reduce costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/charity-shops-are-closing-amid-terrifying-costs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/charity-shops-are-closing-amid-terrifying-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['World Cup flag warning' and 'Police called to Hinkley dispute']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/world-cup-flag-warning-and-police-called-to-hinkley-dispute/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/world-cup-flag-warning-and-police-called-to-hinkley-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus hero and town crier in King's Birthday Honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspiring people from across the West are recognised for their efforts in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bus-hero-and-town-crier-in-kings-birthday-honours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bus-hero-and-town-crier-in-kings-birthday-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hermann ton helps Somerset recover against Notts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A partnership of 122 between Jordan Hermann and Tom Rew steers a Somerset recovery of sorts from 47-3 against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hermann-ton-helps-somerset-recover-against-notts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hermann-ton-helps-somerset-recover-against-notts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norris hopeful McLaren will be stronger in Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[McLaren's Lando Norris just edges Mercedes' George Russell in Friday practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/norris-hopeful-mclaren-will-be-stronger-in-barcelona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/norris-hopeful-mclaren-will-be-stronger-in-barcelona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 days of Hannah Spencer MP 💚]]></title><description><![CDATA[100 days of Hannah Spencer MP 💚]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/100-days-of-hannah-spencer-mp--2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/100-days-of-hannah-spencer-mp--2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'wants answers' one year after Air India crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Umang Patel's father was on his way to visit him when the plane crashed shortly after taking off in June 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-wants-answers-one-year-after-air-india-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-wants-answers-one-year-after-air-india-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeovil sign Muller after Sutton departure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yeovil Town sign defender Hayden Muller after his exit from fellow National League side Sutton United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-sign-muller-after-sutton-departure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-sign-muller-after-sutton-departure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did a museum mannequin end up on a train drinking cider?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annie, are you OK? Blue Anchor Station thinks a stag do "borrowed" the mannequin from its museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-did-a-museum-mannequin-end-up-on-a-train-drinking-cider/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-did-a-museum-mannequin-end-up-on-a-train-drinking-cider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;I think it's really worth echoing the words of the Justice Minister of Northern Ireland that said t]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;I think it's really worth echoing the words of the Justice Minister of Northern Ireland that said t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quoti-think-its-really-worth-echoing-the-words-of-the-justice-minister-of-northern-ireland-that-said-t/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quoti-think-its-really-worth-echoing-the-words-of-the-justice-minister-of-northern-ireland-that-said-t/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath without injured Russell for Prem semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath are without injured Finn Russell for Prem semi-final while Exeter Chiefs welcome back Greg Fisilau in team news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-without-injured-russell-for-prem-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-without-injured-russell-for-prem-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drink-driver went wrong way down A-road in the dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francis Siyachitema from Taunton is handed a 32 month driving ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/drink-driver-went-wrong-way-down-a-road-in-the-dark/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/drink-driver-went-wrong-way-down-a-road-in-the-dark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 years of The Wurzels' Combine Harvester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The single reached number 1 in the UK charts in 1976 beating Dolly Parton and Rod Stewart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/50-years-of-the-wurzels-combine-harvester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/50-years-of-the-wurzels-combine-harvester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-breaker Dunn reflects on Bath journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[From birthday parties at The Rec as a child, to three consecutive Prem Rugby semi-finals at this hometown stadium, Bath hooker Tom Dunn looks back on his incredible career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/record-breaker-dunn-reflects-on-bath-journey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/record-breaker-dunn-reflects-on-bath-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father and son compete in national softball team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph and Matt Partridge will travel to the European Championships, which begin on 29 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/father-and-son-compete-in-national-softball-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/father-and-son-compete-in-national-softball-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Wurzels' Combine Harvester celebrates 50 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hit song by the Wurzels went to Number One beating Dolly Parton andRod Stewart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-wurzels-combine-harvester-celebrates-50-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-wurzels-combine-harvester-celebrates-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration complete at 600-year-old pub hit by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[The listed pub was hit by a car in 2024, which brought down its historic pillars and portico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/restoration-complete-at-600-year-old-pub-hit-by-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/restoration-complete-at-600-year-old-pub-hit-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jilted bride who went ahead with wedding gets engaged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rather than cancel the &pound;12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/jilted-bride-who-went-ahead-with-wedding-gets-engaged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/jilted-bride-who-went-ahead-with-wedding-gets-engaged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contaminated cocaine and heroin batches cause alarm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incidents in Somerset have prompted a call for a debate around the checking of drugs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/contaminated-cocaine-and-heroin-batches-cause-alarm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/contaminated-cocaine-and-heroin-batches-cause-alarm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top club bosses call on England to help limit player workload]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the responsibility of resting players shouldn't just fall on the clubs, according to the Prem's leading coaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/top-club-bosses-call-on-england-to-help-limit-player-workload/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/top-club-bosses-call-on-england-to-help-limit-player-workload/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;Don't vote in anger. Vote in hope.&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;Don't vote in anger. Vote in hope.&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotdont-vote-in-anger-vote-in-hopequot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotdont-vote-in-anger-vote-in-hopequot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can pubs stay open late for World Cup matches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK pubs prepare for late World Cup kick-offs as fans ask how late venues can legally stay open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/can-pubs-stay-open-late-for-world-cup-matches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/can-pubs-stay-open-late-for-world-cup-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;Reform's policies for women would be a disaster&quot; - Sarah Wakefield, Green candidate for Makerfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;Reform's policies for women would be a disaster&quot; - Sarah Wakefield, Green candidate for Makerfield]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotreforms-policies-for-women-would-be-a-disasterquot-sarah-wakefield-green-candidate-for-makerfield/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotreforms-policies-for-women-would-be-a-disasterquot-sarah-wakefield-green-candidate-for-makerfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeovil sign defender Davies from Carlisle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yeovil Town sign 27-year-old defender Archie Davies from Carlisle United on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-sign-defender-davies-from-carlisle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-sign-defender-davies-from-carlisle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum mannequin ends up on train with can of cider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at the West Somerset Railway found 'Annie' on a train in Minehead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/museum-mannequin-ends-up-on-train-with-can-of-cider/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/museum-mannequin-ends-up-on-train-with-can-of-cider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollution rules criticised for raising new home costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developers claim the rules will stop them from hitting housebuilding targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pollution-rules-criticised-for-raising-new-home-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pollution-rules-criticised-for-raising-new-home-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child mannequin found on train with can of cider]]></title><description><![CDATA[World War Two evacuee Annie is back with her mother after being taken from a museum display.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/child-mannequin-found-on-train-with-can-of-cider/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/child-mannequin-found-on-train-with-can-of-cider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Running a business is tough']]></title><description><![CDATA['Running a business is tough']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/running-a-business-is-tough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/running-a-business-is-tough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath attitude pleases Van Graan going into play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johann van Graan says the attitude of his Bath side pleases him the most, as they prepare for a third consecutive Prem Rugby play-off campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-attitude-pleases-van-graan-going-into-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-attitude-pleases-van-graan-going-into-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carnival reveals dramatic change to help save cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shepton Carnival says for the first time ever it will not be able to pay appearance or prize money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/carnival-reveals-dramatic-change-to-help-save-cash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/carnival-reveals-dramatic-change-to-help-save-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women prepare for 'space jobs that don't exist yet']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of women attend the annual AeroWomen women event in Yeovil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/women-prepare-for-space-jobs-that-dont-exist-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/women-prepare-for-space-jobs-that-dont-exist-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghan men 'fled UK in lorry after raping girl']]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury is told three defendants left the country in a "deeply unusual" way after the alleged rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/afghan-men-fled-uk-in-lorry-after-raping-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/afghan-men-fled-uk-in-lorry-after-raping-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town says farewell to last remaining Post Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minehead will be left without a post office after the store that currently hosts it closes for good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/town-says-farewell-to-last-remaining-post-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/town-says-farewell-to-last-remaining-post-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New section of historic pier lifted into place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work to restore the Grade-II* listed Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare is under way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-section-of-historic-pier-lifted-into-place/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-section-of-historic-pier-lifted-into-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I fought tooth and nail to film in Somerset']]></title><description><![CDATA[The director of new film Savage House says he "fell in love" with Montacute House as a location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-fought-tooth-and-nail-to-film-in-somerset/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-fought-tooth-and-nail-to-film-in-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset to get £50m for flood defences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government announces a new flood resilience fund for the county in the wake of Storm Chandra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-to-get-50m-for-flood-defences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-to-get-50m-for-flood-defences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for fresh review into Chinook disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Liam Fox says new evidence into the Mull of Kintyre crash in 1994 needs to be reviewed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/calls-for-fresh-review-into-chinook-disaster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/calls-for-fresh-review-into-chinook-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hempleman-Adams crosses Atlantic in gas balloon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Balloonist Alicia Hempleman-Adams becomes the first woman to make the crossing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hempleman-adams-crosses-atlantic-in-gas-balloon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hempleman-adams-crosses-atlantic-in-gas-balloon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival tent 'like a scene from Final Destination']]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers of the Weston-super-Mare event say they have received positive and constructive feedback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-tent-like-a-scene-from-final-destination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-tent-like-a-scene-from-final-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book of condolence opens for helicopter crash crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[The book at St James's Chapel in Okehampton follows a special mass at All Saints Church in the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/book-of-condolence-opens-for-helicopter-crash-crew/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/book-of-condolence-opens-for-helicopter-crash-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attacks inquiry revealed miscarriage of justice, victim's mother says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bereaved families of the victims of Valdo Calocane speak at a press conference in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/attacks-inquiry-revealed-miscarriage-of-justice-victims-mother-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/attacks-inquiry-revealed-miscarriage-of-justice-victims-mother-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeovil bring in midfielder Powell on two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yeovil Town sign midfielder Johl Powell from Southern Premier Division champions Walton &amp; Hersham on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-bring-in-midfielder-powell-on-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-bring-in-midfielder-powell-on-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Wakefield discusses how we can make things better in Makerfield:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Wakefield discusses how we can make things better in Makerfield:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sarah-wakefield-discusses-how-we-can-make-things-better-in-makerfield/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sarah-wakefield-discusses-how-we-can-make-things-better-in-makerfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath explorer crosses the Atlantic in a hydrogen balloon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alicia Hempleman-Adams is the first British woman to make the journey in this way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-explorer-crosses-the-atlantic-in-a-hydrogen-balloon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-explorer-crosses-the-atlantic-in-a-hydrogen-balloon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after taxi driver racially abused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kai Easen was arrested and charged after allegedly racially assaulting a taxi driver near Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-charged-after-taxi-driver-racially-abused/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-charged-after-taxi-driver-racially-abused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abuse survivor's fury at mum's early jail release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caroline Eshghi is campaigning to change sentencing guidelines in child abuse cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/abuse-survivors-fury-at-mums-early-jail-release/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/abuse-survivors-fury-at-mums-early-jail-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog owner warns of river dangers after tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miniature labradoodle Luna was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal illness after paddling in water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dog-owner-warns-of-river-dangers-after-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dog-owner-warns-of-river-dangers-after-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorbike safety campaign shows 'devastating' impacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avon and Somerset Police launch Operation Apex - a campaign to increase motorcyclist's safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motorbike-safety-campaign-shows-devastating-impacts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motorbike-safety-campaign-shows-devastating-impacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Webster hits ton as Somerset beaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia all-rounder Beau Webster smashes the first T20 century of his career as Warwickshire Bears pick up their first win in the T20 Blast at Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/t20-blast-round-up-webster-hits-ton-as-somerset-beaten/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/t20-blast-round-up-webster-hits-ton-as-somerset-beaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 days of Hannah Spencer, MP 💚]]></title><description><![CDATA[100 days of Hannah Spencer, MP 💚]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/100-days-of-hannah-spencer-mp-/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/100-days-of-hannah-spencer-mp-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaze &amp; Somerset boost Women's T20 Blast finals bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tammy Beaumont hits a half-century as The Blaze beat Lancashire Thunder in a low-scoring match to go top of the Women's T20 Blast table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/blaze-amp-somerset-boost-womens-t20-blast-finals-bid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/blaze-amp-somerset-boost-womens-t20-blast-finals-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial services held for helicopter crash crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services are held to remember three members of the Royal Navy who died in a helicopter crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/memorial-services-held-for-helicopter-crash-crew/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/memorial-services-held-for-helicopter-crash-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football gives people with Parkinson's 'new lease of life']]></title><description><![CDATA[The first South West walking football tournament for people with the disease kicked off on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/football-gives-people-with-parkinsons-new-lease-of-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/football-gives-people-with-parkinsons-new-lease-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singer celebrates weight loss at bodybuilding event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Bennett is entering her first competition after the sport helped her lose nearly 10 stone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/singer-celebrates-weight-loss-at-bodybuilding-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/singer-celebrates-weight-loss-at-bodybuilding-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Cricketing triumph and bubble cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-cricketing-triumph-and-bubble-cars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-cricketing-triumph-and-bubble-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Fest at the Beach day one in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first day of the festival features Five, Blue and Dizzee Rascal, among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/summer-fest-at-the-beach-day-one-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/summer-fest-at-the-beach-day-one-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath beat Leicester to secure home semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath hold on to beat Leicester Tigers to secure second place and seal a Prem home semi-final against Exeter Chiefs next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-beat-leicester-to-secure-home-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-beat-leicester-to-secure-home-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grade-II listed bingo hall to close this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 94-year-old former theatre building in Taunton will close on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/grade-ii-listed-bingo-hall-to-close-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/grade-ii-listed-bingo-hall-to-close-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem play-off spots up for grabs in final round - who needs what &amp; team news]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 17 rounds of action the Prem's regular season ends on Saturday with two key games in the play-off shake-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-play-off-spots-up-for-grabs-in-final-round-who-needs-what-amp-team-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-play-off-spots-up-for-grabs-in-final-round-who-needs-what-amp-team-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I failed to see people like me enjoying the outdoors']]></title><description><![CDATA[Soul Trail Wellbeing aims to reconnect people from ethnic minority backgrounds to the great outdoors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-failed-to-see-people-like-me-enjoying-the-outdoors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-failed-to-see-people-like-me-enjoying-the-outdoors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newspapers: DIY safety warning and dead river fish]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/newspapers-diy-safety-warning-and-dead-river-fish/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/newspapers-diy-safety-warning-and-dead-river-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Gloucs beat Somerset &amp; Roses win for Yorks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round up of Friday's T20 Blast action which included Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali inspiring Yorkshire to a 106-run win over Lancashire Lightning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/t20-blast-round-up-gloucs-beat-somerset-amp-roses-win-for-yorks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/t20-blast-round-up-gloucs-beat-somerset-amp-roses-win-for-yorks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of Hinkley workers suspended after 'unofficial strike']]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff walked out due to concerns about an alleged "dangerous" crane lift, a union says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hundreds-of-hinkley-workers-suspended-after-unofficial-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hundreds-of-hinkley-workers-suspended-after-unofficial-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands set to attend new beach festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer Fest on the Beach will host big acts like Craig David, Dizzee Rascal and Blue this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/thousands-set-to-attend-new-beach-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/thousands-set-to-attend-new-beach-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water feature turned off because weather was too hot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset Council says the fountain cannot work in temperatures above 25C without extra treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/water-feature-turned-off-because-weather-was-too-hot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/water-feature-turned-off-because-weather-was-too-hot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King 'profoundly shocked' by navy helicopter deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes continue to be paid to three crew members killed in a crash in Devon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/king-profoundly-shocked-by-navy-helicopter-deaths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/king-profoundly-shocked-by-navy-helicopter-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hideous revelation each day' as attacks hearings end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearings over the Nottingham Inquiry began on 23 February and concluded on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hideous-revelation-each-day-as-attacks-hearings-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hideous-revelation-each-day-as-attacks-hearings-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset apologise for floodlight failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset have apologised to fans for three episodes of floodlight failure during their Vitality Blast match against Glamorgan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-apologise-for-floodlight-failures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-apologise-for-floodlight-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Hennessey to miss Wales' summer games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centre Louie Hennessey is ruled out of Wales summer internationals to undergo treatment on a damaged shoulder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/injured-hennessey-to-miss-wales-summer-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/injured-hennessey-to-miss-wales-summer-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to 'inspirational' Yeovilton pilots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lily-Mae Fisher was Britain's only female Royal Navy commando.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tributes-paid-to-inspirational-yeovilton-pilots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tributes-paid-to-inspirational-yeovilton-pilots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPS considering charges over fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy died in July when a coach carrying school children came off the road on Exmoor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cps-considering-charges-over-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cps-considering-charges-over-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A message of solidarity from Mothin Ali.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A message of solidarity from Mothin Ali.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/a-message-of-solidarity-from-mothin-ali/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/a-message-of-solidarity-from-mothin-ali/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The fundamental problem we have in this country is that we’re building on 40 years of deindustriali]]></title><description><![CDATA[“The fundamental problem we have in this country is that we’re building on 40 years of deindustriali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-fundamental-problem-we-have-in-this-country-is-that-were-building-on-40-years-of-deindustriali/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-fundamental-problem-we-have-in-this-country-is-that-were-building-on-40-years-of-deindustriali/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council told to improve adult social care services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The watchdog rated Somerset Council as "requires improvement" in how well they deliver social care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-told-to-improve-adult-social-care-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-told-to-improve-adult-social-care-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chippies turn to new species amid 'massive' cod price rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say cod has turned into "white gold" as the prices keeps going up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chippies-turn-to-new-species-amid-massive-cod-price-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chippies-turn-to-new-species-amid-massive-cod-price-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Shearer's Euro 96 goal could help solve woman's murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melanie Hall disappeared after a night out in 1996. Her remains were found in 2009 by a motorway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-shearers-euro-96-goal-could-help-solve-womans-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-shearers-euro-96-goal-could-help-solve-womans-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan beat Somerset with last-ball boundary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan record a Vitality Blast double over holders Somerset with a thrilling four-wicket win off the last ball at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/glamorgan-beat-somerset-with-last-ball-boundary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/glamorgan-beat-somerset-with-last-ball-boundary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;They [Reform] are a party that has a problem with women and they need to sort it out&quot; - Sarah Wakef]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;They [Reform] are a party that has a problem with women and they need to sort it out&quot; - Sarah Wakef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotthey-reform-are-a-party-that-has-a-problem-with-women-and-they-need-to-sort-it-outquot-sarah-wakef/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotthey-reform-are-a-party-that-has-a-problem-with-women-and-they-need-to-sort-it-outquot-sarah-wakef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes are paid to Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, 42, Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/royal-navy-crew-killed-in-helicopter-crash-named/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/royal-navy-crew-killed-in-helicopter-crash-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Graan relishing final-day showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath director of rugby Johann van Graan says the final round Prem Rugby match-ups show how the league is in a "great place".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/van-graan-relishing-final-day-showdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/van-graan-relishing-final-day-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial one-way system to remain in town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset councillors voted to keep the system for now but committed to a further review in future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/controversial-one-way-system-to-remain-in-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/controversial-one-way-system-to-remain-in-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Navy helicopter crash investigations continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are floral tributes at the scene where three crew members died on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/royal-navy-helicopter-crash-investigations-continue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/royal-navy-helicopter-crash-investigations-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No-one helped when my son couldn't go to school']]></title><description><![CDATA[A mum says she put a home learning plan in place for her son after he struggled to attend school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/no-one-helped-when-my-son-couldnt-go-to-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/no-one-helped-when-my-son-couldnt-go-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leisure centres saved from closure by council deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freedom Leisure will take on running the five centres across the county, it is confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/leisure-centres-saved-from-closure-by-council-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/leisure-centres-saved-from-closure-by-council-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third NHS dental practice opens to meet demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The practice in Crewkerne is one of three NHS practices to open in the county in eight months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/third-nhs-dental-practice-opens-to-meet-demand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/third-nhs-dental-practice-opens-to-meet-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three dead in Royal Navy helicopter crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands the helicopter was based at RNAS Yeovilton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-dead-in-royal-navy-helicopter-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-dead-in-royal-navy-helicopter-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern over air ambulance access to hospitals]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research shows that most hospitals in the region do not provide round-the-clock access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/concern-over-air-ambulance-access-to-hospitals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/concern-over-air-ambulance-access-to-hospitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at old paper mill 'started deliberately']]></title><description><![CDATA[It took four fire crews to bring the fire at the 30m (98ft) high, derelict building under control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fire-at-old-paper-mill-started-deliberately/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fire-at-old-paper-mill-started-deliberately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Impractical, intrusive and inhumane']]></title><description><![CDATA['Impractical, intrusive and inhumane']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/impractical-intrusive-and-inhumane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/impractical-intrusive-and-inhumane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man died in 'squalid' home with no food or water]]></title><description><![CDATA[A safeguarding board has called for changes to how people at risk of self-neglect are cared for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-died-in-squalid-home-with-no-food-or-water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-died-in-squalid-home-with-no-food-or-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man named after fatal Lidl roof fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inquest into the circumstances of his fall will take place on 9 December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-named-after-fatal-lidl-roof-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-named-after-fatal-lidl-roof-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath great Spurrell dies aged 71]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Bath captain and club Hall of Fame player Roger Spurrell dies at the age of 71.