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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


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


Frome elects female majority council for the first time in history
Lyndsey Mayhew’s by-election win marks a milestone for Frome


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


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


Somerset village getting major investment to cut speeding traffic
And to make it safer for pedestrians


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


Superyacht head chef drowned after night out drinking in France
The chef from the South West fell into the water


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


'Avoid the area' warning as crews battle Somerset fire
Residents were told to keep doors and windows closed


Weston-super-Mare child abuser left victim with 'serious psychological harm'
'What Rodney did to me has been a constant burden'


Residents in a flap over town centre seagull mural
Reactions to the artwork have been split


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


Longleat Festival of Light 'crazy' ticket price defended
This year's Festival of Light celebration centres around 'British icons'


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


UK weather warning map shows which areas will be battered by 75mph winds
The Met Office has issued three weather warnings for Thursday


Budgens store can serve alcohol 24 hours a day despite ‘rowdy behaviour’ fears
Residents weren't too impressed by the plans


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.
