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Oldest evidence of plague in Britain found in 4,000-year-old human remains

Traces of Yersinia pestis bacteria were found in teeth of people buried at bronze age sites in Cumbria and Somerset

The Guardian - UK

Person suffers head injury after being hit by police car near Cabot Circus

The Avon and Somerset Police car was responding to an emergency call at the time of the collision in the early hours of this morning (May 30)

Bristol Post

Popular Pontins seaside resort left deserted with empty streets and bars

The area was once a seaside escape for families looking for a break on the Somerset coast.

Daily Record

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Two people killed and third fighting for life after Somerset motorbike crash

Avon and Somerset Police called out to road near village Priddy over bank holiday weekend

The Independent UK

Urgent 999 appeal for wanted man who failed to attend court

Avon and Somerset Police said Jake Taylor who is wanted on a warrant having failed to attend court for an alleged driving offence

Bristol Post

Owner of Jaguar Land Rover to base huge car battery plant in Somerset - report

According to the BBC the chairman of Tata Group will meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak next week to finalise the deal

Birmingham Post

A4174 Ring Road: Serious crash as vehicle collides with pedestrian

Avon and Somerset Police has advised motorists to find alternative routes this morning following the incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle

Bristol Post

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Brit stabbed to death by neighbour in Thailand in violent row over loud music

A Somerset inquest has heard how Marcus Evans, 49, died from knife wounds inflicted by a Thai neighbour after a row over noise he and his pal Shaun Dagnan, 55, were making late at night

Daily Mirror

Cop who gave drugs back to users committed gross misconduct

The Avon & Somerset officer has been placed on a national barred list for "severely undermining public confidence in policing"

Bristol Post

Teenager reported missing from Almondsbury found

Avon and Somerset Police has issued an update

Bristol Post

Last of the seaside cinema organs: Weston-super-Mare bids adieu to its Compton

As Odeon brings down the curtain on the Somerset cinema, a farewell concert will sound the last of its ‘wonder’ pipe organ

The Guardian - UK

Full list of knife surrender bins in Bristol and Somerset in police crackdown

In addition to four permanent knife surrender bins in Bristol, more across the West Country have been put in place to tackle knife crime

Bristol Post

Law firm Clarke Willmott advises Cornish Bakery on expansion

The business, based in Paulton, Somerset, plans to open new stores nationwide

Birmingham Post

Hinkley Point C to help Toolstation workers in Somerset find new jobs

More than 200 jobs are at risk at the hardware supplier’s warehouse in Bridgwater

Birmingham Post

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Benedict Cumberbatch owns a £8.1m West Country mansion complete with a cider orchard

The property has links to English royalty, with Mr Cumberbatch himself being distantly related to King Richard III

Birmingham Post

More than 300 Somerset homes could be built near Taunton after land deal secured

Housebuilder Crest Nicholson has bought the site in the village of Norton Fitzwarren

Bristol Post

Woman dies after car crashes into wall in Thornbury

Avon and Somerset Police said the driver of the vehicle remains in a critical condition in hospital

Birmingham Post

Somerset solar farm put up for sale for more than £1.5m

Puriton Solar Farm near Bridgwater spans more than 12 hectares of land and has an average annual generation of 3,975 MWh

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Birmingham Post

Yeovil Town Football Club taken over by local firm The Hellier Group

The deal comes weeks after a separate bid for the recently relegated Somerset club appeared to have collapsed

Bristol Post

iPhone stolen from Bristol teenager as police launch appeal to find 'online buyers'

Avon and Somerset Police has released images of two men they would like to identify in connection with the alleged burglary

Bristol Post

Two women 'assaulted' in Bristol as police launch photo appeal

One of the victims was allegedly kicked in the body while the second was thrown to the ground

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Anderson gives England injury scare after suffering mild groin strain

Lancashire confirm injury was sustained during the draw against Somerset but assessments suggest Anderson will recover in time for Ashes

Daily Mirror

Family of missing mum slam police for taking 'four months to talk to neighbours'

Denise Jarvis, 44, was last seen last year, the day after a row with her parents at their home, and Avon and Somerset Police have been criticised for the investigation so far

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Somerset’s Rew repeats century to top run charts – as it happened

Lancashire and Somerset bemused the crowd in a bore draw while Glen Chapple said Jimmy Anderson’s injury is 'nothing too serious’

Daily Mirror

New romantics Taylor Swift and Matty Healy 'set to play same Glastonbury stage'

The American star and the 1975 frontman have been secretly dating for weeks - but fans could see their romantic sparks fly if they end up in the fields of Somerset together for Glasto

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