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-great-spurrell-dies-aged-71/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-great-spurrell-dies-aged-71/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Surreal' to see Somerset sites in superhero film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wells Cathedral and Wookey Hole Caves provide the backdrop for scenes in Masters of the Universe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surreal-to-see-somerset-sites-in-superhero-film/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surreal-to-see-somerset-sites-in-superhero-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marches and music: The Pride events happening this June]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are a number of Pride events taking place across the West this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/marches-and-music-the-pride-events-happening-this-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/marches-and-music-the-pride-events-happening-this-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rare' ring sheds light on how Romans navigated unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roman gold ring and extensive hoard dates back to 297 AD and was discovered in Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rare-ring-sheds-light-on-how-romans-navigated-unrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rare-ring-sheds-light-on-how-romans-navigated-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International sport 'puts Taunton on the map']]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 6,000 cricket fans are expected at the County Ground to see England play India later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/international-sport-puts-taunton-on-the-map/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/international-sport-puts-taunton-on-the-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dean enjoying 'fun' England captaincy role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stand-in England Women's captain Charlie Dean says she is enjoying the job as she prepares for a T20 series finale against India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dean-enjoying-fun-england-captaincy-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dean-enjoying-fun-england-captaincy-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's nothing like this choir - it's unique']]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Bath Male choir celebrate winning two awards at international choir festivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/theres-nothing-like-this-choir-its-unique/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/theres-nothing-like-this-choir-its-unique/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival to host first running speed-dating event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol-based Ravers2Runners is organising a "romantic" trail as part of a new festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-to-host-first-running-speed-dating-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-to-host-first-running-speed-dating-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are we given only one chance to have a baby?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women in south-west England are only able to access one partial round of NHS-funded IVF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/why-are-we-given-only-one-chance-to-have-a-baby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/why-are-we-given-only-one-chance-to-have-a-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second reactor lifted into place at Hinkley Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reactors at Britain's largest nuclear power station will power up to six million homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/second-reactor-lifted-into-place-at-hinkley-point/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/second-reactor-lifted-into-place-at-hinkley-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset beat Surrey to go level at top in Women's T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and The Blaze both suffer their first defeats of the 2026 Women's T20 Blast on a day that shakes up the top of the standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-beat-surrey-to-go-level-at-top-in-womens-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-beat-surrey-to-go-level-at-top-in-womens-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol keep season alive with tense win over Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol dig deep to beat reigning Prem champions Bath 21-19 and keep alive their chances of gatecrashing the play-off places.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bristol-keep-season-alive-with-tense-win-over-bath/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bristol-keep-season-alive-with-tense-win-over-bath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blast round-up: Carlson ton as Glamorgan beat Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/blast-round-up-carlson-ton-as-glamorgan-beat-somerset/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/blast-round-up-carlson-ton-as-glamorgan-beat-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 Blast: Lancashire beat Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire register a second tie in four Women's T20 Blast games as table-topping Surrey dramatically maintain their unbeaten start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/womens-t20-blast-lancashire-beat-somerset/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/womens-t20-blast-lancashire-beat-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem team news: MacGinty back for Bristol-Bath derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[AJ MacGinty will make his first start for Bristol since the opening day in Friday's derby with Bath, plus team news from five more games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-team-news-macginty-back-for-bristol-bath-derby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-team-news-macginty-back-for-bristol-bath-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water should be run for people and planet, not profit💧🌍💚]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water should be run for people and planet, not profit💧🌍💚]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/water-should-be-run-for-people-and-planet-not-profit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/water-should-be-run-for-people-and-planet-not-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;I think it's pretty grotesque to see him selling the future of our children and grandchildren down]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;I think it's pretty grotesque to see him selling the future of our children and grandchildren down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quoti-think-its-pretty-grotesque-to-see-him-selling-the-future-of-our-children-and-grandchildren-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quoti-think-its-pretty-grotesque-to-see-him-selling-the-future-of-our-children-and-grandchildren-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC radio presenter Emma Britton dies aged 52]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma presented shows on BBC Radio Somerset and BBC Radio Bristol for more than 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bbc-radio-presenter-emma-britton-dies-aged-52/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bbc-radio-presenter-emma-britton-dies-aged-52/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holders Somerset beat Hampshire - T20 Blast round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/holders-somerset-beat-hampshire-t20-blast-round-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/holders-somerset-beat-hampshire-t20-blast-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset in Women's T20 tie with Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-in-womens-t20-tie-with-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-in-womens-t20-tie-with-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheelbarrows and woolsacks - quirky West events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gloucestershire cheese rolling is just one of many odd events set to take place this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wheelbarrows-and-woolsacks-quirky-west-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wheelbarrows-and-woolsacks-quirky-west-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hire boats crush and kill swan and cygnet at lock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath Swan Rescue want boat hires to hand out leaflets, advising boaters how to safeguard wildlife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hire-boats-crush-and-kill-swan-and-cygnet-at-lock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hire-boats-crush-and-kill-swan-and-cygnet-at-lock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;He who pays the piper picks the tune...&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;He who pays the piper picks the tune...&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quothe-who-pays-the-piper-picks-the-tunequot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quothe-who-pays-the-piper-picks-the-tunequot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crew extinguish blaze at old hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The roads near the former hospital reopened after 12 fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fire-crew-extinguish-blaze-at-old-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fire-crew-extinguish-blaze-at-old-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Country heat warning as temperatures soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow heat-related health alert has now been issued for the South West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/west-country-heat-warning-as-temperatures-soar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/west-country-heat-warning-as-temperatures-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Exciting' restoration project of medieval close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is being carried out on what is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited street in Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/exciting-restoration-project-of-medieval-close/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/exciting-restoration-project-of-medieval-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blind ex-judo champ says running 'saved his life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Harkness, who lost his sight as a teenager, says a Somerset charity helped him back into sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/blind-ex-judo-champ-says-running-saved-his-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/blind-ex-judo-champ-says-running-saved-his-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS trust sacks staff over attacks victims' records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/nhs-trust-sacks-staff-over-attacks-victims-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/nhs-trust-sacks-staff-over-attacks-victims-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Samuel qualifies for first Grand Slam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Toby Samuel reaches the first Grand Slam main draw of his career with victory in the final round of French Open qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gbs-samuel-qualifies-for-first-grand-slam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gbs-samuel-qualifies-for-first-grand-slam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen's rail crossing death was accidental - coroner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Basham, 17, was struck and killed by a train at a Somerset crossing in October 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/teens-rail-crossing-death-was-accidental-coroner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/teens-rail-crossing-death-was-accidental-coroner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset aim for history in revamped T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 T20 Blast campaign gets under way on Friday with a new-look format and defending champions Somerset aiming to make history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-aim-for-history-in-revamped-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-aim-for-history-in-revamped-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village near 'gigafactory' could double in size]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woolavington could double in size in a few years if plans for 1,550 new homes are approved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/village-near-gigafactory-could-double-in-size/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/village-near-gigafactory-could-double-in-size/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freeman nominated for Prem and England men's awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton Saints wing Tommy Freeman is nominated for both the Prem and England men's player of the season awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/freeman-nominated-for-prem-and-england-mens-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/freeman-nominated-for-prem-and-england-mens-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners warn key canal locks at risk of failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaigners says several key lock systems on the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal could fail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/campaigners-warn-key-canal-locks-at-risk-of-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/campaigners-warn-key-canal-locks-at-risk-of-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock band 'flying the flag' for forgotten seaside town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getdown Services say seaside towns, like the one they grew up in, "need more love".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rock-band-flying-the-flag-for-forgotten-seaside-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rock-band-flying-the-flag-for-forgotten-seaside-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to avoid QR code parking scams as warnings issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fake QR code stickers have popped up on payment machines in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire car parks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-to-avoid-qr-code-parking-scams-as-warnings-issued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-to-avoid-qr-code-parking-scams-as-warnings-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The garden designs helping Chelsea Flower Show 'move with the times']]></title><description><![CDATA[The pleasure garden is one of the projects exploring social themes and targeting new audiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-garden-designs-helping-chelsea-flower-show-move-with-the-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-garden-designs-helping-chelsea-flower-show-move-with-the-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are in stuck in an affordability crisis with people struggling to pay for food and heating. But M]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are in stuck in an affordability crisis with people struggling to pay for food and heating. But M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-are-in-stuck-in-an-affordability-crisis-with-people-struggling-to-pay-for-food-and-heating-but-m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-are-in-stuck-in-an-affordability-crisis-with-people-struggling-to-pay-for-food-and-heating-but-m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads 'not built to cope' with M5 closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset Council's leader is calling for police and highways officers to come together on the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/roads-not-built-to-cope-with-m5-closures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/roads-not-built-to-cope-with-m5-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axe attack sparks review of counter-terror process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terrorism police admit it was a mistake to let a local force deal with the far-right teenager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/axe-attack-sparks-review-of-counter-terror-process/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/axe-attack-sparks-review-of-counter-terror-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction courses backed by government scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government announces more than &pound;5m for courses and apprenticeships in the South West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/construction-courses-backed-by-government-scheme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/construction-courses-backed-by-government-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skeleton sees surge from goldrush 2026 Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/skeleton-sees-surge-from-goldrush-2026-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/skeleton-sees-surge-from-goldrush-2026-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic goldrush kick-starts interest in skeleton]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/olympic-goldrush-kick-starts-interest-in-skeleton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/olympic-goldrush-kick-starts-interest-in-skeleton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers sought for palliative care project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The end of life charity wants to support people on palliative care in Yeovil District Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/volunteers-sought-for-palliative-care-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/volunteers-sought-for-palliative-care-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub runs 'stand-in summer' to keep doors open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the volunteers helping to keep the Waldegrave open is a world champion Ironman athlete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pub-runs-stand-in-summer-to-keep-doors-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pub-runs-stand-in-summer-to-keep-doors-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Meningitis developed too rapidly to stop it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy was sleeping with his mum watching over him when he suddenly started having a seizure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/meningitis-developed-too-rapidly-to-stop-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/meningitis-developed-too-rapidly-to-stop-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedian to perform 12 gigs while running 78 miles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Klaire Alexander will also complete three marathons in her journey between each venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/comedian-to-perform-12-gigs-while-running-78-miles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/comedian-to-perform-12-gigs-while-running-78-miles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taunton rain denies Somerset chance to beat Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset are frustrated by rain after tea at Taunton as they are denied the chance to beat Sussex in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/taunton-rain-denies-somerset-chance-to-beat-sussex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/taunton-rain-denies-somerset-chance-to-beat-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/janse-van-rensburg-england-call-up-not-right-says-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/janse-van-rensburg-england-call-up-not-right-says-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset man stars in 'Virgin Island' show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bertie Wanless from Kingston St Mary features in series two of the Channel 4 programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-man-stars-in-virgin-island-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-man-stars-in-virgin-island-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver guilty of teenage motorcyclist's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasper Stankiewicz caused the death of 18-year-old motorcyclist Alfie Gray in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/driver-guilty-of-teenage-motorcyclists-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/driver-guilty-of-teenage-motorcyclists-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial unit evacuated after large fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight fire crews have been sent to the building which is said to be "well alight".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/industrial-unit-evacuated-after-large-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/industrial-unit-evacuated-after-large-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taunton Flower Show 2026 could be the last]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flower show has been running in Taunton since 1831.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/taunton-flower-show-2026-could-be-the-last/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/taunton-flower-show-2026-could-be-the-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country's oldest flower show struggling to survive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers say this year's show could be the last, unless they can balance the books.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/countrys-oldest-flower-show-struggling-to-survive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/countrys-oldest-flower-show-struggling-to-survive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospice cuddle beds help families share final moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extendable, adjustable "cuddlebeds" allow patients and loved-ones to lie together during end-of-life care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hospice-cuddle-beds-help-families-share-final-moments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hospice-cuddle-beds-help-families-share-final-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money']]></title><description><![CDATA[One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rise-in-solar-panel-sales-as-people-want-to-save-money/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rise-in-solar-panel-sales-as-people-want-to-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I hope others take up dying art of bell-ringing']]></title><description><![CDATA[Bellringer Susan Wales said she wanted to increase visibility of the "dying art" by taking part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-hope-others-take-up-dying-art-of-bell-ringing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-hope-others-take-up-dying-art-of-bell-ringing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple quit jobs to start two-year cycle adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonas Pollard and Margaux Dumas from Bath will take on a nearly-two year challenge for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/couple-quit-jobs-to-start-two-year-cycle-adventure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/couple-quit-jobs-to-start-two-year-cycle-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the animal stars who made it to the big screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The animals who have starred alongside Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson and David Attenborough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/meet-the-animal-stars-who-made-it-to-the-big-screen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/meet-the-animal-stars-who-made-it-to-the-big-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Blessed beasts and city's race day]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of pictures from across the West of England this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-blessed-beasts-and-citys-race-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-blessed-beasts-and-citys-race-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five key points from Manchester City's FA Cup final win - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five key points from Manchester City's FA Cup final win&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/five-key-points-from-manchester-citys-fa-cup-final-win-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/five-key-points-from-manchester-citys-fa-cup-final-win-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's One-Day Cup: Somerset beaten by Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Levick's six-wicket haul helps lift Durham off the foot of the Women's One-Day Cup table as they thrash Somerset by 120 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/womens-one-day-cup-somerset-beaten-by-durham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/womens-one-day-cup-somerset-beaten-by-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police disperse crowds amid ‘disorder’ after Celtic’s Scottish Premiership win - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police disperse crowds amid &lsquo;disorder&rsquo; after Celtic&rsquo;s Scottish Premiership win&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-disperse-crowds-amid-disorder-after-celtics-scottish-premiership-win-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-disperse-crowds-amid-disorder-after-celtics-scottish-premiership-win-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea close in on Xabi Alonso appointment - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea close in on Xabi Alonso appointment&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chelsea-close-in-on-xabi-alonso-appointment-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chelsea-close-in-on-xabi-alonso-appointment-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on booking system at North Somerset recycling centres - The Somerset Leveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update on booking system at North Somerset recycling centres&nbsp;&nbsp;The Somerset Leveller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/update-on-booking-system-at-north-somerset-recycling-centres-the-somerset-leveller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/update-on-booking-system-at-north-somerset-recycling-centres-the-somerset-leveller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arundell scores four as Bath cruise past Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Arundell scores four tries as Bath end a run of three games without a win with a comfortable 69-12 victory over Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/arundell-scores-four-as-bath-cruise-past-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/arundell-scores-four-as-bath-cruise-past-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Thunder set to rematch Notable Speech at Ascot - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[More Thunder set to rematch Notable Speech at Ascot&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/more-thunder-set-to-rematch-notable-speech-at-ascot-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/more-thunder-set-to-rematch-notable-speech-at-ascot-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCC quits air support board over helicopter spend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philip Wilkinson says police should spend more on technology such as drones rather than aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pcc-quits-air-support-board-over-helicopter-spend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pcc-quits-air-support-board-over-helicopter-spend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant E.coli sculpture unveiled in sewage protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artist Luke Jerram joins protesters in Bristol as part of a nationwide day of action over pollution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/giant-ecoli-sculpture-unveiled-in-sewage-protest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/giant-ecoli-sculpture-unveiled-in-sewage-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notable Speech all class in brilliant Lockinge success - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notable Speech all class in brilliant Lockinge success&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/notable-speech-all-class-in-brilliant-lockinge-success-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/notable-speech-all-class-in-brilliant-lockinge-success-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing costs still too high in Ireland, Micheal Martin says - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing costs still too high in Ireland, Micheal Martin says&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/housing-costs-still-too-high-in-ireland-micheal-martin-says-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/housing-costs-still-too-high-in-ireland-micheal-martin-says-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motherwell secure European football with victory at Hibernian - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motherwell secure European football with victory at Hibernian&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motherwell-secure-european-football-with-victory-at-hibernian-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motherwell-secure-european-football-with-victory-at-hibernian-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Esna strike proves notable for Meehan - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Esna strike proves notable for Meehan&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/esna-strike-proves-notable-for-meehan-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/esna-strike-proves-notable-for-meehan-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supermarket closed after death of man]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man's death in Minehead is being treated as non-suspicious but "unexplained", police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/supermarket-closed-after-death-of-man/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/supermarket-closed-after-death-of-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly collision between train and bus in Thai capital - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadly collision between train and bus in Thai capital&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/deadly-collision-between-train-and-bus-in-thai-capital-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/deadly-collision-between-train-and-bus-in-thai-capital-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New banking hub officially opens in town without a bank - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[New banking hub officially opens in town without a bank&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-banking-hub-officially-opens-in-town-without-a-bank-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-banking-hub-officially-opens-in-town-without-a-bank-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Carrick keen to see Manchester United’s improvement continue - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Carrick keen to see Manchester United&rsquo;s improvement continue&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/michael-carrick-keen-to-see-manchester-uniteds-improvement-continue-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/michael-carrick-keen-to-see-manchester-uniteds-improvement-continue-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police patrols in popular beauty spot amid anti-social behaviour - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police patrols in popular beauty spot amid anti-social behaviour&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-patrols-in-popular-beauty-spot-amid-anti-social-behaviour-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-patrols-in-popular-beauty-spot-amid-anti-social-behaviour-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olly Murs reveals why he turned down the chance to be on Celebrity Traitors - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olly Murs reveals why he turned down the chance to be on Celebrity Traitors&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/olly-murs-reveals-why-he-turned-down-the-chance-to-be-on-celebrity-traitors-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/olly-murs-reveals-why-he-turned-down-the-chance-to-be-on-celebrity-traitors-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two North Somerset groups receive funding to support young people - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two North Somerset groups receive funding to support young people&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-north-somerset-groups-receive-funding-to-support-young-people-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-north-somerset-groups-receive-funding-to-support-young-people-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise concert brings music and memories to Yatton care home residents - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surprise concert brings music and memories to Yatton care home residents&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surprise-concert-brings-music-and-memories-to-yatton-care-home-residents-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surprise-concert-brings-music-and-memories-to-yatton-care-home-residents-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset recycling centre booking system receives good feedback - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset recycling centre booking system receives good feedback&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-recycling-centre-booking-system-receives-good-feedback-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-recycling-centre-booking-system-receives-good-feedback-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset charity celebrates 40 years supporting families - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset charity celebrates 40 years supporting families&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-charity-celebrates-40-years-supporting-families-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-charity-celebrates-40-years-supporting-families-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New chairperson announced for North Somerset Council - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[New chairperson announced for North Somerset Council&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-chairperson-announced-for-north-somerset-council-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-chairperson-announced-for-north-somerset-council-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nailsea turns pink with dazzling fortnight of events for Cancer Research UK - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nailsea turns pink with dazzling fortnight of events for Cancer Research UK&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/nailsea-turns-pink-with-dazzling-fortnight-of-events-for-cancer-research-uk-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/nailsea-turns-pink-with-dazzling-fortnight-of-events-for-cancer-research-uk-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried Pepsi's new ice cream-inspired drinks ahead of their release in stores - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[I tried Pepsi's new ice cream-inspired drinks ahead of their release in stores&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-tried-pepsis-new-ice-cream-inspired-drinks-ahead-of-their-release-in-stores-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-tried-pepsis-new-ice-cream-inspired-drinks-ahead-of-their-release-in-stores-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleeve Cricket Club beat Bedminster thirds in rain-affected game - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleeve Cricket Club beat Bedminster thirds in rain-affected game&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cleeve-cricket-club-beat-bedminster-thirds-in-rain-affected-game-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cleeve-cricket-club-beat-bedminster-thirds-in-rain-affected-game-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Cathedral hosts special event to mark International Nurses Day - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Cathedral hosts special event to mark International Nurses Day&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bristol-cathedral-hosts-special-event-to-mark-international-nurses-day-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bristol-cathedral-hosts-special-event-to-mark-international-nurses-day-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts County book play-final date after holding off Chesterfield - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notts County book play-final date after holding off Chesterfield&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/notts-county-book-play-final-date-after-holding-off-chesterfield-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/notts-county-book-play-final-date-after-holding-off-chesterfield-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Director's mission to make Eurovision 'cool again']]></title><description><![CDATA[A show designer says there has been a real shift in the show in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/directors-mission-to-make-eurovision-cool-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/directors-mission-to-make-eurovision-cool-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scandinavia shows plenty of fighting spirit in Saval Beg - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scandinavia shows plenty of fighting spirit in Saval Beg&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scandinavia-shows-plenty-of-fighting-spirit-in-saval-beg-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scandinavia-shows-plenty-of-fighting-spirit-in-saval-beg-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abell and Rew impress for Somerset against Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Abell continues his fine form as Somerset reach 335-5 on the opening day of the County Championship Division One match with Sussex at Taunton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/abell-and-rew-impress-for-somerset-against-sussex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/abell-and-rew-impress-for-somerset-against-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stormont leaders concerned by Labour ‘distraction’ amid budget talks request - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stormont leaders concerned by Labour &lsquo;distraction&rsquo; amid budget talks request&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stormont-leaders-concerned-by-labour-distraction-amid-budget-talks-request-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stormont-leaders-concerned-by-labour-distraction-amid-budget-talks-request-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neo-Nazi jailed for trying to kill man with axe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old approached the victim from behind and swung an axe at his neck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/neo-nazi-jailed-for-trying-to-kill-man-with-axe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/neo-nazi-jailed-for-trying-to-kill-man-with-axe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lilt looks exciting with impressive York victory - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lilt looks exciting with impressive York victory&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lilt-looks-exciting-with-impressive-york-victory-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lilt-looks-exciting-with-impressive-york-victory-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomorrow- march to mark 78 years since the Nakba.