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Local News
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Third of South West workers at risk of job loss
A third of workers across our region are at risk of redundancy following the pandemic, a new report claims.
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Great Western Railway join scheme to support those with 'non-visible' disabilities
Great Western Railway (GWR) has signed up to the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme to help those with non-visible disabilities discreetly tell staff they're in need of support.
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Plea to stop leaving rubbish on beaches
People are being urged not to leave litter on beaches or public spaces, after spending time in the sun today.
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Charity asks how many 'pea-pol' can you see to help raise funds
Micheal Eavis is offering a signed poster as part of an Age UK Somerset competition to raise money for its work.
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'Worst driving lesson ever' as car impounded
A new car, which a girl was having a driving lesson in, was last night seized by police in Trowbridge.
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Patrols increased to stop anti-social behaviour
Police have been out patrolling anti-social behaviour hotspots at nights.
National News
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Extraordinary details of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's marriage on day one of libel case
Johnny Depp has denied being a "wife beater" and accused his ex-wife Amber Heard of being the abuser in their marriage on the first day of his libel case.
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Coronavirus: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Bianca Williams: Met Police refers itself to watchdog in climbdown after athlete complains of 'racial profiling'
The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the police watchdog after a stop and search involving athlete Bianca Williams.
Showbiz News
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Extraordinary details of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's marriage on day one of libel case
Johnny Depp has denied being a "wife beater" and accused his ex-wife Amber Heard of being the abuser in their marriage on the first day of his libel case.
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Tom Meighan: Kasabian star pushed ex-fiancee into hamster cage during assault, court hears
Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan pushed his ex-fiancee into a hamster cage and threatened her with a wooden pallet in front of a child, a court has heard.
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Coronavirus: Tom Hanks says he doesn't have 'much respect' for those who won't wear masks
Tom Hanks says he does not have "much respect" for those who do not wear face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
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JK Rowling criticised for 'condescending' and 'transphobic' tweets
JK Rowling is facing criticism after describing hormones and surgery for transgender people as "a new kind of conversion therapy".
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Ennio Morricone: Composer of The Good, The Bad And The Ugly dies aged 91
Ennio Morricone, the Italian composer who wrote the iconic theme tune to The Good, The Bad And The Ugly, has died aged 91.
Sport News
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Fernando Alonso to return to F1 with Renault for 2021 season
Fernando Alonso is set to return to Formula 1 as Daniel Ricciardo's replacement at Renault for the 2021 season.
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Ben Stokes says England will make Black Lives Matter 'gesture' in first West Indies Test
Ben Stokes will lead England in a "gesture" of support for the Black Lives Matter movement when international cricket returns on Wednesday, but did not confirm that his players would take a knee.
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Women's British Open to be played behind closed doors at Royal Troon
The AIG Women's British Open will go ahead without spectators at Royal Troon in August, the R&A have confirmed.