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NHS waiting list hits record high as more people wait for longer in A&E

The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess broadcast live in cinemas in February

'Court appearance poses problems for farmers'

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'Look out for elderly and vulnerable neighbours as temperatures dip' health appeal

Staff shortages force GWR to reduce number of trains running between London and Penzance tomorrow

Ed Byrne’s new observational comedy tour comes to Somerset

WARNING: Flood alerts in place for Somerset amid fears of 'large tidal surge'

Two people taken to hospital and garage badly damaged after fire in Tatworth

Andre Rieu celebrates 70th birthday with one-off cinema show in January

DON'T DO IT: Make sure you're not over the limit if you're driving this festive season

Appeal for witnesses after man found 'seriously injured' in Crewkerne following stabbing

ELECTION 2019

Marcus Fysh increases majority after big night for Somerset Conservatives

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Blue wave sees Somerset Conservatives win bumper majorities

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Conservative landslide in General Election

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BATTLE OF THE SEXES: The viral challenge which women can do but men can't - try it!

ELECTION 2019

Somerset voters heading to the polls in 'once in a generation' General Election

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Decision on Chard stadium plans due tonight after junction photo delay

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"We made £400 a day, now it is £60" - angry shop owners hit out after Lidl move

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APPEAL: CCTV images released in hunt for hammer-wielding burglars

Man caught in sex act with girlfriend outside Tesco - before doing same thing outside hospital hours later

Two men in hospital and four people arrested following 'stabbing' in Somerset town

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Investigation launched after horses suffer cuts to their faces at stables

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'Multi-vehicle' crash on M5 causes heavy traffic and lane closures

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Lib Dem leader set for Somerset stop as campaign enters home straight

170 job losses at Somerset-based shoe giant

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Trees fall and trains delayed as Storm Atiyah brings strong winds to Somerset

High winds from Storm Aliyah batter Somerset - but are set to ease this morning

A&E waiting times rising across Somerset hospitals

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Somerset-bought ticket won £500,000 lottery prize - but has not been claimed

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Somerset hotel staff ignore spot signs of child sexual exploitation in police operation

WEATHER WARNING: 60mph winds expected as Storm Atiyah hits Somerset

DJ Johnnie Walker brings Sounds of the 70s to Yeovil next year

Taunton ranked 11th happiest place to live in the South West

Somerset warned of 70mph winds this weekend as Storm Atiyah hits

SET FOR LIFE: Somerset man wins £10,000 a month for a year in lottery draw

Heavy post Christmas for waste and recycling collectors

SOMERSET EARTHQUAKE: Aftershocks being picked up 70 miles away

Jesus born at the Phoenix? Walking nativity returning to venues across Chard

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'The house shook': Residents react after Somerset is shaken by earthquake

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Mayors, schools and green volunteers join forces to plant hundreds of new trees

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Vandal caught on CCTV peeing on family's bins turned in after online appeal

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Town's businesses back charity raffle for children with diabetes

When to send your Christmas post so it arrives in time for the big day

GALLERY: Incredible illuminations light up Chard for winter

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What makes a good MP?: Somerset MPs ranked in new report

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Bomb hoaxer who disrupted Somerset schools is jailed

More than 3,000 homeless children living in temporary accommodation in the south west

Fine for farmer caught driving tractor to the pub

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20 people diagnosed with HIV in Somerset last year, with STDs on the rise among the over 50s

Ex-Chard rugby player set to row across the Atlantic

Pearl Jam's Hyde Park show appears to kill off Glastonbury Festival rumour...

Election thoughts from a South Somerset community living completely off the grid

Comedy success for Barrington Players with Out of Focus

Local toy company celebrates awards in approach to Christmas

Stars Steve Davis, Dennis Taylor and John Virgo show recreate snooker final

Man faces jail for harassing ex by text, Facebook, Snapchat and a dating website

Milton Jones adds new dates to 2020 tour and he is coming to Somerset

Somerset couple who shared romantic poems in Afghanistan in running for wedding prize

Appeal for witnesses after aggravated burglary in Martock

School's young Eco Warriors doing their bit to help climate fight

Plans to build 120 homes on 'a dodgem track' are rejected by council

Sport

Chard ship 50 points on disappointing afternoon

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Blues and Robins both on home turf

Somerset announce points deduction decision

Banton gains first ODI call-up

Chard youth teams take to the field

Chard battle back to beat Tiverton

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Phillips’ double leads Blues home

Robins hit for eight on the road

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Win a cricket bat signed by Jack Leach!

Chard hope to welcome back O'Connor for latest away trip

Eight Chard Road Runners take on Full Monty-Cute

Dening hat-trick sees Chard back to winning ways

Perry Street round-up: South Petherton stay top plus pictures from Ilminster A v Chard Utd

Robins see two-goal lead wiped out

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Courtois made decision to go forward for late corner – Real Madrid boss Zidane

Women’s champion Mikuru Suzuki denied PDC history in sudden-death decider

Grateful Stokes caps sensational year with Sports Personality of the Year award

Karim Benzema’s added-time equaliser leaves Real Madrid level with Barcelona

Karim Benzema rescues a point for Real Madrid against Valencia

Ben Stokes caps incredible year with Sports Personality of the Year win

Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester are keeping their feet on the ground

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Santa letters reveal video game consoles and Lego top the Christmas wish list

Doctors urge parents to vaccinate their children against flu

John McDonnell ‘owns’ Labour’s election ‘disaster’ as leadership race heats up

Liverpool FC and Stranger Things most popular themes for 2020 calendars

Babe Ruth’s baseball bat sold for one million dollars at auction

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