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomorrow- march to mark 78 years since the Nakba.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tomorrow-march-to-mark-78-years-since-the-nakba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tomorrow-march-to-mark-78-years-since-the-nakba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Striking' rare bird spotted by boy, 11, in Somerset beauty spot - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA['Striking' rare bird spotted by boy, 11, in Somerset beauty spot&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/striking-rare-bird-spotted-by-boy-11-in-somerset-beauty-spot-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/striking-rare-bird-spotted-by-boy-11-in-somerset-beauty-spot-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeovil boss accused of trying to poach ex-club's players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yeovil Town boss Billy Rowley is accused by his former club Walton &amp; Hersham of repeatedly attempting to poach their players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-boss-accused-of-trying-to-poach-ex-clubs-players/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yeovil-boss-accused-of-trying-to-poach-ex-clubs-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramedics run 100km to thank hospital staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The challenge was inspired by the cancer treatment one of their mothers had.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/paramedics-run-100km-to-thank-hospital-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/paramedics-run-100km-to-thank-hospital-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The everyday habits secretly adding £470 to Brits’ energy bills revealed - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The everyday habits secretly adding &pound;470 to Brits&rsquo; energy bills revealed&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-everyday-habits-secretly-adding-470-to-brits-energy-bills-revealed-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-everyday-habits-secretly-adding-470-to-brits-energy-bills-revealed-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curry, Coles and Feyi-Waboso return in Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[England trio Tom Curry, Alex Coles and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso return from injury to Prem action this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/curry-coles-and-feyi-waboso-return-in-prem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/curry-coles-and-feyi-waboso-return-in-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset's second youngest councillor to lead Conservative opposition - Somerset Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset's second youngest councillor to lead Conservative opposition&nbsp;&nbsp;Somerset Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somersets-second-youngest-councillor-to-lead-conservative-opposition-somerset-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somersets-second-youngest-councillor-to-lead-conservative-opposition-somerset-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset tip staff to open and inspect rubbish bags in new crackdown - Somerset Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset tip staff to open and inspect rubbish bags in new crackdown&nbsp;&nbsp;Somerset Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-tip-staff-to-open-and-inspect-rubbish-bags-in-new-crackdown-somerset-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-tip-staff-to-open-and-inspect-rubbish-bags-in-new-crackdown-somerset-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset tip staff to open and inspect rubbish bags in new crackdown - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset tip staff to open and inspect rubbish bags in new crackdown&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-tip-staff-to-open-and-inspect-rubbish-bags-in-new-crackdown-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-tip-staff-to-open-and-inspect-rubbish-bags-in-new-crackdown-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southport survivor ‘devastated’ after NHS staff accessed records without reason - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southport survivor &lsquo;devastated&rsquo; after NHS staff accessed records without reason&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/southport-survivor-devastated-after-nhs-staff-accessed-records-without-reason-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/southport-survivor-devastated-after-nhs-staff-accessed-records-without-reason-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gogglebox star Ken Harwood dies at 77 after short illness - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gogglebox star Ken Harwood dies at 77 after short illness&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gogglebox-star-ken-harwood-dies-at-77-after-short-illness-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gogglebox-star-ken-harwood-dies-at-77-after-short-illness-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket legend honoured with new church doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[His career has been commemorated with a set of cricket bat-themed church doors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cricket-legend-honoured-with-new-church-doors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cricket-legend-honoured-with-new-church-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When to watch Britain's Got Talent this week amid ITV schedule change - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[When to watch Britain's Got Talent this week amid ITV schedule change&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/when-to-watch-britains-got-talent-this-week-amid-itv-schedule-change-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/when-to-watch-britains-got-talent-this-week-amid-itv-schedule-change-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Churches fear tax changes put maintenance at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parish churches can no longer recover VAT on repairs after a government scheme was ended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/churches-fear-tax-changes-put-maintenance-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/churches-fear-tax-changes-put-maintenance-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Radio Somerset presenter stars in new Rivals series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Parkin appears in the first episode of the second series of the TV adaptation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bbc-radio-somerset-presenter-stars-in-new-rivals-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bbc-radio-somerset-presenter-stars-in-new-rivals-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Felicitas set to take Chantilly route for Classic honours - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Felicitas set to take Chantilly route for Classic honours&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/felicitas-set-to-take-chantilly-route-for-classic-honours-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/felicitas-set-to-take-chantilly-route-for-classic-honours-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free kids' holiday bus travel extended for three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research suggests the scheme has had the biggest impact for those living in the poorest areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/free-kids-holiday-bus-travel-extended-for-three-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/free-kids-holiday-bus-travel-extended-for-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street legend dies aged 89 as Bill Roache pays tribute - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coronation Street legend dies aged 89 as Bill Roache pays tribute&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/coronation-street-legend-dies-aged-89-as-bill-roache-pays-tribute-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/coronation-street-legend-dies-aged-89-as-bill-roache-pays-tribute-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm determined to fight this and break the stigma']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Turner noticed she was becoming increasingly forgetful which prompted her to seek help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/im-determined-to-fight-this-and-break-the-stigma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/im-determined-to-fight-this-and-break-the-stigma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not having a proper funeral left me with painful memories']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was "devastating" for him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/not-having-a-proper-funeral-left-me-with-painful-memories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/not-having-a-proper-funeral-left-me-with-painful-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dont-swim-at-12-of-14-river-bathing-sites-as-more-locations-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dont-swim-at-12-of-14-river-bathing-sites-as-more-locations-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RNLI to benefit from year-long support by South West estate agent - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[RNLI to benefit from year-long support by South West estate agent&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rnli-to-benefit-from-year-long-support-by-south-west-estate-agent-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rnli-to-benefit-from-year-long-support-by-south-west-estate-agent-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections – Green Party - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections &ndash; Green Party&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/zack-polanski-did-not-vote-in-local-elections-green-party-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/zack-polanski-did-not-vote-in-local-elections-green-party-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mural created to mark 100 years since Eric Morecambe’s birth - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mural created to mark 100 years since Eric Morecambe&rsquo;s birth&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mural-created-to-mark-100-years-since-eric-morecambes-birth-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mural-created-to-mark-100-years-since-eric-morecambes-birth-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealed - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealed&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cheapest-supermarket-for-branded-items-revealed-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cheapest-supermarket-for-branded-items-revealed-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three puppies dead after 11 abandoned in park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RSPCA wants to speak to the person who left the dogs and anyone else with information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-puppies-dead-after-11-abandoned-in-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-puppies-dead-after-11-abandoned-in-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dickensian picks up deserved York victory - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dickensian picks up deserved York victory&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dickensian-picks-up-deserved-york-victory-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dickensian-picks-up-deserved-york-victory-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keir Starmer issues statement in response to Wes Streeting's resignation - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer issues statement in response to Wes Streeting's resignation&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/keir-starmer-issues-statement-in-response-to-wes-streetings-resignation-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/keir-starmer-issues-statement-in-response-to-wes-streetings-resignation-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stuart Pearce puts boots back on to celebrate community initiative - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Pearce puts boots back on to celebrate community initiative&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stuart-pearce-puts-boots-back-on-to-celebrate-community-initiative-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stuart-pearce-puts-boots-back-on-to-celebrate-community-initiative-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabled woman 'forced' to use stairs on Megabus]]></title><description><![CDATA[She was told she had to climb up the stairs because the driver did not want anyone to sit near him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/disabled-woman-forced-to-use-stairs-on-megabus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/disabled-woman-forced-to-use-stairs-on-megabus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megabus driver tells disabled woman to 'get up the stairs or get off']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenny Rowe from Wellington has two health conditions which affect her ability to walk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/megabus-driver-tells-disabled-woman-to-get-up-the-stairs-or-get-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/megabus-driver-tells-disabled-woman-to-get-up-the-stairs-or-get-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset Council Wins National Awards for Groundbreaking Recycling Service - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset Council Wins National Awards for Groundbreaking Recycling Service&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-council-wins-national-awards-for-groundbreaking-recycling-service-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-council-wins-national-awards-for-groundbreaking-recycling-service-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wes Streeting: A man with his eye on Downing Street - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wes Streeting: A man with his eye on Downing Street&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wes-streeting-a-man-with-his-eye-on-downing-street-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wes-streeting-a-man-with-his-eye-on-downing-street-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wes Streeting's full statement to Sir Keir Starmer as he announces resignation - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wes Streeting's full statement to Sir Keir Starmer as he announces resignation&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wes-streetings-full-statement-to-sir-keir-starmer-as-he-announces-resignation-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wes-streetings-full-statement-to-sir-keir-starmer-as-he-announces-resignation-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two young elephants join UK’s only dedicated bachelor group in Somerset - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two young elephants join UK&rsquo;s only dedicated bachelor group in Somerset&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-young-elephants-join-uks-only-dedicated-bachelor-group-in-somerset-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-young-elephants-join-uks-only-dedicated-bachelor-group-in-somerset-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graffard seeking more glory with Sahlan in Lockinge - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graffard seeking more glory with Sahlan in Lockinge&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/graffard-seeking-more-glory-with-sahlan-in-lockinge-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/graffard-seeking-more-glory-with-sahlan-in-lockinge-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closed coastal road one step closer to reopening]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road was closed in January 2023 after a survey discovered rapid erosion of the cliff below.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/closed-coastal-road-one-step-closer-to-reopening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/closed-coastal-road-one-step-closer-to-reopening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s time to put people and planet first.]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s time to put people and planet first.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/its-time-to-put-people-and-planet-first/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/its-time-to-put-people-and-planet-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professor Green on mental health: ‘The connection to outdoors has a real impact’ - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Green on mental health: &lsquo;The connection to outdoors has a real impact&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/professor-green-on-mental-health-the-connection-to-outdoors-has-a-real-impact-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/professor-green-on-mental-health-the-connection-to-outdoors-has-a-real-impact-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient fears as ambulance firm faces collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are fears over patient safety and claims staff are already walking out over wage concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/patient-fears-as-ambulance-firm-faces-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/patient-fears-as-ambulance-firm-faces-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist caught speeding at 110mph in North Somerset has been named - Visordown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorcyclist caught speeding at 110mph in North Somerset has been named&nbsp;&nbsp;Visordown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motorcyclist-caught-speeding-at-110mph-in-north-somerset-has-been-named-visordown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motorcyclist-caught-speeding-at-110mph-in-north-somerset-has-been-named-visordown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School garden built in young pupil's memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new school garden has been built in memory of a five-year-old boy who died from a brain tumour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/school-garden-built-in-young-pupils-memory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/school-garden-built-in-young-pupils-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCC column: Understanding mental health support in Somerset - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[PCC column: Understanding mental health support in Somerset&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pcc-column-understanding-mental-health-support-in-somerset-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pcc-column-understanding-mental-health-support-in-somerset-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset school calls for nominations for community awards - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset school calls for nominations for community awards&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-school-calls-for-nominations-for-community-awards-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-school-calls-for-nominations-for-community-awards-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinton Rogers: Child tooth decay remains a concern in Somerset - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clinton Rogers: Child tooth decay remains a concern in Somerset&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clinton-rogers-child-tooth-decay-remains-a-concern-in-somerset-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clinton-rogers-child-tooth-decay-remains-a-concern-in-somerset-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stenhousemuir take full control of play-off tie with Alloa - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stenhousemuir take full control of play-off tie with Alloa&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stenhousemuir-take-full-control-of-play-off-tie-with-alloa-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stenhousemuir-take-full-control-of-play-off-tie-with-alloa-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaumont impresses as Blaze, Hants and Warwicks win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England opener Tammy Beaumont hits an unbeaten 99 as The Blaze, Hampshire and Warwickshire claim victories in the Women's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/beaumont-impresses-as-blaze-hants-and-warwicks-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/beaumont-impresses-as-blaze-hants-and-warwicks-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We don’t want to stay on the sidelines’. North Somerset votes to join West of England Combined Authority - TheBusinessDesk.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;We don&rsquo;t want to stay on the sidelines&rsquo;. North Somerset votes to join West of England Combined Authority&nbsp;&nbsp;TheBusinessDesk.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-dont-want-to-stay-on-the-sidelines-north-somerset-votes-to-join-west-of-england-combined-authority-thebusinessdeskcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-dont-want-to-stay-on-the-sidelines-north-somerset-votes-to-join-west-of-england-combined-authority-thebusinessdeskcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muir out for rest of season with shoulder injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath wing Will Muir is ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury sustained during the Champions Cup semi-final defeat by Bordeaux.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/muir-out-for-rest-of-season-with-shoulder-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/muir-out-for-rest-of-season-with-shoulder-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ongoing issues' at picturesque Somerset spot as police ramps up patrols - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA['Ongoing issues' at picturesque Somerset spot as police ramps up patrols&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ongoing-issues-at-picturesque-somerset-spot-as-police-ramps-up-patrols-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ongoing-issues-at-picturesque-somerset-spot-as-police-ramps-up-patrols-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New council chairperson elected and Cabinet changes announced - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[New council chairperson elected and Cabinet changes announced&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-council-chairperson-elected-and-cabinet-changes-announced-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-council-chairperson-elected-and-cabinet-changes-announced-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset Council step closer to joining Weca after vote - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset Council step closer to joining Weca after vote&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-council-step-closer-to-joining-weca-after-vote-bbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-council-step-closer-to-joining-weca-after-vote-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council step closer to joining combined authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset Councillors have voted to become a part of the West of England Combined Authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-step-closer-to-joining-combined-authority/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-step-closer-to-joining-combined-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England calls for Robinson, Gay, Rew &amp; Baker]]></title><description><![CDATA[England end Ollie Robinson&rsquo;s two-year international exile and call up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/england-calls-for-robinson-gay-rew-amp-baker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/england-calls-for-robinson-gay-rew-amp-baker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council leader would not support e-scooter trial in Weston-super-Mare - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leader would not support e-scooter trial in Weston-super-Mare&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-leader-would-not-support-e-scooter-trial-in-weston-super-mare-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-leader-would-not-support-e-scooter-trial-in-weston-super-mare-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U-turn on plans to replace town centre bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goodland Gardens bridge was removed in 2024 due to needing too much maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/u-turn-on-plans-to-replace-town-centre-bridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/u-turn-on-plans-to-replace-town-centre-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man appears in court following serious assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Rigby is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-appears-in-court-following-serious-assault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-appears-in-court-following-serious-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset set to formally apply to join West of England authority - The Somerset Leveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset set to formally apply to join West of England authority&nbsp;&nbsp;The Somerset Leveller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-set-to-formally-apply-to-join-west-of-england-authority-the-somerset-leveller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-set-to-formally-apply-to-join-west-of-england-authority-the-somerset-leveller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset votes to join WECA - Local Government Chronicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset votes to join WECA&nbsp;&nbsp;Local Government Chronicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-votes-to-join-weca-local-government-chronicle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-votes-to-join-weca-local-government-chronicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset votes to join West of England - The MJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset votes to join West of England&nbsp;&nbsp;The MJ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-votes-to-join-west-of-england-the-mj/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-votes-to-join-west-of-england-the-mj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 1,000-seater arena could open by 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event company hopes to bring live entertainment to up to 10,000 people during its 25-year lease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-1000-seater-arena-could-open-by-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-1000-seater-arena-could-open-by-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors back North Somerset membership of West of England Combined Authority - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors back North Somerset membership of West of England Combined Authority&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/councillors-back-north-somerset-membership-of-west-of-england-combined-authority-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/councillors-back-north-somerset-membership-of-west-of-england-combined-authority-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fruit and vegetables are toxic to my child]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are calls for newborn babies to be routinely screened for Hereditary Fructose Intolerance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fruit-and-vegetables-are-toxic-to-my-child/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fruit-and-vegetables-are-toxic-to-my-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency department 'stretched and overcrowded']]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors said the trust had problems with staff shortages and overcrowding in the report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/emergency-department-stretched-and-overcrowded/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/emergency-department-stretched-and-overcrowded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glassmaker questions future of UK manufacturing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Blue Glass says rising energy costs and taxes have forced its closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/glassmaker-questions-future-of-uk-manufacturing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/glassmaker-questions-future-of-uk-manufacturing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/white-tailed-eagles-to-be-released-in-exmoor-despite-farmer-warnings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/white-tailed-eagles-to-be-released-in-exmoor-despite-farmer-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two students crowned champions of North Somerset debate competition - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two students crowned champions of North Somerset debate competition&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-students-crowned-champions-of-north-somerset-debate-competition-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-students-crowned-champions-of-north-somerset-debate-competition-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sadik Al-Hassan: SEND reforms will benefit North Somerset children - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sadik Al-Hassan: SEND reforms will benefit North Somerset children&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sadik-al-hassan-send-reforms-will-benefit-north-somerset-children-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sadik-al-hassan-send-reforms-will-benefit-north-somerset-children-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: North Somerset Council must clarify points before joining WECA - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter: North Somerset Council must clarify points before joining WECA&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/letter-north-somerset-council-must-clarify-points-before-joining-weca-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/letter-north-somerset-council-must-clarify-points-before-joining-weca-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding boost for nursing apprenticeships in Bristol and North Somerset - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding boost for nursing apprenticeships in Bristol and North Somerset&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/funding-boost-for-nursing-apprenticeships-in-bristol-and-north-somerset-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/funding-boost-for-nursing-apprenticeships-in-bristol-and-north-somerset-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time 2026 Starmer reflected on his own words.]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time 2026 Starmer reflected on his own words.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/its-time-2026-starmer-reflected-on-his-own-words/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/its-time-2026-starmer-reflected-on-his-own-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after boy, 17, dies in car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old boy is on police bail after a teenager died in a single-vehicle crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/arrest-after-boy-17-dies-in-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/arrest-after-boy-17-dies-in-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman fosters 180 cats and dogs in Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Burtenshaw says she is the 'custodian of someone's future best friend'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-fosters-180-cats-and-dogs-in-bath/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-fosters-180-cats-and-dogs-in-bath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction to start on future proofing A38/A368 junction - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction to start on future proofing A38/A368 junction&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/construction-to-start-on-future-proofing-a38a368-junction-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/construction-to-start-on-future-proofing-a38a368-junction-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meredith to miss first six Somerset T20 Blast games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset bowler Riley Meredith will miss the first six games of the T20 Blast campaign after being called-up by Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/meredith-to-miss-first-six-somerset-t20-blast-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/meredith-to-miss-first-six-somerset-t20-blast-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorry gets stuck in road it was sent to repair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset Council says contractors are working on the road, which has suffered significant movement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lorry-gets-stuck-in-road-it-was-sent-to-repair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lorry-gets-stuck-in-road-it-was-sent-to-repair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies following crash on the M5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on the M5 on Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-dies-following-crash-on-the-m5/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-dies-following-crash-on-the-m5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl given cadaver bone in surgery without consent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mother says her daughter was given donor bone fibre in NHS surgery at the Spire Hospital, Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/girl-given-cadaver-bone-in-surgery-without-consent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/girl-given-cadaver-bone-in-surgery-without-consent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What GWR nationalisation means for passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swindon-based train operator is to be brought under public ownership in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-gwr-nationalisation-means-for-passengers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-gwr-nationalisation-means-for-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking reinstated after council review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset Council said it was reinstating the parking after a review of the Celebration Mile project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/parking-reinstated-after-council-review/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/parking-reinstated-after-council-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan edge past Somerset in historic home win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan battle to a first-ever home win in the top flight, beating Somerset by two wickets as Sean Dickson and Ryan Hadley star with the bat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/glamorgan-edge-past-somerset-in-historic-home-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/glamorgan-edge-past-somerset-in-historic-home-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County emblem named to mark Somerset Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The name of the emblem on the Somerset flag was chosen in a public vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/county-emblem-named-to-mark-somerset-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/county-emblem-named-to-mark-somerset-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look at that growth 😍]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look at that growth 😍]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/look-at-that-growth-/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/look-at-that-growth-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset is still Somerset, declares council leader on Somerset Day - Somerset Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset is still Somerset, declares council leader on Somerset Day&nbsp;&nbsp;Somerset Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-is-still-somerset-declares-council-leader-on-somerset-day-somerset-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-is-still-somerset-declares-council-leader-on-somerset-day-somerset-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anonymous £17k donation helps save therapy pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pool will undergo a full refurbishment after a second fundraising target was met.