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Teenager was Tasered by police before being killed by car on M5

Logan Smith, 18, got out of ambulance driving him to hospital in Somerset, says official watchdog

The Guardian - UK

Teenager, 18, dies after exiting ambulance on motorway

The teenager was hit by a car after exiting the emergency vehicle on the M5 in North Somerset

The Independent UK

Huge film star swaps screen for Butlin’s DJ set

Simon Pegg made an appearance at Butlin’s behind the decks at Fatboy Slim‘s All Back to Minehead weekender in Somerset, where he performed a trance set to delighted fans.

The Independent UK

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Convictions for manslaughter of 16-year-old quashed at Court of Appeal

Cartel Bushnell and Leo Knight had been convicted of killing Mikey Roynon at a birthday party in Bath, Somerset, in June 2023.

Evening Standard

First look: Pearl Lowe sells off vintage homeware collection as she downsizes to Notting Hill

Lowe is listing the first drop from her coveted personal vintage collection today

Evening Standard

The Good Food Guide names the Pelican as London's best pub

The pub, said to be a favourite with Dua Lipa and Princess Eugenie, was named the seventh best in the UK by the guide

Evening Standard

Police apologise to family of woman found dead at convicted sex offender’s home

The IOPC found a number of failings in Somerset and Avon Police’s investigations into Kelly Faiers’ death in 2023

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Don McCullin at 90: how war's greatest witness found salvation in a Somerset shed

After shooting humanity's darkest moments, the iconic photographer now focuses on flowers, fruit and landscapes

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Man who led police on pursuit through Bristol jailed for 16 months

Avon and Somerset Police said Bryan Smith admitted driving offences and was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court.

Evening Standard

Police smash into stolen car and taser ‘reckless’ driver following chase

A police officer spotted Smith driving the stolen vehicle while on patrol

The Independent UK

Britain’s tiniest waders delight birdwatchers in Somerset

Smaller than a robin, only about 50 Temminck’s stints are seen in the UK each year

The Guardian - UK

This Somerset cottage is full of pattern, personality and quirky charm

In need of urgent repairs, this unique 17th-century property has been carefully repaired and its original features revealed

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Man who murdered two-week-old son in Somerset baby unit to serve at least 18 years

Daniel Gunter caused ‘catastrophic and appalling’ injuries to Brendon Staddon while nurses worked 5 metres away

The Guardian - UK

BBC partly upholds complaints over Bob Vylan set

The outspoken punk duo caused controversy when they chanted for the ‘death’ of the Israel Defence Forces at the Somerset festival in June.

Evening Standard

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‘She never got help’: mother says daughter who died on motorway was failed by care system

Tamzin Hall, 17, was struck by a vehicle after leaving a police car on the M5 motorway in Somerset after being arrested at a children’s home

Evening Standard

More bus workers to be balloted on potential strike action

RMT members at First South West in Somerset and Cornwall will vote in the coming weeks on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action.

The Guardian - UK

Clarks opens up a shoebox of memories with museum to mark 200th year

Shoemakers Museum in Somerset village of Street displays everything from school shoes to Wallabees and Desert Boots

The Independent UK

A guide to the best bracing walks in Britain to enjoy this season

If you’re up for a ramble this autumn, these are some excellent options

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Evening Standard

Reservoirs less than half full across 12 sites in England

Several regions remain officially in drought after the warmest spring and summer on record.

The Guardian - UK

Birdwatch: Catch the beauty of the common snipe’s erratic, zigzag takeoff

The Somerset Levels offer an abundance of migratory birds – including the elusive wader famed for its flight pattern

The Guardian - UK

Pope among the runs as Surrey build against Warwickshire: county cricket, day two – as it happened

Tom Abell reached three figures against Yorkshire while Josh Tongue ripped through Worcestershire

The National (Scotland)

Tributes paid to 'extraordinary' Scots dad as man charged with murder

A SCOTTISH father who died following an incident in Somerset has been described as an “extraordinary man” who lifted the spirits of everyone…

The Independent UK

Former Tory MP David Warburton found dead in London flat aged 59

David Warburton represented the Somerton and Frome constituency in Somerset from 2015 until June 2023

The Guardian - UK

Activists blend science and folklore as they try to revive Somerset’s eel population

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Feargal Sharkey back campaign to save the animal, which once inspired placenames, songs and stories

Evening Standard

Teenager wins university place after poolside chat led to life-changing bursary

Former competitive swimmer-turned rower, Felix Merritt, 18, gained a 110% bursary to attend Millfield School in Somerset.

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