North Somerset

/ 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)

Example Sentences

Employees at 12 schools managed by the Cathedral Schools Trust across Bristol and North Somerset began a two-day strike on Wednesday after their annual pay increases were withheld for five months.

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The North Somerset MP, who used to be a pharmacist, said the situation was "unacceptable".

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In very similar statements, spokespeople for the care boards in North Somerset, Somerset and Swindon said they recognised the concern caused when pharmacies closed.

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Now he will bring his talents to the North Somerset town to judge two competitions - one for under-12s and another for teenagers and adults.

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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.

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