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/anonymous-17k-donation-helps-save-therapy-pool/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/anonymous-17k-donation-helps-save-therapy-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers needed to improve local mental health services - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers needed to improve local mental health services&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/volunteers-needed-to-improve-local-mental-health-services-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/volunteers-needed-to-improve-local-mental-health-services-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset pop-ups launched to provide more information on fostering - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset pop-ups launched to provide more information on fostering&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-pop-ups-launched-to-provide-more-information-on-fostering-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-pop-ups-launched-to-provide-more-information-on-fostering-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's a lot of stigma about men being checked']]></title><description><![CDATA[Only a third of people across the West took up their free health checks for 40-74 year-olds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/theres-a-lot-of-stigma-about-men-being-checked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/theres-a-lot-of-stigma-about-men-being-checked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Mary Berry 'honoured' by Bafta recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Great British Bake Off judge will receive the academy's highest honour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dame-mary-berry-honoured-by-bafta-recognition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dame-mary-berry-honoured-by-bafta-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abell and Pretorius make Somerset favourites against Glamorgan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Migael Pretorius leads a fine effort from the Somerset seamers as Glamorgan slip to 140-5, chasing 283 to win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/abell-and-pretorius-make-somerset-favourites-against-glamorgan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/abell-and-pretorius-make-somerset-favourites-against-glamorgan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath miss chance to top Prem after defeat at Exeter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath reduced to 14 men for 30 minutes after Will Roux received a red card and Tom de Glanville was sin-binned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-miss-chance-to-top-prem-after-defeat-at-exeter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-miss-chance-to-top-prem-after-defeat-at-exeter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;The only challengers to a far-right government are the Greens”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;The only challengers to a far-right government are the Greens”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotthe-only-challengers-to-a-far-right-government-are-the-greens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotthe-only-challengers-to-a-far-right-government-are-the-greens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Greens have struck a nerve here']]></title><description><![CDATA['The Greens have struck a nerve here']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-greens-have-struck-a-nerve-here/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-greens-have-struck-a-nerve-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We are a serious force in British politics']]></title><description><![CDATA['We are a serious force in British politics']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-are-a-serious-force-in-british-politics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-are-a-serious-force-in-british-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman suffers life-threatening injuries in M5 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M5 is now open following a serious crash between junction 24 and junction 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-in-m5-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-in-m5-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal superfan dubbed 'Union Jack Man' dies aged 91]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terry Hutt met the late Queen dozens of times and was famous for his Union Flag-themed clothing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/royal-superfan-dubbed-union-jack-man-dies-aged-91/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/royal-superfan-dubbed-union-jack-man-dies-aged-91/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Badminton and Attenborough tributes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of photographs from across the West of England this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-badminton-and-attenborough-tributes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-badminton-and-attenborough-tributes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How national park status could affect Somerset Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners want the status for the area &ndash; but what would it mean in practice?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-national-park-status-could-affect-somerset-levels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-national-park-status-could-affect-somerset-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/four-try-packer-doesnt-go-away-as-england-set-up-grand-slam-decider/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/four-try-packer-doesnt-go-away-as-england-set-up-grand-slam-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan teen Norton claims youngest debut hat-trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Norton, 18, is the first bowler to claim a hat-trick on Championship debut since 1906.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/glamorgan-teen-norton-claims-youngest-debut-hat-trick/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/glamorgan-teen-norton-claims-youngest-debut-hat-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;We have committed to deliver a thousand homes for social rent.&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;We have committed to deliver a thousand homes for social rent.&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwe-have-committed-to-deliver-a-thousand-homes-for-social-rentquot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwe-have-committed-to-deliver-a-thousand-homes-for-social-rentquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voted Green? Join our growing movement!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voted Green? Join our growing movement!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/voted-green-join-our-growing-movement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/voted-green-join-our-growing-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrests in arson and robbery investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The arrests follow an incident in Grove Park, Weston-super-Mare, around 12:20 BST on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-arrests-in-arson-and-robbery-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-arrests-in-arson-and-robbery-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visually impaired bowler says the sport saved him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ron Homer began playing the game after losing his sight, job, and driving licence in his mid-40s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/visually-impaired-bowler-says-the-sport-saved-him/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/visually-impaired-bowler-says-the-sport-saved-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm the custodian of someone's future best friend']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Burtenshaw opens her home to animals in need of extra care or attention before adoption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/im-the-custodian-of-someones-future-best-friend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/im-the-custodian-of-someones-future-best-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We moved our parents to France to run an English-themed pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hensleys say they now enjoy a better work-life balance and watch the sunset every evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-moved-our-parents-to-france-to-run-an-english-themed-pub/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-moved-our-parents-to-france-to-run-an-english-themed-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headlines: Rave plane and helipad bus blocking]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/headlines-rave-plane-and-helipad-bus-blocking/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/headlines-rave-plane-and-helipad-bus-blocking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer thought sheep's Hollywood invite was a scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nobby the ram became the model for characters Reggie and Ronnie in The Sheep Detectives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/farmer-thought-sheeps-hollywood-invite-was-a-scam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/farmer-thought-sheeps-hollywood-invite-was-a-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;We're up and up&quot; - Rachel Millward on the Greens' &quot;massive breakthrough&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;We're up and up&quot; - Rachel Millward on the Greens' &quot;massive breakthrough&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwere-up-and-upquot-rachel-millward-on-the-greens-quotmassive-breakthroughquot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotwere-up-and-upquot-rachel-millward-on-the-greens-quotmassive-breakthroughquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major train operator to be renationalised in months]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-train-operator-to-be-renationalised-in-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-train-operator-to-be-renationalised-in-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset sign batter Hermann for three matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset sign South Africa batter Jordan Hermann on a deal for their next three County Championship matches as injury cover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-sign-batter-hermann-for-three-matches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-sign-batter-hermann-for-three-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter without Feyi-Waboso as Reffell returns for Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter are without Immanuel Fey-Waboso who misses the visit of Bath due to a head injury while Leicester welcome back Tommy Reffell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/exeter-without-feyi-waboso-as-reffell-returns-for-tigers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/exeter-without-feyi-waboso-as-reffell-returns-for-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three in hospital after four-vehicle crash on M5]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were ten-mile queues between Portishead and Clevedon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-in-hospital-after-four-vehicle-crash-on-m5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-in-hospital-after-four-vehicle-crash-on-m5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;Today we start the fight back&quot; - Zoe Garbett elected Mayor of Hackney]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;Today we start the fight back&quot; - Zoe Garbett elected Mayor of Hackney]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quottoday-we-start-the-fight-backquot-zoe-garbett-elected-mayor-of-hackney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quottoday-we-start-the-fight-backquot-zoe-garbett-elected-mayor-of-hackney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four-vehicle crash causing severe M5 delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten-mile queues have built up between Portishead and Clevedon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/four-vehicle-crash-causing-severe-m5-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/four-vehicle-crash-causing-severe-m5-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath to take lessons from European loss - Van Graan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath will take lessons from their Champions Cup semi-final defeat but have no regrets says head of rugby Johann van Graan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-to-take-lessons-from-european-loss-van-graan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-to-take-lessons-from-european-loss-van-graan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Attenborough's 'secret superpower' celebrated on 100th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC producers talk about working with Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/david-attenboroughs-secret-superpower-celebrated-on-100th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/david-attenboroughs-secret-superpower-celebrated-on-100th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frome filmmaker on working with Sir David Attenborough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toby Nowlan has been working on projects with Sir David for 17 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/frome-filmmaker-on-working-with-sir-david-attenborough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/frome-filmmaker-on-working-with-sir-david-attenborough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;Greens are picking up their votes...&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;Greens are picking up their votes...&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotgreens-are-picking-up-their-votesquot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotgreens-are-picking-up-their-votesquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We used to hold patients who died - now we save them']]></title><description><![CDATA[The service has given more than 450 blood transfusions in 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-used-to-hold-patients-who-died-now-we-save-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-used-to-hold-patients-who-died-now-we-save-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ambitious' plan for 580 council homes launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local authority says it will build 580 "high-quality, energy-efficient council homes" in the next six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ambitious-plan-for-580-council-homes-launched/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ambitious-plan-for-580-council-homes-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polls close in 1 hour. Choose hope. 💚]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polls close in 1 hour. Choose hope. 💚]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/polls-close-in-1-hour-choose-hope-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/polls-close-in-1-hour-choose-hope-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derelict factory could be turned into supermarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Welton Bibby &amp; Baron site in Midsomer Norton has been derelict for more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/derelict-factory-could-be-turned-into-supermarket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/derelict-factory-could-be-turned-into-supermarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote for change today. Vote Green.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote for change today. Vote Green.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-for-change-today-vote-green/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-for-change-today-vote-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists working to create hantavirus vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts from Bath are working on the vaccine as more people isolate following the cruise ship outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scientists-working-to-create-hantavirus-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scientists-working-to-create-hantavirus-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas signs two-year Somerset extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Josh Thomas signs a new two-year deal with the club until the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/thomas-signs-two-year-somerset-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/thomas-signs-two-year-somerset-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polls open until 10pm.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polls open until 10pm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/polls-open-until-10pm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/polls-open-until-10pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset chemists working on a Hantavirus vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from the University of Bath have been researching the virus for 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-chemists-working-on-a-hantavirus-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-chemists-working-on-a-hantavirus-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skittles celebrated at town's photo exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The display showcases personal and candid photos taken during competitions in the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/skittles-celebrated-at-towns-photo-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/skittles-celebrated-at-towns-photo-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabled man challenges council tax change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Mitchell is pursuing a judicial review, saying the changes are discriminatory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/disabled-man-challenges-council-tax-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/disabled-man-challenges-council-tax-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouchier stars as Hampshire, Durham and Essex win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England batter Maia Bouchier hits a career-best 143 as Hampshire bounce back from Saturday's One-Day Cup loss at Lancashire by beating Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bouchier-stars-as-hampshire-durham-and-essex-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bouchier-stars-as-hampshire-durham-and-essex-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing is broken. Labour won't fix it. But there is a party that will 💚  Vote Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing is broken. Labour won't fix it. But there is a party that will 💚Vote Green]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/housing-is-broken-labour-wont-fix-it-but-there-is-a-party-that-will-vote-green/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/housing-is-broken-labour-wont-fix-it-but-there-is-a-party-that-will-vote-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German gunner to get headstone after WW2 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new headstone is being made in France and will be installed in Porlock once it is finished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/german-gunner-to-get-headstone-after-ww2-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/german-gunner-to-get-headstone-after-ww2-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote Green on Thursday 7 May to replace Labour and defeat Reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote Green on Thursday 7 May to replace Labour and defeat Reform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-on-thursday-7-may-to-replace-labour-and-defeat-reform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-on-thursday-7-may-to-replace-labour-and-defeat-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarlets agree permanent deal with loanee Cuckson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lock Harvey Cuckson agrees a permanent move to Scarlets from Bath after impressing on loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scarlets-agree-permanent-deal-with-loanee-cuckson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scarlets-agree-permanent-deal-with-loanee-cuckson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Make your voice heard'- Vote Green tomorrow.]]></title><description><![CDATA['Make your voice heard'- Vote Green tomorrow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/make-your-voice-heard-vote-green-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/make-your-voice-heard-vote-green-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a ride in a vintage Aston Martin which 'oozes class']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC presenter David Garmston takes a look at a restored Aston Martin DB4 at Haynes Motor Museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/taking-a-ride-in-a-vintage-aston-martin-which-oozes-class/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/taking-a-ride-in-a-vintage-aston-martin-which-oozes-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum founder's Aston Martin back on display]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Haynes' 1961 DB4 has had a full restoration, which took 500 hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/museum-founders-aston-martin-back-on-display/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/museum-founders-aston-martin-back-on-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset to rectify decade-long ‘mistake’ and join WECA - Bristol 24/7]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset to rectify decade-long &lsquo;mistake&rsquo; and join WECA&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol 24/7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-to-rectify-decade-long-mistake-and-join-weca-bristol-247/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-to-rectify-decade-long-mistake-and-join-weca-bristol-247/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synth-pop star to headline festival in homecoming gig]]></title><description><![CDATA[The singer, who lives in Taunton, says the hometown show will be his only UK appearance in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/synth-pop-star-to-headline-festival-in-homecoming-gig/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/synth-pop-star-to-headline-festival-in-homecoming-gig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vulnerable teens sent far from home as unit stays shut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young patients are being placed out of area as the West of England unit stays closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vulnerable-teens-sent-far-from-home-as-unit-stays-shut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vulnerable-teens-sent-far-from-home-as-unit-stays-shut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M5 reopens 14 hours after crash and fuel spill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The motorway has reopened between J22 and J23, but drivers still face two-hour delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/m5-reopens-14-hours-after-crash-and-fuel-spill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/m5-reopens-14-hours-after-crash-and-fuel-spill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote Green this Thursday,7th May🗳️✅]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote Green this Thursday,7th May🗳️✅]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-this-thursday7th-may/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-this-thursday7th-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland centre Harris to rejoin Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland centre Chris Harris will return to Newcastle Red Bulls next season, the club where he started his professional career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scotland-centre-harris-to-rejoin-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scotland-centre-harris-to-rejoin-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote Green this Thursday 🗳️✅]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote Green this Thursday 🗳️✅]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-this-thursday-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-this-thursday-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager Rew extends Somerset deal until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew signs a new contract with Somerset until the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/teenager-rew-extends-somerset-deal-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/teenager-rew-extends-somerset-deal-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French broadcaster hits back at Bath's TMO criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[French television broadcaster says the "video referee is the master of what he wants to see" in response to Bath boss Johann van Graan's TMO criticism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/french-broadcaster-hits-back-at-baths-tmo-criticism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/french-broadcaster-hits-back-at-baths-tmo-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem rugby 2026-27 season to begin on 25 September]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 season of Prem rugby will start on Friday, 25 September with the final held on 19 June 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-rugby-2026-27-season-to-begin-on-25-september/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/prem-rugby-2026-27-season-to-begin-on-25-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The volunteers who want to continue working with sex offenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity working with sex offenders is concerned about the government's decision to end funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-volunteers-who-want-to-continue-working-with-sex-offenders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-volunteers-who-want-to-continue-working-with-sex-offenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From kitchen singing to recording in LA after TikTok hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frome's Erin Rose has released two songs after record producers found her talent on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/from-kitchen-singing-to-recording-in-la-after-tiktok-hit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/from-kitchen-singing-to-recording-in-la-after-tiktok-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing victim's brother supports cricket club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Webber has given grants to Chinnock cricket teams as part of the Barnaby Webber Foundation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stabbing-victims-brother-supports-cricket-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stabbing-victims-brother-supports-cricket-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote Green on Thursday 7th May.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote Green on Thursday 7th May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-on-thursday-7th-may/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-on-thursday-7th-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root takes four wickets as Yorkshire beat Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root and Dom Bess take four wickets each as Yorkshire spin Somerset to a 75-run Championship defeat at Taunton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/root-takes-four-wickets-as-yorkshire-beat-somerset/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/root-takes-four-wickets-as-yorkshire-beat-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a hurricane created a 'precious saltmarsh']]></title><description><![CDATA[This year marks 30 years since a storm breached sea defenses in Porlock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-a-hurricane-created-a-precious-saltmarsh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-a-hurricane-created-a-precious-saltmarsh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renters reforms 'depend on proper council funding']]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils have been given extra cash to enforce the new rules, but will it be enough?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/renters-reforms-depend-on-proper-council-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/renters-reforms-depend-on-proper-council-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I had to pay &pound;14k after my cat was run over']]></title><description><![CDATA[People with and without pet insurance are facing large bills when their animals get sick or injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-had-to-pay-pound14k-after-my-cat-was-run-over/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-had-to-pay-pound14k-after-my-cat-was-run-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Graan criticises TV replay 'consistency' after Bath lose semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath boss Johann van Graan calls for more "consistency" with who supplies the television match official footage after he felt foul play incidents were missed in his side's Investec Champions Cup semi-final loss to Bordeaux.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/van-graan-criticises-tv-replay-consistency-after-bath-lose-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/van-graan-criticises-tv-replay-consistency-after-bath-lose-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraiser for Paralympian almost at £100k target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Bath rugby start Ed Jackson has organised a fundraiser for Paralympian David Smith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fundraiser-for-paralympian-almost-at-100k-target/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fundraiser-for-paralympian-almost-at-100k-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote Green on 7 May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote Green on 7 May]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-on-7-may/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-on-7-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;I think we should be taxing wealth fairly.&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;I think we should be taxing wealth fairly.&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quoti-think-we-should-be-taxing-wealth-fairlyquot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quoti-think-we-should-be-taxing-wealth-fairlyquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The volunteers keeping watch for coastal danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The men and women watching for people in distress on one of the UK's most dangerous waterways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-volunteers-keeping-watch-for-coastal-danger/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-volunteers-keeping-watch-for-coastal-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why music festivals are having to adapt to survive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncertainty and rising fuel costs due to Middle East tensions are causing a headache say organisers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/why-music-festivals-are-having-to-adapt-to-survive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/why-music-festivals-are-having-to-adapt-to-survive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: US bomber returns and Marmalade Awards winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-us-bomber-returns-and-marmalade-awards-winner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-us-bomber-returns-and-marmalade-awards-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arundell on long route to Bath's big day and hometown glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Arundell was always destined to play for Bath but has found his way into the blue, black and white via a lonely stint in Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/arundell-on-long-route-to-baths-big-day-and-hometown-glory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/arundell-on-long-route-to-baths-big-day-and-hometown-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norris takes dominant win in Miami sprint race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lando Norris takes McLaren's first victory of the 2026 season with a dominant drive from pole position in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/norris-takes-dominant-win-in-miami-sprint-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/norris-takes-dominant-win-in-miami-sprint-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blaze, Lancs, Essex and Warwicks win in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze go top of the One-Day Cup table while there are also wins for Lancashire, Essex ad Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-blaze-lancs-essex-and-warwicks-win-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-blaze-lancs-essex-and-warwicks-win-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire fight back at Somerset before rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire stage a spirited fightback on day two of the County Championship match against Somerset at Taunton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yorkshire-fight-back-at-somerset-before-rain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/yorkshire-fight-back-at-somerset-before-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver jailed after 90mph chase ends in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtis Harrison, 27, of Somerset, had a 10-year-old and a woman in the car during the chase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/driver-jailed-after-90mph-chase-ends-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/driver-jailed-after-90mph-chase-ends-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empty nesters take on 1,900-mile tandem ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris and Nicky Clark aim to complete the trip in 65 days, carrying everything they need on the tandem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/empty-nesters-take-on-1900-mile-tandem-ride/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/empty-nesters-take-on-1900-mile-tandem-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headlines: Rescued pine marten and dumped asbestos]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/headlines-rescued-pine-marten-and-dumped-asbestos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/headlines-rescued-pine-marten-and-dumped-asbestos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 85, jailed for 22 years for child sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were visiting the woman for another reason before she became emotional and shared her story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-85-jailed-for-22-years-for-child-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-85-jailed-for-22-years-for-child-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGavin signs new Yeovil two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Brett McGavin sign a two-year extension with Yeovil Town to stay until 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mcgavin-signs-new-yeovil-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mcgavin-signs-new-yeovil-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abandoned caravans cost council thousands to remove]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "significant" pile of waste was also cleared by Somerset Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/abandoned-caravans-cost-council-thousands-to-remove/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/abandoned-caravans-cost-council-thousands-to-remove/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies in motorcycle crash with car]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman sustained critical injuries and died at the scene, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-with-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-with-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns