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Liam Mckinnon looking into the camera

'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees

Residents say as costs surge basic maintenance and administrative duties are not being fulfilled.

Damian Lewis as King Henry VIII putting a ring on the finger of Kate Phillips as Jane Seymour in a wedding ceremony in a scene of Wolf Hall

West sites to feature in new series of Wolf Hall

The second series of the Tudor drama will be available to watch on BBC One and iPlayer from Sunday.

Wells Community Shed members are standing around a bench they made for Tessa Munt. In the background

Fears community group might close as it loses home

A group that builds and repairs items for the community might have to close.

A group of actors dressed in Tudor clothing standing the the grass outside Montacue House, which is a large Elizabethan mansion made from stone. There is a film crew holding microphones above the actors and a large light reflector sheet is positioned behind the camera.

Film industry brings in £3m of production spending

The county is being promoted as a film making destination to boost income for the local area.

A woman carrying a clear plastic bag containing vegetables. Only their hands, legs and the bag can be seen in the frame.

Recycling scheme expanding to more households

A trial that involves items such as plastic bags included in waste collections is being extended.

A row of old stone terraced houses with tall chimneys and a cobbled street outside. The houses have walled front gardens, which have green bushes and trees inside. It is a sunny day and there is a man and woman walking up the cobbled street holding hands.

Call for house-building cap in 'smallest city'

Lib Dem MP Tessa Munt says Wells and its surrounding villages need to be protected.

The planned entry to the new development on Gypsy Lane. It is a country lane by a field.

'Cheeky' plan for 47 new homes pushed back

A decision to build nearly 50 new homes is pushed back due to “very poor” access arrangements.

Amelie lying in a hospital bed wearing a white hospital gown. She is unconscious and has her head wrapped in bandages and a pressure cuff on her upper arm. She is also snuggled up with a teddy elephant under her blanket.

Girl learns to walk and talk again after surgery

Amelie now wants to help other children diagnosed with cancer.

Police walking down the road in Bristol in riot gear. In the back of the image two police vans and a police car are parked in the road.

Man charged and teen sentenced over city disorder

A total of 52 people have been arrested following the disorder and 43 have now been charged.