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Badger cull could be stopped by fresh legal challenge
The West Country's controversial badger cull could be stopped at the eleventh hour by a fresh legal challenge from the Badger Trust. Lawyers acting for the leading body opposing the trial cull in...
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Will food price rises mean the full English breakfast is toast?
The traditional full English breakfast is poised to become a luxury item, as hard-pressed pig farmers warn of steep price rises. Shoppers dealing with tight finances could end up with tightening belts...
View ArticleT4 on the Beach future in doubt after Channel 4 axe television show
The future of Weston-super-Mare's popular T4 on the Beach concert – which injects millions of pounds into the local economy – has been thrown into doubt after Channel 4 said the television show was to...
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Flats conversion could save derelict Regent bar in Clevedon
A derelict former bar in a prestigious Clevedon shopping area could be converted into apartments and shops as part of a £5 million development. The Regent in Hill Road has lain vacant for several years...
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Final approval for badger cull 'well advanced'
Moves to finalise approval for a badger cull are "very well advanced" according to Natural England, amid the threat of a last-minute legal challenge by opponents. But the agency, responsible for...
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Puxton Park named as top visitor attraction by VisitEngland
A Weston-super-Mare adventure park and farm has been recognised as a top visitor attraction by VisitEngland. Puxton Park has been presented with the Quality Rose Marque for the third year running by...
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Sam Foley keen to continue Yeovil Town progress
Attacker Sam Foley has no intention of resting on his laurels after admitting he has become a key member of Yeovil Town's first XI sooner than he had expected. The summer arrival from Blue Square Bet...
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Shrewsbury Town v Yeovil Town: Glovers aim to close in on play-off places
Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson has identified this week's two away games as vital in their bid to creep up on the play-off spots. The Glovers travel to Shrewsbury Town tonight before visiting Crewe...
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Police appeal after woman headbutted in Weston-super-Mare
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was headbutted after becoming involved in a dispute in Weston-super-Mare. The incident occurred on October 18 at around 2.40pm close to the bus stop in...
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Top Somerset doctor: We are losing our emergency experts abroad
A top doctor from Somerset claims emergency patients could be at risk because half of the country's A&E departments are understaffed. Dr Clifford Mann, registrar at the College of Emergency...
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Wind turbines or gas wells... which would you prefer next to your house?
On the face of it, the options sound more like a hypothetical Hobson's choice – but choosing whether to have a wind turbine or gas well next to your house could become an increasingly real dilemma in...
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MP Liam Fox to raise axed Clevedon hospital plan in the Commons
A row over scrapping plans to build a new £15 million hospital in Clevedon is being taken to the House of Commons. North Somerset Tory MP Liam Fox has promised campaigners he will seek an adjournment...
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20mph proposal for Midsomer Norton – give your view
A signs-only 20mph speed limit in Midsomer Norton is being proposed by Bath & North East Somerset Council to improve road safety. Local people are being given the chance to have their say about the...
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Man, 91, in hospital after Weston-super-Mare house fire
An elderly man was taken to hospital after a house fire in Weston-super-Mare yesterday afternoon. The 91-year-old man was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation after a blaze broke out in the...
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Hinkley Point: Will the taxpayer fuel cost of new nuclear projects?
A group of leading energy academics yesterday claimed the Government is considering going back on its pledge never to subsidise nuclear power. Any policy change would effectively mean taxpayers' money...
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes pays tribute to Captain Scott's youngest explorer
Adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes yesterday paid tribute to an explorer who died at the side of Captain Scott, during a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of their ill-fated expedition to the South...
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Consultation over Weston-super-Mare Tropicana demolition
A consultation will be held on how Weston-super-Mare's dilapidated Tropicana will be demolished. North Somerset Council has drawn up plans to take down the one time seafront landmark and return the...
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Badger cull announcement due as speculation grows over Government U-turn
Speculation is growing that the proposed badger cull for parts of Somerset and Gloucestershire will be delayed until 2013. Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is due to make a statement to Parliament...
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Yeovil drug factory fire cause of road chaos in town centre
A house fire that caused rush hour traffic chaos in Yeovil was started when a drugs factory burst into flames. Police discovered the huge cannabis farm in Sherborne Road on the A30 around 4pm yesterday...
View ArticleTwitter reaction to badger cull delay announcement
Today's announcement that pilot badger culls in Somerset and Gloucestershire have been delayed until 2013 is a hot topic of debate on Twitter this afternoon. Thousands of users have taken to social...
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