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Flood alerts issued for South West ahead of Storm Benjamin arrival

Storm Benjamin is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds of more than 70 miles per hour to the UK

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Volunteers and charities in the spotlight at new Bath awards event

Radio Bath celebrated more than 200 volunteers, charities and community heroes in its first-ever Charity Awards

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Family of woman who died in sex offender’s home say police ‘extended trauma’

The IPOC identified police failings when investigating the death of Kelly Faiers

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Candles, names and prayers to light up Peasedown remembrance services

Churches across Peasedown, Wellow and Shoscombe will hold remembrance services to honour lost loved ones

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Frome elects female majority council for the first time in history

Lyndsey Mayhew’s by-election win marks a milestone for Frome

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Gordano School opens cutting-edge kitchen for inclusive food lessons

A brand-new inclusive food room at Gordano School is inspiring students and boosting access to nutrition and cooking lessons across year groups

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Peter Andre hits back over 'nepo baby' accusations after daughter Princess' huge news

Peter Andre has hit back at the term "nepo baby" and insisted that children with famous parents work just as hard to get their own spotlight

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Somerset village getting major investment to cut speeding traffic

And to make it safer for pedestrians

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Bath singing group hits 25 years of tunes without a single show

Bathwick’s all-welcome singing group is celebrating 25 years of joyful, low-pressure music making, where no one has to perform and everyone just sings for fun

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Superyacht head chef drowned after night out drinking in France

The chef from the South West fell into the water

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Emily Victoria now as brave daughter from Dorset speaks out after harrowing abuse from father

A Paedophile In My Family: Surviving Dad tells the harrowing story of Emily Victoria, who was sexually abused by her father from when she was just two years old, until she was 17

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'Avoid the area' warning as crews battle Somerset fire

Residents were told to keep doors and windows closed

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Weston-super-Mare child abuser left victim with 'serious psychological harm'

'What Rodney did to me has been a constant burden'

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Residents in a flap over town centre seagull mural

Reactions to the artwork have been split

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Princess Andre's dressing gown that's perfect for staying warm

Princess Andre looked fabulous in her fluffy dressing gown last week and you can still shop it

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Longleat Festival of Light 'crazy' ticket price defended

This year's Festival of Light celebration centres around 'British icons'

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Lonely Planet names UK city among world's best places to visit in 2026

The guide book behemoth has announced its worldwide Best In Travel list for next year, with Bristol the only UK city to make the grade

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UK weather warning map shows which areas will be battered by 75mph winds

The Met Office has issued three weather warnings for Thursday

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Budgens store can serve alcohol 24 hours a day despite ‘rowdy behaviour’ fears

Residents weren't too impressed by the plans

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Incredible carer retires after 27 years of helping people

Shirley Morse has been looking after vulnerable people in their own homes for nearly three decades.