with early bird price offer - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns with early bird price offer&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/newsquests-young-reporter-scheme-returns-with-early-bird-price-offer-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/newsquests-young-reporter-scheme-returns-with-early-bird-price-offer-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pressure makes diamonds': Kai's journey from homelessness to independence - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA['Pressure makes diamonds': Kai's journey from homelessness to independence&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pressure-makes-diamonds-kais-journey-from-homelessness-to-independence-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pressure-makes-diamonds-kais-journey-from-homelessness-to-independence-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the plans to expand Bristol Airport to 15 million passengers mean - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the plans to expand Bristol Airport to 15 million passengers mean&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-the-plans-to-expand-bristol-airport-to-15-million-passengers-mean-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-the-plans-to-expand-bristol-airport-to-15-million-passengers-mean-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lulu calls Engelbert Humperdinck ‘amazing’ in 90th birthday message - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lulu calls Engelbert Humperdinck &lsquo;amazing&rsquo; in 90th birthday message&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lulu-calls-engelbert-humperdinck-amazing-in-90th-birthday-message-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lulu-calls-engelbert-humperdinck-amazing-in-90th-birthday-message-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobbie Mainoo deserves his new Manchester United contract – Michael Carrick - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kobbie Mainoo deserves his new Manchester United contract &ndash; Michael Carrick&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/kobbie-mainoo-deserves-his-new-manchester-united-contract-michael-carrick-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/kobbie-mainoo-deserves-his-new-manchester-united-contract-michael-carrick-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business owners 'delighted' as parking charges scrapped - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business owners 'delighted' as parking charges scrapped&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/business-owners-delighted-as-parking-charges-scrapped-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/business-owners-delighted-as-parking-charges-scrapped-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vauxhall’s Davarel Gordon bursting with pride after being recognised - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vauxhall&rsquo;s Davarel Gordon bursting with pride after being recognised&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vauxhalls-davarel-gordon-bursting-with-pride-after-being-recognised-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vauxhalls-davarel-gordon-bursting-with-pride-after-being-recognised-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A vibrant new business line-up for Marine Lake - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vibrant new business line-up for Marine Lake&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/a-vibrant-new-business-line-up-for-marine-lake-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/a-vibrant-new-business-line-up-for-marine-lake-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watchdog warns millions face ‘fresh uncertainty’ over car finance compensation - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watchdog warns millions face &lsquo;fresh uncertainty&rsquo; over car finance compensation&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/watchdog-warns-millions-face-fresh-uncertainty-over-car-finance-compensation-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/watchdog-warns-millions-face-fresh-uncertainty-over-car-finance-compensation-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spencer returns but Bath missing Ojomoh &amp; Cokanasiga]]></title><description><![CDATA[First-choice scrum-half Ben Spencer recovers from injury to take his place in Bath's starting line-up as they travel to Bordeaux-Begles in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/spencer-returns-but-bath-missing-ojomoh-amp-cokanasiga/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/spencer-returns-but-bath-missing-ojomoh-amp-cokanasiga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected Golders Green attacker remanded after facing attempted murder charges - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspected Golders Green attacker remanded after facing attempted murder charges&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/suspected-golders-green-attacker-remanded-after-facing-attempted-murder-charges-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/suspected-golders-green-attacker-remanded-after-facing-attempted-murder-charges-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video released of armed man storming White House correspondents’ dinner - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video released of armed man storming White House correspondents&rsquo; dinner&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/video-released-of-armed-man-storming-white-house-correspondents-dinner-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/video-released-of-armed-man-storming-white-house-correspondents-dinner-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seamus Derbyshire: Our relay team are like the Sugababes - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seamus Derbyshire: Our relay team are like the Sugababes&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/seamus-derbyshire-our-relay-team-are-like-the-sugababes-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/seamus-derbyshire-our-relay-team-are-like-the-sugababes-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taunton couple open a pub in rural France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claire and Neal Hensley opened the Boar&rsquo;s Head Inn in March 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/taunton-couple-open-a-pub-in-rural-france/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/taunton-couple-open-a-pub-in-rural-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda shoppers warned 'do not eat' as food items may contain plastic and metal - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asda shoppers warned 'do not eat' as food items may contain plastic and metal&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/asda-shoppers-warned-do-not-eat-as-food-items-may-contain-plastic-and-metal-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/asda-shoppers-warned-do-not-eat-as-food-items-may-contain-plastic-and-metal-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NatWest earnings boosted despite gloomier outlook for UK economy - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[NatWest earnings boosted despite gloomier outlook for UK economy&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/natwest-earnings-boosted-despite-gloomier-outlook-for-uk-economy-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/natwest-earnings-boosted-despite-gloomier-outlook-for-uk-economy-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Could have been much worse': Clevedon schoolboy praised for spotting fire - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA['Could have been much worse': Clevedon schoolboy praised for spotting fire&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/could-have-been-much-worse-clevedon-schoolboy-praised-for-spotting-fire-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/could-have-been-much-worse-clevedon-schoolboy-praised-for-spotting-fire-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Supplementary Planning Document published for North Somerset and Mendip Bats SAC - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updated Supplementary Planning Document published for North Somerset and Mendip Bats SAC&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/updated-supplementary-planning-document-published-for-north-somerset-and-mendip-bats-sac-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/updated-supplementary-planning-document-published-for-north-somerset-and-mendip-bats-sac-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ending of US whisky tariffs shows the King’s ‘soft power’ - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ending of US whisky tariffs shows the King&rsquo;s &lsquo;soft power&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ending-of-us-whisky-tariffs-shows-the-kings-soft-power-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ending-of-us-whisky-tariffs-shows-the-kings-soft-power-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey enhance security protocols after Golders Green attack - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey enhance security protocols after Golders Green attack&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surrey-enhance-security-protocols-after-golders-green-attack-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surrey-enhance-security-protocols-after-golders-green-attack-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles arrives in Bermuda after successful US state visit - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles arrives in Bermuda after successful US state visit&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/charles-arrives-in-bermuda-after-successful-us-state-visit-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/charles-arrives-in-bermuda-after-successful-us-state-visit-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santander completes near £3bn takeover of rival TSB - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santander completes near &pound;3bn takeover of rival TSB&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/santander-completes-near-3bn-takeover-of-rival-tsb-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/santander-completes-near-3bn-takeover-of-rival-tsb-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank Holiday train cancellations due to line closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[People intending to travel by rail are advised to check before they set off over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bank-holiday-train-cancellations-due-to-line-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bank-holiday-train-cancellations-due-to-line-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tourists-feel-petrol-pinch-and-cut-down-on-day-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tourists-feel-petrol-pinch-and-cut-down-on-day-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset mornings come alive with spring birdsong - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset mornings come alive with spring birdsong&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-mornings-come-alive-with-spring-birdsong-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-mornings-come-alive-with-spring-birdsong-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New summer holiday club to be hosted at Backwell School - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[New summer holiday club to be hosted at Backwell School&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-summer-holiday-club-to-be-hosted-at-backwell-school-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-summer-holiday-club-to-be-hosted-at-backwell-school-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Focus: Don’t miss this powerful climate crisis film - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green Focus: Don&rsquo;t miss this powerful climate crisis film&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/green-focus-dont-miss-this-powerful-climate-crisis-film-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/green-focus-dont-miss-this-powerful-climate-crisis-film-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish Government hoping UK Legacy Bill can be ‘expedited’ - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Irish Government hoping UK Legacy Bill can be &lsquo;expedited&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/irish-government-hoping-uk-legacy-bill-can-be-expedited-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/irish-government-hoping-uk-legacy-bill-can-be-expedited-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myanmar’s detained former leader moved from prison to house arrest - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myanmar&rsquo;s detained former leader moved from prison to house arrest&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/myanmars-detained-former-leader-moved-from-prison-to-house-arrest-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/myanmars-detained-former-leader-moved-from-prison-to-house-arrest-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Responsibility on all to defeat dissident threat – Hilary Benn - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Responsibility on all to defeat dissident threat &ndash; Hilary Benn&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/responsibility-on-all-to-defeat-dissident-threat-hilary-benn-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/responsibility-on-all-to-defeat-dissident-threat-hilary-benn-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springhill ‘proof legacy inquests can deliver truth for families’ - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Springhill &lsquo;proof legacy inquests can deliver truth for families&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/springhill-proof-legacy-inquests-can-deliver-truth-for-families-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/springhill-proof-legacy-inquests-can-deliver-truth-for-families-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council bids for millions to reopen eroding coast road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B3191 in Watchet has been closed to traffic since January 2023 due to erosion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-bids-for-millions-to-reopen-eroding-coast-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-bids-for-millions-to-reopen-eroding-coast-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Sumud Flotilla stopped illegally: Green Party demand for action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Sumud Flotilla stopped illegally: Green Party demand for action]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/global-sumud-flotilla-stopped-illegally-green-party-demand-for-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/global-sumud-flotilla-stopped-illegally-green-party-demand-for-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Field Of Gold ruled out of Lockinge Stakes - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Field Of Gold ruled out of Lockinge Stakes&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/field-of-gold-ruled-out-of-lockinge-stakes-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/field-of-gold-ruled-out-of-lockinge-stakes-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonin Kinsky insists Tottenham can win survival fight - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonin Kinsky insists Tottenham can win survival fight&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/antonin-kinsky-insists-tottenham-can-win-survival-fight-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/antonin-kinsky-insists-tottenham-can-win-survival-fight-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed hotspots revealed as driver caught at 143mph]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 12,000 speeding tickets were issued in one year on a single stretch of motorway just north of Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/speed-hotspots-revealed-as-driver-caught-at-143mph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/speed-hotspots-revealed-as-driver-caught-at-143mph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen hails US visit as ‘wonderful’ as royal tour ends - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen hails US visit as &lsquo;wonderful&rsquo; as royal tour ends&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/queen-hails-us-visit-as-wonderful-as-royal-tour-ends-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/queen-hails-us-visit-as-wonderful-as-royal-tour-ends-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer investigated after Tasered teen dies on M5]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police officer is investigated by the IOPC after the death of a teenager who was Tasered on a motorway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/officer-investigated-after-tasered-teen-dies-on-m5/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/officer-investigated-after-tasered-teen-dies-on-m5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer who tasered teen on M5 under investigation following fatal crash - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officer who tasered teen on M5 under investigation following fatal crash&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-officer-who-tasered-teen-on-m5-under-investigation-following-fatal-crash-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-officer-who-tasered-teen-on-m5-under-investigation-following-fatal-crash-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Priority to invest in playing squad - Yeovil owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yeovil Town are prioritising investment in the playing squad before they aim to buy back Huish Park, says owner Prabhu Srinivasan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/priority-to-invest-in-playing-squad-yeovil-owner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/priority-to-invest-in-playing-squad-yeovil-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer’s sister-in-law describes arson attack on family home - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starmer&rsquo;s sister-in-law describes arson attack on family home&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/starmers-sister-in-law-describes-arson-attack-on-family-home-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/starmers-sister-in-law-describes-arson-attack-on-family-home-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Every team has weaknesses' - Obano says Bath up to Bordeaux challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath are looking to "create their own legacy" as they face Bordeaux Begles in the European Champions Cup semi-final, their first for 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/every-team-has-weaknesses-obano-says-bath-up-to-bordeaux-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/every-team-has-weaknesses-obano-says-bath-up-to-bordeaux-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourteen train passengers treated after ‘smell of chemicals’ reported - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourteen train passengers treated after &lsquo;smell of chemicals&rsquo; reported&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fourteen-train-passengers-treated-after-smell-of-chemicals-reported-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fourteen-train-passengers-treated-after-smell-of-chemicals-reported-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padraig Dawn has Michelin-starred chef dreaming of Guineas glory - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Padraig Dawn has Michelin-starred chef dreaming of Guineas glory&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/padraig-dawn-has-michelin-starred-chef-dreaming-of-guineas-glory-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/padraig-dawn-has-michelin-starred-chef-dreaming-of-guineas-glory-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pile of flytipped asbestos a 'risk to public health']]></title><description><![CDATA[A large amount of material containing asbestos is ilegally dumped on a public bridleway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pile-of-flytipped-asbestos-a-risk-to-public-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pile-of-flytipped-asbestos-a-risk-to-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobbie Mainoo signs new five-year Manchester United contract - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kobbie Mainoo signs new five-year Manchester United contract&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/kobbie-mainoo-signs-new-five-year-manchester-united-contract-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/kobbie-mainoo-signs-new-five-year-manchester-united-contract-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derby deemed to be coming too soon for Raaheeb - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derby deemed to be coming too soon for Raaheeb&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/derby-deemed-to-be-coming-too-soon-for-raaheeb-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/derby-deemed-to-be-coming-too-soon-for-raaheeb-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community-led hubs 'scaled up' to support social care]]></title><description><![CDATA[But as the hubs grow across Somerset, concerns are raised about this model of homecare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/community-led-hubs-scaled-up-to-support-social-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/community-led-hubs-scaled-up-to-support-social-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government announces £25m for security after Golders Green attack - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government announces &pound;25m for security after Golders Green attack&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/government-announces-25m-for-security-after-golders-green-attack-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/government-announces-25m-for-security-after-golders-green-attack-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bow Echo and Gstaad lead 15 declarations for 2000 Guineas - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bow Echo and Gstaad lead 15 declarations for 2000 Guineas&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bow-echo-and-gstaad-lead-15-declarations-for-2000-guineas-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bow-echo-and-gstaad-lead-15-declarations-for-2000-guineas-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK dog owners issued May bank holiday weekend warning amid 'perfect storm' - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK dog owners issued May bank holiday weekend warning amid 'perfect storm'&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/uk-dog-owners-issued-may-bank-holiday-weekend-warning-amid-perfect-storm-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/uk-dog-owners-issued-may-bank-holiday-weekend-warning-amid-perfect-storm-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety review after boy's death at rail crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network Rail is looking at whether changes should be made following the death of Harry Basham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/safety-review-after-boys-death-at-rail-crossing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/safety-review-after-boys-death-at-rail-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival honouring cultural diversity returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[DIASPORA! is being hosted in 40 venues across Bristol, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-honouring-cultural-diversity-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/festival-honouring-cultural-diversity-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students in Weston-super-Mare take part in knife crime workshop - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students in Weston-super-Mare take part in knife crime workshop&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/students-in-weston-super-mare-take-part-in-knife-crime-workshop-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/students-in-weston-super-mare-take-part-in-knife-crime-workshop-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinton Rogers: The rise of poor grammar in everyday life - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clinton Rogers: The rise of poor grammar in everyday life&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clinton-rogers-the-rise-of-poor-grammar-in-everyday-life-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clinton-rogers-the-rise-of-poor-grammar-in-everyday-life-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clevedon School students celebrate success in national chemistry competition - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clevedon School students celebrate success in national chemistry competition&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clevedon-school-students-celebrate-success-in-national-chemistry-competition-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clevedon-school-students-celebrate-success-in-national-chemistry-competition-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 7 elections: Hour-by-hour guide to results - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 7 elections: Hour-by-hour guide to results&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/may-7-elections-hour-by-hour-guide-to-results-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/may-7-elections-hour-by-hour-guide-to-results-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clients left 'stunned' as solicitors cease trading]]></title><description><![CDATA[BLB Solicitors announces it will close on Thursday after a sale of the firm fell through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clients-left-stunned-as-solicitors-cease-trading/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clients-left-stunned-as-solicitors-cease-trading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath could call on teenager Mears for semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injury-hit Bath could give 18-year-old prospect Isaac Mears his first-team debut in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final away to Bordeaux-Begles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-could-call-on-teenager-mears-for-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-could-call-on-teenager-mears-for-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote Green for affordable housing - Rachel Millward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vote Green for affordable housing - Rachel Millward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-for-affordable-housing-rachel-millward/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vote-green-for-affordable-housing-rachel-millward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police search for missing 19-year-old Robert with links to Weston-super-Mare - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police search for missing 19-year-old Robert with links to Weston-super-Mare&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-search-for-missing-19-year-old-robert-with-links-to-weston-super-mare-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-search-for-missing-19-year-old-robert-with-links-to-weston-super-mare-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing of two Jewish men declared as terrorist attack - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stabbing of two Jewish men declared as terrorist attack&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stabbing-of-two-jewish-men-declared-as-terrorist-attack-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stabbing-of-two-jewish-men-declared-as-terrorist-attack-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry Keoghan: Rumours I cheated were made up - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Keoghan: Rumours I cheated were made up&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/barry-keoghan-rumours-i-cheated-were-made-up-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/barry-keoghan-rumours-i-cheated-were-made-up-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kopek Des Bordes expected to deliver at Punchestown - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kopek Des Bordes expected to deliver at Punchestown&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/kopek-des-bordes-expected-to-deliver-at-punchestown-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/kopek-des-bordes-expected-to-deliver-at-punchestown-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset Council amends plans for on-street parking in Clevedon - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset Council amends plans for on-street parking in Clevedon&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-council-amends-plans-for-on-street-parking-in-clevedon-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-council-amends-plans-for-on-street-parking-in-clevedon-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Watershed moment’ as smoking ban becomes law - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Watershed moment&rsquo; as smoking ban becomes law&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/watershed-moment-as-smoking-ban-becomes-law-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/watershed-moment-as-smoking-ban-becomes-law-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marmalade from Somerset crowned the best]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Hinkins from Knowle St Giles competed at the World Marmalade Championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/marmalade-from-somerset-crowned-the-best/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/marmalade-from-somerset-crowned-the-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barge carrying humpback whale journeys to North Sea - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barge carrying humpback whale journeys to North Sea&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/barge-carrying-humpback-whale-journeys-to-north-sea-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/barge-carrying-humpback-whale-journeys-to-north-sea-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor on retirement and 'doing things differently' - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor on retirement and 'doing things differently'&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/coronation-streets-sally-dynevor-on-retirement-and-doing-things-differently-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/coronation-streets-sally-dynevor-on-retirement-and-doing-things-differently-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free buses for under 22s - Zack Polanski in Newcastle to call for a boost for buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free buses for under 22s - Zack Polanski in Newcastle to call for a boost for buses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/free-buses-for-under-22s-zack-polanski-in-newcastle-to-call-for-a-boost-for-buses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/free-buses-for-under-22s-zack-polanski-in-newcastle-to-call-for-a-boost-for-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former police officer charged with harassment and stalking offences - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former police officer charged with harassment and stalking offences&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/former-police-officer-charged-with-harassment-and-stalking-offences-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/former-police-officer-charged-with-harassment-and-stalking-offences-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webuyanycar opens at a new location in Clevedon - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Webuyanycar opens at a new location in Clevedon&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/webuyanycar-opens-at-a-new-location-in-clevedon-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/webuyanycar-opens-at-a-new-location-in-clevedon-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Martin Lewis tip turned into a £17,000 payday for viral poet Harry Baker - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a Martin Lewis tip turned into a &pound;17,000 payday for viral poet Harry Baker&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-a-martin-lewis-tip-turned-into-a-17000-payday-for-viral-poet-harry-baker-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-a-martin-lewis-tip-turned-into-a-17000-payday-for-viral-poet-harry-baker-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold case of missing Yeovil man reopens 50 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merchant Navy chef Tommy Jones went overboard in 1975 and was never found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cold-case-of-missing-yeovil-man-reopens-50-years-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cold-case-of-missing-yeovil-man-reopens-50-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo to offer cheaper tickets for people on Universal Credit - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zoo to offer cheaper tickets for people on Universal Credit&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/zoo-to-offer-cheaper-tickets-for-people-on-universal-credit-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/zoo-to-offer-cheaper-tickets-for-people-on-universal-credit-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uni student air cadets 'challenge stereotypes']]></title><description><![CDATA[The 30 by 30 campaign encourages students to apply for a week's work experience as air cadets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/uni-student-air-cadets-challenge-stereotypes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/uni-student-air-cadets-challenge-stereotypes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Author holds on to Punjabi heritage through food]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cookbook author is teaching people to make traditional Punjabi food in a bid to hold on to her heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/author-holds-on-to-punjabi-heritage-through-food/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/author-holds-on-to-punjabi-heritage-through-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can never let go' - the fight for cold case answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a taskforce is set up in south-west England looking into more than 200 cold cases, Helen Clark, from Somerset, is one of those still asking questions about her brother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-can-never-let-go-the-fight-for-cold-case-answers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-can-never-let-go-the-fight-for-cold-case-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny weather expected to hit Portishead this week - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunny weather expected to hit Portishead this week&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sunny-weather-expected-to-hit-portishead-this-week-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sunny-weather-expected-to-hit-portishead-this-week-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look inside five-bed Clevedon home on the market for £1.75m - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look inside five-bed Clevedon home on the market for &pound;1.75m&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/look-inside-five-bed-clevedon-home-on-the-market-for-175m-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/look-inside-five-bed-clevedon-home-on-the-market-for-175m-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reyes Cleary and Barnsley condemn Northampton to record losing run - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reyes Cleary and Barnsley condemn Northampton to record losing run&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/reyes-cleary-and-barnsley-condemn-northampton-to-record-losing-run-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/reyes-cleary-and-barnsley-condemn-northampton-to-record-losing-run-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peterborough secure their League One status with Mansfield draw - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peterborough secure their League One status with Mansfield draw&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/peterborough-secure-their-league-one-status-with-mansfield-draw-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/peterborough-secure-their-league-one-status-with-mansfield-draw-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men jailed for killing 'one of a kind' woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfie Cook and Lewis Glasby admitted causing Ella Cook's death by dangerous driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-men-jailed-for-killing-one-of-a-kind-woman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-men-jailed-for-killing-one-of-a-kind-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 'banking hub' opens in North Somerset town with no banks - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[New 'banking hub' opens in North Somerset town with no banks&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-banking-hub-opens-in-north-somerset-town-with-no-banks-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-banking-hub-opens-in-north-somerset-town-with-no-banks-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm-damaged road to reopen for holiday season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset Council says it will ensure the A30 Hendford Hill can fully reopen by the end of May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/storm-damaged-road-to-reopen-for-holiday-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/storm-damaged-road-to-reopen-for-holiday-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homecare workers warn fuel costs are unsustainable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homecare providers say rising fuel prices have already resulted in workers leaving the sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/homecare-workers-warn-fuel-costs-are-unsustainable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/homecare-workers-warn-fuel-costs-are-unsustainable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glastonbury volunteers clean up fly-tipping hotspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead rats, bank cards, and a bath tub were amongst the rubble.