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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.

SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath sectiontoday Lewis Moody and peloton of rugby legends begin epic seven-day 500-mile ride to raise funds for MND research • The challenge will see Lewis Moody, who revealed his own MND diagnosis last year, joined by family, friends and some of the biggest names in rugby as they cycle 505 miles in just seven days through England to deliver the match ball for next weekend's Gallagher PREM Rugby Final between Northampton and Exeter.

Somerset Livetoday Inside Bath's underground vegan eatery where the 'meat' tasted just like the real deal • My childhood best friend is a vegan. • So when we arranged to meet up in Bath, I figured the steakhouse was out. • Fish and chips probably wouldn't do either.

SomersetLive — Sporttoday Somerset's James Rew to make England debut in second New Zealand Test • The Somerset 22-year-old will make a debut will Jamie Smith missing out after the birth of his second child

SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath sectiontoday Plan to save Somerset village’s overlooked architectural gem • 'I can remember looking at this and thinking it reminded me of Coventry Cathedral'

SomersetLive / Bath Chronicle — Bath sectiontoday Row as neighbours object to 3am takeaway in city’s student area • 'The area already suffers from ongoing late-night nuisance and anti-social behaviour'

Somerset Livetoday Cheddar Reservoir closed ahead of extreme heat warning • Forecasters predict temperatures will read the mid-30s at the start of next week

Somerset Livetoday Wellbeing event to be held on hill for Summer Solstice • The free event has been inspired by community gatherings

SomersetLive — Local Newstoday Huge burglary will not be end of the line for Clevedon miniature railway • Police are appealing for any leads into the 'awful incident'

SomersetLive — Local Newstoday Man named and charged after Audi crashed into Somerset house • Two young men were seriously injured after a car crashed into a wall and a home

Avon and Somerset Police — Newstoday Behind the neighbourhood nomination: Will Ayliffe • “I work in an incredible team. • It’s easy to work when you have a good team around you.” PCSO Will Ayliffe was nominated for an Outstanding Policing Award for making a real difference across Bath’s communities.

Avon and Somerset Police — Newstoday Boy charged following fail-to-stop collision • The 17-year-old boy is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court today (Thursday 18 June).

Avon and Somerset Police — Newstoday Hotel staff support police in tackling child exploitation • The free training is helping hotel staff spot the signs of exploitation, know when and how to report, and play their part in protecting vulnerable children and young people.

SomersetLive — Somerset Newstoday Court battle looms over 'reckless' parking charges in Clevedon • 'It's reckless and economically short-sighted'

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