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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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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 19h
'Taking in my great-grandkids at 74 saved me' #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
'Taking in my great-grandchildren at 74 saved me'
A Somerset great-grandmother talks about becoming a kinship carer after her daughter died.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 19h
Somerset village with 'significant' new neighbour awaits replacement of 1940s social club #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Village with 'significant' new neighbour awaits major upgrade
A shiny new building will bring the return of skittles and snooker, though the timeline remains unclear
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Banned teacher punched wall near pupils' heads #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Downside School teacher banned after punching wall near pupils
David Hicks is banned from teaching after punching the wall and making threats to harm pupils.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
'Flag man' returns to Weston seafront yet again and offers council an ultimatum #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
'Flag man' returns to seafront yet again with an ultimatum
But they've already been taken down
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
DWP responds as claimants hit with 'deeply demoralising' award cuts #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
DWP statement over 'demoralising' disability award cuts
One person said there award had been cut by 85 per cent
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Man charged three years after death of woman in Taunton #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Man charged three years after death of woman in Taunton
He has appeared in court
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Tourism plea in seaside town as Pontins goes another summer with zero holidaymakers #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Plea in seaside town as holiday park still off-limits to tourists
It's been closed to the public for years since hundreds of people moved in
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
'People use AI to avoid paying for school photos, but they don't realise the consequences' #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
AI is being used to steal school pictures, photographers warn
Ian Gilbert says he's heard parents boasting about using AI to take the watermark off his photos.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
'Deformed' A-road linking Somerset towns is giving drivers a bumpy ride #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
'Deformed' A-road is giving Somerset drivers a bumpy ride
"We are aware of the bumpiness issue"
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Weddings 'kicked into touch' at Bath Rugby HQ #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Bath Rugby HQ Farleigh House can no longer host weddings
Farleigh House can no longer host weddings and some other functions due to planning rules.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Somerset A-road closed and stationary traffic after serious crash - live updates #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Somerset A-road closed after serious crash
There are major delays
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Apology as cuts to 10 young carers' youth clubs scrapped #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Apology as cuts to 10 young carers' youth clubs in Somerset scrapped
Councillor Heather Shearer says she is "appalled" by the distress the proposals caused to families.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Developer's legal battle in Somerset village with just 250 homes #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Developer's legal battle in village with just 250 homes
It was denied permission for 115 new homes but a new fact has come to light
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
What to expect from a restored Birnbeck Pier #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Birnbeck Pier: What to expect when it finally reopens in 2027
The restoration of the historic pier in Weston-super-Mare is due to finish in the summer of 2027.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Drought permit issued to help 'exceptionally low' Somerset reservoir level #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Drought permit issued to help 'exceptionally low' reservoir level
'Drought has not gone away with the arrival of autumn'
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Parking rules and charges set to change next year #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Somerset's parking rules and charges set to change next year
The fee increase will be introduced from January 2027, with further changes phased in from autumn.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Man admits sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Man admits sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband without her knowledge
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Greater Manchester.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Update on sex offence case involving ex-Taunton Town chief #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Update on sex offence case involving ex-Taunton Town chief
Karl Lindsay denies conspiring to rape a woman alongside 12 other men
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Parking in Bath could soon cost more during Christmas market #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Parking in Bath could soon cost more during Christmas market
The council is considering charging more its car parks during the weekends while the Christmas market is on
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Theatre to permanently close as 23 jobs axed #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Taunton Brewhouse theatre to close as 23 jobs axed
The theatre, which opened 13 years ago, will close at the end of this month.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Somerset carnival organisers issue update after procession halted and area evacuated #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Carnival update after procession halted and area evacuated
Organisers have been "overwhelmed by kindness" since the weekend
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A39 closed due to police incident - updates #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
A39 closed due to police incident
Emergency services are at the scene
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Temple Meads trains cancelled after person struck by train #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Trains cancelled as person dies after being struck by train
Emergency services are at the scene
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Archer 'nostalgic' about Somerset before death #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Jeffrey Archer 'nostalgic' about Somerset upbringing before death
Bestselling author Jeffrey Archer recalled his childhood in Somerset during a visit to the county last week.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Doctor explains five health changes she wishes she had made in her 20s #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Doctor explains five health changes she wishes she had made in her 20s
The specialist GP says there are simple health changes we should all keep in mind
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Bridgwater takeaway allowed 5am licence despite 'recipe for chaos' warning #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Takeaway allowed 5am licence despite 'recipe for chaos' fears
The business was stripped of its licence a year ago but has since been taken over
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Seaside town offers shop unit for free in unusual move to revitalise centre #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Town offers shop unit for free to help revitalise centre
"Residents want to see their high street thriving again"
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86 #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Jeffrey Archer: Best-selling author and former politician dies aged 86
His last book, Adam and Eve, is set to release this month.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
'Predatory' Scout volunteer 'inflicted horrific abuse' against children #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
'Predatory' Scout volunteer 'inflicted horrific abuse' against children
'What happened to me took away a part of that innocence far earlier than any child should lose it. Things were introduced into my life that I was far too young to understand.'
