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Over 200 Somerset schools to close amid extreme heat warning
• The number of schools due to shut continues to rise
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 | Somerset Livetoday Over 170 Somerset schools to close over extreme heat - live updates• Temperatures are expected to soar to uncomfortable levels |
 | SomersetLive — Somerset Newstoday Plans for 56 homes near Somerset primary school approved despite traffic fears• Nearby residents are concerned about busy roads |
 | SomersetLive — Sporttoday Lando Norris announced for 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed• Reigning Formula 1 World Champion, Lando Norris will be returning to the iconic Goodwood Estate as part of its line-up for the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. |
 | Somerset Livetoday Heatwave delays repairs to 'liquified' section of A30 in Somerset• 'I'm told the road has to be a lot cooler for any repairs to work' |
 | SomersetLive — Local Newstoday North Somerset's bid to stop flood zone housing development quashed at high court• The 'nationally significant' decision could affect how decisions about building in flood plains are made in future |
 | SomersetLive — Local Newstoday Prince William leaves villagers 'stunned' with secret donation to save Somerset Arms pub• The Somerset Arms near Trowbridge has been closed for years but HRH hopes the village's last pub could be brought back |
 | SomersetLive — Somerset Newstoday Somerset Labour leader urges government to 'step up' after Keir Starmer resigns• The leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council has urged the government to "step up" and properly fund local services following the resignation of prime minister Sir Keir Starmer MP. |
 | SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath sectiontoday Inside Bath's underground vegan eatery where the 'meat' tasted just like the real deal• My childhood best friend is a vegan. |
 | SomersetLive — What's Ontoday Natural infinity pool in charming Somerset town is 'largest in UK' and free to use• A picturesque UK seaside town offers the ideal day out to cool off during the UK heatwave, thanks to its seawater infinity pool and traditional seaside offerings |
 | SomersetLive — Local Newstoday Cheddar Reservoir closed ahead of extreme heat warning• Forecasters predict temperatures will read the mid-30s at the start of next week |
 | SomersetLive — Sporttoday Yeovil Town and Forest Green Rovers decline to enter National League Cup• Both clubs have confirmed they will not be entering this season |
 | SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath sectiontoday Riverside footpath where boats evicted in Bath to close for rugby matches• The council said: 'This is not connected with the council’s removal of unauthorised boats' |
Avon and Somerset Police — Newstoday CCTV appeal after incident of criminal damage• Significant damage was caused to an escalator at Clifton Down Shopping Centre on the evening of Tuesday 1 April. |
Avon and Somerset Police — Newstoday CCTV appeal connected to assault investigation• We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with an incident in Highbridge last year. |
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