Bath and Somerset News
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Furniture poverty scheme extended for another year
The project provides essential household items to people who might otherwise struggle to afford them.
Canal anniversary to be celebrated with flotilla
The boats will gather to mark 30 years since the canal was restored and reopened.
WW2 vehicles from UK join more D-Day parades
The UK's Military Vehicle Trust has more events in France after a week of D-Day commemorations.
Controversial solar farm given permission
The plans were originally rejected after concerns about the loss of agricultural land.
'Beloved son' who died in Great Bristol Run named
Mike Harper, 26, died unexpectedly while taking part in the Great Bristol Run in May.
Further arrests after PC 'deliberately' hit by car
A man and a woman have been arrested, while another man previously held was released without charge.
'I found myself in a war I hadn?t understood'
Lt Richard Willis was just 20 years old when he was injured during the D-Day landings.
Two new schools set to be built in city for SEND children
The schools will provide 'high-quality educational and vocational opportunities for young people'.
Rape victim left 'scared in own home' after attack
Paul Kibble, 42, has been jailed for six years for raping a woman in Bath.
New scheme to give breastfeeding mothers confidence
More businesses and venues in North Somerset sign up to show their support for breastfeeding.
How Bath turned 'hope into belief' to reach final
How Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan turned "hope into belief" to get the club to the Premiership final.
Police dog and sergeant celebrate 'dream' title win
Sergeant Nick Dalrymple and his work partner Eva triumph at the four-day trials held in Scotland.
Beacons light up to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
Crowds gather in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire to see the beacons.
Folk singer 'shot in face' by suspected BB gun
Cara Dillon was one of two people hit in Frome on Wednesday evening, police say
Business park still an empty field five years on
Nexus 25 business park remains an empty field, five years after it was given planning permission.
Village pays 'emotional' tribute to D-Day soldiers
A local historian says it has been emotional learning about the D-Day soldiers from her village.
Secret Somerset
Discover the role the South West?s airfields played in D-Day.
The Emporium in Wellington to close
75 local traders and craftspeople will be affected.
Olly Murs visits Bridgwater charity
He?s been the patron of Brainwave for 13 years.
D-Day: From Somerset to Normandy
Andrew Tizzard from Othery is driving his 1942 Jeep to France.
Fruit picking: ?no one wants to do it?
Chris Seager from Seager?s Fruit and Veg in Draycott says he struggles to find pickers.
Secret Somerset: The Gurt Worm
The legend of the Gurt Worm on the Quantocks.
Lightning hold off Bears challenge to stay top of North Group
Luke Wells stars with bat and ball as Lancashire Lightning inflicted a first T20 Blast loss on Birmingham Bears to stay top of the North Group.
Northampton or Bath to end trophy drought in final
Northampton and Bath both aim to end long waits for a Premiership title when they meet in the final at Twickenham on Saturday.
Worcestershire sign England spinner Bashir on loan
Worcestershire sign England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir on loan from Somerset.
Bath's Russell trying to unlock key to title wins
Bath fly-half Finn Russell says he has sought advice from team-mate Ben Spencer about "how to win" titles.
Northampton or Bath to end trophy drought in final
Northampton and Bath both aim to end long waits for a Premiership title when they meet in the final at Twickenham on Saturday.
Bath's Russell trying to unlock key to title wins
Bath fly-half Finn Russell says he has sought advice from team-mate Ben Spencer about "how to win" titles.
How Bath turned 'hope into belief' to reach final
How Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan turned "hope into belief" to get the club to the Premiership final.
Bath beat Sale in thriller to reach Premiership final
Bath beat Sale 31-23 in an enthralling semi-final to set up a Premiership final against Northampton Saints.
Gold vexed by Joseph's Bath link
Bath coach Gary Gold berates "irresponsible" reports linking London Irish's Jonathan Joseph with a move to the Rec.
Somerset support Rehman's return
Coach Andy Hurry says Somerset had no qualms in bringing Pakistan's Abdur Rehman back to Taunton despite his drugs ban.
Trego signs new Somerset contract
All-rounder Peter Trego signs a new three-year deal with Somerset after an impressive year with ball and bat.
Rehman to make Somerset return
Somerset announce Pakistan Test bowler Abdur Rehman is to return to Taunton for the latter part of the 2013 campaign.
Big Buck's likely to miss season
Racehorses Big Buck's and Al Ferof likely to miss rest of season after "problem" discovered by trainer Paul Nicholls.
England bring in Buttler & Woakes
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.
Thousands of bikers celebrate life of Dave Myers
A procession made up of thousands of motorcycles leaves London for Dave Myer's Cumbrian home town.
Search for driver after vehicle found crashed
A badly damaged vehicle was found in dense bushes and undergrowth in Polegate on Friday night.
Woman with anorexia 'had to get worse to get help'
Rheanna Hazel wants support criteria reviewed after she had to lose more weight to qualify for help.
Tower of London heritage status faces 'real threat'
Historic England says the danger comes from draft policies on offices and tall buildings.
Runners honour 'legend and inspiration' Rob Burrow
Organisers say the run was to "celebrate the life of a true rugby league legend and inspiration".
Passengers break liquids rule daily - airport boss
Birmingham Airport claims one non-compliant bag can add 20 minutes to each passenger's wait time.
Grandad spends 14 years camped in garden
David Priestley insists "we are all animals" and sleeping indoors is "overrated".
Euros fever grips British pub rebuilt in Germany
The traditional English boozer has been stripped and moved hundreds of miles from East Yorkshire.
Council votes to kill moles over 'safety' fears
A church warden said the council was "making a mountain out of a molehill".
Auschwitz survivor celebrates 100th birthday
Leszek Kopec says he survived multiple concentration camps during World War Two.
Search for mystery artist behind navy base mural
The "marvellous" painting at HMS Raleigh depicts a scene from the Falklands War.
Veteran revealed D-Day secret at family wedding
Tom Wilcox told his goddaughter he carried secret D-Day plans to senior officers.