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Bridge replacement delayed due to summer heatwaves #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston opening delayed after heatwaves
The key route will have shut to traffic for more than two years by the time it opens in early 2028.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
'Completely wrong' if Bath pub with 300-year history is forced to fall silent #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
'Completely wrong' if historic pub is forced to fall silent
Its "electric" atmosphere, even during the week, is what makes it so special
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Fears road closure could leave town 'desolate' #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Watchet traffic: 'Desolate' town cut off amid multiple road closures
Watchet is now left with just one route in or out due to multiple road closures.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
'Devious' scout leader who lured girl into woods jailed for multiple sexual assaults #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
'Devious' Taunton scout leader who sexually abused multiple kids jailed
Victims say they felt violated, betrayed and deeply confused after his attacks.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
'Inconceivable' loss as Somerset town's 'destination venue' confirms closure #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
'Inconceivable' loss as 'destination venue' confirms closure
A plea for donations has sadly not been enough to secure its future
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Binman tells anyone with a bin to 'check with council now' over everyday item #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Binman tells anyone with a bin to 'check with council now'
A TikTok influencer has addressed a common source of confusion for households
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
'Strong support' to merge Somerset town with nearby village #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
'Strong support' to merge Somerset town with nearby village
It will go ahead in April if approved
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Bath road closures: City centre diversions among 12 confirmed roadworks #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Bath city centre diversions among 12 confirmed new roadworks
Some of the works could stretch into next year
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
70-year-old faces court over Worle explosives find #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
70-year-old faces court over explosives find
He is also charged with possession of a firearm without a certificate
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Organisers confirm Ilminster Carnival was cancelled after gas leak detected #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Carnival cancelled after gas leak detected
Judging has been suspended for this year
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Glastonbury Festival 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes
Thousands of people joined the queue in the hope of securing tickets to Worthy Farm.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Somerset mum warns parents 'don't' use AI to remove school photo watermarks #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Somerset mum warns parents 'don't' use AI to remove school photo watermarks
A Somerset photographer is urging parents not to use AI to remove school photo watermarks instead of buying the images
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Survivors fear being hurt by abusers released early from prison #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Survivors fear being hurt by abusers released early from prison
One survivor says she almost hopes her abusive ex-partner reoffends to prove the scheme to ease prison overcrowding is "wrong".
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Rural river leading to Burnham-on-Sea has new protectors #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
River leading to Somerset holiday spot has new protectors
Other rivers across the world have already been granted similar rights
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Murder probe detectives appeal for dash-cam footage #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Murder probe detectives appeal for dash-cam footage
Graham Pennycook's body was found in woods near to polo field
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Prince William to launch 'emergency preparedness' initiative during Somerset visit #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Prince William to launch 'emergency preparedness' initiative in Somerset
Prince of Wales will join volunteers and young people taking part in training exercise
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
American tries proper Somerset scrumpy for the first time and sums it up in 1 word #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
American tries Somerset scrumpy for the first time and sums it up in 1 word
Just imagine the joy of getting to taste a pint of proper Somerset scrumpy for the very first time. One American who now lives in the UK got to do just that - and recorded a video telling us all about it
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Cocktail bar Charlotte's to open in Bath city centre #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Cocktail bar Charlotte's to open in Bath city centre
There will also be a cafe on site
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Ancient bridge hidden under reservoir is revealed #Somerset
bbc.co.uk
Ancient Wimbleball Lake bridge revealed by continued low levels
The Bessom Bridge on Exmoor was flooded nearly 50 years ago when Wimbleball Reservoir was created.
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Husband's mission after wife died 12 hours after hospital room wedding #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
Husband's mission after wife died 12 hours after wedding
'I just wanted to do something to help other women not go through what Sophie did because it was horrific'
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Somerset @somersetuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
'No bin collections' warning if you do one thing 'badly' #Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk
'No bin collections' warning if you do one thing 'badly'
Residents have been urged to think carefully about where they leave their cars
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