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Man guilty of murdering two-week-old son in Somerset baby unit

Daniel Gunter convicted for attack on Brendon Staddon, causing skull and neck injuries, while nurses worked nearby

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

UK police hold pro-Palestine protester, 80, for almost 27 hours and search house

Marianne Sorrell, a retired teacher from Somerset, says she is ‘very traumatised’ after arrest at Cardiff rally

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

Minehead bus crash victim died from head injuries on way home from school zoo trip, inquest hears

Oliver Price was killed when the vehicle left the A396 at Cutcombe Hill near Minehead, Somerset

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

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We’re convinced it’s blood coming from suitcase – what caller told 999 operator

Avon and Somerset Police were called to the Bristol landmark just before midnight on July 10 last year, after bridge staff became suspicious.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

Police name 10-year-old boy killed in Somerset school coach crash

Two children and three adults remain hospitalised following a school coach crash in Somerset

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Four remain in hospital after Somerset school bus crash

A 10-year-old boy died after the bus left the A396 at Cutcombe Hill near Minehead

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025

Former jockey who helped Minehead crash victims says he ‘couldn’t sleep’

Alan Jones, 64, ferried passengers to safety by driving them to a safe hub on his quad bike following the crash in Somerset on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2025

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Police confirm 10-year-old boy was killed in Somerset school bus crash

Dozens of bouquets of flowers, balloons and messages have been left at Minehead Middle School after the crash left one child dead

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Child who died in school coach crash was 10-year-old boy, police say

Six children and three adults remain in hospital after a school coach slid down a 20ft slope on Thursday afternoon.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Josie Gibson to transform Somerset property into her dream home in ITV series

Josie Gibson’s Big Country Build will air next year.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Child killed in Minehead school coach crash was 10-year-old boy, police say

Twenty-one passengers were taken to hospital after coach overturned on way back from trip to zoo

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Tributes paid to victims of ‘devastating’ fatal school coach crash

One child has died and 21 staff members and pupils from Minehead Middle School were injured after a school coach left the A396 in Somerset.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Police investigating after child dies in Somerset school trip crash

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The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Hero off-duty firefighter praised for quick-thinking actions that saved children in Minehead bus crash

Emergency services rushed to the remote location in Somerset, including 20 ambulances, three air ambulances, fire crews and police

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

How tragic Somerset bus crash unfolded as one child is killed and two others seriously injured

One child died and 21 were injured in the coach crash

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Minehead school bus crash: Boy, 10, dead and nine people injured still in hospital after coach flips onto roof

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was being ‘kept up to date’ on the tragic incident

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

One child dead after coach crashes on way back from school trip

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was being ‘kept up to date’ on the incident.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Minehead bus crash latest: Schoolboy, 10, killed after bus overturned with two seriously injured

Police say the child who died after a school coach crashed near Minehead in Somerset on Thursday was a 10-year-old boy

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

Child dies after school coach overturns in Somerset

People taken to hospital after collision on A396, police say, and firefighters had to free some passengers

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

One child dead after coach carrying dozens of school pupils crashes in Somerset

Police said the A396 remains closed after the crash and officers asked for people to avoid the area

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Queen joins cupcake quest on visit to Somerset farm

Camilla helped children bake some treats at Lower Shockerwick Farm near Bath.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Beavers and river restoration boost resilience to drought, conservationists say

The National Trust has created a more natural, wildlife-rich landscape at Holnicote in Somerset, which helps store water in times of dry weather.

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

BBC will no longer live stream ‘high risk’ music acts after Bob Vylan incident

The statement apologised for the group’s “deplorable behaviour” after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in controversial chants.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Two arrests after Palestine Action claims blocking Israeli defence firm UK site

Avon and Somerset Police said a 30-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, both from London, have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances at Glastonbury

Avon and Somerset Police said a senior detective has been appointed to lead the investigation.

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