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Huge EV battery plant 'parts ways' with builders bbc.in/4vIvLzK

Agratas 'parts ways' with builders of UK's biggest EV battery plant

The contractor building the factory has "mutually parted ways" with the company behind the plant.

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Boy was 'play hunting' before fatal stabbing - court bbc.in/4vfL4jQ

Boy accused of murdering Aria Thorpe was 'play hunting', jury told

Boy, 16, goes on trial accused of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare.

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Multi-vehicle crash sparks motorway delays bbc.in/4elPIp5

M5 traffic: Multi-vehicle crash near Taunton sparks motorway delays

The incident has caused queuing traffic on the M5 southbound in Somerset.

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The museum built from hundreds of rescued sewing machines bbc.in/4eIGIf6

Gates Museum in Somerset transforming scrapped sewing machines

A Somerset museum is preserving history by restoring sewing machines saved from the scrapheap

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Supermarket evacuated after 'deliberate' fire bbc.in/4e7cZMK

Glastonbury Tesco evacuated after 'deliberate' caravans fire

The exterior of the store has been badly scorched by the blaze, emergency crews say.

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Multiple vehicles involved in A-road crash bbc.in/4vdOCmC

Crash on A358 near Ilminster closes road

Heavy traffic has built up in the area and roads will be closed for several hours, police say.

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Popular marine lake to see series of closures bbc.in/4eoA50j

Weston Marine Lake to see series of closures

A number of closing dates at the Weston-super-Mare site are announced ahead of the summer period.

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'I thought I was broken - but I was just undiagnosed' bbc.in/4utclxP

Why thousands of women with ADHD are only being misdiagnosed

Women diagnosed with ADHD later in life say missed signs left them struggling for years.

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'Inspirational' nurse volunteers after 50-year career bbc.in/4v9sOZl

'Inspirational' Somerset nurse volunteers after 50-year career

Sue Twose has been praised for her "far-reaching impact" supporting student nurses in Somerset.

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Charity shops are closing amid 'terrifying' costs bbc.in/4aNmUoq

Charity shops cut back as costs rise and funding is squeezed

One charity said it is leaving some vacant roles unfilled to reduce costs.

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Bus hero and town crier in King's Birthday Honours bbc.in/4op9J2F

West community heroes included in King's Birthday Honours

Inspiring people from across the West are recognised for their efforts in the community.

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Man 'wants answers' one year after Air India crash bbc.in/3Q1QyiR

Pensford man 'wants answers' one year after Air India crash

Umang Patel's father was on his way to visit him when the plane crashed shortly after taking off in June 2025.

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Drink-driver went wrong way down A-road in the dark bbc.in/4v2Orub

Drink-driver went wrong way down A38 in the dark

Francis Siyachitema from Taunton is handed a 32 month driving ban.

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The Wurzels' Combine Harvester celebrates 50 years bbc.in/4uAqo4O

Top of The Pops and the Wurzels: Combine Harvester at 50

The hit song by the Wurzels went to Number One beating Dolly Parton and Rod Stewart.

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New look for 600-year-old pub hit by car bbc.in/4ezKHdQ

Langport Arms reveals new look after repairs from car accident

The listed pub was hit by a car in 2024, which brought down its historic pillars and portico.

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Contaminated cocaine and heroin batches cause alarm bbc.in/49PSbqv

Contaminated cocaine and heroin batches in Somerset cause alarm

The incidents in Somerset have prompted a call for a debate around the checking of drugs.

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Bride who went ahead with wedding after being left at altar gets engaged bbc.in/4egbXwu

Swansea woman who went ahead with wedding despite being left at altar gets engaged

Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.

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Pollution rules criticised for raising new home costs bbc.in/49UPdRD

Somerset council warns pollution rules are raising new home costs

Developers claim the rules will stop them from hitting housebuilding targets.

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Can pubs stay open late for World Cup matches? bbc.in/4uxwdjF

Late World Cup matches: can UK pubs open after midnight?

UK pubs prepare for late World Cup kick-offs as fans ask how late venues can legally stay open.

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Child mannequin found on train with can of cider bbc.in/4fHJHWh

Child mannequin found on train in Minehead with can of cider

World War Two evacuee Annie is back with her mother after being taken from a museum display.

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