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Lando Norris: McLaren driver's confidence 'higher than ever' Lando Norris' confidence is

Norris confidence 'even higher' as he eyes title defence

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Disqualified Somerset driver caught drinking port behind wheel of 4x4 Trevor Nex had an open bottle of port next to him while he drove his vehicle.

Disqualified driver caught drinking port in 4x4

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Organ pipes from Wells Cathedral sent 300 miles away for repairs A £3m project to refurbish the Somerset cathedral's organ is under way.

Cathedral's organ pipes travel 300 miles for repairs

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Beavers to be released in south west in bid to 'restore nature' The animals were brought back to the wild in England last year.

Beavers to be released in bid to 'restore nature'

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Bristol nursery worker guilty of sexually abusing toddlers Nathan Bennett's case has been described as "every parent's nightmare".

Nursery worker guilty of sexually abusing children

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Chew Valley locals fear losing buses to cuts – again There has been "a clear reduction" of £6m in funding from the government, a council leader says.

Residents fear losing rural buses to cuts – again

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Somerset boy's life saved by blood transfusion in the womb Laura Fricker has spoken about her son, who had foetal anaemia and required a rare intrauterine procedure.

Boy's life saved by blood transfusion in the womb

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Met Office: Flood warnings for the West Country as 'situation remains perilous' Heavy downpours are set to batter Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire throughout Monday.

'Anxious' residents prepare for more flooding

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Bath's WWII Normandy veteran Stan Ford dies age 100 Stan Ford survived the D-Day landings and sinking of HMS Fratton off the coast of Normandy in 1944.

D-Day veteran and wartime ambassador dies aged 100

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Met Office rain weather warning issued for England and Wales The Met Office says up to 30mm (1.2 inches) is possible in some areas in the warning.

Flooding forecast as rain weather warning issued

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Brean Theme Park closure a 'major concern' - BBC Sounds Liquidators said the theme park had experienced 'significant financial challenges'.

Brean Theme Park closure a 'major concern'

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How a missing infant uncovered prolific baby traffickers An arrest led to the discovery of the country's most prolific baby traffickers.

How a missing infant uncovered prolific baby traffickers

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In Pictures: 'Pancake Day training' and 'dancing at Highgrove' Our weekly round-up of photos from across the West region.

In Pictures: 'Pancake Day preparations' and 'dancing at Highgrove'

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Concern for Brean tourism after theme park closure Bream Theme Park which opened in the 1940s has appointed liquidators.

Concern for tourism industry after theme park shuts

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Charlcombe Lane in Bath closed for six weeks for toad migration Thousands of amphibians will cross over the half-mile (0.8km) stretch to their breeding grounds.

Road closed for six weeks for toad migration

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Clevedon SEND charity marks 40 years of helping families Springboard Opportunity Group supports families with playgroups, workshops and advice.

'Extraordinary' SEND charity celebrates 40 years

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Brothers who both had prostate cancer urge men to get checked David and Robert Taylor both had the condition – and had the same surgery just weeks apart.

Brothers urge men to check for prostate cancer

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Prem Rugby Cup: Sale 19-60 Bath: Dan Frost stars with hat-trick Bath hooker Dan Frost scores a hat-trick of tries as the Prem Cup holders demolish Sale 60-19 to boost their hopes of securing a play-off spot.

Frost hat-trick caps resounding Bath success at Sale

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Firefighters help break down mental health stigma Two local firefighters become co-hosts of a new podcast aimed at supporting those in the emergency services.

'Firefighters can be strong and manly and still show vulnerability'

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Met Office rain weather warning issued for England and Wales The Met Office says up to 30mm (1.2 inches) is possible in some areas in the warning.

Flooding forecast as rain weather warning issued

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Bath recycling centre hours stay the same after complaints A recycling centre's opening hours will stay the same after residents complained.

Recycling centre hours stay same after complaints

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'There's a lot of farmers battling on through mental health issues' A Somerset farmer is leading calls for agricultural workers to prioritise their mental health.

'There's a lot of farmers battling on'

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Organ pipes from Wells Cathedral sent 300 miles away for repairs A £3m project to refurbish the Somerset cathedral's organ is under way.

Cathedral's organ pipes travel 300 miles for repairs

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Beavers to be released in south west in bid to 'restore nature' The animals were brought back to the wild in England last year.

Beavers to be released in bid to 'restore nature'

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Somerset boy's life saved by blood transfusion in the womb Laura Fricker has spoken about her son, who had foetal anaemia and required a rare intrauterine procedure.

Boy's life saved by blood transfusion in the womb

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West of England headlines: 'Theme park' and 'teenager memorial' A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

'Theme park' and 'stabbed teenager memorial'

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Medical cannabis helping 'miracle' girl, mum says Clover's parents estimate they have spent £60,000 on medical cannabis to control her seizures.

Medical cannabis helping 'miracle' girl, mum says

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Chew Valley locals fear losing buses to cuts – again There has been "a clear reduction" of £6m in funding from the government, a council leader says.

Residents fear losing rural buses to cuts – again

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Concern for Brean tourism after theme park closure Bream Theme Park which opened in the 1940s has appointed liquidators.

Concern for tourism industry after theme park shuts

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Taunton Town Council spends thousands on ripping out new posts The 50cm-tall bollards installed in Taunton parks should be at least twice the size to allow access.

Council spends thousands on ripping out new posts

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