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Boy, 15, charged with murder of Aria Thorpe, 9

Avon and Somerset Police confirm a 15-year-old has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Read the latest updates on this tragic case.

Teen arrested after girl, 9, found dead in Somerset

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a nine-year-old girl's body at a property in Weston-super-Mare. Police are investigating the 'utterly dreadful' incident.

Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped

Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.

Teenager dies after leaving ambulance on M5

An 18-year-old man tragically died after being hit by a car on the M5. The incident occurred after he exited an ambulance that had stopped to provide treatment. Our thoughts are with his family.

Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs

Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.

A303 Crash: Man Dies, One Critical in Somerset

A man in his 50s has died after a serious single-vehicle crash on the A303 in Somerset. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. One person remains in a life-threatening condition.

Teen Couple's Home Destroyed by Arsonists

A teenage couple's first home near Yeovil was burned down by arsonists days before they were due to move in. The uninsured £60,000 property and all their belongings were destroyed. Police are investigating.

Somerset's Laser Show Transforms Historic Landmarks

Discover how Somerset's groundbreaking Illuminated River project is using cutting-edge laser technology to create mesmerising light displays across the region's most iconic locations, from Glastonbury Tor to Cheddar Gorge.

Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain

A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.

Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.

Reclaim Council Tax Overpayments - 3 Methods

Thousands of UK households could be owed significant council tax refunds. Discover three proven methods to check if you've overpaid and claim your money back today.

Scotland Faces New Local Taxes as Councils Seek Cash

Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.

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