Local Weather

Current conditions (as of 20:00)

Fair. 2°C (Feels like -1). Humidity: 84% Winds: 4 mph NE.
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Five Day Forecast

Today: Fair. Low: 0°C. High: 7°C. Chance of precipitation: 15%
Tomorrow: Fair. Low: -1°C. High: 8°C. Chance of precipitation: 5%
Friday: Cloudy. Low: -2°C. High: 8°C. Chance of precipitation: 25%
Saturday: Partly Cloudy. Low: 2°C. High: 9°C. Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sunday: Fair. Low: 1°C. High: 9°C. Chance of precipitation: 10%

Local News

Care home owner 'not a killer'

A care home boss from Somerset accused of killing two residents has denied she was a 'drug-crazed killer', a court hears.
10 March 2010 | 5:53 pm | read more »

Starling flock 'falls from sky'

Mystery surrounds the deaths of 75 starlings which fell from the sky on to the driveway of a Somerset house.
10 March 2010 | 4:44 pm | read more »

Malaysia choose Bath for Olympics

The University of Bath is chosen by Malaysia to host its teams ahead of the 2012 Olympics and 2014 Commonwealth Games.
10 March 2010 | 4:33 pm | read more »

Victorian cinema's £320k award

A North Somerset cinema celebrates an award from the Heritage Lottery Fund of more than £320,000.
10 March 2010 | 12:19 pm | read more »

International News

Man charged with terror offences

A 30-year-old Tyneside man has been charged with a series of terror offences, police said.
10 March 2010 | 8:16 pm | read more »

Ex-chief warns over defence funds

Ministers will have to cut back all but the most essential defence projects to meet a funding shortfall, a former defence chief warns.
10 March 2010 | 8:01 pm | read more »

Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'

Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says.
10 March 2010 | 7:54 pm | read more »

Apology for women raped by father

Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities.
10 March 2010 | 7:41 pm | read more »

BA strike talks end without deal

Talks between BA and the Unite union aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement.
10 March 2010 | 7:39 pm | read more »