Clara Bullock

Bristol

Journalist at BBC

Journalist @BBCBristol , @WaxMusicUK , @BrisMusicShow 👩‍💻 She/her. Queer. Love hardcore, love my heated blanket, love pasta. 🍝

Articles

Somerset in Pictures: Cricket and Bath and West

6 days ago | aol.com | Clara Bullock

All roads led to Shepton Mallet this week as tens of thousands of people attended the Bath and West Show. Up at Wookey Hole Caves, there was the intimidating sight of new animatronic dinosaurs for visitors to enjoy. Meanwhile, The Wurzels have released a new song written with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and Taunton hosted the women's T20 final before Somerset's men beat Surrey on Friday.. Here's a round-up of images showing life across Somerset this week.
Bath and West show and dinosaurs

1 week ago | bbc.com | Clara Bullock

Somerset in Pictures: Bath and West and dinosaursClara BullockA Gorman PhotographyPlenty of different breeds have been on display at the Bath and West show this weekAll roads led to Shepton Mallet this week as tens of thousands of people attended the Bath and West Show. Up at Wookey Hole Caves, there was the intimidating sight of new animatronic dinosaurs for visitors to enjoy.
Himalaya base jump record attempt cut short by severe storm

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Clara Bullock

Image source, Tim HowellImage caption, Tim Howell planned to jump and fly down from 8,300 metres (27,230ft)A man planning to use a wingsuit to break the world record for the world's highest-ever base jump has been thwarted by a severe storm. Tim Howell, from Martock in Somerset, planned to jump and fly down from 8,300 metres (27,230ft) on Lhotse, a neighbouring peak to Mount Everest in the Himalayas.
Himalaya base jump record attempt cut short by severe storm

1 week ago | bbc.com | Clara Bullock

Severe storm cuts Himalaya base jump shortClara BullockTim HowellTim Howell planned to jump and fly down from 8,300 metres (27,230ft)A man planning to use a wingsuit to break the world record for the world's highest-ever base jump has been thwarted by a severe storm. Tim Howell, from Martock in Somerset, planned to jump and fly down from 8,300 metres (27,230ft) on Lhotse, a neighbouring peak to Mount Everest in the Himalayas.
Wessex Truck Show 2024 cancelled after low ticket sales

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Clara Bullock

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Wessex Truck Show was first held in 2012A truck show has been cancelled months before the event due to low ticket sales. Wessex Truck Show was due to be held in Yeovil in August. However, organisers said financial difficulties mean it has had to be cancelled and all tickets will be refunded. The organisers added a "major sponsor" had pulled out of the event, which meant it could no longer run.
Wessex Truck Show

1 week ago | bbc.com | Clara Bullock

Truck show cancelled after low ticket salesClara BullockGetty ImagesWessex Truck Show was first held in 2012A truck show has been cancelled months before the event due to low ticket sales. Wessex Truck Show was due to be held in Yeovil in August. However, organisers said financial difficulties mean it has had to be cancelled and all tickets will be refunded. The organisers added a "major sponsor" had pulled out of the event, which meant it could no longer run.
Shopping centre to be flattened for retirement complex

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kelly Withers |Clara Bullock

Plans to turn a shopping centre into a retirement community have been allowed on appeal. A planning inspector approved proposals for Crispin Centre in Street, Somerset, after a six-day appeal hearing, following a rejection from county councillors in July 2024. Churchill Living can now demolish the shopping centre, built in 1979, and construct a retirement complex in its place, with 45 apartments and 11 retirement cottages.
Pressure mounts for new Musgrove Park Hospital as mothers complain

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Clara Bullock |Paul Barltrop

Image caption, Georgie Murray-Gourlay, who had daughter Lily at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, is one of several mothers to complain about their experienceAn MP is calling for a promised new hospital maternity unit to be built earlier, as demand increases and mothers complain about their experiences. Georgie Murray-Gourlay, from Taunton, has two daughters, both of whom were born at Musgrove Park, the youngest just months ago.
Midsomer Norton: Police attacked as youths gather

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Clara Bullock

Image source, GoogleImage caption, The incident happened off Withies Lane in Midsomer NortonFour police officers were pushed, punched and spat at when they attended a gathering of around 200 young people. Avon and Somerset Police said officers went to Withies Lane in Midsomer Norton after reports of anti-social behaviour at about 20:30 BST on 23 May. At the scene, the officers were attacked by some members of the group, the force said.
Somerset band write song using artificial intelligence

1 week ago | bbc.com | Clara Bullock

The Wurzels write song using artificial intelligenceClara BullockBBC News, West of EnglandGetty ImagesThe Wurzels used artificial intelligence (AI) to write their new songFolk band The Wurzels have released a new single written by artificial intelligence (AI) called Wurzel Me Up.The Somerset band, best known for songs such as The Combine Harvester and I Am A Cider Drinker, said they had decided to use the technology as they had not written a song for a while.