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'Drunk people left naked' in custody cells, new report says
INTOXICATED detainees “at risk of self-harm” were sometimes left naked in their cells after officers removed their clothing, according to a report. Avon and Somerset Police said it has taken “immediate action” after inspectors found too few checks
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Taxpayers to shell out extra £47 m to have bins collected
Somerset taxpayers will have to shell out an extra £47m to ensure their bins are collected for the next six years. Suez’s contract with the then-Somerset Waste Partnership (which brought together Somerset County Council and the four district councils
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Highbridge man banned from the roads for two years after drink-driving in Weston
A HIGHBRIDGE man has been banned from driving for nearly two years after he was caught behind the wheel while over double the legal drink-drive limit. Jason Cook, of Quays Drive, committed the offence in a black BMW on Fullens Close in Weston-super-Mare
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Beach-cleaning group left stunned after insurance withdrawn with immediate effect
A BEACH-CLEANING group based in Berrow were been left stunned when Somerset Council withdrew their public liability insurance with immediate effect. The Friends of Berrow Beach carry out frequent efforts to keep the beach tidy, but felt their hard
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Spooktacular' Hallowe'en show to thrill Burnham audiences
A Hallowe'en 'spooktacular' will be coming to Burnham. On November 1 at 2.30pm, Made to Measure Productions is preparing to present their event, Halloween Spooktacular. The group promises a playful performance filled with 'rib-tickling' laughter
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Bakkavor Desserts celebrates five years of supporting community hub
Bakkavor Desserts Highbridge is marking five years of backing the Moorland Community Hub. Bakkavor Desserts has been a key provider of sweet treats for weekly events like Wednesday's 'Off the page' and the Friday 'Lunch club'. Currently, in