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'Matter of time' before rail death, weir owner says
There have been reports of people trespassing on an active rail line by the site in Somerset.
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Festival hails 'extraordinary support' in 25th year
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PC sent 'disturbing' racist and misogynistic memes
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Police close major road after crash involving bus
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Partial closure order for flats over defecation
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Children 'violently ill' after swimming in river
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Historic pub reopened after two-year closure
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Festival hails 'extraordinary support' in 25th year
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'Matter of time' before rail death, weir owner says
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Can our fridges cope with heatwaves? Video, 00:01:21
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Old British fridges 'cannot cope with the heat'
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Police close major road after crash involving bus
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14 hours ago
PC sent 'disturbing' racist and misogynistic memes
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15 hours ago
Children 'violently ill' after swimming in river
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Partial closure order for flats over defecation
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17 hours ago
Investigation launched after fire at derelict site
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Historic pub reopened after two-year closure
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Bath give Prendergast key coaching role
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Building 'at risk of collapse' as fire rages
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Baby died in moment of 'pure violence', jury told
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Parents losing £10K-a-year due to child's sickness
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CPS considering charges against MP after rape arrest
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