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CORONAVIRUS IN SOMERSET

R number for coronavirus infections in Somerset 'just below 1' - as schools prepare to re-open

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Missing Somerset woman Laura Gillam found

Another rise in Covid-19 cases in three of Somerset's four districts

Phased re-opening of Somerset's libraries planned from July

Covid-19 crisis should 'kick-start' long-awaited social care reform, says council leader

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Here's what you can and can't do from Monday as lockdown eased further

Ex-Chard GP launches new NHS podcast on mental health help

Your letters on the Dominic Cummings situation

New relaxed lockdown rules announced - including garden gatherings

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Regeneration schemes put at risk by £10million coronavirus bill

Chard Covid-19 team thanks more than 20 groups for support and donations

The latest coronavirus statistics across Somerset

On-street parking rules returning to normal as lockdown measures eased

Avon and Somerset Police issue 346 coronavirus breach fines since start of lockdown

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Coronavirus test-and-trace system launches in England today

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'Can we change the Somerset flag, please?'

'ONE OF LIFE'S CHARACTERS' - family and friends pay tribute to Roland

Further confirmed coronavirus cases in three Somerset districts

McDonald's confirm when every drive-thru across the country will reopen

Council apologises after 'significant areas of weakness' identified in children's SEND services

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Gazette-backed Musgrove Covid-19 appeal total reaches £190,000 - thanks to you

Sudden death of woman in Burnham-on-Sea not being treated as suspicious

DAILY BRIEFING

New Covid-19 drug 'biggest step forward in treatment since crisis began'

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Full list - All the retailers that can reopen from June 15

No new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Somerset

Here's how easyJet customers targeted in a cyber attack could get £2,000

Somerset MP says Dominic Cummings 'incurred multiple breaches' of lockdown rules

Here's why Thursday night's Clap for Carers event is set to end this week

Yeovil helicopters test new weapons systems in Covid-19 lockdown

Warm weather warning for Britain as social distancing guidelines are still in place

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Gas cylinders were threat during Somerset roofing yard fire

'Please don't visit our town until it is safe'

Fire authority launches new plan to keep Somerset care homes safe in lockdown

Charity's urgent appeal in bid to survive through pandemic

Bingo! Care centre's big day for residents

Greggs to reopen 800 stores from mid-June - here's what they've said

A303 dualling decision has been delayed again

Somerset hospital overwhelmed by coronavirus cases closes doors to new patients

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'I have not offered to resign': Says PM's advisor Dominic Cummings as he defends lockdown trip

THE LONG READ

Trying to track down Covid-19 testing numbers for Somerset - and why it's important

'We haven't had a sensible justification,' says Somerset MP calling for Cummings to go

Latest death from coronavirus in hospital in Somerset

All remaining Somerset recycling centres to re-open this week: What you need to know

PM pushing ahead with plan to increase school numbers next week

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New app promises to find supermarket home delivery slots: How you can get it

More new coronavirus infections confirmed across Somerset

No new deaths from coronavirus in Somerset as county total sits at 65

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Bonfire spreads to garden shed despite Somerset service's lockdown warnings

Planning applications in YOUR area: W/C May 11, 2020

Wooden hearts and video calls - how hospital patients are staying in touch in lockdown

More confirmed coronavirus cases in three of Somerset's four districts

Pubs to miss out on selling 10million pints over bank holiday, FA Cup final weekend

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Somerset police preparing for travelling influx as Stonehenge closes for solstice

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Most people fear returning to work puts families at risk, says survey

Not all Somerset schools capable of Government opening plan, says council

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635 houses and school site given key road approval

£1million improvements to Chard High Street due by the end of the year

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Thousands of testing kits have still not been returned, says Government coordinator

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Quarantine plans announced for all people entering UK

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Fifteen more coronavirus cases across Somerset

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Six Somerset players in England training group

Ilton’s 874-mile mission gets under way

Cricket season pushed back to August

Hurry praises Somerset players’ proactivity in lockdown

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Chairman hails Combe heroes

Ilton members take on 874-mile challenge

Mental health

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Leagues rule out promotion and relegation in 2020

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Cricket West Indies approves proposed Test tour of England in July

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On This Day in 2015: Sir Alastair Cook surpasses Graham Gooch’s run record

Anthony Joshua lines up Tyson Fury

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Dave Chisnall secures semi-final spot with victory over Geert Nentjes

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