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Country diary: A healthy population of rare caterpillars

Porlock, Somerset: The conservation projects appear to have worked, and next month heath fritillaries should be gracing these woods

The Guardian - UK

Ben Goldsmith spoke to daughter, 15, through a medium after she died in accident

Iris Annabel Goldsmith, 15, was riding a quad bike on the family's farm in Somerset when disaster struck in July 2019

Daily Mirror

'Optical illusion' cycle lane claims another victim as pensioner left bloodied and bruised

Since opening in March 2022, at least 59 people have been hurt on the cycle lane in Keynsham High Street, Somerset, with pensioner Dave Dawson becoming the latest injured

Daily Mirror

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West Country city voted 'most beautiful' in UK with its thermal spas and Bridgerton locations

"A charming Somerset dream of Georgian architecture and Roman history"

Bristol Post

Hinkley Point C to offer 30,000 training courses to help complete nuclear plant

The plant’s developer EDF said £5.3bn had been spent so far with South West firms during the project

Birmingham Post

UK's 'most beautiful city' has thermal spas, Bridgerton locations and historic lido

Bath in Somerset - which is famous for its Georgian houses, Roman history and bubbling spas, and as being the home of Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen, is a particularly beautiful city

Daily Mirror

Dog groomer relocates to North East after falling in love with region on first time visit

Castle Canines was moved 360 miles north from Somerset by Tracy Scott after a trip to Whitley Bay

Birmingham Post

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Avon & Somerset Police Federation head criticises chief officers' calls for more power to sack cops

The Government is reviewing how police are dismissed following concerns about rogue officers allowed to keep serving

Bristol Post

Call 999 if you see wanted man with links to Bristol and Somerset

Ross Jeffrey, 29, is described as white, approximately 6ft tall, of average build, with short, brown hair

Bristol Post

Somerset-based hardware supplier Toolstation increases staff salaries by 9.4%

Based in Bridgwater, the company supplies tools, accessories and building supplies to over 550 stores

Birmingham Post

'Biggest garden plant supermarket' opens in West Country with cheap outdoor offerings

It's said to be "like visiting Cadbury World but for garden plants"

Bristol Post

From Somerset to Whitley Bay: Dog groomer relocates 360 miles after visiting North Tyneside once

Tracy Scott, 50, decided to relocate to Whitley Bay after falling head over heels in love with the place

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Stunning 18th century farmhouse surrounded by 'superb' countryside near Bristol for sale

The country home comes with "outstanding equestrian facilities"

Bristol Post

County cricket: Hampshire thrash Northants as Crawley’s 164 for Kent punishes Essex

Hampshire stormed to a record win against Northamptonshire while Zak Crawley made hay for Kent against Essex

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Bristol Post

How Bristol traded Portishead Marina for Hartcliffe

...and nearly got Kingswood too

Birmingham Post

Somerset manufacturer Sterling Services appoints administrator with loss of more than 40 jobs

The Taunton-based firm specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural precast facades

Daily Mirror

'My husband died in pain on kitchen floor after waiting 103 minutes for ambulance'

Garry Mogg, 63, pleaded: "Come on ambulance, where is the ambulance?" as he waited for paramedics to arrive at his home in Bath, Somerset, after he suffered chest pains

Daily Record

Ayr United boss Lee Bullen wants Somerset Park intimidation factor to return

The manager wants a special atmosphere at the old ground when Queen's Park come calling tomorrow night.

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County cricket: Gloucestershire’s Tom Price claims century and hat-trick – as it happened

The young Gloucestershire star lit up New Road with his maiden century and a hat-trick against Worcestershire

Birmingham Post

Mulberry profits remain steady with investment in global brand awareness driving sales

The Somerset-based fashion retailer announced its trading update for the financial year ended April 1

Daily Mirror

'Beast of Bodmin' wild cat spotted prowling moors by terrified tourists

Dr Tom O'Shea, 35, from Frome in Somerset, filmed the large wild cat on his return to Cornwall for a visit, near to where the fabled Beast of Bodmin Moor is said to reside

Daily Mirror

Cancer patients waiting YEARS for diagnosis or treatment - as shocking figures show one sufferer waited 671 DAYS

Figures for 2022 show someone in Somerset waited about a year and eight months for a test or scan when it should only be two weeks

Bristol Post

Delight and despair: Weston-super-Mare crowned champions while Yeovil Town's fate is sealed

There were entirely different emotions in North and South Somerset on Tuesday as Weston-super-Mare won promotion while Yeovil Town were relegated

WEKU

Somerset may soon be known for more than that big lake next door

A southern Kentucky city is getting some extra publicity from multiple films being shot there. Leslie Ikerd, the executive director of See Somerset Tourism, said one movie was filmed there in February and another is underway.

Daily Mirror

Nazi-loving nan, 92, running for election to save her local bus service

Dorothy Phillips, who had her collection of Nazi commemorative items confiscated by police in 2006, is standing for election in Radstock, Somerset, after the angry gran's bus route was scrapped

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