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North Somerset

British  
/ ˈsʌməˌsɛt /

noun

  1. a unitary authority of SW England, in Somerset: formerly (1974–96) part of the county of Avon. Pop: 191 400 (2003 est). Area: 375 sq km (145 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Member Amy Haynes, 39, from North Somerset, said it had been "positive" having a group to connect with where she can say "actually, I'm not OK".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

St James, of Carhampton in Minehead, was handed an 18-month prison suspended for one year at North Somerset Magistrates' Court in Weston-super-Mare earlier.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

A spokesperson for the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board said they "encourage anyone with concerns about their care to discuss these with their care provider".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

Chris Millard, head coach of North Somerset Athletics Club who used the school's track, said: "We are delighted to be offered brand new facilities as part of the school redevelopment programme."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

On the shores of North Somerset they made an interesting discovery.

From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 by Whymper, Frederick

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