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  • Man jailed for killing partner who was leaving him - Kieron Goodwin is described as "truly evil" and "manipulative" over the death of Olivia Wood.
  • 'It was fabulous' says veteran who sat beside King - Codebreaker Joy Trew says she was stunned to find herself next to King Charles at the VE Day parade.
  • Man seeks to trace fellow WW2 Somerset evacuees - Albert Butterfield, who was evacuated from London, says he wants to know more about fellow evacuees.
  • Woman, 90, completes eight-day Hadrian's Wall hike - Mary Nicholson, from Somerset, completed the 85-mile challenge to raise money for a cancer unit.
  • Motorcyclist suffers life-changing injuries in crash - The crash on Winterstoke Road on Tuesday involved a motorbike and a car.
  • Headlines: West Country falls silent for VE Day - A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Thursday 8 May.
  • Wellington station 'still firmly under consideration' - The government says it has not ruled out the Somerset town getting its rail station back.
  • Pupils injured by power cables at private school - The boys, aged between 13 and 14, remain in a stable condition after sustaining serious burns.
  • Ambulance trust jobs at risk in bid to save £5m - The trust says it has entered a period of consultation, which may result in up to 40 redundancies.
  • New Weca mayor takes office after election win - She has called for renewed cross-party collaboration to tackle issues such as transport and housing
  • Village remember evacuee teacher 80 years on - Alice Moody, now 103, went to Somerset to teach children sent there to be safe from bombings.
  • Volunteer hit by train wagon seriously injured - The volunteer was trying to get off the wagon when they were struck by it, an investigation found.
  • Special constable accused of harassing woman - The officer is accused of using text, phone and social media messages to harass the woman.
  • 'Perfect pothole weather' blamed for road issues - The leader of Somerset Council says the state of the county's roads is "far from ideal."
  • D-Day veteran's 'unforgettable' 100th birthday - D-Day veteran Stan Ford, from Bath, marked his 100th birthday with a community event in Keynsham.
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  • Continuity the key for Pope seen as unifier in the Church - The new Pope is seen as someone who could unite traditionalist and progressive within the Church, writes the BBC's religion editor.
  • Trauma and survivors’ guilt: First interview with two injured in Nottingham attacks - Sharon Miller and Wayne Birkett were hit by a van driven by Valdo Calocane on 13 June 2023.
  • Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving service and concert - The service, held at Westminster Abbey, marks 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe
  • US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals - It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.
  • Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal - The government's diplomatic achievement in sorting this deal before anyone else delivers reprieve to carmakers.
  • NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books, health managers say - Diabetes care, rehab centres, end-of-life services and talking therapies at risk in England.
  • UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss - Andrew Bailey told the BBC that as a public official he did not take a view on Brexit, but that reversing the post Brexit hit to UK-EU trade would be "beneficial".
  • Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China - First Moon samples collected in nearly 50 years and loaned by China for the first time are now in the UK.
  • Trump hints tariffs on China may drop as talks set to begin - The US president's comments come as top trade officials from Washington and Beijing are set to meet.
  • Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045 - Microsoft founder said he will speed up his charitable giving - and accused Elon Musk and Doge of "killing children" through aid cuts.
  • Who is Robert Prevost, the new pope? - Pope Leo XIV has supported his predecessor and focus will turn on whether he continues Church reforms.
  • Watch: From white smoke to balcony speech, how the new pontiff was unveiled - Robert Prevost becomes the first American to be elected pope, following a two-day conclave in Vatican City.
  • 'Enthusiasm and joy' in new Pope's hometown of Chicago - Catholics are surprised and delighted in Chicago, where the church's influence persists despite declining numbers.
  • Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning for Catholic Church - Excited crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope.
  • 'God loves Peru': Country celebrates new Pope as one of their own - Robert Prevost is a source of pride for many Peruvians, who say he represents their country.