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Toyboy, 36, who married gran, 82, tells trolls 'go to hell' after split rumours

Pensioner Iris Jones, 82, from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, and her Egyptian lover Mohamed Ibriham, 36, married in November 2021 before he moved to the UK on a spousal visa

Daily Mirror

Bohannon stars for Lancs; Masood dazzles for Derbyshire: county cricket – as it happened

Lancashire’s Josh Bohannon made an unbeaten 142 against Gloucestershire to the accompaniment of blustery winds at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK

Pontins guest says they'd 'rather visit Chernobyl' after walking into bathroom

Customers have been taking to TripAdvisor to warn other potential guests about the allegedly 'filthy' state of Pontins Brean Sands in Somerset, which has attracted 23 one-star reviews this year alone

Daily Mirror

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Couple 'nearly died' after neighbour launched samurai sword attack in row over shoes

Dean Brown, 42, went after Jennifer Robinson, her ex-partner Lance Buchanan and another man on a street in Somerton, Somerset, following a row in October last year

Daily Mirror

Woman held in murder probe after man killed in Glastonbury

Police were called to an address in the Somerset town late on Monday evening.

The Independent UK

Pub with 'best staff in the world' near Bristol could be crowned Britain's best

It's one of a select few in the South West in the finals

Bristol Post

'Massive boobs stopped me leaving house for 2 years - men chased me down the street'

Lucy Luxor, 35, from Somerset, has been living with a huge cup size for most of her life, and when she gave birth to her daughter Molly, her chest grew even larger - but she's learning to love herself

Daily Mirror

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Big cat resembling a 'panther' spotted near Frome

The witness said it could also have been a "puma"

Bristol Post

Glasgow docks licence for scrap metal firm despite hefty fine for dumping waste

European Metal Recycling Ltd had to pay almost £800,000 after illegally depositing of waste in a Somerset quarry, but it has been granted a licence to operate at the King George V Docks.

Glasgow Live

Fish poisoned after dirty water from farm poured into Somerset river

The company has been hit with a huge fine

Bristol Post

The best hotels in Bath to stay for style and location

Emily Payne selects the seven best hotels in the buzzy and classy Somerset enclave of Bath

The Independent UK

Nearly 40 drain covers stolen from North Somerset villages in just three days

North Somerset Travel and Roads is urging people with information about the thefts to come forward and 'help us catch those responsible'

Bristol Post

Woman dies after two car smash in the Scottish Borders as police launch probe

Patricia Kim Common, from Somerset, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene while the male driver of a Volvo motor was rushed to the Borders General Hospital.

Daily Record

Somerset MP has whip suspended from Conservative Party

Warburton denies wrongdoing as an investigation into 'conduct allegations' begins

Bristol Post

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Action demanded to stop 'huge poo islands' forming in rivers

Councillors in Somerset are pushing for a solution

Bristol Post

WhatsApp Easter egg scam: Police issue warning over viral message

Avon and Somerset Police say scammers are sending messages via WhatsApp prompting people to redeem free chocolate

Bristol Post

Netflix the Last Bus cast: Meet the Bristol schoolgirl starring as Sophie

"So it’s absolutely insane really, what’s happened"

Bristol Post

Driver punched after argument with man in scaffolding lorry

The incident is now being investigated as an assault by Avon and Somerset Police

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Ayr United v Hamilton: How to watch Accies trip to Somerset Park

Stuart Taylor's side are on the road to Ayrshire on Friday night.

Birmingham Post

Somerset shopping centre acquired by Signal Capital

The Orchard Shopping Centre in Taunton is home to brands such as New Look and Waterstones

Daily Mirror

'Tardis-like' house the size of a door on sale for £109k but it's very different inside

Somerset's Backabit Cottage is up for auction for less than half the going rate for houses in the area, but interested buyers will need to get clever with the space

Birmingham Post

Hinkley Point C facing delays and increased costs amid Ukraine conflict

French energy giant EDF previously estimated the Somerset plant could cost between £22bn and £23bn

Birmingham Post

Construction firm BAM begins £7m expansion of Somerset school

A former swimming pool in Chard has been demolished as part of the works

Wales Online

Man spots 'big cat' and says it definitely wasn't a dog

"I've got dogs, it acted differently, it had a different face'

Bristol Post

Far right group For Britain plans to rally in support of Colston in Bristol

A counter-demo is already being organised

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