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Craig Gillett, 61, as Santa, runs Santa's Grotto Frome alongside his sister Clare Perry, 59, Mrs Claus but is facing eviction over planning permission Picture: Santa's Grotto Frome / SWNS

Santa faces eviction from grotto over planning permission row

Tim Howell, 34, during practice jumps for his wingsuit jump off Everest Picture: Tim Howell / SWNS

Watch wingsuit flyer Tim Howell jump off a mountain

Stay in quirky BnB made out of a wombat’s burrow for free - how to enter competition

Fancy a night in a wombat’s burrow?

UK town council declares ‘housing crisis’ as average rental rates soar to £1,500 a month

Town council’s ‘housing crisis’ as average rent hits £1,500 a month

Neil and Lisa Fletcher at home in Watchet, Somerset.

Couple who ‘live in 1930s’ bemoan increase in cost of vintage clothes

A Glastonbury crew member in his 40s was found dead in his tent on Tuesday.

Glastonbury: Second death at festival after crew member found dead

Glastonbury’s iconic Pyramid Stage

Glastonbury 2023: Man dies at music festival

Glastonbury’s iconic Pyramid Stage

Here’s how to watch Glastonbury Festival on TV this year

The moment a driver put their Need for Speed to the test as they drift around a busy roundabout.

Shocking video show moment BMW ‘drifts’ around busy roundabout

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‘Gimp man’ arrested after ‘crawling’ on ground in quiet village

Glastonbury Festival resale tickets sell out in just six minutes

Music fans have been scrambling to get their hands on resale tickets for this year’s Glastonbury Festival - but have been left disappointed.

Police are investigating

Police officer charged with rape while on duty

This is the pub reportedly owned by Banksy

Take a look at a pub reportedly owned by Banksy

Diana Ross at Glastonbury.

Glastonbury named best festival in the UK

Joshua Delbono was found “unanimously guilty” at Bristol Crown Court on April 11 - Credit: Avon and Somerset Police

Mother turns son over to police after teen stabbed to death

Queen Victoria’s bloomers are expected to fetch up to £7,000.

Queen Victoria’s knickers expected to fetch up to £7,000 at auction

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Jacob Rees-Mogg’s stunning family home on sale for £2.75 million

Blaise Inn in Henbury, Bristol is one of three restaurants in the are to be awarded by the Michelin Guide

Michelin Guide presents 20 restaurants with Bib Gourmand award

The property was bought by Gifford’s parents in 1921.

Woman sells her childhood home bought 102 years ago for £200

Author JK Rowling with pupils from Millfield Preparatory School in 1999

Librarian discovers forgotten Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling

For a food lovers choice experience, this Valentine’s Day stay at The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne (photo: petewebb.com)

Take inspiration from these holiday ideas from Travel PR this Valentine’s Day

A general view of the waterfront in Kirkwall on September 6, 2021

UK’s Top 10 most welcoming places - does your town make the list?

“Reckless” motorist clocked doing 128mph on an icy duel carriageway

Double decker bus overturns and leads to ‘high number’ of injuries

Former Bulwell schoolboy and teacher John Teasdale is publishing his first book this month

Former Bulwell man set to publish his old 1960s school diary as his first book

Kerry Collinson, 51, decided to ruthlessly cut back on her gas and electric bill as she saw prices soar.

Woman pays £10 a month for electricity thanks to these thrifty hacks

Paul McCartney performs on the Pyramid Stage stage during day four of Glastonbury Festival 2022 (Pic: Getty Images)

Eminem in talks to headline Glastonbury 2023 - how to buy tickets

Drivers get chance to have their car turned into a Hot Wheels model

Legends Tour competition launches search for the UK’s wildest and most original modified cars

Get together with friends for a great winter drive (Drobot Dean - stock.adobe.com)

Enjoy UK from the warmth and comfort of your car: Best winter drives

Trudy Hendy from Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm gives advice on your own Christmas wreath

Top tips on how to make your own Christmas wreath

Dane Paterson celebrates the wicket of Lewis Goldsworthy. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Dane Paterson wickets help Notts defeat Somerset

Liam Patterson-White of Nottinghamshire celebrates after reaching his century. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Patterson-White century puts Notts in charge at Somerset

Joe Clarke plays a shot as Steve Davies of Somerset looks on during Day One of the LV= County Championship match between Somerset and Nottinghamshire at Taunton. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Joe Clarke helps steer Nottinghamshire to first day advantage at Somerset

Ben Slater hit 42 for Notts before rain stopped play.

Rain forces abandonment of Nottinghamshire's game with Somerset

Peter Trego poses with the Vitality Blast trophy after Notts Outlaws' win in 2020. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Peter Trego dreaming of trophy success with Notts

Four of Notts' County Championship games have been scheduled.

Quartet of Notts fixtures are announced

Peter Trego will captain the Notts Outlaws in the Royal London Cup (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Peter Trego to captain Nottinghamshire in Royal London Cup

James Hayes has signed a deal until the end of the 2022 season.

Nottinghamshire give contract to James Hayes

The tags aims to deter reoffending (Photo: Shutterstock)

Thieves with multiple offences to wear GPS trackers for new trial

Tramlines is 'constantly reviewing the situation'. Picture: Dean Atkins.

Tramlines has given an update on the 2021 festival as Glastonbury is cancelled

This is when the next tier review could happen - as a possible move to Tier 5 is...

Here are the UK's most dangerous selfie hotspots

Butlin's reopens its camps with safety measures in place

WEDDING CRASHERS: Nottinghamshire police called to fights, thefts and rapes at w...

A SHOCK defeat for struggling Codnor.

Matthew Carter signs two year deal with Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire have handed academy graduate Matthew Carter a two-year professional contract.

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Warwickshire v Nottinghamshire hit by first day wash-out

Gary Ballance, Jack Brooks and Andrew Gale

Andrew Gale on his best behaviour as Yorkshire go a step closer to retaining Cou...

A half century from Samit Patel was in vain as Somerset ran out winners.

Notts well beaten by Somerset at Trent Bridge

Somerset extend lead to leave game in balance against Nottinghamshire

Marcus Trescothick dismissed for nought again as Notts reduce Somerset to 36-4

Somerset in control after rain-affected day

Allenby and Overton help Somerset rally against Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire in control against Somerset

Middlesex pair defy Notts on day four

Mark Spencer MP.

MP: Flooding just as bad as in Somerset