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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

Birmingham Post

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

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'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

Daily Mirror

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

Wales Online

Dial 999 if you see missing Bristol man Andrew

The 48-year old is believed to have left his home in Ashley Down, Bristol, at some point between 9.25am and 3.20pm

Bristol Post

Body found in hunt for missing teenager, 17, four months after he disappeared

The teenager, known as Freddy, was last seen leaving his home in Stolford, Somerset, in September 2022, and police have now informed his family they have found human remains

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Somerset estate offers rare peek into life of beavers with launch of online tour

National Trust project shows family home of ‘nature’s engineers’ and how they have improved the environment for other wildlife

The Guardian - UK

Trio steal catalytic converter in Horfield before fleeing in Audi

Avon and Somerset Police has appealed for the public to report 'anything out of the ordinary' straight away

Bristol Post

Man in 30s dies after being stabbed in park sparking police probe

Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation after a man in his 30s was found stabbed in Bristol's city centre and was rushed to hospital but later died of his injuries

Daily Mirror

Ayr United new boy Reece McAlear sold on Somerset switch by Tranmere pal Logan Chalmers

The powerful midfielder has joined on loan at Somerset until the end of the season.

Daily Record

Avon and Somerset police list Saturday night chaos from pub fight to stuck passenger

As the night progressed, things got messy and usually alcohol-related

Bristol Post

Abbott joins Aussie seamers' county trail

Sean Abbott is to play for Surrey in a deal that will see the Australian international paceman on English county duty until the end of July.

AAP

Top 150 companies in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire revealed for 2023

The Western Daily Press Annual Business Guide has named the biggest companies in the West Country for 2023

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Restaurant refused to let blind customer in as his guide dog would be 'unhygienic'

John Hardy took legal action when Bengal Spice in Somerset refused to let him and his family in for a meal, despite their protests that guide dogs were allowed

Birmingham Post

Celtic and Co parent firm adds Somerset women’s fashion brand to portfolio

The deal is the third Refined Brands has completed in recent months

The Guardian - UK

Almost one in 10 local bus services axed over last year in Great Britain

Exclusive: Cuts come despite government’s levelling up promise to improve transport connectivity

The Guardian - UK

British boy who taught himself to read aged two joins Mensa

Teddy Hobbs, four, from Somerset, is UK’s youngest member of high-IQ-score club

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Evening Standard

Glastonbury 2023: Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses, the Shangri-La line-up and everything you need to know

The festival’s line-up announcement features big names throughout

The Guardian - UK

Travel disruption across UK caused by ice and snow to continue

Met Office has issued weather warnings for all four nations, and declared flooding of Somerset Levels to be a major incident

Daily Mirror

Major flooding incident declared with Somerset residents urged to take action

The Environment Agency have this morning declared a major incident due to the on-going flooding in the west and south west of England as residents are told they should 'plan for the worst'

The Independent UK

Fresh snow and ice warnings as freezing temperatures could last several days

Icy weather could linger into next week in England and Wales

The Independent UK

Some left needing surgery after dozens injured in double-decker bus crash

Avon and Somerset Police had declared a major incident after the crash on the A39 Quantock Road, in Bridgwater.

Daily Record

Somerset bus crash: Double decker bus overturns with passengers injured in major incident

The vehicle was carrying staff from a nuclear power plant when it crashed after reportedly swerving to avoid a motorbike.

The Guardian - UK

Dozens injured after doubledecker bus carrying 70 overturns in Somerset

Crash involving vehicle carrying building workers to Hinkley Point C was initially declared a major incident

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