Baroness Berger has called on the Conservative Party to bar former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine from standing as a local election candidate. Bonehill-Paine was previously jailed for racially harassing her, but Tory leader Kemi Badenoch defended his selection, citing his rehabilitation.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has defended her party's decision to allow former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine to stand as a councillor in Somerset, citing his rehabilitation and counter-extremism work, drawing sharp criticism from his former target, Luciana Berger.
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi with convictions for antisemitic harassment and other crimes, has been selected as a Conservative candidate for Somerset council. Despite his past, he claims the party is aware and supportive, sparking accusations of hypocrisy from opponents.
A Stage 0 river restoration project on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in Somerset has shown significant benefits, including reduced flood peaks by 38%, improved water quality with 41% less turbidity, and the creation of 7 hectares of wetlands supporting diverse wildlife.
Northamptonshire defeated Somerset in a dramatic T20 semi-final, marked by David Willey's exceptional boundary catch and a late run-out. In the second semi-final, James Vince led Hampshire to victory over Nottinghamshire with a strong batting performance, setting up a final clash between Northamptonshire and Hampshire.
Northamptonshire's winning streak ends, the Rew brothers face off, Usman Tariq's unusual bowling style, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire dominate their groups, Adam Lyth scores big, James Vince shows captaincy, and Surrey secure a crucial win.
The UK experienced its warmest June day on record at 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset, and potentially its warmest night, with an extended red extreme heat warning for London and SE England. The heatwave caused school closures, a hosepipe ban, transport disruption, and critical incidents in NHS trusts.
The UK is experiencing record June temperatures, with a 36.7C high in Somerset and overnight lows above 23C in Cardiff. A red extreme heat warning has been extended for southern England and Wales, causing school closures, travel disruption, and strain on health services.
A 16-year-old boy was acquitted of murder and manslaughter in the stabbing death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The boy admitted stabbing her with a kitchen knife, claiming it was an accident intended to scare her.
The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with forecasters predicting its warmest June night ever after temperatures hit 36.7C. A red extreme heat warning is in place, causing school closures, transport disruptions, and critical incidents in NHS trusts.
The UK and Switzerland experienced record-breaking June temperatures, reaching 36.4C and over 37C respectively. The heatwave across Europe has been linked to a toddler's death in France and a surge in medical emergencies, with millions facing extreme heat.
The UK is experiencing a severe heatwave, with forecasters predicting the warmest June night ever after record daytime temperatures reached 36.7C. Red warnings for extreme heat have been extended across England and Wales, leading to school closures, transport disruption, health emergencies, and a reported fatality.
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday due to extreme heat and humidity, covering southern Wales and large parts of England, including London. A red heat health alert in England indicates a "risk to life for even the healthy population," with temperatures potentially exceeding 37C and high humidity exacerbating health impacts. Significant disruption to daily life, travel, and infrastructure is expected.
The UK's Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday, covering southern Wales and large parts of England including London. Temperatures are expected to exceed 37C, with high humidity, posing a significant risk to life and causing widespread disruption.
Ollie Devoto, a former England international, will conclude his professional rugby career with the Chicago Hounds in the Major League Rugby championship final against California Legion. Devoto, who joined the Hounds for the 2025 season after a career in England, praised the team's facilities and coaching, highlighting the potential for MLR's growth in the US.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) may face delays in electric car battery deliveries from the Agratas gigafactory in Somerset, UK, due to construction problems. Agratas terminated its main contractor, Sir Robert McAlpine, and replaced it with Tonroe Group Ltd, pushing the start date further back from an already delayed January 2028 target.
Um fóssil guardado há 150 anos em um museu britânico foi reclassificado como um escorpião gigante que viveu há 415 milhões de anos. A descoberta levanta questões sobre a evolução dos artrópodes e sua adaptação à vida terrestre e aquática.
Evelyn Ballentyne testified in Bristol crown court that she found her four-week-old son, Atticus Bartlett, "floppy and grey" and making "gasping noises" after his father, Tony Bartlett, allegedly shook him violently, causing brain damage. The baby later died. Tony Bartlett denies murder and manslaughter.
Essex and Sussex continue their strong form in the County Championship, with individual centuries from Jordan Cox and James Coles respectively. Somerset delivered a stunning performance, defeating the champions by 308 runs, while Durham extended their lead in Division Two. Other matches saw draws and notable performances from players like Will Luxton and Matthew Potts.
Former detective Dave Grimstead founded Locate International (LI) to tackle cold cases, contrasting the reality of lengthy investigations with crime dramas. LI trains volunteers to assist police with long-term missing persons and unidentified bodies, inspired by the RNLI.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Avon and Somerset police's contact with Jo Shaw, who died in an explosion in Bristol on May 3rd. Her former partner, Ryan Kelly, also died in the incident, which is being treated as a homicide. The investigation covers a five-year period.
A large, exquisitely crafted Roman gold ring set with a gemstone, found by metal detectorist Kevin Minto in a Somerset field, has been acquired by the South West Heritage Trust for £78,000 along with 297 Roman coins. The ring, dating to AD297, is considered an "unparalleled discovery for Britain" and will remain in Somerset.
A three-year rewilding project on a former dairy farm in east Somerset has led to a significant increase in wildlife, with recorded bird species rising from 67 to 94 and butterfly species from 11 to 24. The Heal Somerset site is also home to more small mammals and 15 bat species.
Somerset, the reigning T20 Blast champions, began their title defense with a dominant seven-wicket win over Hampshire Hawks. Other opening night victories included Yorkshire, Kent Spitfires, Surrey, Worcestershire Rapids, Gloucestershire, and Northamptonshire Steelbacks.
