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Lib Dems head up committee to scrutinise new Lib Dem council

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Somerset escape rooms inspected after fire at Polish facility

Sepsis warnings to be printed on Iceland milk bottles

Haribo shop opening in Somerset

Dog loving business owners collect special achievement prize at UK awards

Outstanding villagers honoured at parish council's new awards do

Climate emergency declared by South Somerset District Council

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Households in temporary accommodation rise by nearly 75% this decade, figures reveal

Montacute House inspired Tottington Hall in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

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Why you won't be able to win a goldfish at this year's Bridgwater Fair

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'WE NEED TO TAKE THAT MONEY': Shocking recording of phone scam call released

£200million rise in A358 dualling projected cost

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Creative Collective exhibition in Ilminster showcases artists talent

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Delays on the M5 northbound ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

Somerset driver jailed after 90-year-old dies in fatal crash

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Theresa May resigns as Prime Minister

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Chard boy's brain illness battle inspires fundraiser to help sick kids' recovery

Future of plans for 400 Chard homes not to be revealed until autumn

Game designed by Ilminster boy nominated for a BAFTA

Family frustrated with Prime Minister's response to Grace's Law

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Somerset voters set to head to the polls to vote in European Parliament elections

'KICKED OUT': Chard Town reveal whether they will appeal being evicted from league

County Lines drug dealers bombarded with disruptive text messages in week of action

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Plan to build 94 homes slammed by town council

Homeless-helper, fair fundraisers and disabled strongman in annual awards

'Proud to represent town': Business picked as Chard's only finalist for prestigious awards

Plans to upgrade A303 offers 'uncertain' economic benefits, report says

Beloved author is opening act for literary festival next week

Avon & Somerset Police crackdown sees results after precept hike

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'SO DISAPPOINTED': Chard Town consider appeal over relegation

'KICKED OUT': Chard Town relegated from Western League despite midtable finish

Chard woman accused of death threats and racist abuse over restaurant toilet use

Banned Somerset driver jailed after crashing van into house and killing 90-year-old woman

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Man accused of partner assault claims he was punched first

'No new cuts' to services promises Somerset council leader

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Bowel cancers on the rise for the under 50's, study reveals

Council to trim nearly 10,000km of verges this grass-cutting season

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Extinction Rebellion protestor from Somerset to face trial accused of gluing himself to a train

Just how big is Glastonbury Festival compared to Taunton?

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'Predatory' Somerset paedophile jailed for attempting to meet girl aged nine for sex

Jazz line-up at Arts Centre with Alan Barnes, Art Themen and Dave Newton Trio

New flood protection bill inspired by Somerset flooding gets peer backing

Council praised by government for its 'efficient' work in providing new school places

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Schoolboy beating illness to raise hundreds of pounds for sick kids

Local lady enjoying success with new networking group for business mums

We may be on our way out, but it's voting time again in the EU elections

Council branded 'a shambles' after it failed to agree how public meetings will be recorded

Peers back bid to help towns and villages decide their own flood protections

Library doomed by council cuts is saved by community

15 to have heads shaved at fundraiser for new babyloss foundation

An exciting year for Somerset-based Kindred

Unitary authority plans could deliver 'eye-watering savings', says leader

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600 homes could be built on Chard border if plans are passed

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Book signing success for author, gardener and scientist Tony Arnold

More Chard stores are up for Muddy Stiletto awards

Meet Chard's new mayor for 2019/2020

'LUCKY TO BE ALIVE' - police cyclists get cameras to target dangerous drivers

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Sport

Party time at Lord's: The best pictures from Somerset's celebrations

"It feels incredible" - Overton reflects on man of the match display at Lord's

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Somerset fans savour cup win - and Lord's runs out of cider...

Watch the winning moment as Somerset end 14-year trophy drought

AS IT HAPPENED: Somerset win One-Day Cup final at Lord's

REPORT: Silverware for Somerset on memorable day at Lord's

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PREVIEW: Somerset name squad for One-Day Cup final

INTERVIEW: Trego looks to banish 'bridesmaids' tag with victory at Lord's

Chard Road Runners impress at Ash Town Tree Trail

Big game experience "gives Hampshire the edge over Somerset", says paceman

Chard Town manager departs following enforced relegation

How your children could train with Pakistan's Cricket World Cup squad in Taunton

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ROAD TO LORD'S: Somerset's journey to the One-Day Cup final

INTERVIEW: Breakout star Banton looks ahead to Lord's

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National sport

Luciano Spalletti hails ‘exceptional’ team as Inter qualify for Champions League

Khaldoon Al Mubarak confident City have not broken FFP rules

Mustafi stresses the importance of being organised in Europa League final

Lampard hoping Derby can follow Chelsea’s example as history beckons

Neville ‘rocket’ has England star Mead aiming for the moon

Securing promotion will be crucial in keeping Grealish – Whelan

Villa boss Smith one step away from realising his ‘impossible dream’

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Chard Town manager departs following enforced relegation

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SNP on track for ‘best ever’ Euro election, as Scottish Labour loses two MEPs

Tommy Robinson among high-profile candidates who failed to become MEPs

Tories routed as Nigel Farage issues general election warning

Lib Dems storm to victory in London

Brexit Party wins most seats in West Midlands with 38% of the vote

Brexit Party and Lib Dems deliver Euro election ‘kicking’ to larger rivals

Annunziata says her brother Jacob will be ‘devastated’ after Tory poll losses

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