North Somerset news

• Tributes to Royal Navy crew as inquests opened

  17-07-2026 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tributes are paid to Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, Lt Lily-Mae Fisher and Petty Officer Owen Green.
  
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• Councillor quits over false Jewish ambulance posts

  17-07-2026 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bath councillor Dr Bharat Pankhania says his actions have caused concern and offence.
  
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• Traffic warning for drivers after motorway closure

  17-07-2026 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Although the M5 has now reopened in Somerset, there are still severe delays in the area.
  
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• Exmoor's first wild baby beaver born in 400 years

  17-07-2026 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It's the first 'kit' sighting since beavers were released from Holnicote Estate.
  
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• How plant-based wound dressing could fight infection

  17-07-2026 12:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wound infections are estimated to cost the NHS billions every year.
  
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• Dawson and Banton can play in T20 Finals Day

  17-07-2026 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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.
  
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• Firefighters leave scene of huge woodchip blaze

  17-07-2026 10:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
  
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• Familiar faces return for men's T20 Blast Finals Day

  17-07-2026 09:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northants Steelbacks, reigning champions Somerset, Hampshire Hawks and Notts Outlaws will face off on T20 Blast Finals Day.
  
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• More homes are lying empty – so what can be done?

  17-07-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councils are cracking down on the issue amid calls for reforms at national level.
  
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• Calls to restrict HMOs as streets 'full of cars'

  17-07-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Locals say they are dealing with "car after car after car" parking on their streets.
  
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• Stem cell donor urges action after dad's diagnosis

  17-07-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Only 7% of adults are on the register – meaning some patients in need never find a donor.
  
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• PC given warning after pinching colleague's bottom

  16-07-2026 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chenise Austin's behaviour was found to be misconduct, although not sexual in nature.
  
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• Norris to have 10-place grid penalty in Belgium

  16-07-2026 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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.
  
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• I've never struck the ball like that - Overton

  16-07-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Somerset all-rounder Craig Overton reflects on the remarkable innings that led his side to victory at Yorkshire.
  
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• Gang jailed after botched kidnap led police to them

  16-07-2026 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police were alerted after a 71-year-old victim managed to free himself and raise the alarm.
  
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• Free meals to be automatic for eligible pupils

  16-07-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Parents currently need to fill in an application form – which may mean some children miss out.
  
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• A doctor warned me I was in danger before I was almost killed

  16-07-2026 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A doctor spotted signs of coercive control weeks before a woman was nearly murdered by her partner.
  
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• Hants, Northants, Notts & Somerset reach T20 semis

  15-07-2026 21:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Somerset, Northants Steelbacks, Notts Outlaws and Hampshire Hawks reach the T20 Blast semi-finals.
  
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• Urgent action needed over council's 'fragile' finances

  15-07-2026 21:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government has told a council it is in a "fragile financial position".
  
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• 'I was almost killed in attack - but call saved my life'

  15-07-2026 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man launched a violent attack on his ex-partner after she asked him to leave her house.
  
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• Chinook crash families to continue bid for answers

  15-07-2026 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Relatives say a new law could help them get answers after a legal challenge was blocked by a judge.
  
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• I got it wrong, PC accused of unwanted sexual conduct tells hearing

  15-07-2026 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  But Chenise Austin insists her actions towards her co-worker were meant to be "friendly and jovial".
  
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• Meet Geraldine Coggins : your Green Mayoral candidate with a plan to take Greater Manchester back fr

  15-07-2026 12:00 via youtube.com
  
  Meet Geraldine Coggins : your Green Mayoral candidate with a plan to take Greater Manchester back fr
  
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• MP's shock and sadness at losing voice after surgery

  15-07-2026 10:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The MP says she is encouraged by BBC presenter Nick Robinson's recovery after a similar experience.
  
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• We are so much more powerful than any billionaire.

  15-07-2026 10:31 via youtube.com
  
  We are so much more powerful than any billionaire.
  
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• MP's voice damage 'painful' reminder for presenter

  15-07-2026 07:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anna Sabine is having speech and language therapy after her vocal cord was damaged during surgery.
  
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• Chance of wildfire ignition 'never been so high'

  15-07-2026 07:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Farmers and park rangers share concerns about the threat of more wildfires in the hot weather.
  
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• Alternative venues to watch World Cup: bowling lanes, cafes and a beach

  15-07-2026 07:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It won't just be pubs showing England's game on Wednesday, stadiums and community venues will be too
  
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• Man 'executed' love rival with sword, court told

  14-07-2026 20:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Bretton is accused of using a samurai sword to kill lorry driver Craig Hurcombe.
  
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• "The future Prime Minister voted for this cruel Bill, Greens voted against it.

  14-07-2026 19:01 via youtube.com
  
  "The future Prime Minister voted for this cruel Bill, Greens voted against it.
  
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