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Somerset's Laser Show Transforms Historic Landmarks

Discover how Somerset's groundbreaking Illuminated River project is using cutting-edge laser technology to create mesmerising light displays across the region's most iconic locations, from Glastonbury Tor to Cheddar Gorge.

Professor Green & Millie Mackintosh's Secret Wedding

Rapper Professor Green and Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh tied the knot in an intimate countryside ceremony surrounded by celebrity friends and family. Get all the exclusive wedding details here.

M5 speed limit cut to 60mph in month-long trial

A controversial 60mph speed limit will be enforced on a 13-mile stretch of the M5 in Somerset for four weeks starting March 18th, as National Highways trials new safety measures.

Lockdown tin shack named among world's best Airbnbs

Discover how a Somerset couple's lockdown project built from recycled materials became an international Airbnb sensation, earning a spot among the world's most extraordinary holiday rentals.

Pine Martens Return to Exmoor After 150 Years

In a landmark conservation effort, eighteen elusive pine martens have been reintroduced to Exmoor's woodlands, marking their return after disappearing from the region over a century ago.

Gaffa Tape Gimp Strikes Again in Somerset

Somerset residents on high alert as mysterious 'Gaffa Tape Gimp' reappears, wriggling on country road in latest creepy incident. Police launch urgent investigation.

Major Flood Warnings Across England and Wales

Major flood alerts sweep across Britain with Greater Manchester, Somerset and Powys on high alert as heavy rainfall threatens homes and infrastructure. Emergency services brace for impact.

UK's Smallest High Street Found in Charming Wells

Discover the surprising allure of Wells, the UK's smallest city, which boasts the tiniest high street in the country, complete with ancient architecture and a unique, historic charm.

Man dies after falling from hot air balloon in Bristol

A man has died in a horrific incident after falling from a hot air balloon during a flight over Bristol. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead. An investigation is underway.

M5 Chaos: Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Causes Severe Delays

A major collision involving multiple vehicles on the M5 in Somerset has caused severe delays, long tailbacks, and hours of traffic chaos. Get the latest updates on the closure and travel disruption.

Six Dead Bodies Found Dumped in Bristol Quarry

Police launch a major investigation after the grim discovery of six corpses in a remote quarry in Bristol. The victims, all adult men, were found with significant injuries in what officers are calling a 'deeply disturbing' incident.

Birnbeck Pier awarded £8m in lottery rescue bid

The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap

£4.3M Lottery Lifeline Saves Historic Birnbeck Pier

The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.

Clarks Opens Museum to Mark 200th Year in Street

Iconic British shoemaker Clarks unveils a treasure trove of memories with a new museum in its Somerset hometown, celebrating two centuries of craftsmanship, from the original 'Brown Peter' to modern designs.

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