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Plan for nine homes near tourist attraction refused

The entrance to Homestead Park in Wookey Hole

Daniel Mumby

The owners of Wookey Hole Caves have been refused permission to build new homes in the village nearest the popular tourist attraction.

Police are asking the public to surrender unwanted firearms in a national two week campaign.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police ask public to surrender unwanted guns in two week campaign

Charlie Williams

The Great War Teamat the Weston Air Festival and Armed Forces Weekend. Picture: Weston Air Festival/

Weston Air Festival

Full line-up of Weston Air Show revealed

Charlie Williams

Really Wild Adventures comp.

Officials using DRONES to clamp down on out-of-season fishing

Paul Jones

Will White is Avon and Somerset Constabulary's new assistant chief constable.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police appoint new assistant chief constable

Charlie Williams

A new specialist school has been approved for North Somerset.

350 pupils miss out on first-choice primary school in Somerset, figures...

Paul Jones

Matt and Lauren with baby Nolan, who tragically passed away aged just three months

Couple's fundraising total in memory of tragic son reaches £17,000

Paul Jones

Adam Rossington in batting action for Essex

Essex edge past Somerset in County Championship thriller

Richard Latham

Hampshire's Mohammad Abbas celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket against Somerset at the Ageas Bowl

Somerset slump to innings defeat at Hampshire

Alex Smith

Hampshire's Joe Weatherley in batting action against Somerset

Somerset toil as Weatherley's best puts Hampshire in control

Alex Smith

Somerset's James Hildreth bats during day one of the LV= County Championship season against Hampshire

Hildreth proves worth as Somerset suffer at start of season

Alex Smith

Somerset players and staff face the camera at The County Ground ahead of the 2022 season

Somerset start new county championship season without Banton

Lee Power

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North Somerset Council is looking into whether it can supply energy to people in the district.

Cost of Living | Survey

How is the cost of living crisis affecting YOU?

Paul Jones

Could a snowman be appearing on Weston beach this week? The Met Office seems to think so. Picture: M

SNOW could fall in the south west this week, say forecasters

Paul Jones

Weston Super Mare Air ShowThe Red ArrowsPhotographer - Jon KentReporters name:Copyright -

Weston Air Festival

Weston Airshow to return in June - with the Red Arrows

Charlie Williams

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Elections

Have your say on proposed constituency boundary changes

Charlie Williams

Solomon's Temple in Gough's Cave, Cheddar.

Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar Gorge caves will reopen to visitors next month

Charlie Williams

Vagabonds CC with its Awaken The Dragon entry in 2019.

Weston Carnival to return in November - but it needs YOUR help

Charlie Williams

How are you feeling about the pandemic as England's restrictions are lifted? Let us know in our survey.

Coronavirus

Survey: Tell us how you feel about the end of Covid measures

Charlie Williams

Come Dine With Me - The Professionals is looking for Somerset restaurants.

Channel 4 is looking for restaurants in Somerset to star in new TV show

Charlie Williams

This scene was taken earlier today, looking south to Weston Bay.

Storm Eunice

IN PICTURES: Storm Eunice causes damage across North Somerset

Charlie Williams

A flood sign.

Flooding

Storm Eunice: Flood alerts issued for Somerset coastline

Charlie Williams

Recycling vehicle

North Somerset Council

Storm Eunice: Recycling collections in North Somerset suspended

Charlie Williams

Storm Brian whipping up the sea at Knightstone. Picture: Martin Pearce

North Somerset Council

Council tells schools to CLOSE due to Storm Eunice

Charlie Williams

Storm Eunice is expected to bring strong winds on Friday.

North Somerset Council

How to prepare for Storm Eunice

Charlie Williams

The Met Office has updated its weather warning to red.

Somerset Weather

Met Office updates weather warning to red for strong winds across...

Charlie Williams

Queen Elizabeth II, during a visit to The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn in London to officiall

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Somerset's Lord Lieutenant calls for a Jubilee celebration to remember

Charlie Williams

Elsa found by Somerset road in a cage

Dog found abandoned in a CAGE by busy Somerset road

Paul Jones

Royal Bath and West Show

Royal Bath & West Show is back after two-year break

Paul Jones

Somerset MPs

MPs back tax cut for banking profits: How did Somerset MPs vote?

Paul Jones