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It's A levels results day. Picture: PA

A levels results day - how it's panning out in Somerset
Hundreds of teenagers across Somerset are getting their A level results today (Thursday, August 18). We'll be bringing you results and reaction as they come in. Check out how your school or college has done. Send us your stories and pictures.

Students at Holyrood Academy celebrate their results

Students at Holyrood Academy celebrate 'excellent set' of A Level result

Officers discovered cannabis being grown in Chard and Churchstanton

Criminals to pay back £375,000 after 'being involved in the supply of illegal drugs'

Don Raddon, from Chard, said he wanted to do “something exciting” for his birthday

Man to raise funds for dementia charity with zipwire challenge on 92nd birthday

Cllr Jason Baker with the Springfellow Plane on its new plinth in Chard.

‘It is great to see what an amazing community spirit we have in Chard’

A photo from a previous coffee morning in aid of Macmillan organised by Rah

Coffee morning to raise funds for Macmillan in memory of Chard dad

A drain during yesterday's rain in Chard

Residents and volunteers work to minimise flooding risks in Chard

Artist's impression of 252 homes on A358 Tatworth Road in Chard. Picture: Persimmon Homes South West.

New primary school may not be delivered for three years

Police officers witnessed a laser being directed at a plane from an address in Martock. Picture: Abdullah Al Mallah, Pexels

Man arrested after laser beam aimed towards plane from Somerset village

A thunderstorm weather warning is in place across Somerset

Met Office warns of possible 'disruption' as it issues thunderstorm warning across Somerset

A wide range of vacancies have become available

Sponsored Cricket St. Thomas Hotel are recruiting

Cllr Andy Sully, who wants Wessex Water bonuses to be blocked. Picture: Taunton Deane LibDems

Wessex Water defends six-figure executives' bonuses following councillor's outcry

Burton Bradstock has flooded
Picture: Burton Bradstock Parish Council

Updated West Dorset hit by flooding

News

Nyxoid nasal spray can help reverse an opioid overdose. Picture: Archive image

'I overdosed several times' - reformed drug addict backs lifesaving spray

When is Flying Ant Day 2022 UK? Heatwave sparks warning to UK households. (PA)

Households warned of imminent flying ant invasion - how to keep them out

Chard Museum Vince Lean (left) and trustee Howard Bailey (right)

Museum to promote Chard history thanks Cash for Charity donation

UK holidaymakers face charges to enter holiday hotspots in 2023 including Spain and Greece. (PA)

New date you will be charged to enter popular holiday hotspots including Spain

Lidl is recalling one of its products because it may contain disease causing bacteria which in rare cases can cause meningitis (PA)

Lidl 'do not eat' warning as disease causing bacteria discovered in product

New food hygiene ratings for establishments in South Somerset (RADAR photo)

New food hygiene ratings awarded in South Somerset

Sport

Marchant de Lange, who is leaving Somerset at the end of the season. Picture: Somerset County Cricket Club

Pace bowler leaves Somerset for first team cricket with rivals
PACE bowler Marchant de Lange is leaving Somerset County Cricket Club at the end of the season to join Gloucestershire.

James Hildreth is retiring at the end of the season. Picture: Somerset County Cricket Club

One of the best batters in Somerset cricket history - Hildreth announces his retirement

ECB Tournament and fun day at Ilminster Cricket Ground ;..Charlie, Isla, Holly and Teddy Crane with Kallie Davies.

Cricket lovers enjoy the sunshine at T20 Festival in Ilminster

Fans celebrate the final whistle. Picture: PA

Women's football grows in popularity in Somerset after Lionesses Euros win

Josh Thomas claimed three wickets and scored 69 runs on his Somerset debut. Picture: Somerset County Cricket Club

Local boy Josh Thomas stars on Somerset debut against Cornwall in Truro

James Rew, who hit a debut century

Debut tons for two Somerset batters in stalemate at Essex

The Lionesses' semi final is tonight (Tuesday, July 26)

Watch the Lionesses in one of these pubs tonight - and you could win a £3,000 holiday

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National Sport

Atletico Madrid’s Yannick Carrasco

Football rumours: Yannick Carrasco on Manchester United radar

Coventry signing/Robbie Keane

On This Day in 1999: Teenage kicks cost Coventry £6million

Cameron Norrie walks off court with his bag

Cameron Norrie sails into Western and Southern Open quarter-finals

Emma Raducanu, of Britain, returns a shot to Jessica Pegula

Jessica Pegula stops Emma Raducanu’s run in Cincinnati

Casemiro could be moving to the Premier League

Manchester United closing in on deal for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro

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It's A levels results day. Picture: PA

A levels results day - how it's panning out in Somerset

Matthew Wormleighton

Family tribute to Somerset man who died of a stab wound

Fans celebrate the final whistle. Picture: PA

Women's football grows in popularity in Somerset after Lionesses Euros win

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National News

London Underground workers are striking

Tube strike causing travel misery across London

Salman Rushdie Assault

Man accused of attacking Sir Salman Rushdie pleads not guilty

The Treasury building

Inflation fuels jump in Government debt costs as borrowing hits £4.9bn

Retail sales lift but shoppers are making cutbacks in the long term – ONS

Umar Patek, an Indonesian militant charged in the 2002 Bali terrorist attacks, left, sits with his lawyer during his trial in Jakarta, Indonesia

Reduction in Bali bombmaker’s sentence will cause distress, says Australian PM

People playing on a beach

Water company bosses got 20% pay rise amid sewage ‘scandal’, say Lib Dems

Care home staff at work

Health Secretary Steve Barclay considers overseas hiring spree for care homes

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