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North Somerset

British

/ ˈsʌməˌsɛt /

noun

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)

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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

Police were called to Lime Close in the Mead Vale area of Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, at 18:09 GMT on Monday, where the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Logan Smith, from Weston-super-Mare, died on the M5 in North Somerset late on Sunday evening.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

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.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

And when she had gone he took up his letter again and looked at the address, To Lady Ardayre, Ardayre Chase, North Somerset, Angleterre.

From The Price of Things by Glyn, Elinor

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