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The northern lights appeared in southern England twice in one week - here's why this could happen again soon

People across the UK, from the Shetland Islands to Somerset and from Norfolk to Northern Ireland, have been treated to a stunning display of the aurora borealis or northern lights recently. But what causes this beautiful phenomena and why has it appeared so far south?

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Glastonbury 2023 line-up confirmed - Arctic Monkeys, Elton John, Guns N' Roses and more

The three household acts will headline the Somerset-based festival.

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Jaguar Land Rover owner ‘seeks £500m UK subsidy to build battery factory’

Report says Tata Motors approached Britain’s government as group weighs up site in Somerset or Spain

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Loch Ness Monster seen ‘600 miles from home’ by shocked mother and daughter

The mysterious sea creature - which looked to be several feet long - was spotted off the Somerset coat on Sunday by eagle-eyed members of the public.

Daily Record

Full list of stunning buildings named by RIBA as the best in the South West

A luxury treehouse, a former jail and a reconstruction of a Roman villa are among the 23 buildings shortlisted for the 2023 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) South West Awards.

Birmingham Post

Driver walked away from crash scene in Knowle

Avon and Somerset Police has released a CCTV image of a man officers investigating the incident would like to speak to

Bristol Post

'I spent 24 hours as a farmer - one food we should all eat, robots and chainsaw injury'

Mirror writer Nia Dalton spent a day shadowing Somerset farmer Josh Gay to see what he gets up to in 24 hours - from herding sheep to weighing cattle and eating with the seasons

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First Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor arrives on site in Somerset

The plant’s developer, French energy giant EDF, said the delivery marked a ‘significant milestone’ for one of Europe’s largest construction projects

Birmingham Post

Make mine a Babycham! Return of the drink that added sparkle to the 70s

The Showering brothers of Somerset want a new generation to love the famous perry invented by their grandfather

The Guardian - UK

Angler’s record pike is the catch of ‘several lifetimes’

A U.K. angler has gained notoriety for his recent catch of a nearly 45-pound pike that set a record for Chew Valley Lake in Somerset, England.

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Italian restaurant group takes full ownership of Dorset eatery

Family-run Tamburino has two other restaurants in Yeovil and Street in Somerset

Birmingham Post

Tech components firm Gooch and Housego expects inflation to hit profits

The Somerset-based manufacturer said it had made 'steady' progress in reducing lead times after increasing production capacity

Birmingham Post

Avonmouth explosion: Police investigation continues more than two years on

"We are committed to doing everything we can to provide the answers the families deserve"

Bristol Post

Energy giant EDF's profits up in the UK due to higher prices

Despite this, the French state-backed firm - which is behind the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset - said its British business recorded an overall operating loss

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Tom Abell ruled out of England white-ball tour to Bangladesh with side injury

The Somerset had earned his first senior call-ups

Bristol Post

Harvey Nichols assault claims in Bristol sparks police investigation

Avon and Somerset Police said it is looking into the allegation and counter-allegation from the incident which unfolded outside the city centre store between a teenage woman and a security guard

Bristol Post

'Large sum of fuel' stolen as men in white Ford Transit raid Bristol petrol station

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

Birmingham Post

Cheese producer Wyke Farms profits up despite increased costs

The Somerset-based business saw global sales of its cheese and butter increase

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‘Several’ Avon and Somerset Police officers still serving despite gross misconduct rulings

Police forces across the country are coming under scrutiny for their vetting and disciplinary practices

Bristol Post

CCTV footage released after laptop and games console stolen from Ashton home

Avon and Somerset Police has released CCTV footage of a man it wishes to speak to in connection with the incident

Birmingham Post

Big interview: How Leonardo Helicopters' new UK boss is planning to transform a century-old business

Adam Clarke talks to BusinessLive about his vision for the historic Somerset firm, including investment in new technologies, dealing with the cost-of-living crisis and plans to 'evolve' the culture to attract top talent

Daily Mirror

Judge shares touching letter he wrote to two boys after parents' vicious custody battle

Judge McKendrick told two brothers aged eight and 11 that he'd asked their parents to 'stop the crap' and 'behave a bit better' in a letter explaining the custody judgement he'd made

Daily Mirror

Mum nearly loses eye after crashing £180 e-scooter which she bought to ride to shops

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES - Limara Greenwood from Bridgwater, Somerset, bought a second-hand e-scooter to get to the shops as she feared she would be judged if using a mobility scooter, but she has regretted it

Daily Mirror

'I lost my son to suicide and now my husband has months to live - every day counts'

Joanne Clement, 47, from Somerset, has already had to say goodbye to her 18-year-old son Charley and now her soulmate and husband Ben, 38, has received a shattering terminal diagnosis

Wales Online

Judge's letter to 'good brothers' telling them why they can't live with mum

The judge told the boys he has ordered their mum and dad to 'stop the crap' as he has had to decide what is best for the children

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