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Meet the next generation of journalists who are continuing the legacy of Jill Dando Future journalists at the King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge are spending their free time working at the Jill Dando News Centre. 'Highly respected' dog grooming business goes up for sale after 18 years A respected dog grooming business in Wedmore, Somerset has gone up for sale after 18 years. The ultimate exercises to eliminate your nicotine cravings Deciding to quit smoking can be a difficult choice to make, but sticking to your decision afterwards, especially when the cravings hit, can be even harder. There are various methods you can use to help ease withdrawal symptoms, from therapy to nicotine patches, and even by eating certain foods. But is there a way to relieve cravings physically?  More thunderstorms expected in Somerset and South West More thunderstorms are expected in the South West today (Saturday, May 18) as the Met Office issued a new yellow Growing kickboxing academy applies to build extension to new base at business park A kickboxing academy based in Bridgwater has relocated to a new premises at a business park, which they hope to extend. Burglary rates in Somerset rise 11% in one year A total of 1,653 burglaries took place in Somerset in 2023, that’s up 11% from the year prior. Somerset’s rise in burglary isn’t reflected across the Avon and Somerset Police force area. Education Secretary says schools sex guidance will not mean ‘silence’ on gender The Education Secretary has rejected the suggestion that new sex education guidance for schools will create a “big silence” around the conversation on gender, writes PA. These are the UK’s favourite musicians of all time – Taylor Swift takes the top spot A new study has revealed that Taylor Swift is the most popular musician of all time, according to UK Google searches. ‘Isn’t it wonderful how generous people can be – even in difficult times?’ 'Isn’t it wonderful how generous people can be – even in difficult times?', asks former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers. Brits desperate to try Ozempic, with searches increasing 900% after heart health news Analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for ‘Ozempic' exploded 865% in the UK as of May 14, 2024. Read more

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