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Crews rush to stricken lifeboat
A sea rescue attempt takes place in the Bristol Channel after a lifboat issued a mayday call.
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Man held after police stand-off
A 25-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of throwing objects off a building in Bath.
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Bin lorry driver on murder charge
The driver of a dustbin lorry which mounted a pavement and killed a Somerset couple in New York City is charged with murder.
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Lifeboats cut speed to cut costs
Lifeboat crews on training exercises are told to cut their speed in an effort to reduce soaring fuel costs.
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More improvements at Roman Baths
Bath and North East Somerset Council has been given £90,000 towards redeveloping the Roman Baths.
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Raids ended by 'leader's' death
The leader of an armed gang, whose targets are believed to have included Bath, was shot dead by police, a court hears.
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