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Plans to build football stadium and 437 new homes in Chard to be discussed tomorrow

Health care experts launch new centre in Chard

Metal working firm pleads guilty to failing health and safety standards for workers

Man's fine and ban after driving carelessly, without insurance, and seven points already on licence

GRANTS OF UP TO £5,000: How speeding drivers are helping make our roads safer

Sir Paul McCartney confirmed for Glastonbury Festival 2020

ELECTION: Meet Thomas Fox, standing for The Constitution and Reform Party

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HEATING OR EATING? Hundreds of poorer Somerset pensioners won't have to decide this winter

A chance to explore the archives at Somerset Heritage Centre

Report warns of 'imminent ecological disaster' unless action taken to support insects

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Bin collections over festive period and top tips for a green Christmas

Yeovil favourites return for Christmas panto at The Octagon

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M5 crash: Road re-opens but female driver in 'critical condition'

A seasonal arts & crafts collection and stress-free shopping at arts centre

'One in five Somerset workers paid under real living wage' claims TUC

Could you follow in Rosie's footsteps? Bake Off is looking for 2020 contestants now!

Six candidates to battle it out for South Somerset - including two unexpected ones

10 marathons in 10 days - Andy completes epic rowing challenge

ELECTION: Independent Tony Capozzoli bids for your votes here

Prison for burglar who broke into elderly couple's home in Somerset

Sky walker Marion smashes charity fundraising target

PICTURES AND VIDEO

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit to Taunton area

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Bridgwater estate agent gets a sneak peek of Britney Spears' Hollywood home

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Snow could hit Somerset today as yellow weather warnings issued across the South West

School's controversial age expansion plans 'paused'

Charges dropped against all defendants in Bulmers cider family art burglary case

A358's four week closure causes big changes to buses

Another £75million to be spent on commercial buildings after SSDC doubles budget

Two weather warnings issued as heavy rain expected

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Fun-filled thriller on stage all week thanks to The Classic Thriller Theatre Company

Farmer raised knife to wife in row over his 'girlfriend' living on their driveway, court hears

McFly set to play first night of summer gigs in Vivary Park

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No Brexit Party candidates to stand in Somerset in December General Election

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Laying the Ghost should be "chaos" if all goes well for Civic Players this month

Barrington players embark on comedy fun next week with Out Of Focus

Shop picks up top award, launches charity calender, and celebrates 10th anniversary

Al Swainger Quartet takes Chick Corea jazz to the next technological level

Van abandoned and set alight at woodland car park

Folk duo's Christmas tour - Two Wise Men - comes to Somerset

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Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson visits Somerset

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£300,000 of theft from cars in last five years... but just two arrests

Terrifying moment gunman points gun at Co-op staff before later firing to avoid arrest by police

Armed forces personnel to get FREE bus ride for Remembrance Sunday

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Lidl confirms official opening time and date for new Chard store

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ELECTION: Marcus Fysh, Conservatives, lays out why he thinks you should vote for him

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ELECTION: Why should you vote for Green candidate Diane Wood?

ELECTION: Lib Dem's Mick Clark pitches for your votes

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ELECTION: Meet Labour's candidate for South Somerset, Terry Ledlie

Bomb hoaxer who targeted schools in Somerset admits 107 offences

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Somerset gunman endangered police officers' lives

Commonwealth gold medalist Matt backs Chard pool naming campaign

52-year-old woman accused of criminal damage in Chard

Somerset council spends £4.2 million on industrial premises in Devon - including a Gregg's

Woman to call 'expert witness' after police say she was caught at double drink drive limit

No new starter homes built in Somerset - despite Government pledge, report finds

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Man accused of talking about sexual acts against children and downloading indecent images

Jobs saved as Somerset-based firm is sold

Woman driving drunk on A303 claimed it was 'for fear of personal safety'

Ruisi Quartet plays the finale of Concerts in the West 2019

Chance to have your say on climate emergency plans set back to 2020

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Motorists hit by two million more parking tickets this year - study reveals

Sport

Chard edged out by league leaders

Chard beat Ilminster in re-arranged cup tie

Somerset docked points over 'poor' Championship pitch

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Somerset skipper "over the moon" after signing new deal

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Neighbours to re-stage cup tie after abandonment

Crewkerne and Blake Bears enjoy thrilling contest

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Leach pens Somerset contract extension

Somerset members voice concerns as cricket yearbook makes digital switch

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Hill brace sets Combe on way to victory

Helliar and Nicholls in try-scoring mood as Chard's unbeaten run goes on

Ilminster v Chard cup match abandoned due to serious injury

Rivals await first derby since 1982

Yeovil Town Women appoint new boss

Malan century leads England to series-levelling win over New Zealand

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Football rumours from the media

Steve Clarke says best is yet to come from Scotland hero John McGinn

Euro 2020 qualification and play-offs round up

Joe Root hints Moeen Ali is in contention for Test recall

Kane is most able striker in the world – David Villa

O’Neill mystified as to why Gnabry did not thrive in English football

‘Humble’ David Villa ready to make next career step and retire

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Report warns of 'imminent ecological disaster' unless action taken to support insects

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Farmer raised knife to wife in row over his 'girlfriend' living on their driveway, court hears

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Chard beat Ilminster in re-arranged cup tie

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Impeachment probe told of ‘improper’ Donald Trump phone call with Ukraine leader

Australian universities distance themselves from Duke of York

Israel claims strikes against Iranian sites in Syria

Lower income to blame for poor attainment of children brought up by single mothers

Aston Martin unveils first SUV

What the papers say – November 20

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn in virtual tie after heated debate

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