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Est. 2012 - The #Somerset account had all the latest news and updates over on the bird app. Now 12 years later we've moved to Bluesky
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MP wants Westminster support for tidal lagoon plan

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MP wants Westminster to support for Bristol Channel tidal lagoon
Rachel Gilmour says the West Somerset Lagoon project could provide power to two million homes.
www.bbc.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Support offer to arrest 'steep' fostering decline

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Somerset Council foster carers are offered more support
A council is offering more support for potential carers as numbers drop by a quarter.
www.bbc.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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A-road to close for four days for tree works

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A38 in Winscombe to partially close to tackle ash dieback
The A38 in Winscombe will partially close to allow trees with ash dieback to be felled.
www.bbc.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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MP says planning reforms could erode local democracy

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Taunton MP fears planning reforms will erode local democracy
Gideon Amos criticises measures that would give ministers the final say on large developments.
www.bbc.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Teenager wins race at 'breathtaking speed'

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Teenager wins 10K Stoke Stampede at 'breathtaking speed'
Tom is cheered over the line in the annual village race which was first held in 1977.
www.bbc.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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In pictures: 'Cold snap' and 'FA Cup heroes'

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West Country pictures: 'Cold snap' and 'FA Cup heroics'
Our weekly roundup of photographs from across the West.
www.bbc.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Helicopter site to close unless deal signed - MP

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Leonardo helicopter site to close unless MoD deal signed, MP says
Leonardo Helicopters is the sole bidder for the government's New Medium Helicopters (NMH) contract.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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'Cupcake hiatus' and 'highway excellence'

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Headlines: 'Cupcake hiatus' and 'highway excellence'
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 12 January.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Historic bridge demolished for £11m replacement

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Historic Weston bridge demolished ahead of £11m replacement
Winterstoke Road Bridge was built in the 1940s to provide access to an aeroplane factory.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Councillor suspended over white supremacist dating site

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Glastonbury councillor suspended over white supremacist dating site
Councillor Lillith Osborn appeared in a leaked database from a white supremacist dating website.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Woman achieves dream of becoming swimming teacher

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Wiltshire woman achieves dream of becoming swimming teacher
Autistic woman Emily Gold achieves the qualification with the support of a charity.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Yeovil sign Cardiff midfielder Perrett on loan

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Troy Perrett: Cardiff City midfielder joins Yeovil Town on loan
Cardiff City midfielder Troy Perrett joins Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Second nuclear reactor arrives at Hinkley Point C

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Second nuclear reactor arrives at Hinkley Point C power station
EDF said the delivery of the reactor was a major moment in Hinkley Point C's construction
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Thousands of fish introduced to West waterways

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Thousands of fish added to West waterways to top stocks up
The Environment Agency says nearly 7,000 fish have been added to rivers, lakes and ponds.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Record number of callouts for air ambulance charity

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Great Western Air Ambulance reports record number of callouts
GWAAC responded to 2,344 people in need of critical care in 2025.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Need To Know Somerset

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Need To Know Somerset - Rising concerns over avian flu - BBC Sounds
A local famer is calling for vaccines warning the disease could 'decimate the industry'.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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National Trust receives £10m to fund 'vital' work

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National Trust receives £10m to fund 'vital' work around the UK
The charity receives a record-breaking donation from philanthropist Humphrey Battock.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Teenager wins race at 'breathtaking speed'

#Somerset #BBCNews

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Teenager wins 10K Stoke Stampede at 'breathtaking speed'
Tom is cheered over the line in the annual village race which was first held in 1977.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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'Palm tree planning row' and 'Wolf moon'

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Headlines: 'Palm tree planning row' and 'Wolf moon'
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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'Cupcake hiatus' and 'highway excellence'

#Somerset #BBCNews

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Headlines: 'Cupcake hiatus' and 'highway excellence'
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 12 January.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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In pictures: 'Cold snap' and 'FA Cup heroes'

#Somerset #BBCNews

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West Country pictures: 'Cold snap' and 'FA Cup heroics'
Our weekly roundup of photographs from across the West.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Girl, 9, died from stab wound to chest, inquest told

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Aria Thorpe: Girl, 9, died from stab wound to chest, inquest told
A 15-year-old boy was charged with murder after Aria Thorpe died in Weston-super-Mare in December.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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'We need a bird flu vaccine to save the industry'

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Somerset farmer says a bird flu vaccine is vital to save industry
Poultry farmer Jeff Cracknell says other measures are ineffective because wild birds have the disease.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Historic bridge demolished for £11m replacement

#Somerset #BBCNews

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Historic Weston bridge demolished ahead of £11m replacement
Winterstoke Road Bridge was built in the 1940s to provide access to an aeroplane factory.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Mum of boy killed at rail crossing calls for change

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Mum of boy killed at Taunton rail crossing calls for change
The family of Harry Basham wants safety improvements to be made following his death in October.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:28 AM