Archive for the 'Uncategorized' category

BBC Somerset RSS Feed

 | 24/04/2009 2:50 pm

  • 'My only mission is to find my missing son' - The mother of Michael Frison, 26, who went missing in Sardinia a year ago, is "living in limbo".
  • 'Huge shock' as fire breaks out in country house - A fire breaks out at a country house and spreads to the roof, firefighters say.
  • Couple met and got engaged at naturist festivals - Chris May and Martha Vickery got engaged at NKD Festival after meeting at Nudefest in Somerset.
  • Statue of first all-British motor car unveiled - The 1:1 metal replica of an 1898 car which was built in the town now sits at Six Ways roundabout.
  • Body of woman found in search for river swimmer - Police say a woman in her 30s dies after swimming in the River Avon in Bath.
  • 'Railway lines restored' and '70,000 bees removed' - A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
  • Work to cut traffic on major road given go-ahead - The project will work on nine key points of the A38 to improve connectivity between community areas.
  • Champion boxer, 15, sets sights on Olympics - At just 15 years old, he has won 19 gold medals from international and national competitions.
  • Somerset in Pictures: Heatwaves and naturists - There's been lots going on in Somerset this week with everybody enjoying the sun in their own way.
  • Drink-driver who killed grandmother jailed - Sally Blew, 77, was described as "a kind and gentle soul who would help others unconditionally".
  • 'Filthy' state of UK's oldest lido 'heartbreaking' - Cleveland Pools is closed for its second summer season after a grand relaunch in 2023.
  • MP claims Post Office investment too risky for some - Potential sub-postmasters face financial barriers as well as reluctance due to the Horizon scandal.
  • Cherry farm netting helps to stop bombs in Ukraine - Tonnes of wire and netting from a cherry farm in Somerset will cover buildings to catch drone bombs.
  • Floating islands bring biodiversity boost to docks - Volunteers planted the "floating ecosystems" to provide habitats for birds and fish in the area.
  • Supermarket closed after car crashes through window - Police said there were no injuries in the incident at the Lidl store on Roman Road in Taunton.
  • BBC RSS Feed

     | 2:50 pm

  • Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office - The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.
  • Southend airport to remain closed after fireball plane crash - Eyewitnesses describe seeing the plane "bank heavily" shortly after take-off.
  • Trump will be hosted by King at Windsor during second state visit - The US president will be accompanied by his wife, Melania, when he visits the UK from 17-19 September.
  • The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.
  • Gaza officials say children killed in strike as Israeli military admits 'error' - Six children waiting for water are among those killed in an Israeli air strike, emergency service officials say.
  • Disappointment as Drake's final Wireless show ends after 40 minutes - The Canadian rapper performed to more than 150,000 people over the course of the weekend in London.
  • South Africa's police minister suspended over organised crime allegations - Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
  • Bank of England prepared to cut rates if job market slows, says governor - Andrew Bailey tells the Times "I really do believe the path is downward" on interest rates.
  • 'Everything except easy' - how Sinner bounced back to win Wimbledon - Thirty-five days after a devastating French Open final loss, Jannik Sinner is the Wimbledon champion. Here is how he did it.
  • Europe's freedom faces greatest 'threat' since WW2, says Macron - The French president has called for his country's defence spending to rise by €3.5bn (£3bn) in 2026.
  • The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico - The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.
  • England building 'urgency' - are they ready for Sweden? - England booked their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 in style with a thumping victory over Wales - so are they ready to take the next step?
  • 'Royal peace talks' and 'Sinner takes it all' - Monday's front pages are dominated by Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon win.
  • In pictures: Royals and A-listers grace Wimbledon finals - Princess Kate and Paul Mescal were among the famous faces in the royal box for the final day of the tennis championship.
  • How we saved hundreds of pounds on our summer holiday - From house swapping to smart searching, readers have been sharing tips on how to get away for less.