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/glastonbury-volunteers-clean-up-fly-tipping-hotspot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/glastonbury-volunteers-clean-up-fly-tipping-hotspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citizens Advice addresses future in Weston-super-Mare amid site changes - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citizens Advice addresses future in Weston-super-Mare amid site changes&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/citizens-advice-addresses-future-in-weston-super-mare-amid-site-changes-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/citizens-advice-addresses-future-in-weston-super-mare-amid-site-changes-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers clean up 'eyesore' fly-tipped rubbish]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 40 people help clear the rubbish which has built up over the past three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/volunteers-clean-up-eyesore-fly-tipped-rubbish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/volunteers-clean-up-eyesore-fly-tipped-rubbish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gritters costing £2.3m announced amid sunny weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gritters will replace some of the old fleet which have suffered "significant deterioration".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gritters-costing-23m-announced-amid-sunny-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gritters-costing-23m-announced-amid-sunny-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family take on charity ride for male mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Somerset family is raising money for Mind - a charity that helped them after a motorcycle crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/family-take-on-charity-ride-for-male-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/family-take-on-charity-ride-for-male-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset Arts prepare for biennial Members’ Exhibition - Bristol24/7]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset Arts prepare for biennial Members&rsquo; Exhibition&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol24/7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-arts-prepare-for-biennial-members-exhibition-bristol247/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-arts-prepare-for-biennial-members-exhibition-bristol247/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset students return from 'unforgettable' Italian ski trip - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset students return from 'unforgettable' Italian ski trip&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-students-return-from-unforgettable-italian-ski-trip-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-students-return-from-unforgettable-italian-ski-trip-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordano School wins grant to expand nurture garden - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gordano School wins grant to expand nurture garden&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gordano-school-wins-grant-to-expand-nurture-garden-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gordano-school-wins-grant-to-expand-nurture-garden-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family meet minister over killer's transfer plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother and son of Sarah Ashwell spoke to a justice minister about their concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/family-meet-minister-over-killers-transfer-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/family-meet-minister-over-killers-transfer-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with attempted assassination of Donald Trump - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man charged with attempted assassination of Donald Trump&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-charged-with-attempted-assassination-of-donald-trump-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/man-charged-with-attempted-assassination-of-donald-trump-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies in motorbike crash with car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers are appealing for information after the death of a woman in her 60s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-dies-in-motorbike-crash-with-car/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-dies-in-motorbike-crash-with-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer no longer needs to give money for school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developer plans to build 22 homes on Portfield Street in Langport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/developer-no-longer-needs-to-give-money-for-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/developer-no-longer-needs-to-give-money-for-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littler enjoying first foray into racehorse ownership - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Littler enjoying first foray into racehorse ownership&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/littler-enjoying-first-foray-into-racehorse-ownership-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/littler-enjoying-first-foray-into-racehorse-ownership-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security were ‘dragging’ people out of burning LGBT+ nightclub - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security were &lsquo;dragging&rsquo; people out of burning LGBT+ nightclub&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/security-were-dragging-people-out-of-burning-lgbt-nightclub-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/security-were-dragging-people-out-of-burning-lgbt-nightclub-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 80-year-old who ran her 31st marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sue Nicholls completed her 14th London Marathon on Sunday in aid of Cancer Research UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-80-year-old-who-ran-her-31st-marathon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-80-year-old-who-ran-her-31st-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shopper reveals ‘Monday Trick’ that cuts grocery bills - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shopper reveals &lsquo;Monday Trick&rsquo; that cuts grocery bills&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/shopper-reveals-monday-trick-that-cuts-grocery-bills-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/shopper-reveals-monday-trick-that-cuts-grocery-bills-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bow Echo all guns blazing ahead of Guineas bid - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bow Echo all guns blazing ahead of Guineas bid&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bow-echo-all-guns-blazing-ahead-of-guineas-bid-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bow-echo-all-guns-blazing-ahead-of-guineas-bid-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighting operations to continue in Mourne Mountains across the week - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighting operations to continue in Mourne Mountains across the week&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/firefighting-operations-to-continue-in-mourne-mountains-across-the-week-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/firefighting-operations-to-continue-in-mourne-mountains-across-the-week-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slattery’s Fleur taking on the might of Mullins - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slattery&rsquo;s Fleur taking on the might of Mullins&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/slatterys-fleur-taking-on-the-might-of-mullins-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/slatterys-fleur-taking-on-the-might-of-mullins-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular restaurant closes after owners decide it is 'no longer sustainable' - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular restaurant closes after owners decide it is 'no longer sustainable'&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/popular-restaurant-closes-after-owners-decide-it-is-no-longer-sustainable-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/popular-restaurant-closes-after-owners-decide-it-is-no-longer-sustainable-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset restaurant closes due to “increasing challenges” in hospitality industry - The Somerset Leveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset restaurant closes due to &ldquo;increasing challenges&rdquo; in hospitality industry&nbsp;&nbsp;The Somerset Leveller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-restaurant-closes-due-to-increasing-challenges-in-hospitality-industry-the-somerset-leveller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-restaurant-closes-due-to-increasing-challenges-in-hospitality-industry-the-somerset-leveller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unavoidable' noise and traffic as next stage of Portishead line works to begin - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA['Unavoidable' noise and traffic as next stage of Portishead line works to begin&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/unavoidable-noise-and-traffic-as-next-stage-of-portishead-line-works-to-begin-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/unavoidable-noise-and-traffic-as-next-stage-of-portishead-line-works-to-begin-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portishead shoe shop owner launches new national health campaign - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portishead shoe shop owner launches new national health campaign&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/portishead-shoe-shop-owner-launches-new-national-health-campaign-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/portishead-shoe-shop-owner-launches-new-national-health-campaign-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lidl team reveals North Somerset locations where new stores could open - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lidl team reveals North Somerset locations where new stores could open&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lidl-team-reveals-north-somerset-locations-where-new-stores-could-open-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lidl-team-reveals-north-somerset-locations-where-new-stores-could-open-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minimal support for Reform UK fuel tax protests - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minimal support for Reform UK fuel tax protests&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/minimal-support-for-reform-uk-fuel-tax-protests-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/minimal-support-for-reform-uk-fuel-tax-protests-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A pioneering charity is celebrating being nominated for two prizes - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pioneering charity is celebrating being nominated for two prizes&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/a-pioneering-charity-is-celebrating-being-nominated-for-two-prizes-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/a-pioneering-charity-is-celebrating-being-nominated-for-two-prizes-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Much-loved Clevedon restaurant and wine bar to close after 33 years - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much-loved Clevedon restaurant and wine bar to close after 33 years&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/much-loved-clevedon-restaurant-and-wine-bar-to-close-after-33-years-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/much-loved-clevedon-restaurant-and-wine-bar-to-close-after-33-years-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gstaad added back into 2000 Guineas mix - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gstaad added back into 2000 Guineas mix&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gstaad-added-back-into-2000-guineas-mix-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gstaad-added-back-into-2000-guineas-mix-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer says ‘tide could be turning’ on shoplifting epidemic - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starmer says &lsquo;tide could be turning&rsquo; on shoplifting epidemic&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/starmer-says-tide-could-be-turning-on-shoplifting-epidemic-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/starmer-says-tide-could-be-turning-on-shoplifting-epidemic-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Labour pledges to implement Equality Act ‘straight away’ - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Labour pledges to implement Equality Act &lsquo;straight away&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scottish-labour-pledges-to-implement-equality-act-straight-away-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scottish-labour-pledges-to-implement-equality-act-straight-away-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&quot;That money should be spent in our communities&quot; - Zack Polanski on bus privatisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;That money should be spent in our communities&quot; - Zack Polanski on bus privatisation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotthat-money-should-be-spent-in-our-communitiesquot-zack-polanski-on-bus-privatisation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/quotthat-money-should-be-spent-in-our-communitiesquot-zack-polanski-on-bus-privatisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-serving Abell signs new Somerset contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long-serving Somerset all-rounder Tom Abell has signed a new contract to keep him at Taunton until the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/long-serving-abell-signs-new-somerset-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/long-serving-abell-signs-new-somerset-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman with cerebral palsy hopes she has inspired people living with disabilities - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman with cerebral palsy hopes she has inspired people living with disabilities&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-with-cerebral-palsy-hopes-she-has-inspired-people-living-with-disabilities-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/woman-with-cerebral-palsy-hopes-she-has-inspired-people-living-with-disabilities-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unsung heroes: Triumphant welcome at emotional London Marathon finish line - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unsung heroes: Triumphant welcome at emotional London Marathon finish line&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/unsung-heroes-triumphant-welcome-at-emotional-london-marathon-finish-line-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/unsung-heroes-triumphant-welcome-at-emotional-london-marathon-finish-line-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer facing another bruising week over Mandelson vetting scandal - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starmer facing another bruising week over Mandelson vetting scandal&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/starmer-facing-another-bruising-week-over-mandelson-vetting-scandal-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/starmer-facing-another-bruising-week-over-mandelson-vetting-scandal-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walker already has going concerns for Almaqam - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walker already has going concerns for Almaqam&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/walker-already-has-going-concerns-for-almaqam-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/walker-already-has-going-concerns-for-almaqam-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santander, HSBC UK and Barclays cut mortgage rates again - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santander, HSBC UK and Barclays cut mortgage rates again&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/santander-hsbc-uk-and-barclays-cut-mortgage-rates-again-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/santander-hsbc-uk-and-barclays-cut-mortgage-rates-again-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I hadn't been treated by a dentist for 20 years']]></title><description><![CDATA[The mobile dental surgery travels across the country treating the homeless and victims of abuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-hadnt-been-treated-by-a-dentist-for-20-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-hadnt-been-treated-by-a-dentist-for-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I almost gave up on cancer treatment amid 40-mile trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Kiely says those needing radiotherapy in north Somerset have to make long journeys to Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-almost-gave-up-on-cancer-treatment-amid-40-mile-trip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-almost-gave-up-on-cancer-treatment-amid-40-mile-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father completes ’emotional’ Kiltwalk in memory of late wife - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Father completes &rsquo;emotional&rsquo; Kiltwalk in memory of late wife&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/father-completes-emotional-kiltwalk-in-memory-of-late-wife-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/father-completes-emotional-kiltwalk-in-memory-of-late-wife-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more charged following Old Firm disorder - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more charged following Old Firm disorder&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-more-charged-following-old-firm-disorder-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-more-charged-following-old-firm-disorder-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to launch new bus service to train station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 667X bus service will link Glastonbury and Street with Castle Cary railway station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-to-launch-new-bus-service-to-train-station/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-to-launch-new-bus-service-to-train-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk This May during special month-long event in North Somerset - The Somerset Leveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walk This May during special month-long event in North Somerset&nbsp;&nbsp;The Somerset Leveller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/walk-this-may-during-special-month-long-event-in-north-somerset-the-somerset-leveller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/walk-this-may-during-special-month-long-event-in-north-somerset-the-somerset-leveller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political leaders unite to condemn ‘cowardly’ attack on PSNI station - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political leaders unite to condemn &lsquo;cowardly&rsquo; attack on PSNI station&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/political-leaders-unite-to-condemn-cowardly-attack-on-psni-station-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/political-leaders-unite-to-condemn-cowardly-attack-on-psni-station-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump: Gunman wrote about targeting administration officials - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump: Gunman wrote about targeting administration officials&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/donald-trump-gunman-wrote-about-targeting-administration-officials-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/donald-trump-gunman-wrote-about-targeting-administration-officials-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See The Fire stamps class on Nottinghamshire Oaks - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[See The Fire stamps class on Nottinghamshire Oaks&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/see-the-fire-stamps-class-on-nottinghamshire-oaks-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/see-the-fire-stamps-class-on-nottinghamshire-oaks-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darn Hot Gallop gets green light for Guineas bid - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darn Hot Gallop gets green light for Guineas bid&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/darn-hot-gallop-gets-green-light-for-guineas-bid-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/darn-hot-gallop-gets-green-light-for-guineas-bid-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrities shine as they cross London Marathon finish line - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrities shine as they cross London Marathon finish line&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/celebrities-shine-as-they-cross-london-marathon-finish-line-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/celebrities-shine-as-they-cross-london-marathon-finish-line-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Ferry double seals derby win for Dundee United - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Ferry double seals derby win for Dundee United&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/will-ferry-double-seals-derby-win-for-dundee-united-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/will-ferry-double-seals-derby-win-for-dundee-united-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish Guineas next target for Lifeplan following spring setback - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Irish Guineas next target for Lifeplan following spring setback&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/irish-guineas-next-target-for-lifeplan-following-spring-setback-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/irish-guineas-next-target-for-lifeplan-following-spring-setback-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Blisters, sweat and tears for London marathon runners - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Pictures: Blisters, sweat and tears for London marathon runners&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-blisters-sweat-and-tears-for-london-marathon-runners-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-blisters-sweat-and-tears-for-london-marathon-runners-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury sidelines Somerset's Kohler-Cadmore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering a fractured thumb.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/injury-sidelines-somersets-kohler-cadmore/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/injury-sidelines-somersets-kohler-cadmore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-year bridge closure 'disaster' for businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is under way on a new bridge after it was demolished over Christmas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-year-bridge-closure-disaster-for-businesses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-year-bridge-closure-disaster-for-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tens of thousands pounding streets in record-breaking London Marathon - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands pounding streets in record-breaking London Marathon&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tens-of-thousands-pounding-streets-in-record-breaking-london-marathon-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tens-of-thousands-pounding-streets-in-record-breaking-london-marathon-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make marathon history - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make marathon history&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sabastian-sawe-breaks-two-hour-barrier-to-make-marathon-history-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sabastian-sawe-breaks-two-hour-barrier-to-make-marathon-history-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security alert after car ‘explosion’ outside police station - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security alert after car &lsquo;explosion&rsquo; outside police station&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/security-alert-after-car-explosion-outside-police-station-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/security-alert-after-car-explosion-outside-police-station-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major UK fashion retailer closes all stores after falling into administration - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major UK fashion retailer closes all stores after falling into administration&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-uk-fashion-retailer-closes-all-stores-after-falling-into-administration-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-uk-fashion-retailer-closes-all-stores-after-falling-into-administration-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Airport could expand again - what does it mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's your ultimate guide to what is being proposed and why people are protesting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bristol-airport-could-expand-again-what-does-it-mean/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bristol-airport-could-expand-again-what-does-it-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Is the data on North Somerset's WECA consultation accurate? - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter: Is the data on North Somerset's WECA consultation accurate?&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/letter-is-the-data-on-north-somersets-weca-consultation-accurate-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/letter-is-the-data-on-north-somersets-weca-consultation-accurate-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: How reliable is the data on North Somerset's WECA consultation? - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter: How reliable is the data on North Somerset's WECA consultation?&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/letter-how-reliable-is-the-data-on-north-somersets-weca-consultation-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/letter-how-reliable-is-the-data-on-north-somersets-weca-consultation-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints edge title-rivals Bath in 12-try thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fin Smith kicks a penalty with the clock in the red to secure a hard-fought victory for Northampton Saints against Bath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/saints-edge-title-rivals-bath-in-12-try-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/saints-edge-title-rivals-bath-in-12-try-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset Agricultural Festival to take place - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset Agricultural Festival to take place&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-agricultural-festival-to-take-place-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-agricultural-festival-to-take-place-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knight ton helps Somerset hammer Surrey in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset, Yorkshire, Hampshire and The Blaze all pick up wins in the fourth game week of the women's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/knight-ton-helps-somerset-hammer-surrey-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/knight-ton-helps-somerset-hammer-surrey-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Kazim-Richards gutted as Crawley draw thriller at Accrington - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Kazim-Richards gutted as Crawley draw thriller at Accrington&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/colin-kazim-richards-gutted-as-crawley-draw-thriller-at-accrington-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/colin-kazim-richards-gutted-as-crawley-draw-thriller-at-accrington-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independence could help Scotland’s energy work for the country – Swinney - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independence could help Scotland&rsquo;s energy work for the country &ndash; Swinney&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/independence-could-help-scotlands-energy-work-for-the-country-swinney-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/independence-could-help-scotlands-energy-work-for-the-country-swinney-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge close in on automatic promotion after beating Barrow - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambridge close in on automatic promotion after beating Barrow&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cambridge-close-in-on-automatic-promotion-after-beating-barrow-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cambridge-close-in-on-automatic-promotion-after-beating-barrow-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Kyerewaa’s second-half strike earns a point for Reading - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Kyerewaa&rsquo;s second-half strike earns a point for Reading&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/daniel-kyerewaas-second-half-strike-earns-a-point-for-reading-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/daniel-kyerewaas-second-half-strike-earns-a-point-for-reading-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Challinor lauds Stockport hat-trick hero Louie Barry - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Challinor lauds Stockport hat-trick hero Louie Barry&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dave-challinor-lauds-stockport-hat-trick-hero-louie-barry-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dave-challinor-lauds-stockport-hat-trick-hero-louie-barry-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Darwin straight back to winning ways at Navan - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles Darwin straight back to winning ways at Navan&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/charles-darwin-straight-back-to-winning-ways-at-navan-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/charles-darwin-straight-back-to-winning-ways-at-navan-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribeca puts down early Coventry marker with Navan debut - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tribeca puts down early Coventry marker with Navan debut&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tribeca-puts-down-early-coventry-marker-with-navan-debut-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tribeca-puts-down-early-coventry-marker-with-navan-debut-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons promoted to League One after beating Tranmere - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons promoted to League One after beating Tranmere&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mk-dons-promoted-to-league-one-after-beating-tranmere-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mk-dons-promoted-to-league-one-after-beating-tranmere-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesbrough keep promotion hopes alive with emphatic win over Watford - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough keep promotion hopes alive with emphatic win over Watford&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/middlesbrough-keep-promotion-hopes-alive-with-emphatic-win-over-watford-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/middlesbrough-keep-promotion-hopes-alive-with-emphatic-win-over-watford-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlisle finish regular season with comfortable win over relegated Brackley - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlisle finish regular season with comfortable win over relegated Brackley&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/carlisle-finish-regular-season-with-comfortable-win-over-relegated-brackley-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/carlisle-finish-regular-season-with-comfortable-win-over-relegated-brackley-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend beat Wealdstone to secure fifth - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend beat Wealdstone to secure fifth&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/southend-beat-wealdstone-to-secure-fifth-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/southend-beat-wealdstone-to-secure-fifth-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scunthorpe prepare for play-offs on back of Eastleigh defeat - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scunthorpe prepare for play-offs on back of Eastleigh defeat&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scunthorpe-prepare-for-play-offs-on-back-of-eastleigh-defeat-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/scunthorpe-prepare-for-play-offs-on-back-of-eastleigh-defeat-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two young children die in house fire - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two young children die in house fire&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-young-children-die-in-house-fire-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/two-young-children-die-in-house-fire-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc hero Daryz fit and firing for Ganay return - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc hero Daryz fit and firing for Ganay return&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/arc-hero-daryz-fit-and-firing-for-ganay-return-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/arc-hero-daryz-fit-and-firing-for-ganay-return-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal over missing 31-year-old man with Somerset links - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police appeal over missing 31-year-old man with Somerset links&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-appeal-over-missing-31-year-old-man-with-somerset-links-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-appeal-over-missing-31-year-old-man-with-somerset-links-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges to be CUT at North Somerset car park after review - The Somerset Leveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charges to be CUT at North Somerset car park after review&nbsp;&nbsp;The Somerset Leveller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/charges-to-be-cut-at-north-somerset-car-park-after-review-the-somerset-leveller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/charges-to-be-cut-at-north-somerset-car-park-after-review-the-somerset-leveller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners vow to fight solar farm appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are campaigning to prevent the site on fields near the rural village of Burnett.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/campaigners-vow-to-fight-solar-farm-appeal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/campaigners-vow-to-fight-solar-farm-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat threat to birds and Porsche crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cat-threat-to-birds-and-porsche-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/cat-threat-to-birds-and-porsche-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset hotel leader earns accolade from Master Innholders - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset hotel leader earns accolade from Master Innholders&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-hotel-leader-earns-accolade-from-master-innholders-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-hotel-leader-earns-accolade-from-master-innholders-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ikitau returns and Bath make major changes in Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia centre Len Ikitau returns from three months out injured for Exeter while Bath make 13 changes for trip to Northampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ikitau-returns-and-bath-make-major-changes-in-prem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ikitau-returns-and-bath-make-major-changes-in-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police worker wins disability harassment case]]></title><description><![CDATA[An employment tribunal says the police force failed to make reasonable adjustments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-worker-wins-disability-harassment-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/police-worker-wins-disability-harassment-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[90 years of Somerset fingerposts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iconic black and white fingerposts were standardised in 1936.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/90-years-of-somerset-fingerposts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/90-years-of-somerset-fingerposts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villages appeal to government over high bills caused by Trump’s war - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Villages appeal to government over high bills caused by Trump&rsquo;s war&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/villages-appeal-to-government-over-high-bills-caused-by-trumps-war-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/villages-appeal-to-government-over-high-bills-caused-by-trumps-war-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minehead mum says son is 'a different child' after coach crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen is preparing to run the London Marathon to raise money for trauma support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/minehead-mum-says-son-is-a-different-child-after-coach-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/minehead-mum-says-son-is-a-different-child-after-coach-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump hits back after Harry’s impassioned Ukraine speech - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump hits back after Harry&rsquo;s impassioned Ukraine speech&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/donald-trump-hits-back-after-harrys-impassioned-ukraine-speech-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/donald-trump-hits-back-after-harrys-impassioned-ukraine-speech-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Do you fancy pushing me around a marathon?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Over takes on the London and Leeds marathon with help from colleagues and friends in Royal Navy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/do-you-fancy-pushing-me-around-a-marathon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/do-you-fancy-pushing-me-around-a-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldest and youngest villagers celebrate shop's birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The community shop is run by 30 volunteers and it is open six days a week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/oldest-and-youngest-villagers-celebrate-shops-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/oldest-and-youngest-villagers-celebrate-shops-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum to run London marathon for coach crash children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen's son was on board a bus that crashed near Minehead in July, leaving one dead and 21 hurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mum-to-run-london-marathon-for-coach-crash-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/mum-to-run-london-marathon-for-coach-crash-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for new homes reworked to include more apartments - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for new homes reworked to include more apartments&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/plans-for-new-homes-reworked-to-include-more-apartments-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/plans-for-new-homes-reworked-to-include-more-apartments-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday’s briefing: Bob Wilson responds to ‘crazy’ Football Focus decision - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday&rsquo;s briefing: Bob Wilson responds to &lsquo;crazy&rsquo; Football Focus decision&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fridays-briefing-bob-wilson-responds-to-crazy-football-focus-decision-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fridays-briefing-bob-wilson-responds-to-crazy-football-focus-decision-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anne Hathaway: Singing role in Mother Mary was ‘terrifying’ - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anne Hathaway: Singing role in Mother Mary was &lsquo;terrifying&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/anne-hathaway-singing-role-in-mother-mary-was-terrifying-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/anne-hathaway-singing-role-in-mother-mary-was-terrifying-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports bodies could face legal action over transgender inclusion policies - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports bodies could face legal action over transgender inclusion policies&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sports-bodies-could-face-legal-action-over-transgender-inclusion-policies-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sports-bodies-could-face-legal-action-over-transgender-inclusion-policies-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-styled king of ‘African tribe’ deported from country - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-styled king of &lsquo;African tribe&rsquo; deported from country&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/self-styled-king-of-african-tribe-deported-from-country-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/self-styled-king-of-african-tribe-deported-from-country-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US state visit could ‘absolutely’ fix transatlantic relations - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump says US state visit could &lsquo;absolutely&rsquo; fix transatlantic relations&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/trump-says-us-state-visit-could-absolutely-fix-transatlantic-relations-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/trump-says-us-state-visit-could-absolutely-fix-transatlantic-relations-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka revitalised in Madrid thanks to new travel partner - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka revitalised in Madrid thanks to new travel partner&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/naomi-osaka-revitalised-in-madrid-thanks-to-new-travel-partner-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/naomi-osaka-revitalised-in-madrid-thanks-to-new-travel-partner-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three asylum seekers found guilty of rape on Brighton beach - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three asylum seekers found guilty of rape on Brighton beach&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-asylum-seekers-found-guilty-of-rape-on-brighton-beach-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/three-asylum-seekers-found-guilty-of-rape-on-brighton-beach-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Whitehall’s new wife describes their ‘fairy tale’ wedding - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Whitehall&rsquo;s new wife describes their &lsquo;fairy tale&rsquo; wedding&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/jack-whitehalls-new-wife-describes-their-fairy-tale-wedding-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/jack-whitehalls-new-wife-describes-their-fairy-tale-wedding-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspirational line-up announced for this year’s Magnolia Cup - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspirational line-up announced for this year&rsquo;s Magnolia Cup&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/inspirational-line-up-announced-for-this-years-magnolia-cup-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/inspirational-line-up-announced-for-this-years-magnolia-cup-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ralph Fiennes: I love Pope Leo standing up to Trump - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ralph Fiennes: I love Pope Leo standing up to Trump&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ralph-fiennes-i-love-pope-leo-standing-up-to-trump-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ralph-fiennes-i-love-pope-leo-standing-up-to-trump-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Justice Department’s watchdog reviewing compliance over Epstein files release - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Justice Department&rsquo;s watchdog reviewing compliance over Epstein files release&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/us-justice-departments-watchdog-reviewing-compliance-over-epstein-files-release-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/us-justice-departments-watchdog-reviewing-compliance-over-epstein-files-release-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Whitehall’s new wife describes their ‘fairytale’ wedding - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Whitehall&rsquo;s new wife describes their &lsquo;fairytale&rsquo; wedding&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/jack-whitehalls-new-wife-describes-their-fairytale-wedding-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/jack-whitehalls-new-wife-describes-their-fairytale-wedding-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carnivorous 400-year-old sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carnivorous 400-year-old sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/carnivorous-400-year-old-sharks-found-lurking-in-the-depths-of-british-waters-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/carnivorous-400-year-old-sharks-found-lurking-in-the-depths-of-british-waters-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Littler going Bunting Mental about racehorse ownership - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Littler going Bunting Mental about racehorse ownership&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/luke-littler-going-bunting-mental-about-racehorse-ownership-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/luke-littler-going-bunting-mental-about-racehorse-ownership-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duo convicted for £26m cocaine speedboat drop off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Benson and Joshua Rose are convicted after 14 packages of cocaine were seized from a speedboat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/duo-convicted-for-26m-cocaine-speedboat-drop-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/duo-convicted-for-26m-cocaine-speedboat-drop-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town to receive parking charge changes after town's 'decline' - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Town to receive parking charge changes after town's 'decline'&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/town-to-receive-parking-charge-changes-after-towns-decline-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/town-to-receive-parking-charge-changes-after-towns-decline-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balding ‘really happy’ with Almeric ahead of Sandown return - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Balding &lsquo;really happy&rsquo; with Almeric ahead of Sandown return&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/balding-really-happy-with-almeric-ahead-of-sandown-return-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/balding-really-happy-with-almeric-ahead-of-sandown-return-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maggie Gyllenhaal to lead Venice Film Festival jury - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggie Gyllenhaal to lead Venice Film Festival jury&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/maggie-gyllenhaal-to-lead-venice-film-festival-jury-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/maggie-gyllenhaal-to-lead-venice-film-festival-jury-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Surprise' as asylum seekers told to move out of hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asylum seekers living in the hotel in North Petherton are expected to leave by the end of July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surprise-as-asylum-seekers-told-to-move-out-of-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/surprise-as-asylum-seekers-told-to-move-out-of-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does a blind person train for a marathon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Pope has been training alone but will need a guide to help him along the course in London on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-does-a-blind-person-train-for-a-marathon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/how-does-a-blind-person-train-for-a-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[130-home Nailsea farm development recommended for refusal over 'lasting impacts' - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[130-home Nailsea farm development recommended for refusal over 'lasting impacts'&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/130-home-nailsea-farm-development-recommended-for-refusal-over-lasting-impacts-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/130-home-nailsea-farm-development-recommended-for-refusal-over-lasting-impacts-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco launch new £3.75 sandwich meal kit but shoppers notice glaring omission - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco launch new &pound;3.75 sandwich meal kit but shoppers notice glaring omission&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tesco-launch-new-375-sandwich-meal-kit-but-shoppers-notice-glaring-omission-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tesco-launch-new-375-sandwich-meal-kit-but-shoppers-notice-glaring-omission-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is the last chance for the Tropicana']]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors postpone decision to turn the Weston-super-Mare landmark into a 10,000 capacity venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/this-is-the-last-chance-for-the-tropicana/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/this-is-the-last-chance-for-the-tropicana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shillaker dreams of going to the Olympics in Los Angeles - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shillaker dreams of going to the Olympics in Los Angeles&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/shillaker-dreams-of-going-to-the-olympics-in-los-angeles-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/shillaker-dreams-of-going-to-the-olympics-in-los-angeles-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos looks to reclaim £7 million in US tariffs - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asos looks to reclaim &pound;7 million in US tariffs&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/asos-looks-to-reclaim-7-million-in-us-tariffs-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/asos-looks-to-reclaim-7-million-in-us-tariffs-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detectives make perverting course of justice arrest in Letby probe - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives make perverting course of justice arrest in Letby probe&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/detectives-make-perverting-course-of-justice-arrest-in-letby-probe-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/detectives-make-perverting-course-of-justice-arrest-in-letby-probe-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dowson plays down Bath rivalry before rematch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Dowson plays down talk of a growing rivalry with Bath before their third meeting of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dowson-plays-down-bath-rivalry-before-rematch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dowson-plays-down-bath-rivalry-before-rematch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair passengers issued warning as airline makes major change to checking - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryanair passengers issued warning as airline makes major change to checking&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ryanair-passengers-issued-warning-as-airline-makes-major-change-to-checking-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ryanair-passengers-issued-warning-as-airline-makes-major-change-to-checking-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gu inspired by the work of grassroots volunteers - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gu inspired by the work of grassroots volunteers&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gu-inspired-by-the-work-of-grassroots-volunteers-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/gu-inspired-by-the-work-of-grassroots-volunteers-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sainsbury’s says Iran war to hit its shoppers and business - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sainsbury&rsquo;s says Iran war to hit its shoppers and business&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sainsburys-says-iran-war-to-hit-its-shoppers-and-business-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sainsburys-says-iran-war-to-hit-its-shoppers-and-business-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birnbeck Pier restoration provides opportunities for local students - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birnbeck Pier restoration provides opportunities for local students&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/birnbeck-pier-restoration-provides-opportunities-for-local-students-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/birnbeck-pier-restoration-provides-opportunities-for-local-students-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona road sign swap condemned]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mystery sign swapper has struck again switching Midsomer Norton's signs for cities in Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/barcelona-road-sign-swap-condemned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/barcelona-road-sign-swap-condemned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young musicians hit the right note at North Somerset school competition - The Somerset Leveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young musicians hit the right note at North Somerset school competition&nbsp;&nbsp;The Somerset Leveller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/young-musicians-hit-the-right-note-at-north-somerset-school-competition-the-somerset-leveller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/young-musicians-hit-the-right-note-at-north-somerset-school-competition-the-somerset-leveller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social housing firm hands over £6,400 to North Somerset charity after year of fundraising - The Somerset Leveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social housing firm hands over &pound;6,400 to North Somerset charity after year of fundraising&nbsp;&nbsp;The Somerset Leveller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/social-housing-firm-hands-over-6400-to-north-somerset-charity-after-year-of-fundraising-the-somerset-leveller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/social-housing-firm-hands-over-6400-to-north-somerset-charity-after-year-of-fundraising-the-somerset-leveller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset students get a taste of working life with coffee firm - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset students get a taste of working life with coffee firm&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-students-get-a-taste-of-working-life-with-coffee-firm-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-students-get-a-taste-of-working-life-with-coffee-firm-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Nailsea coffee morning to support people living with MS - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Nailsea coffee morning to support people living with MS&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-nailsea-coffee-morning-to-support-people-living-with-ms-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-nailsea-coffee-morning-to-support-people-living-with-ms-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Month-long walking festival coming to North Somerset in May - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Month-long walking festival coming to North Somerset in May&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/month-long-walking-festival-coming-to-north-somerset-in-may-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/month-long-walking-festival-coming-to-north-somerset-in-may-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinton Rogers: Are school standards better than before? - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clinton Rogers: Are school standards better than before?&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clinton-rogers-are-school-standards-better-than-before-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clinton-rogers-are-school-standards-better-than-before-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industry-backed campaign aims to boost UK’s investment culture - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry-backed campaign aims to boost UK&rsquo;s investment culture&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/industry-backed-campaign-aims-to-boost-uks-investment-culture-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/industry-backed-campaign-aims-to-boost-uks-investment-culture-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ipswich return to second with crucial comeback win at Charlton - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ipswich return to second with crucial comeback win at Charlton&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ipswich-return-to-second-with-crucial-comeback-win-at-charlton-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ipswich-return-to-second-with-crucial-comeback-win-at-charlton-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticketmaster says it ‘caught’ Harry Styles tour ticket touts - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketmaster says it &lsquo;caught&rsquo; Harry Styles tour ticket touts&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ticketmaster-says-it-caught-harry-styles-tour-ticket-touts-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ticketmaster-says-it-caught-harry-styles-tour-ticket-touts-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup winner Moody announces 500-mile MND ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Lewis Moody, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, announces a cycling challenge to raise money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/world-cup-winner-moody-announces-500-mile-mnd-ride/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/world-cup-winner-moody-announces-500-mile-mnd-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capita’s Royal Mail pension scheme contract terminated after failures – minister - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capita&rsquo;s Royal Mail pension scheme contract terminated after failures &ndash; minister&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/capitas-royal-mail-pension-scheme-contract-terminated-after-failures-minister-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/capitas-royal-mail-pension-scheme-contract-terminated-after-failures-minister-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lando Norris believes Max Verstappen will stay in Formula One - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lando Norris believes Max Verstappen will stay in Formula One&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lando-norris-believes-max-verstappen-will-stay-in-formula-one-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/lando-norris-believes-max-verstappen-will-stay-in-formula-one-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pioneering' message that changed the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridgwater to mark 100th anniversary of the first transatlantic shortwave telecommunication link.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pioneering-message-that-changed-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/pioneering-message-that-changed-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Bullard 'taking legal action' against ITV following Adam Thomas row - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Bullard 'taking legal action' against ITV following Adam Thomas row&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/jimmy-bullard-taking-legal-action-against-itv-following-adam-thomas-row-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/jimmy-bullard-taking-legal-action-against-itv-following-adam-thomas-row-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New plans could give ministers more power over your pension - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[New plans could give ministers more power over your pension&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-plans-could-give-ministers-more-power-over-your-pension-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-plans-could-give-ministers-more-power-over-your-pension-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunnies ‘doing well’ after rescue from North Sea drilling rig - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bunnies &lsquo;doing well&rsquo; after rescue from North Sea drilling rig&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bunnies-doing-well-after-rescue-from-north-sea-drilling-rig-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bunnies-doing-well-after-rescue-from-north-sea-drilling-rig-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major upgrades to A369 in North Somerset to start next week - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major upgrades to A369 in North Somerset to start next week&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-upgrades-to-a369-in-north-somerset-to-start-next-week-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-upgrades-to-a369-in-north-somerset-to-start-next-week-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major upgrades to A369 in North Somerset to start next week - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major upgrades to A369 in North Somerset to start next week&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-upgrades-to-a369-in-north-somerset-to-start-next-week-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-upgrades-to-a369-in-north-somerset-to-start-next-week-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STV journalists to strike on day of Holyrood election count - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[STV journalists to strike on day of Holyrood election count&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stv-journalists-to-strike-on-day-of-holyrood-election-count-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/stv-journalists-to-strike-on-day-of-holyrood-election-count-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix announces ‘intimate’ upcoming documentary about Kylie Minogue - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix announces &lsquo;intimate&rsquo; upcoming documentary about Kylie Minogue&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/netflix-announces-intimate-upcoming-documentary-about-kylie-minogue-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/netflix-announces-intimate-upcoming-documentary-about-kylie-minogue-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food prices in supermarkets are rising again - here’s why inflation is climbing - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food prices in supermarkets are rising again - here&rsquo;s why inflation is climbing&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/food-prices-in-supermarkets-are-rising-again-heres-why-inflation-is-climbing-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/food-prices-in-supermarkets-are-rising-again-heres-why-inflation-is-climbing-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We must take the time to get it right' - councillors delay decision on Tropicana - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA['We must take the time to get it right' - councillors delay decision on Tropicana&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-must-take-the-time-to-get-it-right-councillors-delay-decision-on-tropicana-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/we-must-take-the-time-to-get-it-right-councillors-delay-decision-on-tropicana-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I fly a flag every day - I just pick them at random']]></title><description><![CDATA[With flags flying and St George's Day approaching, some say patriotism has become harder to define.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-fly-a-flag-every-day-i-just-pick-them-at-random/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-fly-a-flag-every-day-i-just-pick-them-at-random/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Losing my sight felt like a ticking time bomb']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Long is running the 'Fan Dance' trail on Pen y Fan to raise money for Guide Dogs UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/losing-my-sight-felt-like-a-ticking-time-bomb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/losing-my-sight-felt-like-a-ticking-time-bomb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by &pound;100,000']]></title><description><![CDATA[How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/war-in-iran-has-put-up-our-fuel-bill-by-pound100000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/war-in-iran-has-put-up-our-fuel-bill-by-pound100000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny weather in store for Portishead this week - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunny weather in store for Portishead this week&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sunny-weather-in-store-for-portishead-this-week-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/sunny-weather-in-store-for-portishead-this-week-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: It's high time to re-evaluate council tax and modernise it - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter: It's high time to re-evaluate council tax and modernise it&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/letter-its-high-time-to-re-evaluate-council-tax-and-modernise-it-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/letter-its-high-time-to-re-evaluate-council-tax-and-modernise-it-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Artell salutes ‘terrific’ Grimsby victory at Cambridge - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Artell salutes &lsquo;terrific&rsquo; Grimsby victory at Cambridge&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/david-artell-salutes-terrific-grimsby-victory-at-cambridge-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/david-artell-salutes-terrific-grimsby-victory-at-cambridge-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwich record hard-fought victory over Derby - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norwich record hard-fought victory over Derby&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/norwich-record-hard-fought-victory-over-derby-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/norwich-record-hard-fought-victory-over-derby-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millwall climb back into second place with victory at Stoke - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millwall climb back into second place with victory at Stoke&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/millwall-climb-back-into-second-place-with-victory-at-stoke-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/millwall-climb-back-into-second-place-with-victory-at-stoke-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaac Price stars as West Brom beat Watford - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaac Price stars as West Brom beat Watford&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/isaac-price-stars-as-west-brom-beat-watford-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/isaac-price-stars-as-west-brom-beat-watford-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton’s automatic promotion hopes dented by Bristol City draw - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton&rsquo;s automatic promotion hopes dented by Bristol City draw&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/southamptons-automatic-promotion-hopes-dented-by-bristol-city-draw-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/southamptons-automatic-promotion-hopes-dented-by-bristol-city-draw-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Johnstone seal instant return to Scottish Premiership - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Johnstone seal instant return to Scottish Premiership&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/st-johnstone-seal-instant-return-to-scottish-premiership-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/st-johnstone-seal-instant-return-to-scottish-premiership-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquiry under way into Lord Mandelson vetting leak, MPs told - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inquiry under way into Lord Mandelson vetting leak, MPs told&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/inquiry-under-way-into-lord-mandelson-vetting-leak-mps-told-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/inquiry-under-way-into-lord-mandelson-vetting-leak-mps-told-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Significant improvement’ in North Somerset’s revenue position - Room151]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Significant improvement&rsquo; in North Somerset&rsquo;s revenue position&nbsp;&nbsp;Room151]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/significant-improvement-in-north-somersets-revenue-position-room151/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/significant-improvement-in-north-somersets-revenue-position-room151/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King praises ‘fantastic’ design for Queen Elizabeth II memorial - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[King praises &lsquo;fantastic&rsquo; design for Queen Elizabeth II memorial&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/king-praises-fantastic-design-for-queen-elizabeth-ii-memorial-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/king-praises-fantastic-design-for-queen-elizabeth-ii-memorial-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Opportunist' paedophile jailed for sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Chard, 22, admitted sexually assaulting two girls who were both seven when the abuse began.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/opportunist-paedophile-jailed-for-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/opportunist-paedophile-jailed-for-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Shields&rsquo; Epinay Business &amp; Enterprise School pick up national tennis award - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Shields&rsquo; Epinay Business &amp; Enterprise School pick up national tennis award&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/south-shieldsrsquo-epinay-business-amp-enterprise-school-pick-up-national-tennis-award-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/south-shieldsrsquo-epinay-business-amp-enterprise-school-pick-up-national-tennis-award-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transport upgrades coming to Rownham Hill - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport upgrades coming to Rownham Hill&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/transport-upgrades-coming-to-rownham-hill-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/transport-upgrades-coming-to-rownham-hill-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Factory's &pound;6m revamp reaches 'exciting milestone']]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic buildings have been derelict for decades but are set to become a hub for startups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/factorys-pound6m-revamp-reaches-exciting-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/factorys-pound6m-revamp-reaches-exciting-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Walk this May’ with North Somerset Walk Fest - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Walk this May&rsquo; with North Somerset Walk Fest&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/walk-this-may-with-north-somerset-walk-fest-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/walk-this-may-with-north-somerset-walk-fest-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters gather to oppose Bristol Airport plans that would 'ruin' landscape - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters gather to oppose Bristol Airport plans that would 'ruin' landscape&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/protesters-gather-to-oppose-bristol-airport-plans-that-would-ruin-landscape-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/protesters-gather-to-oppose-bristol-airport-plans-that-would-ruin-landscape-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On 7th May, vote Green for rent controls and affordable homes.]