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Somerset rower Rebecca Wilde overjoyed by Olympic bronze
She overcome injury hell to become an Olympic medallis
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Somerset rower Becky Wilde wins women's double sculls bronze
The Olympic Games
"It will take a long time to sink in, it was amazing."
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Somerset swimmers win Gold in stunning 4x200m freestyle relay victory
The Olympic Games
James Guy, Tom Dean, Matt Richards and Duncan Scott retained their men's 4200 metres freestyle relay title to give Team GB their first Olympic gold of the Paris Games in the pool.
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Yeovil Town manager Mark Cooper signs new three-year contract
Yeovil Town FC
The Glovers have extended the contract of the manager
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Jack Leach's career best figures spin Somerset to win at Durham
Somerset CCC
he England slow left-armer took 6-26 to lead his county to a 133-run victory over Durham in yesterday’s Metro-Bank One-Day Cup victory at the Riverside.
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Yeovil Town cruise to victory in pre-season friendly
Yeovil Town FC
Harvey Greenslade was at the double for the Yeovil Town as they overcame lower league Buckland Athletic 5-0 in their penultimate pre-season friendly on Tuesday evening.
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Matt Richards' father hails 'very special' Team GB 4x200m relay quartet
The Olympic Games
The quartet won Gold in Paris - defending their Olympic title
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Team GB's Amy Wilson-Hardy investigated by British Olympic Association over ‘racist message’
Bath
Former University of Bath student Amy Wilson-Hardy has since withdrawn from the Olympics
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Olympics 2024: All the athletes from Somerset going for Gold
London 2012 Olympics
Here are all the Somerset athletes competing in the 2024 Olympics
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Yeovil Town manager 'didn't enjoy' pre-season friendly win
Yeovil Town FC
Late goals from Dylan Morgan and Jordan Thomas cancelled out Trialist E’s opener for Farnborough in the match dedicated to honouring the life of Ted Pearce.
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Rebecca Wilde inspired by Team GB's feel-good factor at Paris 2024
London 2012 Olympics
The 26-year-old from Trull is into an Olympic final
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Somerset swimmer Matt Richards agonisingly misses out on Olympic Gold
The Olympic Games
The Bath-based swimmer was beaten by just 0.02 seconds into silver in a thrilling Mens 200m Freestyle final
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Rugby transfer rumours and transfer news: Exeter Chiefs centre search goes on, Ins and outs at Gloucester
Other Sport
All the latest rugby transfer rumours and gossip, confirmed moves, retirements, contract renewals and the last breaking news from around the Gallagher Premiership
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Lando Norris determined to stay 'a nice guy' in title battle with Max Verstappen
Formula 1
Lando Norris said he does not need to "act like an idiot" to beat Max Verstappen to the world championship.
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Lando Norris shares emotional admission on F1 fame and his 'loner childhood'
Formula 1
"Privacy is one of the biggest things, not being able to go unnoticed, to do things where people aren't watching,"
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Somerset CCC into T20 quarter-final after commanding win
Somerset CCC
Ben Green claimed four wickets as holders Somerset leapfrogged Sussex into second place - and on course for a home quarter final
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Somerset teenager signs for Premier League outfit Wolves
Street
The 18-year-old from Millfield completes the move
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Yeovil Town manager positive despite Bristol Rovers reality check
Yeovil Town FC
Glovers beaten 3-0 by League One side in pre-season friendly
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Bath City 'excellent' in narrow Bristol Rovers pre-season defeat
Bath
Nearly 2,000 fans attended as Rovers edged to a 1-0 win
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Bath Rugby
Popular departing Bath Rugby lock Elliott Stooke confirms his new club
Rugby is taking Elliott Stooke around the world
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FA Cup first round draw - LIVE updates as round one fixtures are announced
Yeovil Town FC
Sunderland, Ipswich Town and Portsmouth are among the clubs joining the competition at this stage
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Two arrested after reports of racist comments at Haringey Borough v Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town FC
Haringey Borough v Yeovil Town was abandoned on Saturday October 19
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OPINION: Why Yeovil Town racism claims need investigating before club dragged through the mud
Yeovil Town FC
The club has made national headlines following the abandonment of their FA Cup tie at Haringey Borough
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FA 'deeply concerned' about racism claims after Yeovil Town's clash with Haringey Borough abandoned
Yeovil Town FC
The likes of Ian Wright, Tyrone Mings and Raheem Sterling have spoken about the alleged abuse
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Lele Nairne's Olympic hopes end with first round Judo loss
The Olympic Games
The British champion, from Weston-super-Mere, saw her challenge cut short by ippon after just one minute and 57 seconds.
