Somerset

Rail services cut due to effects of dry weather
Hot, dry weather shrinks railway embankments for a second year in a row, which can cause tracks on top to buckle.
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England
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10 hours ago
Garden village plans lead to beauty spot fears
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Somerset
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16 hours ago
Murder accused called 'coward' and 'liar' in court
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England
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11 hours ago
Former councillor and museum founder dies aged 84
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England
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14 hours ago
Hospital workers warn of outsourcing risks to patients
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England
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22 hours ago
Where is best to see the July Buck Moon?
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England
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22 hours ago
Hospital emergency department closed after fire
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Bristol
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1 day ago

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Bath face Harlequins in opening Prem game
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Thorner hopes to keep getting faster at Commonwealths
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19 hours ago
Farming instilled discipline in fit-again Barber
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Commonwealth Games
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Goldsworthy extends Somerset deal to 2028
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1 day ago
Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder
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Formula 1
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Bath Rugby

Champions Saints host Newcastle on opening weekend
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Prem Rugby Cup pool fixtures announced
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14 July
Winters confident England Under-20s can make final
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Bath
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13 July
Ex-Exeter centre Devoto retires after USA spell
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Rugby Union
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8 July
Bath give Prendergast key coaching role
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1 July

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Murder accused called 'coward' and 'liar' in court
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Former councillor and museum founder dies aged 84
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Garden village plans lead to beauty spot fears
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Hospital workers warn of outsourcing risks to patients
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Animal sanctuary team 'heartbroken' after break-in
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Love rival impaled himself, murder accused says
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