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 7th May, vote Green for rent controls and affordable homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/on-7th-may-vote-green-for-rent-controls-and-affordable-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/on-7th-may-vote-green-for-rent-controls-and-affordable-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/maternity-boss-confident-as-unit-reopens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/maternity-boss-confident-as-unit-reopens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital's 'complex' stroke unit move delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stroke services at Yeovil were supposed to be removed in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hospitals-complex-stroke-unit-move-delayed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/hospitals-complex-stroke-unit-move-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I put absolutely everything into Half Man – Richard Gadd - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[I put absolutely everything into Half Man &ndash; Richard Gadd&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-put-absolutely-everything-into-half-man-richard-gadd-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/i-put-absolutely-everything-into-half-man-richard-gadd-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset chief revels in best start in years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry says the abrupt change to their pre-season plans has played a part in their best start since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-chief-revels-in-best-start-in-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-chief-revels-in-best-start-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Whitehall split his suit trousers on wedding day - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Whitehall split his suit trousers on wedding day&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/jack-whitehall-split-his-suit-trousers-on-wedding-day-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/jack-whitehall-split-his-suit-trousers-on-wedding-day-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform MSP called party’s Scottish leader ‘useless’, says Anas Sarwar - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform MSP called party&rsquo;s Scottish leader &lsquo;useless&rsquo;, says Anas Sarwar&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/reform-msp-called-partys-scottish-leader-useless-says-anas-sarwar-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/reform-msp-called-partys-scottish-leader-useless-says-anas-sarwar-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anne Hathaway praises ‘unbelievable’ co-star Meryl Streep - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anne Hathaway praises &lsquo;unbelievable&rsquo; co-star Meryl Streep&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/anne-hathaway-praises-unbelievable-co-star-meryl-streep-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/anne-hathaway-praises-unbelievable-co-star-meryl-streep-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to do about Rew? England's dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Rew's start to the season makes him a strong contender for an England call-up, but how would he fit into the Test team?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-to-do-about-rew-englands-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-to-do-about-rew-englands-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Formula One bosses unveil rule changes following driver criticism - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formula One bosses unveil rule changes following driver criticism&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/formula-one-bosses-unveil-rule-changes-following-driver-criticism-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/formula-one-bosses-unveil-rule-changes-following-driver-criticism-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-police officer found guilty of 'appalling offences' involving children - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-police officer found guilty of 'appalling offences' involving children&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ex-police-officer-found-guilty-of-appalling-offences-involving-children-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ex-police-officer-found-guilty-of-appalling-offences-involving-children-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abell steers Somerset to thrilling win over Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset stalwart Tom Abell's 22nd first-class century maintains his side's unbeaten start to the County Championship season with a thrilling two-wicket victory over Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/abell-steers-somerset-to-thrilling-win-over-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/abell-steers-somerset-to-thrilling-win-over-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide hikes rates as record 712 deals flood market and savers face key deadline - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationwide hikes rates as record 712 deals flood market and savers face key deadline&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/nationwide-hikes-rates-as-record-712-deals-flood-market-and-savers-face-key-deadline-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/nationwide-hikes-rates-as-record-712-deals-flood-market-and-savers-face-key-deadline-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desmond Morris remembered for ‘lifetime of curiosity and creativity’ - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Desmond Morris remembered for &lsquo;lifetime of curiosity and creativity&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/desmond-morris-remembered-for-lifetime-of-curiosity-and-creativity-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/desmond-morris-remembered-for-lifetime-of-curiosity-and-creativity-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform urges Sarwar to back Offord as first minister - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform urges Sarwar to back Offord as first minister&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/reform-urges-sarwar-to-back-offord-as-first-minister-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/reform-urges-sarwar-to-back-offord-as-first-minister-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus accident in Indian-controlled Kashmir kills 21 people - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bus accident in Indian-controlled Kashmir kills 21 people&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bus-accident-in-indian-controlled-kashmir-kills-21-people-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bus-accident-in-indian-controlled-kashmir-kills-21-people-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fine for man who pleaded guilty to hunting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fine comes after a police investigation in to a hunt in Somerset in November 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fine-for-man-who-pleaded-guilty-to-hunting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fine-for-man-who-pleaded-guilty-to-hunting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 economy plane seats that feel like First Class - how to get free extra legroom - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 economy plane seats that feel like First Class - how to get free extra legroom&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/5-economy-plane-seats-that-feel-like-first-class-how-to-get-free-extra-legroom-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/5-economy-plane-seats-that-feel-like-first-class-how-to-get-free-extra-legroom-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver arrested after Porsche found crashed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is arrested after he ploughed a Porsche through stone steps and into parked cars on a seafront.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/driver-arrested-after-porsche-found-crashed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/driver-arrested-after-porsche-found-crashed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline day to register to vote in May 7 elections - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadline day to register to vote in May 7 elections&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/deadline-day-to-register-to-vote-in-may-7-elections-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/deadline-day-to-register-to-vote-in-may-7-elections-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The £189 holiday mistake thousands of families are still making - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;189 holiday mistake thousands of families are still making&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-189-holiday-mistake-thousands-of-families-are-still-making-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-189-holiday-mistake-thousands-of-families-are-still-making-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Significant year' for mating toads helped by patrols]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers saw the third-highest number of amphibians recorded since an annual road closure began.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/significant-year-for-mating-toads-helped-by-patrols/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/significant-year-for-mating-toads-helped-by-patrols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach firm back on the road after vandalism attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centurion Travel says it will be able to drive pupils to school again - thanks to a little help from its friends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/coach-firm-back-on-the-road-after-vandalism-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/coach-firm-back-on-the-road-after-vandalism-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern as fuel costs for air ambulance double]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Western Air Ambulance Charity says rising prices have caused "a lot of uncertainty".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/concern-as-fuel-costs-for-air-ambulance-double/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/concern-as-fuel-costs-for-air-ambulance-double/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonderful walks in Somerset - Camera club pictures - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wonderful walks in Somerset - Camera club pictures&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wonderful-walks-in-somerset-camera-club-pictures-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/wonderful-walks-in-somerset-camera-club-pictures-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ring road surrounding 'gigafactory' approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road will eventually surround the UK's biggest electric vehicle battery plant in Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-ring-road-surrounding-gigafactory-approved/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-ring-road-surrounding-gigafactory-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic factory could become community space]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic cloth dyeing factory could be turned into a community space, a councillor said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/historic-factory-could-become-community-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/historic-factory-could-become-community-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train wi-fi upgrades will 'transform' businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government will pump &pound;12m into rail wi-fi in the south west and west of England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/train-wi-fi-upgrades-will-transform-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/train-wi-fi-upgrades-will-transform-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset Council announce road closures for spring and summer - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset Council announce road closures for spring and summer&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-council-announce-road-closures-for-spring-and-summer-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-council-announce-road-closures-for-spring-and-summer-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple roads in North Somerset set to close for essential works - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple roads in North Somerset set to close for essential works&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/multiple-roads-in-north-somerset-set-to-close-for-essential-works-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/multiple-roads-in-north-somerset-set-to-close-for-essential-works-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic BBC show returning to UK screens today after 21 years - how to watch - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iconic BBC show returning to UK screens today after 21 years - how to watch&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/iconic-bbc-show-returning-to-uk-screens-today-after-21-years-how-to-watch-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/iconic-bbc-show-returning-to-uk-screens-today-after-21-years-how-to-watch-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doddie Weir’s widow ‘incredibly grateful’ to motor neurone disease donors - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doddie Weir&rsquo;s widow &lsquo;incredibly grateful&rsquo; to motor neurone disease donors&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/doddie-weirs-widow-incredibly-grateful-to-motor-neurone-disease-donors-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/doddie-weirs-widow-incredibly-grateful-to-motor-neurone-disease-donors-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight children killed in mass shooting in Louisiana - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight children killed in mass shooting in Louisiana&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/eight-children-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-louisiana-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/eight-children-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-louisiana-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knight and Gibson steer Somerset to win at Lancs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half-centuries from Heather Knight and Dani Gibson help Somerset beat Lancashire by four wickets at Southport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/knight-and-gibson-steer-somerset-to-win-at-lancs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/knight-and-gibson-steer-somerset-to-win-at-lancs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Jukebox Man to miss Punchestown tilt - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jukebox Man to miss Punchestown tilt&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-jukebox-man-to-miss-punchestown-tilt-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-jukebox-man-to-miss-punchestown-tilt-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters say runway extension will 'wreck' common]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airport wants to extend its runway so it can accommodate larger planes and offer long-haul flights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/protesters-say-runway-extension-will-wreck-common/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/protesters-say-runway-extension-will-wreck-common/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family heartbreak spurring Chester Williams to reach Marathon heights - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family heartbreak spurring Chester Williams to reach Marathon heights&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/family-heartbreak-spurring-chester-williams-to-reach-marathon-heights-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/family-heartbreak-spurring-chester-williams-to-reach-marathon-heights-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another attempted arson attack reported at north-west London synagogue - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another attempted arson attack reported at north-west London synagogue&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/another-attempted-arson-attack-reported-at-north-west-london-synagogue-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/another-attempted-arson-attack-reported-at-north-west-london-synagogue-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What patriotism means to people in the West]]></title><description><![CDATA[With flags flying and St George's Day approaching, some say patriotism has become harder to define.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-patriotism-means-to-people-in-the-west/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/what-patriotism-means-to-people-in-the-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Giant fish and jousting engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of images from across the West of England over the past week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-giant-fish-and-jousting-engagement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/in-pictures-giant-fish-and-jousting-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road and footpath closures planned across North Somerset - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road and footpath closures planned across North Somerset&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/road-and-footpath-closures-planned-across-north-somerset-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/road-and-footpath-closures-planned-across-north-somerset-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset public footpath to be diverted under new order - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset public footpath to be diverted under new order&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-public-footpath-to-be-diverted-under-new-order-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-public-footpath-to-be-diverted-under-new-order-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referee Sunny Singh Gill suffers alleged discrimination during Solihull match - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Referee Sunny Singh Gill suffers alleged discrimination during Solihull match&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/referee-sunny-singh-gill-suffers-alleged-discrimination-during-solihull-match-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/referee-sunny-singh-gill-suffers-alleged-discrimination-during-solihull-match-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco brings back popular feature after 6 years as shoppers cry 'about time' - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco brings back popular feature after 6 years as shoppers cry 'about time'&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tesco-brings-back-popular-feature-after-6-years-as-shoppers-cry-about-time-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/tesco-brings-back-popular-feature-after-6-years-as-shoppers-cry-about-time-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset's Rew can 'absolutely' open for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset wicketkeeper James Rew can "absolutely" open the batting for England, according to his county head coach Jason Kerr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somersets-rew-can-absolutely-open-for-england/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somersets-rew-can-absolutely-open-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath cruise to win against injury-hit Quins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath score eight tries to ease past an injury-ravaged Harlequins side 43-15 to keep up the pace on Prem leaders Northampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-cruise-to-win-against-injury-hit-quins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-cruise-to-win-against-injury-hit-quins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rochdale grab last-gasp winner to keep title hopes alive - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rochdale grab last-gasp winner to keep title hopes alive&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rochdale-grab-last-gasp-winner-to-keep-title-hopes-alive-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rochdale-grab-last-gasp-winner-to-keep-title-hopes-alive-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Brom’s ‘top performance’ secures important win over Preston - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Brom&rsquo;s &lsquo;top performance&rsquo; secures important win over Preston&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/west-broms-top-performance-secures-important-win-over-preston-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/west-broms-top-performance-secures-important-win-over-preston-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henrik Pedersen praises performance as Sheffield Wednesday hold Charlton - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henrik Pedersen praises performance as Sheffield Wednesday hold Charlton&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/henrik-pedersen-praises-performance-as-sheffield-wednesday-hold-charlton-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/henrik-pedersen-praises-performance-as-sheffield-wednesday-hold-charlton-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrow ‘will give everything’ to avoid relegation - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barrow &lsquo;will give everything&rsquo; to avoid relegation&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/barrow-will-give-everything-to-avoid-relegation-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/barrow-will-give-everything-to-avoid-relegation-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convergent quality shines through to set up big-race ambitions - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Convergent quality shines through to set up big-race ambitions&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/convergent-quality-shines-through-to-set-up-big-race-ambitions-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/convergent-quality-shines-through-to-set-up-big-race-ambitions-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist seriously injured in A361 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avon and Somerset Police were called to the A361 in Glastonbury at 23:40 BST on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motorcyclist-seriously-injured-in-a361-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/motorcyclist-seriously-injured-in-a361-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New rail trail explores globally significant sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[A map is launched of Unesco World Heritage sites that can be reached by train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-rail-trail-explores-globally-significant-sites/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/new-rail-trail-explores-globally-significant-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lake which flooded an entire valley of villages and farmland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homes and farmland were flooded to create Chew Valley Lake in the 1950s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-lake-which-flooded-an-entire-valley-of-villages-and-farmland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/the-lake-which-flooded-an-entire-valley-of-villages-and-farmland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Van dweller eviction' and 'new hope for lido']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/van-dweller-eviction-and-new-hope-for-lido/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/van-dweller-eviction-and-new-hope-for-lido/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Various roads to be closed over the coming months in North Somerset - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Various roads to be closed over the coming months in North Somerset&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/various-roads-to-be-closed-over-the-coming-months-in-north-somerset-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/various-roads-to-be-closed-over-the-coming-months-in-north-somerset-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset road closures to look out for in coming months - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset road closures to look out for in coming months&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-road-closures-to-look-out-for-in-coming-months-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-road-closures-to-look-out-for-in-coming-months-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croquet players from South West and Wales descend on Nailsea for showdown - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croquet players from South West and Wales descend on Nailsea for showdown&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/croquet-players-from-south-west-and-wales-descend-on-nailsea-for-showdown-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/croquet-players-from-south-west-and-wales-descend-on-nailsea-for-showdown-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estimated declaration times for May 7 local and mayoral elections - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Estimated declaration times for May 7 local and mayoral elections&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/estimated-declaration-times-for-may-7-local-and-mayoral-elections-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/estimated-declaration-times-for-may-7-local-and-mayoral-elections-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowlers &amp; Rew help Somerset get on top against Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset's bowlers and James Rew help them take control against Hampshire on the opening day of their County Championship game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bowlers-amp-rew-help-somerset-get-on-top-against-hants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bowlers-amp-rew-help-somerset-get-on-top-against-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redevelopment of hotel to create 19-bedroom HMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors have approved plans for the hotel to become a house of multiple occupation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/redevelopment-of-hotel-to-create-19-bedroom-hmo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/redevelopment-of-hotel-to-create-19-bedroom-hmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help Us Win More Seats | Election Fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Help Us Win More Seats | Election Fundraiser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/help-us-win-more-seats-election-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/help-us-win-more-seats-election-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth homelessness crisis reveals need for independent living support - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youth homelessness crisis reveals need for independent living support&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/youth-homelessness-crisis-reveals-need-for-independent-living-support-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/youth-homelessness-crisis-reveals-need-for-independent-living-support-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council rejects football ground takeover bids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frome Town Council says it needs to be sure bidders have the required funding to run the stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-rejects-football-ground-takeover-bids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/council-rejects-football-ground-takeover-bids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England lock Martin in line for Tigers return]]></title><description><![CDATA[England lock George Martin is named on the bench for Leicester in the Prem after 14 months out injured, plus team news elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/england-lock-martin-in-line-for-tigers-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/england-lock-martin-in-line-for-tigers-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the Somerset Levels become a National Park?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The status is being pushed for by the Campaign to Protect Rural England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/could-the-somerset-levels-become-a-national-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/could-the-somerset-levels-become-a-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers slam 'ignorant' criticism of lake's upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group leaders have hit back at criticism that the surface could get too hot to walk on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/volunteers-slam-ignorant-criticism-of-lakes-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/volunteers-slam-ignorant-criticism-of-lakes-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clevedon car stolen after burglars break into owner's home in early hours - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clevedon car stolen after burglars break into owner's home in early hours&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clevedon-car-stolen-after-burglars-break-into-owners-home-in-early-hours-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/clevedon-car-stolen-after-burglars-break-into-owners-home-in-early-hours-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset Council creates jobs and opportunities when building infrastructure - North Somerset Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset Council creates jobs and opportunities when building infrastructure&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-council-creates-jobs-and-opportunities-when-building-infrastructure-north-somerset-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-council-creates-jobs-and-opportunities-when-building-infrastructure-north-somerset-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry dances with Australian girl before sailing around Sydney Harbour - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry dances with Australian girl before sailing around Sydney Harbour&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/harry-dances-with-australian-girl-before-sailing-around-sydney-harbour-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/harry-dances-with-australian-girl-before-sailing-around-sydney-harbour-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coastwatch launches volunteer push ahead of summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[More volunteer watchkeepers are needed at NCI Minehead to help with the busier warmer months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/coastwatch-launches-volunteer-push-ahead-of-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/coastwatch-launches-volunteer-push-ahead-of-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset Levels bids to become new National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners believe the Levels has potential to become the country's 16th National Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-levels-bids-to-become-new-national-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/somerset-levels-bids-to-become-new-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Somerset could join larger regional authority after public consultation - Weston Mercury]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Somerset could join larger regional authority after public consultation&nbsp;&nbsp;Weston Mercury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-could-join-larger-regional-authority-after-public-consultation-weston-mercury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/north-somerset-could-join-larger-regional-authority-after-public-consultation-weston-mercury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making Waves: Anti-social louts give Weston a bad name - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making Waves: Anti-social louts give Weston a bad name&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/making-waves-anti-social-louts-give-weston-a-bad-name-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/making-waves-anti-social-louts-give-weston-a-bad-name-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Woodman hails Bromley’s spirit after Cambridge stalemate - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Woodman hails Bromley&rsquo;s spirit after Cambridge stalemate&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/andy-woodman-hails-bromleys-spirit-after-cambridge-stalemate-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/andy-woodman-hails-bromleys-spirit-after-cambridge-stalemate-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews announce ‘baby number four’ - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews announce &lsquo;baby number four&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vogue-williams-and-spencer-matthews-announce-baby-number-four-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/vogue-williams-and-spencer-matthews-announce-baby-number-four-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music legends among winners at Jazz FM Awards 2026 - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music legends among winners at Jazz FM Awards 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/music-legends-among-winners-at-jazz-fm-awards-2026-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/music-legends-among-winners-at-jazz-fm-awards-2026-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath embracing Prem and Champions Cup challenge - Van Graan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath are relishing the challenge of fighting on two fronts in the Champions Cup and Prem says head of rugby Johann van Graan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-embracing-prem-and-champions-cup-challenge-van-graan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/bath-embracing-prem-and-champions-cup-challenge-van-graan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murderer who never shared where body is gets parole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glyn Razzell is approved for parole despite never revealing the location of his wife's body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/murderer-who-never-shared-where-body-is-gets-parole/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/murderer-who-never-shared-where-body-is-gets-parole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight new blocks to house 926 students in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Bath given go-ahead for hundreds of student flats at its Claverton Down campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/eight-new-blocks-to-house-926-students-in-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/eight-new-blocks-to-house-926-students-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare butterflies spotted after 430 trees planted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rare white-letter hairstreak butterflies have been spotted after volunteers planted elm trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rare-butterflies-spotted-after-430-trees-planted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/rare-butterflies-spotted-after-430-trees-planted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel warning issued as Europe has 'maybe six weeks' remaining fuel supplies - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel warning issued as Europe has 'maybe six weeks' remaining fuel supplies&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/travel-warning-issued-as-europe-has-maybe-six-weeks-remaining-fuel-supplies-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/travel-warning-issued-as-europe-has-maybe-six-weeks-remaining-fuel-supplies-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major UK clothing chain shuts all its 137 stores after entering administration - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major UK clothing chain shuts all its 137 stores after entering administration&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-uk-clothing-chain-shuts-all-its-137-stores-after-entering-administration-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/major-uk-clothing-chain-shuts-all-its-137-stores-after-entering-administration-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dettori picks up Newmarket prize in new Amo Racing role - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dettori picks up Newmarket prize in new Amo Racing role&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dettori-picks-up-newmarket-prize-in-new-amo-racing-role-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/dettori-picks-up-newmarket-prize-in-new-amo-racing-role-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact check: No evidence Zack Polanski made border statement - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fact check: No evidence Zack Polanski made border statement&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fact-check-no-evidence-zack-polanski-made-border-statement-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/fact-check-no-evidence-zack-polanski-made-border-statement-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief Executive of Bristol Airport steps down - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Executive of Bristol Airport steps down&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chief-executive-of-bristol-airport-steps-down-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/chief-executive-of-bristol-airport-steps-down-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain is ‘defenceless’ without support of the US, says Farage - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain is &lsquo;defenceless&rsquo; without support of the US, says Farage&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/britain-is-defenceless-without-support-of-the-us-says-farage-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/britain-is-defenceless-without-support-of-the-us-says-farage-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keir Starmer urged to apologise for ‘contemptuous behaviour at PMQs’ - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer urged to apologise for &lsquo;contemptuous behaviour at PMQs&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/keir-starmer-urged-to-apologise-for-contemptuous-behaviour-at-pmqs-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/keir-starmer-urged-to-apologise-for-contemptuous-behaviour-at-pmqs-north-somerset-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-church warden’s murder conviction quashed at Court of Appeal - North Somerset Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-church warden&rsquo;s murder conviction quashed at Court of Appeal&nbsp;&nbsp;North Somerset Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ex-church-wardens-murder-conviction-quashed-at-court-of-appeal-north-somerset-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/north-somerset/ex-church-wardens-murder-conviction-quashed-at-court-of-appeal-north-somerset-times/</guid></item></channel></rss>