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Somerset CCC beaten by Hampshire in Metro Bank One Day Cup
Somerset CCC
Somerset’s 242 always looked below par on a good pitch – and so it proved
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Lando Norris misses out as Lewis Hamilton awarded victory at Belgian GP with George Russell disqualified
Formula 1
He was left to rue another bad start in race won by Lewis Hamilton - after George Russell was disqualified
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Somerset swimmers miss out on medals in 4x100m Freestyle relays
The Olympic Games
Matt Richards, Jacob Whittle, Tom Dean and Duncan Scott finished fifth for the men, 2.33s behind the winners United States, while Anna Hopkin, Eva Okaro, Lucy Hope and Freya Anderson came in seventh, 6.33 behind gold medallists Australia.
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Lando Norris laments 'shocking' qualifying display in Belgium as he comes fifth
Formula 1
It leaves him scrambling to take advantage of championship rival Max Verstappen's grid penalty.
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Son of England legend has nightmare debut despite Somerset CCC win
Somerset CCC
Archie Vaughan was run out without facing a ball - but Somerset began their One Day Cup campaign with a win
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Popular departing Bath Rugby lock Elliott Stooke confirms his new club
Bath Rugby
Rugby is taking Elliott Stooke around the world
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Tom Kohler-Cadmore leads Somerset CCC to vital victory over Surrey
Somerset
Somerset's win cemented their position in the top four
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Plymouth Modern Pentathlete warms up for Olympics by winning European Championship
Other Sport
Kerenza Bryson also won women’s team silver
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Somerset CCC cruise to comfortable win to nearly seal T20 quarter-final spot
Somerset CCC
One point from the last two games will secure a last eight place for the defending champions
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Former Bath Rugby captain joins United Rugby Championship side
Other Sport
Josh McNally was released by Bath this summer after five seasons at the Recreation Ground
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Jordan Tillson signs for Bath City
Grassroots Football
The defensive midfielder has signed from Ross County.
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Yeovil Town National League 2024/25 fixtures in full
Yeovil Town FC
The Glovers have found out their National League fixtures for when the season begins on Saturday August 10.
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Other Sport
Former Bath Rugby captain joins United Rugby Championship side
Josh McNally was released by Bath this summer after five seasons at the Recreation Ground
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Yeovil Town have lots of ponder after Exeter City defeat
Yeovil Town FC
“But for us, fitness is key at the moment. We’ve still got three of four weeks, so we’ve got a real good week next week to get stuck into the boys and get more stuff nailed down."
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Tributes paid after Somerset cricket legend dies
Somerset CCC
Ken Palmer was one of the Somerset greats
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Lando Norris suggests McLaren should consider making him undisputed number one
Oscar
In order to deliver the British team's first world title in 16 years.
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Lando Norris left fuming after team orders cost him Hungarian GP victory
Formula 1
McLaren team orders allowed Oscar Piastri to win a controversial Hungarian Grand Prix
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Bath City beat League Two Port Vale in pre-season friendly
Bath
Jerry Gill’s side were good value for the win against League Two opposition
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Shoaib Bashir five-wicket haul leads England to win over West Indies
England Cricket Team
The Somerset spinner helped secure England victory
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Yeovil Town start pre-season with a comfortable win
Yeovil Town FC
A double from Harvey Greenslade, alongside a goal for Aaron Jarvis, saw them both open their accounts for Yeovil Town during their first pre-season friendly of the 2024/25 campaign.
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England captain Ben Stokes says ruthless selection calls made with Ashes in mind
England Cricket Team
Shoaib Bashir replaces Jack Leach in the England team despite being unable to oust him at county level with Somerset.
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Lando Norris 'fed up' after 'throwing away' chance to win British GP
British Grand Prix
"I am not being hard on myself. Should we have won? Yes. Did we win? No."
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Somerset stunned as late heroics give Gloucestershire T20 double
Somerset CCC
The visitors chased down a target of 195, including 13 off the final over bowled by Ben Green
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Lewis Hamilton delights Silverstone crowd with victory at British Grand Prix as Lando Norris claims podium
British Grand Prix
It looked as though Lando Norris would secure his maiden success on home soil but he was left exposed by his flat-footed McLaren team in the changeable conditions.
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George Russell pips Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris to British Grand Prix pole
British Grand Prix
It is an all British top three for Sunday's race
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'A true legend of Bath Rugby' - Tribute pour in for giant of the game Jack Rowell
Bath Rugby
Former Bath Rugby and England head coach Jack Rowell passed away on Monday age 87
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Bath Rugby
'A true legend of Bath Rugby' - Tribute pour in for giant of the game Jack Rowell
Former Bath Rugby and England head coach Jack Rowell passed away on Monday age 87
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Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town FC
Yeovil Town manager Mark Cooper signs new three-year contract
The Glovers have extended the contract of the manager
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Yeovil Town cruise to victory in pre-season friendly
Yeovil Town FC
Harvey Greenslade was at the double for the Yeovil Town as they overcame lower league Buckland Athletic 5-0 in their penultimate pre-season friendly on Tuesday evening.
