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The Northern Lights in a starry sky above a black silhouette of trees

Northern Lights dazzle over West of England

BBC Weather reports more sightings in the coming weeks and months are possible.

A brass plaque reading "crown court" on a sandstone building, the HMCTS crest is visible in the background.

Father in court accused of baby son's murder

Tony Bartlett, who is accused of killing his son Atticus, will stand trial next year.

Five rectangular packages on a white sheet. Two of the packages have an image of a shamrock stuck to them, two have a graphic of an owl on them and one has the figure 897 stuck to it.

Six jailed after £2.4m of drugs found in car boot

Six people who operated drugs ring jailed for combined total of more than 60 years.

A line of three pairs of scissors and five kitchen knives of varying size and colours. Some have black handles, while others have pink and orange.

Recycling warning as dangerous items left in bags

At least 15 knives have been found in blue recycling bags in just a few weeks.

A photo of the front of Essex House on Fore Street building which has structural damage. The building is white with seven windows and a black door.

GP surgery relocating due to 'structural damage'

Patients are sent letters as services move to a reopened health centre elsewhere in the town.

Friends Nicole Tucker and Ryley Burke, who both have cerebral palsy, pictured sitting in their wheelchairs at BBC Radio Somerset's Studios.

'Our aim is to tackle stigma and have fun'

Two friends with cerebral palsy set up a group to "tackle the stigma", give advice and have fun.

A man wearing surgical gloves and using dental equipment gives treatment to a lady with an assistant present.

Two NHS dental practices set to open amid 'crisis'

NHS Somerset is recruiting dentists, with services potentially starting between May and November.

The spur road which has undergone improvements. The road runs alongside Bartlett Park Garage and looks to be newly resurfaced.

New homes and football stadium move step closer

Work on the new stadium and nearly 300 homes can begin once a design issue is approved.

A black dog with a white chest is sitting up on top of pink, grey, green and blue bedding. The dog's ears are up and it looks content.

Animal charity raises £10k to lease washing machine

Ferne Animal Sanctuary does about 50 loads of washing each week as it cares for rescue animals.