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The Latest Breaking News from Somerset

US student stranded at Somerset school credits lockdowns for exam success

Finn Bennett, 18, from Maine, achieved A, A and B in government and politics, business and economics A-levels.

The Independent UK

Baby beaver named after England’s World Cup goalkeeper Mary Earps

The kit was born at the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate, near Exmoor, in Somerset, and joins siblings Russo, Toone and Rashford.

The Independent UK

Man accused of being ‘Somerset gimp’ banned from wriggling on the ground

Joshua Hunt is banned from wearing a mask or possessing one in a public place

The Independent UK

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Where is Johnny Depp now? What we know after Depp v Heard

Where is Johnny Depp now? Following Depp v Heard, the star has fallen off the radar a little, leading fans to wonder what he's been up to.

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Council in Somerset forced to close parks and tennis courts after insurance blunder

Clevedon town council chairman says he cannot reveal why insurance policies were revoked

The Guardian - UK

A moment that changed me: I was outraged by the risks facing my children – so we moved to the country

Black Caribbean people born in the UK have a higher chance of schizophrenia, and city life is a factor. So when a chance came to live in Somerset, I leapt at it

The Guardian - UK

Somerset the setting for pilot program for at-risk people

At a recent meeting of the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck and others were impressed by a presentation from Covington’s Life Learning Center.

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Country diary: Shrimps, shannies and crabs – these rockpools are alive

Porlock Weir, Somerset: In one crevice, a sizable grove of snakelocks anenomes wave their long, emerald tentacles tipped with lilac

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Notts demolish Kent and Lancs draw with Northants – as it happened

Plus, on the field, Yorkshire’s match against Durham was a washout but, off it, the former were hit with a 48-point penalty

The Guardian - UK

Giant hopscotch trails painted to celebrate 650 years of Bristol as a city

The installations mark 650 years of Bristol becoming independent from Gloucestershire and Somerset.

The Independent UK

AppHarvest files for chapter 11 bankruptcy

Officials say they have funding to keep the business running as usual for the next 60 days at three of their facilities in Morehead, Richmond, and Somerset.

WEKU

Lib Dems eye return to West Country strongholds with Somerton and Frome win

Sir Ed Davey said the victory showed the Lib Dems were ‘firmly back’ in one of their former heartlands.

The Independent UK

Lib Dems overturn 19,000 majority to win Somerton and Frome by-election

Sarah Dyke secured victory in the Somerset seat, but there was a victory for the Tories in Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

The Independent UK

In graphs: What you need to know ahead of the triple by-election results

Voting is taking place in three very different seats in Greater London, North Yorkshire and Somerset

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Rishi Sunak hails Jaguar Land Rover pledge for £4bn UK gigafactory

Tata project likely to be in Somerset and will be one of Europe’s biggest battery cell manufacturing sites

The Guardian - UK

Man to face trial over ‘gimp’ suit offences in Somerset villages

Joshua Hunt appears before magistrates to deny two charges under Public Order

The Guardian - UK

Jaguar Land Rover owner expected to announce Somerset battery gigafactory

Announcement on Tata Group plant, which could create thousands of jobs and receive significant state funding, may come on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Lib Dems hopeful of knocking another brick out of the Tory Blue Wall

The Liberal Democrats are hoping to overturn a more than 19,000 majority to win the Somerton and Frome by-election from the Conservatives on Thursday.

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‘A lot still to be done’: Lib Dems favourites but not complacent in Frome byelection

Tactical voting and Tory apathy could be recipe for Liberal Democrat victory in Somerset seat this week

The Independent UK

Hundreds gather for funeral of Nottingham attack victim

The funeral of 19-year-old Barnaby Webber took place in Taunton, Somerset.

The Independent UK

Funeral takes place of Nottingham victim Barnaby Webber

Family and friends will gather in Taunton, Somerset to pay their respects to Barnaby Webber, 19, who died after being attacked on June 1.

Bristol Post

Kingswood Sainsbury's entrance smashed up during overnight crime rampage

The store had to close for several hours with Avon and Somerset Police saying a number of linked incidents were reported across Kingswood and Bedminster during the early hours

Birmingham Post

Work begins on business plan to boost Somerset and Devon visitor economies

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has partnered with Tomorrow's Tourism

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Dan Lawrence lights up Blackpool with century – as it happened

The Essex batter hit a timely 135 to send a message to England selectors, while Durham continued their march towards promotion

Bristol Post

Men with 'knife' chased victims through Clifton during attempted robbery

Avon and Somerset Police is appealing for witnesses following the incident

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