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Somerset in Pictures: Bath and West and dinosaurs
All roads led to Shepton Mallet this week as tens of thousands of people attended the Bath and West Show. Up at Wookey Hole Caves, there was the intimidating sight of new animatronic dinosaurs for visitors to enjoy. Meanwhile, The Wurzels have released a new song written with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and Taunton hosted the women's T20 final. Here's a round-up of images showing life across Somerset this week. Country life: From new tractors and other machinery to livestock displays, cheeses and cider and live music, the Bath and West Show once again drew tens of thousands of people to Shepton Mallet this week. Scary sight: New dinosaurs have arrived at the Wookey Hole Caves. The 13 new animatronic creatures are part of an expansion of the site's Dinosaur Valley. Calm waters: Weather watcher Sparky captured this peaceful scene at Porlock. Recognition: The team behind the Royal United Hospital in Bath's 'Hospital at Home' has won an award after supporting their 5,000th patient. The initiative works to get patients out of hospital and back in their own homes as quickly as possible. The team won the Working Together Award at the RUH's You Matter Staff Awards. Celebrations: Lancashire Thunder were the victors at the T20 Women's County Cup Final, beating Surrey at the County Ground in Taunton. Back to the future: Somerset band The Wurzels have released a new single written by artificial intelligence (AI) called Wurzel Me Up. The band said they had decided to use the technology as they had not written a song for a while. New facility: The UK's first fully recyclable pitch opened at the University of Bath this week. The artificial turf is manufactured without latex and can be fully reprocessed at the end of its life rather than going to landfill. Peaceful: Weather watcher Philbert Nut captured this beautiful scene - and his dog - on a walk in Pilton. Crossing boundaries: Nailsea Town Council members have proposed changes to parish boundaries as part of the community governance review. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Somerset in Pictures: Glory for brilliant Bath Somerset in Pictures: Stretching out for summer Somerset in Pictures: West takeover of Cardiff Somerset in Pictures: Sunshine and sporting success Somerset in Pictures: Swan whisperer and the races Somerset in Pictures: Bobcats and foggy mornings Somerset in Pictures: Artistic rats and beach days Somerset in Pictures: Anyone for cricket? Somerset in Pictures: Races and a royal visit Somerset in Pictures: Derby delight for Bath Somerset in Pictures: Sunrises and a lunar eclipse Somerset in pictures: Darts delight and Mr Darcy Somerset in Pictures: Blue skies, cows and Crufts Somerset in pictures: Otters, owls and EastEnders pub Somerset in Pictures: The sweet taste of victory Somerset in Pictures: Wildlife and winter swimming Somerset in Pictures: Fog and Harry Redknapp Somerset in Pictures: Snow, flood and races Somerset in pics: Fog, fundraisers and fairytales Somerset in Pictures: Tractors, rainbows and a circus Somerset in Pictures: Panto and a 100th birthday Somerset in pictures: Santa and Christmas lights Somerset in Pictures: Santa, sunsets and Pinocchio Somerset in Pictures: Snow, carnival and racing Somerset in pictures: Santas on ice and bus DJs Somerset in pictures: Hedgehogs and carnival Somerset in pictures: Tor aurora and Willow Man Somerset in Pictures: Pumpkins and stolen cheese Somerset in pictures: World records and ponies Somerset in Pictures: Mullet wigs and a giant moon Somerset in pictures: Autumn arrives in the county Somerset in pictures: Caravan racing, motorbikes and street art Somerset in pictures: Swans, scarecrows and cricket Somerset in pictures: Summer, scarecrows and film sets Somerset in pictures: A retiring lollipop lady and bus strikes Somerset in pictures: Images from across the county
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3 days ago
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Somerset in Pictures: Bath and West show and dinosaurs
