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 | 24/04/2009 2:50 pm

  • 'Filthy' state of UK's oldest lido 'heartbreaking' - Cleveland Pools is closed for its second summer season after a grand relaunch in 2023.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Damaged car park losing council £269k a year - The council is paying £500,000 a year to rent the car park - even though it is only partially open.
  • Historic coin hoard set to go on display at museum - More than 2,500 silver coins discovered in Somerset in 2019 will return to the county next summer.
  • Queen hands out seeds and cuttings from her garden - During her visits she watered the flowers, unveiled commemorative plaques and helped make cupcakes.
  • The hidden team behind Wimbledon's floral displays - Will Bliss Carter and Karen Dehalu have been horticulturalists at Wimbledon for five years.
  • 'I had terrifying thoughts of hurting my newborn' - The number of new mums being referred for mental health treatment has risen by 80% in three years.
  • 'It's heartbreaking leaving women sleeping rough' - An outreach worker helping homeless women at risk of violence in a Somerset town.
  • 'It's a normal festival - we're just naked' - "It's a place you can be yourself," said one festivalgoer.
  • 'Tech haul' and 'swarm of bees halts demolition' - A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 10 July.
  • 'People get quite scared - as first responders, we give reassurance' - Responders play a particular role in rural areas, often reaching patients before an ambulance does.
  • Sacked hospital surgeon loses employment tribunal - Seryth Colbert claimed he was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing about patient safety concerns.
  • Reservoir to shut to public during weekend heatwave - Access to the permissive path will be suspended from sunset on Thursday until Monday morning.
  • Rescued baby owl being nursed back to health - A charity says the bird, which was found under a tree, will be ready to be released soon.
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  • UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May - The economy shrank by 0.1%, the second month in a row it has contracted.
  • UK to return some migrants to France within weeks, Starmer says - The PM says the "one in, one out" deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be "in vain".
  • Chris Mason: Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world - The UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.
  • Surgeon banned by private practice over safety concerns still operates on NHS patients - Marc Lamah, dropped by a private provider, continues to operate on NHS patients in Brighton.
  • As UK faces third heatwave, is this weather 'just summer'? - 2025 is already shaping up to be an extraordinary year for weather records in parts of the UK.
  • Delays and shortages in UK's F-35 jet fleet, watchdog says - Delays and personnel shortages are "undermining the armed forces' warfighting capability", a report says.
  • The Wimbledon finalist who lost in qualifying last year - A year ago, Amanda Anisimova was doing her best to avoid thinking about Wimbledon after failing to qualify for the main draw. Now she has a final to prepare for.
  • Rosenberg: Putin determined to press on despite threat of tougher sanctions - Despite pressure from Donald Trump's White House, Russia remain committed to its war effort in Ukraine.
  • Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods - Trump has threatened blanket levies of 15% or 20% on most trade partners, and says he will soon announce new tariffs on the EU.
  • Officers who confronted Southport killer honoured - Three police officers who faced down Axel Rudakubana are commended for their bravery.
  • Hosepipe ban frustration as leaks continue - Yorkshire Water customers say they understand a ban but question the firm's efforts to fix leaks.
  • TV doctor and IVF pioneer Robert Winston quits BMA over strikes - The Labour peer says the strikes could damage public trust in doctors.
  • Is there a secret formula for election-winning slogans? - Political strategist Chris Bruni-Lowe claims in a new book that eight words hold the key to electoral success.
  • Six ways to save money on your holiday - as cost of popular package trips soar - Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs.
  • Watch: The story of Jane Birkin's £7.4m handbag - Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris.