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Teenager arrested after Holyrood Academy goes into lockdown following reports of an intruder

Nearly £10million will be spent fixing potholes on Somerset roads

Rugby club in mourning as couple are among three killed in car crash

The Well Worn Path takes Seth Lakeman to Frome

Avon and Somerset Police car insurance clampdown - and why you may be driving illegally without knowing

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NO EXCUSE: Speed camera locations across Somerset this week

Chard veteran's war poem read around the world for remembrance

Three dead and one critically ill after crash on A358

Somerset one of the cheapest areas for childcare in South West, study says

SOMERSET CAMERA CLUB: Pictures published on November 7, 2018

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Box of poppies from early appeal discovered days before armistice

MEET THE CHEF: Enjoy the traditional with a modern twist at the Dunkery Beacon Country House Hotel

War hero's lost letters tell stories of Christmas truce and final front

Storms brewing in Somerset - electricity supplier takes precautionary measures

Somerset artist hand-crafts more than 70,000 shrouds to mark end of First World War

Jazz singer Zoe Gilby set for concert at Ilminster Arts Centre

WATCH: The Iceland Christmas advert blocked from TV for being too political

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WARNING: Heavy rain and gales to sweep across Somerset before thunder rolls in

BIG INTERVIEW: Science and history presenter Adam Hart-Davis coming to Taunton Literary Festival

Incredible bravery of wounded soldier - First World War VC for Somerset man

Bravest of the brave - Somerset's Victoria Cross soldier

Furnace severely damaged in Crewkerne fire

Remembering a school's First World War fallen

Premature 'little miracle' Eli beats the odds to inspire parents

HERO: The peace loving 'Last Tommy' from Somerset

REMEMBRANCE EVENTS: Your guide to what's happening in Somerset

Check when the Poppy of Honour is coming to a town near you

Somerset man who designed the iconic First World War recruitment poster

Somerset and the First World War - museum exhibition

WW1 CENTENARY: Your County Gazette is proud to play its small part in acts of Remembrance

GALLERY: Chard's Hallowe'en night of frights saved by dance school owner

WEATHER: Yellow warning for rain across Somerset

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HOLIDAYS ARE COMING: Coca Cola truck heading to Somerset

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Cuts to library services approved - now community groups need to come forward to keep 15 open

WEATHER: Grey clouds and rain due across Somerset

Have your say on Somerset plans to scrap family GetSet service

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Chard GP's new book contains 23 years of top tips

Chard man to stand trial over alleged domestic violence incident

INTERVIEW: Peter Andre describes Somerset as 'a second home'

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Man and woman in court accused of Bridgwater murder

Majorettes thank air ambulance with nearly £1,000

Meet Zippy the zonkey - born in Somerset

Man faces trial over sex offence charges

MEET THE CHEF: Find out what is smoking for Raymond Robinson

SOMERSET CAMERA CLUB: Pictures published on Wednesday, October 31

More than 7,500 hoax calls made to police and ambulance in South West, figures reveal

Ex Liberal Democrat leader Lord Paddy Ashdown diagnosed with bladder cancer

Inspirational Alfie, 7, fights back from hospital to hold fundraiser

Man went berserk with hammer after drinks drugs binge before amputation

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Chris Ramsey explains why he feels safest out on stage

£48,000 AND COUNTING: Massive start for Chard Poppy Appeal thanks to one woman

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Locals lash out at council after library closure risk

Somerset woman's £1 million Premium Bonds win - but it took her 62 years

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CANAL WAY: New 135 plan submitted for phase one

Plans for £9.9million refurb to County Hall submitted

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WEATHER: Chilly start to Halloween - warmer for Trick or Treaters later

YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU: Somerset's link to famous war-time poster revealed

WE WILL REMEMBER: Chard launches new war memorial

Somerset-based helicopter division releases statement after Leicester City crash

WEATHER: Temperature to plummet to -3C despite sunny day for Somerset

Man caught driving after three-drug cocktail is given ban and fine

Sport

CRICKET: "Wow! What a delivery!" Leach peach ensures England end first day on a high

DARTS COMPETITION: Win tickets to next weekend's Players Championship in Minehead

CRICKET: Leach retains spot as England name unchanged side

FOOTBALL: Chard go top after impressive away win

PICTURES: Ilminster exit cup on penalties after throwing away three-goal lead

FRIENDS REUNITED: Leach and Buttler's journey from Somerset Under-11s to England's Test team

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Sport

FOOTBALL: Robins face tricky test at Ashton & Backwell

GOLF: Enmore Seniors too strong for Cricket St Thomas

CRICKET: Leach wickets propel England to victory

RUNNING: Chard's Mather excels at Dartmoor Vale

CRICKET: Jennings ton leads England into dominant position

Ilminster named English Bowling Club of the Year as part of double triumph

WATCH: Leach and Buttler team up for wicket as England take control against Sri Lanka

FOOTBALL: Robins run riot to record biggest ever Western League victory

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National sport

Wayne Rooney to wear captain’s armband on England farewell

Callum Wilson ready to fulfil childhood dream at Wembley

Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy has knee surgery

Novak Djokovic shows no signs of slowing up in London

Sinckler: Jones’ Japan comments were music to my ears

Nine of the best for Dimitri Van den Bergh in Wolverhampton

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy still has plenty to give

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FOOTBALL: Chard go top after impressive away win

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Irish PM Varadkar hails May for ‘honouring promise’ to avoid hard border

Marie Antoinette pearl pendant sells for record price

What’s in the Brexit agreement?

May’s Brexit deal passes Cabinet test amid anger from Tory Leave MPs

Varadkar says draft agreement could have economic benefits for Northern Ireland

Draft Brexit deal bad for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon claims

Queen praises ‘passionate and creative’ Charles on his 70th birthday

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