All roads led to Shepton Mallet this week as tens of thousands of people attended the Bath and West at Wookey Hole Caves, there was the intimidating sight of new animatronic dinosaurs for visitors to The Wurzels have released a new song written with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and Taunton hosted the women's T20 a round-up of images showing life across Somerset this week. Country life: From new tractors and other machinery to livestock displays, cheeses and cider and live music, the Bath and West Show once again drew tens of thousands of people to Shepton Mallet this week. Scary sight: New dinosaurs have arrived at the Wookey Hole Caves. The 13 new animatronic creatures are part of an expansion of the site's Dinosaur Valley. Calm waters: Weather watcher Sparky captured this peaceful scene at Porlock. Recognition: The team behind the Royal United Hospital in Bath's 'Hospital at Home' has won an award after supporting their 5,000th patient. The initiative works to get patients out of hospital and back in their own homes as quickly as possible. The team won the Working Together Award at the RUH's You Matter Staff Awards. Celebrations: Lancashire Thunder were the victors at the T20 Women's County Cup Final, beating Surrey at the County Ground in Taunton. Back to the future: Somerset band The Wurzels have released a new single written by artificial intelligence (AI) called Wurzel Me Up. The band said they had decided to use the technology as they had not written a song for a while. New facility: The UK's first fully recyclable pitch opened at the University of Bath this week. The artificial turf is manufactured without latex and can be fully reprocessed at the end of its life rather than going to landfill. Peaceful: Weather watcher Philbert Nut captured this beautiful scene - and his dog - on a walk in Pilton. Crossing boundaries: Nailsea Town Council members have proposed changes to parish boundaries as part of the community governance review.
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3 days ago
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Somerset in Pictures: Bath and West and dinosaurs
All roads led to Shepton Mallet this week as tens of thousands of people attended the Bath and West Show. Up at Wookey Hole Caves, there was the intimidating sight of new animatronic dinosaurs for visitors to enjoy. Meanwhile, The Wurzels have released a new song written with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and Taunton hosted the women's T20 final. Here's a round-up of images showing life across Somerset this week. Country life: From new tractors and other machinery to livestock displays, cheeses and cider and live music, the Bath and West Show once again drew tens of thousands of people to Shepton Mallet this week. Scary sight: New dinosaurs have arrived at the Wookey Hole Caves. The 13 new animatronic creatures are part of an expansion of the site's Dinosaur Valley. Calm waters: Weather watcher Sparky captured this peaceful scene at Porlock. Recognition: The team behind the Royal United Hospital in Bath's 'Hospital at Home' has won an award after supporting their 5,000th patient. The initiative works to get patients out of hospital and back in their own homes as quickly as possible. The team won the Working Together Award at the RUH's You Matter Staff Awards. Celebrations: Lancashire Thunder were the victors at the T20 Women's County Cup Final, beating Surrey at the County Ground in Taunton. Back to the future: Somerset band The Wurzels have released a new single written by artificial intelligence (AI) called Wurzel Me Up. The band said they had decided to use the technology as they had not written a song for a while. New facility: The UK's first fully recyclable pitch opened at the University of Bath this week. The artificial turf is manufactured without latex and can be fully reprocessed at the end of its life rather than going to landfill. Peaceful: Weather watcher Philbert Nut captured this beautiful scene - and his dog - on a walk in Pilton. Crossing boundaries: Nailsea Town Council members have proposed changes to parish boundaries as part of the community governance review. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Somerset in Pictures: Glory for brilliant Bath Somerset in Pictures: Stretching out for summer Somerset in Pictures: West takeover of Cardiff Somerset in Pictures: Sunshine and sporting success Somerset in Pictures: Swan whisperer and the races Somerset in Pictures: Bobcats and foggy mornings Somerset in Pictures: Artistic rats and beach days Somerset in Pictures: Anyone for cricket? Somerset in Pictures: Races and a royal visit Somerset in Pictures: Derby delight for Bath Somerset in Pictures: Sunrises and a lunar eclipse Somerset in pictures: Darts delight and Mr Darcy Somerset in Pictures: Blue skies, cows and Crufts Somerset in pictures: Otters, owls and EastEnders pub Somerset in Pictures: The sweet taste of victory Somerset