The Latest Breaking News from Somerset

Body found in Romania believed to be missing British hiker George Smyth

Family paid tribute to Bristol University geology student, 18, after being notified by Avon and Somerset police

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15

Somerset family almost lost £1m winnings after ignoring National Lottery’s calls

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The Independent UK · Aug 12

Kentucky Landlord to Pay $150,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Claims Against Female Tenants

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Danny Bell, the owner and manager of residential rental properties in Somerset, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging he sexually harassed female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act, according to an official announcement from the department.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 11

Jewish leaders turn down meeting with former antisemite Tory candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine has been selected to fight the Crewkerne South ward in Somerset next May.

Evening Standard · Aug 5

Jewish leaders refuse to meet former neo-Nazi Tory candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine has been selected to fight the Crewkerne South ward in Somerset next May

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Former neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate for Somerset council election

Joshua Bonehill-Paine, creator of satirical Crewkerne Gazette, has convictions including for harassing a Jewish MP

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

BYD Sealion 7 review: Testing the Chinese electric SUV on British roads

Independent Editor-in-Chief Geordie Greig is spending the next few months with BYD's range-topping Sealion 7 to find out whether China's fastest-growing car brand can really tempt drivers away from the established names.

The Independent UK · Jul 27

British father jailed for life for killing 4-week-old son after drinking eight pints

A British father has been jailed for life after being convicted of murdering his four-week-old son, who died from catastrophic head and spinal injuries sustained during a violent assault at the family's home in Somerset.

The Times of India · Jul 24

Father jailed for life after murdering newborn baby by shaking him

Atticus Bartlett died in hospital after collapsing at his family home in Chard, Somerset, on July 16 2022.

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Rare heron rarely seen in the UK spotted in Somerset

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The Independent UK · Jul 24