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Police warning over fuel protest blocking motorway

Slow-moving roadblocks are planned for the Prince of Wales bridge and the M5, police say.

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Person filling car at petrol pump

Police warning over fuel protest blocking motorway

Slow-moving roadblocks are planned for the Prince of Wales bridge and the M5, police say.

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  • Bristol
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Meet the couple about to make umpiring history

Umpires Naeem Ashraf and Jasmine Naeem are set to become the first husband and wife to officiate a professional fixture in England together.

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Andy and Hilary Shearman

'Hospital delays denied me time with dying wife'

Andy Shearman says Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton is working in "organised chaos".

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Creech Castle junction

End in sight as major roadworks enter final stage

A £8.3m roadworks scheme is underway to increase the capacity of Creech Castle junction in Taunton.

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Person filling car at petrol pump

Police warning over fuel protest blocking motorway

Slow-moving roadblocks are planned for the Prince of Wales bridge and the M5, police say.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Umpires Jasmine Naeem and Naeem Ashraf together

Meet the couple about to make umpiring history

Umpires Naeem Ashraf and Jasmine Naeem are set to become the first husband and wife to officiate a professional fixture in England together.

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • Cricket
Andy and Hilary Shearman

'Hospital delays denied me time with dying wife'

Andy Shearman says Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton is working in "organised chaos".

  • 23ha day ago
  • Somerset
Creech Castle junction

End in sight as major roadworks enter final stage

A £8.3m roadworks scheme is underway to increase the capacity of Creech Castle junction in Taunton.

  • 1da day ago
  • Somerset
L/Cpl George Partridge

Significant failings in soldier's diving death

L/Cpl George Partridge died after his training programme was changed leading to his death.

  • 1da day ago
  • Gloucestershire
Police picture of Michael Vowles

Man jailed after stealing thousands from employer

Michael Vowles, from Bristol, stole £10k from family-run Worle Moor Butchers in Somerset.

  • 1da day ago
  • Somerset
Back of a police officer

Residents told to be vigilant over masked man scare

Police say they are keeping an open mind over whether the sighting is linked to previous incidents.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Somerset
Umpires Jasmine Naeem and Naeem Ashraf together

Meet the couple about to make umpiring history

Umpires Naeem Ashraf and Jasmine Naeem are set to become the first husband and wife to officiate a professional fixture in England together.

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • Cricket
Andy and Hilary Shearman

'Hospital delays denied me time with dying wife'

Andy Shearman says Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton is working in "organised chaos".

  • 23ha day ago
  • Somerset
Creech Castle junction

End in sight as major roadworks enter final stage

A £8.3m roadworks scheme is underway to increase the capacity of Creech Castle junction in Taunton.

  • 1da day ago
  • Somerset
L/Cpl George Partridge

Significant failings in soldier's diving death

Police picture of Michael Vowles

Man jailed after stealing thousands from employer

Back of a police officer

Residents told to be vigilant over masked man scare

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  2. Posted at 10:34 1 Jul10:34 1 Jul

    'Hospital delays denied me time with dying wife'

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  3. Posted at 9:35 1 Jul9:35 1 Jul

    Police warning over fuel protest blocking motorway

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  5. Posted at 8:03 1 Jul8:03 1 Jul

    End in sight as major roadworks enter final stage

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    Significant failings in soldier's diving death

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    Man admits offences committed during riot

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    Henry Olohan will be sentenced next month for two charges relating to a riot in Bristol city centre.

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  10. Posted at 11:03 30 Jun11:03 30 Jun

    Man jailed after stealing thousands from employer

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  11. Posted at 18:18 29 Jun18:18 29 Jun

    Paul McCartney fan who fainted hopes to see 'hero' again

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    'There was so much waste left over'

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  13. Posted at 14:26 29 Jun14:26 29 Jun

    Residents told to be vigilant over masked man scare

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    Plan for new travellers' site goes to appeal

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    Hundreds object to road through nature reserve

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    Bank probe may get more funding after angry meeting

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  17. Posted at 5:44 29 Jun5:44 29 Jun

    Fainting Paul McCartney fan 'gutted' to miss star

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    Coach and haulage firms call for fuel rebates

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    Funding makes railway reopening uncertain

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    The Portishead railway line was due to reopen in 2024 as part of the £100m MetroWest scheme.

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    Sheffield singer Self Esteem says her love for Meadowhall shopping centre inspired her Glastonbury outfit.

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