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Est. 2012 - The #Somerset account had all the latest news and updates over on the bird app. Now 12 years later we've moved to Bluesky
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Last rods of uranium removed from power station

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Last rods of uranium removed from Hinkley Point B power station
The site on the Somerset coast is undergoing a 95-year decommissioning process.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Caravan park owner's 'blatant contempt' for habitat

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Langport caravan park owner fined for threatening bird habitats
John Holland is fined for "cramming" more than 130 vehicles onto an important area for birds.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Teenager hits the big screen in hunt for Bigfoot

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Somerset teenager hits the big screen in hunt for Bigfoot
Daniel Barnett, 15, has co-directed a film, charting his hunt for a mythical creature.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Woman sentenced for fail-to-stop collision

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Woman sentenced for fail-to-stop collision in Bridgwater
Jane Hill, from Bridgwater, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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New pool a step closer after government funding

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New pool in Minehead a step closer after government funding
The county will get around a quarter of a million pounds for active projects.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Bird flu confirmed at commercial poultry site

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Bird flu confirmed at Somerset commercial poultry site
Defra says poultry from the premises near Ashcott will be humanely culled.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Somerset batter Smeed signs new deal until 2027

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Will Smeed: Somerset opening batter signs extension to 2027
Somerset batter Will Smeed signs a contract extension to remain at the club until the end of the 2027 season.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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'Dog soft play centre opens' and 'Longest NHS strike continues'

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Headlines: 'Dog soft play centre opens' and 'longest NHS strike continues'
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Tuesday, 2 December.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Temporary library opens during emergency repairs

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Bridgwater Library repairs leads to pop-up facility being opened
The main library is still shut after closing in October so £1.5m of repairs can be carried out.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Parents rally to save accessible hydro pool

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Parents rally to save accessible hydro pool in Taunton
Sheila Evans says her daughter Becky loves the pool and is among about 100 regular users.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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'Risk of serious injury' at nuclear plant site

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'Risk of serious injury' at nuclear plant Hinkley Point C
There are inadequate fire safety systems at one of the biggest construction projects in Europe.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Repairs to 400-year-old church bells completed

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Biddisham's 400-year-old church bells returned after repairs
The bells are the only remaining full set made by British bellmaker Richard Purdue.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Family-run newsagent closes after 106 years

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Bridgwater family-run newsagent closes after 116 years
GW Hurley Newsagents has been a fixture on Burnham-on-Sea High Street since 1919.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Teachers' cycle challenge to support community

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Teachers cycle to support community after Somerset bus crash
The teachers will be cycling between eight schools in one day in aid of the air ambulance.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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'Birdgirl' marks decade of making nature accessible

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Birdgirl marks decade of helping minority children access nature
Dr Mya-Rose Craig marks 10 years of Black2Nature and calls for wider access to nature across the UK.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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'Christmas lights' and 'Panda update'

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Headlines: 'Thousands of Christmas lights' and 'Panda update'
A look at the stories which are trending across the West of England on 1 December 2025.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Coming up in the West: Dawn Sturgess inquiry and train strike planned

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Coming up in the West: Dawn Sturgess inquiry and train strike planned
A round-up of the key stories in the West of England - including the Dawn Sturgess inquiry to conclude.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Man, 33, suspected of attempted murder after assault

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Man, 33, suspected of attempted murder after assault in Wincanton
Police say the victim, a man in his 20s, has been left with potentially life-changing injuries.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Festive market founder 'hugely proud' 25 years on

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Bath Christmas market founder 'hugely proud' 25 years on
Marian McNeir says many people had never heard of a Christmas market when she shared their vision.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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Canter turns down PGA Tour and rejoins LIV Golf

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Laurie Canter: Englishman turns down PGA Tour spot and rejoins LIV Golf for 2026 season
Englishman Laurie Canter turns down a place on the PGA Tour and rejoins LIV Golf for the 2026 season.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Caravan park owner's 'blatant contempt' for habitat

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Langport caravan park owner fined for threatening bird habitats
John Holland is fined for "cramming" more than 130 vehicles onto an important area for birds.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Teenager hits the big screen in hunt for Bigfoot

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Somerset teenager hits the big screen in hunt for Bigfoot
Daniel Barnett, 15, has co-directed a film, charting his hunt for a mythical creature.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Need To Know Somerset

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Need To Know Somerset - Multi-million pound plans for Bridgwater docks submitted - BBC Sounds
The dock's redevelopment is one of eleven projects funded by the Bridgwater Town Deal.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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London Spirit name Knight as women's general manager

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The Hundred: Heather Knight named women's general manager of London Spirit
Former England captain Heather Knight has been appointed as general manager of London Spirit's women's team after opting out of playing in the 2026 edition of The Hundred.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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'New tropical house' and 'nomadic litterpickers'

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In Pictures: 'New tropical house' and 'nomadic litterpickers'
A weekly round-up of photographs from across the West this week.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM