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4 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Tristan Cork

From September, two primary schools in South Gloucestershire are likely to ban children from bringing smartphones, following a discovery that a Year 6 pupils' WhatsApp group received 9,000 notifications in a single night. This revelation, coupled with emerging scientific evidence highlighting the detrimental effects of smartphones on children, prompted extensive discussions and consultations with parents and staff at two primary schools in Emersons Green.

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Shannon Brown

A tractor driver and a motorcyclist are both fighting for their lives after a serious crash near Glastonbury. The collision took place on the B3151 Meare Road at around 9.58am on Thursday, May 29. The tractor driver had got out of a stationary yellow and green John Deere tractor, which was towing a trailer, before they were struck by a passing green Kawasaki ZX Ninja which was heading towards Glastonbury.

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Miles O'Leary |Shannon Brown |Miles O’leary

A beach-goer has recounted the "awesome" experience of spotting a shark off the coast of Cornwall over the bank holiday weekend. The creature, believed to be a basking shark, was photographed at Porthcothan Beach, just north of Mawgan Porth. Lucy Rodford and her cousin Grace Henley initially mistook what they saw in the sea for a seal. Upon closer observation, they realised it "definitely wasn't" a seal.

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Nisha Mal |Frances Millar

The nation has been captivated by a multi-million pound house raffle. The Omaze house draw offers not just a plush new abode, but the opportunity to become an overnight millionaire, all for as little as £10. For the first time ever, the Express was given exclusive access – a sneak peek inside the latest grand prize before the new owner steps foot in it.

2 weeks ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Daniel Clark

Glastonbury 2025 headliner Olivia Rodrigo has a rather unusual habit of carrying a specific snack in her handbag, which holds sentimental value from her childhood. The 22-year-old Grammy-winning singer-songwriter revealed this quirk while featuring on Vogue's "In the Bag" video series, where celebrities showcase the contents of their handbags. Her go-to snack? Babybel cheese.