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Yeovil Town manager 'didn't enjoy' pre-season friendly win
Yeovil Town FC
Late goals from Dylan Morgan and Jordan Thomas cancelled out Trialist E’s opener for Farnborough in the match dedicated to honouring the life of Ted Pearce.
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Yeovil Town have lots of ponder after Exeter City defeat
Yeovil Town FC
“But for us, fitness is key at the moment. We’ve still got three of four weeks, so we’ve got a real good week next week to get stuck into the boys and get more stuff nailed down."
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Yeovil Town beaten by Exeter City in pre-season friendly
Yeovil Town FC
Glovers beaten 3-1 by League One opponents
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Bath City
Bath City FC
Footballer Alex Fletcher eyeing return to pitch after horrific injury
The 24-year-old striker suffered extensive brain trauma after colliding with unpadded advertising hoardings while playing a match for Bath City at Twerton Park
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Alex Fletcher: Bath City striker's family were told he 'might not make it' after surgery on fractured skull
Bath City FC
The 24-year-old has opened up about his terrifying injury in a recent interview
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Bath City's Alex Fletcher discharged from hospital after serious head injury
Bath City FC
The good news comes three weeks after the striker underwent brain surgery
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Bath City's Alex Fletcher moves off intensive care unit as he praises 'wonderful staff'
Bath
"It will be a long road to recovery but I will draw on all of the love and support that everyone has shown, every step of the way."
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Alex Fletcher: Bath City returning to action after striker's horrific head injury
Bath City FC
The football club's first team will resume fixtures on Saturday (November 19) in the FA Trophy
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Team GB's Amy Wilson-Hardy investigated by British Olympic Association over ‘racist message’
Former University of Bath student Amy Wilson-Hardy has since withdrawn from the Olympics
Somerset rower Rebecca Wilde overjoyed by Olympic bronze
The Olympic Games
She overcome injury hell to become an Olympic medallis
Somerset swimmers win Olympic Gold in stunning 4x200m freestyle relay victory
The Olympic Games
James Guy, Tom Dean, Matt Richards and Duncan Scott retained their men's 4x200 metres freestyle relay title to give Team GB their first Olympic gold of the Paris Games in the pool.
Somerset rower Becky Wilde wins women's double sculls bronze
The Olympic Games
"It will take a long time to sink in, it was amazing."
Ben Proud rediscovers his love for swimming as he aims for Olympic Gold
Other Sport
He will head to his third Olympics in Paris this summer, looking to add the final medal missing from his collection.
The Olympic Games
Somerset rower Rebecca Wilde overjoyed by Olympic bronze
She overcome injury hell to become an Olympic medallis
Somerset rower Becky Wilde wins women's double sculls bronze
The Olympic Games
"It will take a long time to sink in, it was amazing."
Yeovil Town manager Mark Cooper signs new three-year contract
Yeovil Town FC
The Glovers have extended the contract of the manager
Jack Leach's career best figures spin Somerset to win at Durham
Somerset CCC
he England slow left-armer took 6-26 to lead his county to a 133-run victory over Durham in yesterday’s Metro-Bank One-Day Cup victory at the Riverside.
Yeovil Town cruise to victory in pre-season friendly
Yeovil Town FC
Harvey Greenslade was at the double for the Yeovil Town as they overcame lower league Buckland Athletic 5-0 in their penultimate pre-season friendly on Tuesday evening.
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Education
Parents and pupils stunned as 22 members of staff leave school on same day
The school has said the exodus is for a 'variety of personal and professional reasons' and they have recruited 14 more
Mum slammed for taking TV, toaster, sofa and wardrobe with her on West Country camping trip
Traffic & Travel
Jodie Louise shared a video of her £690 pitch at a Dawlish Warren campsite, showcasing the family's well-equipped and comfortable tent - but many were left baffled by the set-up
Vintage cars and suited men spotted as Netflix films new Agatha Christie series
Bath
Filming for the new Netflix show is taking place across Somerset
A303 closed both ways after crash in Somerset
Traffic & Travel
There was heavy traffic after the crash
Live: Key road through Somerset town blocked in both directions causing long delays
Traffic & Travel
Motorists have been warned about delays
Bath
Actor Martin Freeman shocks locals as he visits café and flower shop in Bath amid Netflix filming
Martin Freeman to star in Netflix's Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery
Live: Key road through Somerset town blocked in both directions causing long delays
Traffic & Travel
Motorists have been warned about delays
Martin Freeman spotted in Bath as he transforms into 1920s character for Netflix's Agatha Christie series - pictures
Celebs/TV
The actor had transformed into a 1920s character for the new TV series
Vintage cars and suited men spotted as Netflix films new Agatha Christie series
Bath
Filming for the new Netflix show is taking place across Somerset
Frome residents 'disgusted' and 'disappointed' as Somerset Council agrees to sell Saxonvale site to 'cookie cutter' developer
Frome
The site will be sold to the Acorn Property Group - not Mayday Saxonvale