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Police urge vigilance on cannabis farms which exploit victims and fuel crime

In 2022, 12,500 cannabis plants were seized from commercial cannabis farms across Avon and Somerset, worth an estimated £7 million in street value

Bristol Post

Charges changed against man accused of Somerset ‘gimp suit’ incidents

Joshua Hunt had been remanded into custody on May 10

The Independent UK

Glastonbury weather: A day-by-day guide to Worthy Farm forecast

The latest weather updates as music fans arrive at Worthy Farm, Somerset

The Independent UK

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Thatchers Cider reports strong year with £155.5m turnover

The Somerset business is best known for brands including Thatchers Gold and Thatchers Haze

Birmingham Post

Women’s Ashes: Lauren Filer revels in key wickets on England debut as she details tune-up of bowling action

England debutant Lauren Filer celebrated a “surreal” day after taking two vital wickets on day one of The Ashes, and praised Somerset bowler Jack Brooks, who revolutionised her action over the winter.

Evening Standard

Glasto has gone from ‘chaotic’ to ‘most beautiful thing’ says festival veteran

Steve Apelt, 60, from Somerset said he has seen Glastonbury ‘go through so many changes’ and says it is ‘the most beautiful thing on the planet’.

The Independent UK

Glastonbury Festival 2024: Favourites to headline next year - including Taylor Swift

Other artists in the running to potentially head to Somerset in 2024 include Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Rhianna and Sam Fender

Wales Online

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Acorn Property Group begins work on Somerset development

The property developer has offices in Exeter, Newquay and Bristol

Birmingham Post

Glastonbury weather: A day-by-day guide to Worthy Farm forecast

The latest weather updates as music fans arrive at Worthy Farm, Somerset

The Independent UK

Naked pub goers leave money behind bar to thank staff after abuse

Neil Cox and Danielle Quiggan had a meal at the Railway Inn in Somerset- causing some drinkers to walk out and an online storm

Wales Online

London’s A-list holiday tribes and where to find them this summer

Whether you’re searching for rock star-approved bohemian charm, or art-clad rooms in Somerset a la the style set — here’s where the summer crowd is headed with their weekender bags and wild abandon, says Rosalyn Wikely

Evening Standard

Frome unenthusiastic about byelection ‘nobody wants’

All parties could face a tough test in disillusioned Somerton and Frome, the seat vacated by the disgraced MP David Warburton

The Guardian - UK

30,000 steps a day and ‘Glasto Lip’: What it’s like to work at Glastonbury Festival

From the dreaded night shifts to looking after vulnerable festival-goers, there’s plenty going on behind the scenes at the legendary music festival

The Independent UK

Glastonbury weather forecast for Wednesday June 21 to Sunday June 25

Met Office's full report ahead of the five-day event in Somerset

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Bristol Post

Pair robbed in 'unprovoked' attack while walking home in Redland

Investigating officers from Avon and Somerset Police have released an image of a man they would like to identify

Bristol Post

Bristol mayor backs Avon & Somerset police chief for admitting force is institutionally racist as councillor demands resignation

Chief Constable Sarah Crew has also won support from the police & crime commissioner

Bristol Post

Vehicles torched during spate of arsons in South Gloucestershire

Avon and Somerset Police said vehicles were badly damaged by the blazes during the early hours of the morning

Daily Mirror

Tory MP quits after taking cocaine plunging Rishi Sunak into fourth by-election nightmare

Somerset and Frome MP David Warburton announced he is quitting, triggering a fourth Tory by-election after Boris Johnson, Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams all resigned as MPs

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Bristol Post

New three-day street food festival launching this summer

Street food traders from across the UK will be serving up an array of delicious treats

The Independent UK

Avon and Somerset Police ‘institutionally racist’, chief constable says

Sarah Crew said issues of race, sexism and homophobia were present at her force.

The Guardian - UK

Avon and Somerset police chief admits force is institutionally racist

Sarah Crew also says force is ‘likely’ to be treating LGBTQ+ people, women and disabled people unfairly

Daily Mirror

Tourists flock to UK's 'best beer garden' in the middle of gorgeous sandy beach

The Watering Hole in Perranporth, Cornwall, The Rising Sun in Pensford, Somerset and the People's Park Tavern in Victoria Park, London have topped a list of the best beer gardens in the country

The Independent UK

Provisional trial date set for youths accused of murdering teenage boy in Bath

Mikey Roynon, 16, died from a single stab wound after being attacked at a party in the Somerset city.

Wales Online

"I've been to Glastonbury Festival 15 times in a row - here are my hacks including what toilets to avoid"

Dan Thomas has attended every Glastonbury festival since 2002 and is heading to Worthy Farm in Somerset again next week

Daily Mirror

Inside off-grid UK commune which costs just £120 a month and is hidden in woodland

The Tinkers Bubble commune is in 40 acres of Somerset countryside houses a group who get by making their own cider and farming cows

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