in Pictures: Wildlife and winter swimming Somerset in Pictures: Fog and Harry Redknapp Somerset in Pictures: Snow, flood and races Somerset in pics: Fog, fundraisers and fairytales Somerset in Pictures: Tractors, rainbows and a circus Somerset in Pictures: Panto and a 100th birthday Somerset in pictures: Santa and Christmas lights Somerset in Pictures: Santa, sunsets and Pinocchio Somerset in Pictures: Snow, carnival and racing Somerset in pictures: Santas on ice and bus DJs Somerset in pictures: Hedgehogs and carnival Somerset in pictures: Tor aurora and Willow Man Somerset in Pictures: Pumpkins and stolen cheese Somerset in pictures: World records and ponies Somerset in Pictures: Mullet wigs and a giant moon Somerset in pictures: Autumn arrives in the county Somerset in pictures: Caravan racing, motorbikes and street art Somerset in pictures: Swans, scarecrows and cricket Somerset in pictures: Summer, scarecrows and film sets Somerset in pictures: A retiring lollipop lady and bus strikes Somerset in pictures: Images from across the county
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7 days ago
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The Wurzels write song using artificial intelligence
Folk band The Wurzels have released a new single written by artificial intelligence (AI) called Wurzel Me Up. The Somerset band, best known for songs such as The Combine Harvester and I Am A Cider Drinker, said they had decided to use the technology as they had not written a song for a while. Singer Pete Budd, 84, said: "We realised that it was a long time since we had written a new pop tune. We needed some 'cutting-hedge' technology." The band's longest-serving member, Tommy Banner, 85, added: "We decided to explore this new artificial world to see if it could help us analyse our catalogue of Wurzel songs and give us some lyrical inspiration for a new release." More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset Budd added he realised there were "genuine concerns" with AI over plagiarism and copyright issues. He added: "We don't agree with plagiarism in any form without some form of remuneration and so, in this case, we have strived to only plagiarise ourselves." Formed in 1966, the band have had eight UK hit singles and three UK top 40 albums. The Combine Harvester reached the top of the UK singles chart in May 1976, while follow-up, I Am A Cider Drinker, reached number three in the same year. The band is currently made up of Budd and Banner with bass player Sedge Moore, keyboard player Louie Gribble and drummer Leigh Delamere. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wurzels' story featured on town's heritage trail Wurzels frontman Adge Cutler remembered 50 years on Wurzels drummer dies after contracting Covid
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7 days ago
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- RTÉ News
The Wurzels release AI-written single called Wurzel Me Up
Comedy folk band The Wurzels have released a new single written by artificial intelligence (AI) called Wurzel Me Up. The English band, who are best known for songs such as The Combine Harvester (Brand New Key) and I Am A Cider Drinker, said they decided to use the technology to help them as they had not written a song for a while. Singer Pete Budd, 84, said: "We realised that it was a long time since we had written a new pop tune. We needed some 'cutting-hedge' technology." The band's longest-serving member, Tommy Banner, 85, added: "We decided to explore this new artificial world to see if it could help us analyse our catalogue of Wurzel songs and give us some lyrical inspiration for a new release." Budd added he realised there were genuine concerns with AI over plagiarism and copyright issues. He added: "Stars like them young'uns Elton (John) and Macca (Paul McCartney) are right to be concerned, we don't agree with plagiarism in any form without some form of renumeration and so, in this case, we have strived to only plagiarise ourselves." Formed in 1966, the band are known for playing up to English West Country stereotypes and have had eight UK hit singles and three UK top 40 albums. The Combine Harvester (Brand New Key), known for its line: "I've got a brand new combine harvester and I'll give you the key", reached the top of the UK singles chart in May 1976, while its follow-up, I Am A Cider Drinker, reached number three in the same year. The band is currently made up of Budd and Banner with bass player Sedge Moore; keyboard player Louie Gribble; and drummer Leigh Delamere.
