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The Latest Breaking News from Somerset

Hundreds of schools to close or shut early amid extreme heat

A ‘heat-dome’ settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of nearly 40C by Wednesday.

The Independent UK

‘Emotional and horrific’: volunteers ‘live’ as Somerset animals to study wildlife risks

People trained to experience world as otters, salmon and other River Tone creatures for pioneering research

The Guardian - UK

Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday

UK Health Security Agency also issues red heat alert for six English regions, indicating risk to life even for the healthy

The Guardian - UK

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Durham edge Northants in thriller, Glamorgan see off Surrey and more: county cricket – as it happened

Durham tightened their grip at the top of Division Two on the last day of action before the County Championship takes a two-month hiatus

The Guardian - UK

‘Like a bomb had gone off’: suspected arson attack fuels Glastonbury unease

Arrests after explosion and caravan fires heighten controversy in town over number of people living in vehicles

The Guardian - UK

JLR at risk of battery supply delays after Somerset factory turmoil

Supplier Agratas sacks its main building contractor on the government-backed project amid a budget mismatch

The Guardian - UK

Mahmud’s six continues Kent’s revival at Lancs as Cox joins England mid-game – as it happened

Jordan Cox has been called up to the England squad as wicketkeeper cover for Jamie Smith

The Guardian - UK

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Cox leaves Leicestershire reeling, Kent collapse at Lancashire: county cricket, day one – as it happened

Essex’s Jordan Cox scores 184 at Grace Road while Lancashire’s Liam Livingstone grabs five wickets against Kent

The Guardian - UK

Somer-loving: the home of the coolest indie beauty brands

How this corner of the West Country became a hotspot for wellness pioneers

Evening Standard

Watchdog investigates police over Bristol explosives homicide

Avon and Somerset police’s contact with Jo Shaw and ex-partner to be scrutinised after pair died in explosion on 3 May

The Guardian - UK

Somerset detectorist strikes gold with ‘spectacular’ Roman ring find

Kevin Minto’s discovery near Ilminster, showing goddess Victoria, has been acquired with coin hoard for £78,000

The Guardian - UK

5 Things That Will Make Your Garden Feel Like the Grounds of a Five-Star Hotel, From Planting Styles to Furniture Choices

Water features, al fresco art, and glasshouses — here's how to bring the glamour of a hotel garden into your own home

Livingetc

‘Hold your nerve and trust nature’: birds, bats and butterflies rebound at Somerset rewilding farm

Letting nature take over at a former dairy farm has resulted in a surge of species in just three years

The Guardian - UK

These 7 Hotels' Breathtaking Gardens Will Keep You Cool Amid Sweltering Temperatures — And Set the Mood for Just-as-Dazzling Interiors

Immerse yourself in greenery with our edit of heatwave-proof stays, from Cape Town to Hollywood and Provence

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The Times of India

Man arrested after woman raped in early-hours attack in Somerset town centre

A young man in his twenties has been taken into custody in Sussex after a reported assault and rape incident in Wellington, Somerset, that occurred around 2 am on Friday. The victim described being attacked in the North Street vicinity before the suspect escaped in a vehicle.

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog to investigate death of man after police contact at Bristol protest

Retired NHS worker Nicholas Stone died after becoming unwell at protest against far-right Bristol Patriots

The Guardian - UK

Lorry gets stuck in hole it was sent to fix in Somerset

Lorry left at near 45-degree angle after ground gave way on road near Walton

The Independent UK

Child among three released from hospital after ‘suspicious’ Bristol house explosion that left two dead

Two people died following the ‘suspicious’ explosion at a house in Bristol on Sunday morning

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Evening Standard

Man and woman dead and three others, including a child, injured after explosion

Avon and Somerset Police have declared a major incident after the explosion at an address in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, on Sunday morning.

Evening Standard

Two adults die after explosion at a house in Bristol

Avon and Somerset Police have declared a major incident.

The Guardian - UK

Two people dead after explosion at house in Bristol

Avon and Somerset police declare major incident and say cause is being treated as suspicious

The Guardian - UK

Surrey step up security for visit of Sussex: county cricket, day one – as it happened

Day one of the latest round of County Championship matches saw Surrey host Sussex amid beefed-up security at the Oval

The Guardian - UK

Daughter calls for investigation into death of man after police contact at Bristol protest

Exclusive: Retired NHS worker Nicholas Stone died after becoming unwell at protest against far-right Bristol Patriots

Evening Standard

Mulberry sees sales rebound in year of ‘decisive progress’

The Somerset-based group said UK retail and online like-for-like sales jumped 13.7% higher in its final six months.

The Guardian - UK

James Rew shines with the bat as Somerset set up Hampshire chase – as it happened

James Rew is on 58 with Somerset needing 148 more runs to win with Hampshire requiring seven wickets

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