Somerset

County in South West England

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Somerset is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel, Gloucestershire, and Bristol to the north, Wiltshire to the east and the north-east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. The largest settlement is the city of Bath, and the county town is Taunton.

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Lawrence helps Surrey close in on win over Somerset Dan Lawrence takes 3-45 as Surrey close in on victory over Somerset in the County Championship. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Bashir 'cried' after shock England Test call-up Somerset spinner Shoaib Bashir says he has had a "very special" journey from being released by Surrey to an England Test call-up. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2023
Man charged with murder of 'loved granny' in her home A man has been charged with the murder of an 86-year-old woman at her home in Somerset. Sky News - Published on September 20, 2023

Butlin's resort closes and reports of 'mini tornado' as UK hit by 'exceptional' weather A seaside holiday resort in Somerset has closed for four days after thunderstorms and heavy rain brought flooding to parts of England. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2023
India's Shaw hits 244 for Northants in One-Day Cup Northamptonshire's Prithvi Shaw smashes 244 against Somerset in the One-Day Cup at Wantage Road. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2023
Teenager Rew makes 221 as Somerset dominate Hants Somerset teenager James Rew continues his superb form with 221 as the hosts dominate Hampshire at Taunton. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2023

Listen: T20 Blast - Glamorgan v Somerset & Northamptonshire v Derbyshire Listen to BBC radio commentary as Glamorgan take on Somerset and Northamptonshire Steelbacks face the Derbyshire Falcons in the T20 Blast. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2023
Moeen shines while Surrey smash club record in T20 Blast Moeen Ali shines for Birmingham, while a thrilling night of T20 Blast action sees wins for Notts and Somerset, and Surrey hit record-breaking form. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023
Somerset and Worcestershire win again in T20 Blast Somerset and Worcestershire maintain their 100% winning records in the T20 Blast, while there is a surprise first defeat for Birmingham Bears. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023
Blast holders Hants skittled for 74 by Somerset Somerset thrash T20 Blast champions Hampshire, while there are opening wins for Kent and Worcestershire. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023

Anderson groin injury not 'too serious' - Chapple England bowler James Anderson suffered only a "tweaked groin" in Lancashire's draw with Somerset, says head coach Glen Chapple. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023
Jennings' Taunton ton makes Somerset suffer again Lancashire skipper Keaton Jennings finishes on 124 as his side respond well to Somerset's 441 by closing on 302-1 at Taunton. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2023
First day of Somerset v Warwickshire washed out The opening day of the first County Championship match of the season between Somerset and Warwickshire at Taunton is rained off. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2023	Abell out of England's Bangladesh tour with injury Somerset's Tom Abell is ruled out of England's white-ball tour of Bangladesh with a side injury. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2023
Ahmed & Abell in England squad to play Bangladesh Somerset batter Tom Abell and Leicestershire leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed are named in England's squad for their white-ball tour of Bangladesh. BBC Sport - Published on February 2, 2023	Footage shows Storm Eunice blow spire off Somerset church Dramatic footage shows the spire of a Somerset being blown off during Storm Eunice. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2022
County Championship: Warwickshire aim for final-day win over Somerset to claim title Warwickshire close on 179-1 at Edgbaston needing quick runs to stand a chance of forcing victory over Somerset to win the title. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2021	T20 Blast Finals Day: Kent beat Sussex to reach T20 Blast final Daniel Bell-Drummond stars with 82 as Kent go through to meet Somerset in the T20 Blast final after beating Sussex at Edgbaston. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2021
T20 Blast Finals Day: Watch fan take fantastic one-handed catch A spectator takes a fantastic one-handed catch after a big six from Somerset's Tom Abell in at the T20 Blast Finals Day at Edgbaston. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2021	County Championship: Lancashire beat Somerset by 10 wickets at Taunton Lancashire beat Somerset by 10 wickets at Taunton to move into serious County Championship title contention. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2021
T20 Blast: Sam Curran & Laurie Evans propel Surrey to fine win at Somerset England all-rounder Sam Curran smashes an unbeaten 72 as Surrey's batsmen fire again to beat Somerset. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2021