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Appeal launched on bid for 150 new homes near Crewkerne 'death trap'

Apply to win up to £2,000 thanks to Tesco's bags for help fund

Final Live in Somerset headliner announced

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Man to stand trial accused of illegal fox hunt in Somerset

Motorists warned to 'drive carefully' after temperatures drop to below zero overnight

WATCH group needs your help in supporting town

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Somerset artist creates amazing drawings by trekking through Colorado snow

Planning refused for Pangea crane to remain on Glastonbury Festival site

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House with stunning views of Glastonbury Tor up for auction

Revealed: The cheapest supermarket in the UK last year

26 'outstanding' Somerset schools to lose Ofsted exemptions under new rules

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Ilminster welcomes three award-winning jazz musicians this month

GWR launches January sale with tickets to London from £5

Car parked in pub car park 'totally destroyed' in fire

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Stars of Morcambe & Wise return to the stage as Eric & Ern

All Somerset schools offered £500 STEM grant

Drinking Somerset scrumpy among top bucket list wishes, survey shows

Jonas Kaufmann explores Vienna during his latest performance

More than 1,000 ancient woodlands 'under threat', charity warns

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Young Somerset birdwatcher to receive honorary doctorate

Mental health hospital beds to be relocated under new plans

Aldi cuts cost of creme eggs to beat the January blues

Somerset ranks in top-ten list of places where you're most likely to experience motor theft

Teenager jailed for stabbing woman during 'unprovoked attack' in Somerset town

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Man admits he 'slipped up' when caught drink driving after birthday party

Open prizewinner’s exhibition at arts centre in Ilminster

Food left in oven ends in fire emergency at Somerset home

More work needed to 'protect unborn babies' in Somerset from abuse, report reveals

Glastonbury Festival organisers praised for 'very successful' 2019 as council issues 'debrief'

Holyrood Academy unveils new headteacher

'Inappropriately dressed for the weather', with no money - urgent appeal to find Somerset missing man

The technology helping bring burglars to book in a Somerset town

APPEAL: Herd of cattle stolen in overnight farm raid

Closure of hospice in-patient unit taken 'in best interests of charity and the community'

MP slams report's findings around controversial closure of Hospice centre

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Love a Greggs? You'll soon be able to get it delivered

20 per cent spike in breakdowns caused by potholes

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It's National Pothole Day! Where are Somerset's worst roads?

Fire crews called to blaze in farm building

South Somerset to receive cash to create 'Neighbourhood Plan'

Foodbank gives thanks - but needs your donations to keep up support

Police warnings after scammers take £5,000 targeting Chard homes

Delays and cancellations as faulty train blocks line

Elderly Somerset women duped out of £15,000 in latest telephone fraud scam

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Meet the retired police dogs of Avon and Somerset

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70mph winds expected as Met Office warns of continuing extreme weather

APPEAL

Pedestrian fractures eye socket and cheekbone after car crash

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Watch the incredible moment Somerset man skis off snowy mountain top

Roads CLOSED as Storm Brendan brings down trees overnight

St Margaret's Hospice turns 40 as a year of celebrations kicks off

Man betrayed trust of elderly neighbour by stealing his dead wife's ring - and pawning it off to buy booze

Weather warning as Storm Brendan arrives in Somerset

Drink driver caught behind the wheel twice with no license or insurance

Save money, feel better, sleep well - booze-free January's a no-brainer says Somerset doctor

Vehicles badly damaged in two suspected arson attacks

2020 is a year of celebration as church marks 800th birthday

South West-based Flybe in talks to avoid administration

Rehearsals start for Canalmania play to be performed at 50 years celebration

MET OFFICE WARNING: Somerset set for two days of windy weather

Council investing extra £460,000 in Somerset venue

Tesco looking to give thousands to community groups in Somerset

Sport

Root: "Bess needs to play more First Class cricket"

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Ilminster beat Watchet in seven-goal thriller

Lacklustre Chard beaten at home

Somerset to take charge of 'Player Pathway'

Chard maintain winning streak while seconds in 10-goal thriller

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Chard RFC youngsters take on Minehead

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Leach to return home from South Africa tour due to illness

Somerset star to captain England Lions in Australia

Damaging defeat for Chard while Rowswell double inspires Combe

Last-gasp Helliar try wins it for Chard

BANTON'S BEST BITS: Somerset star shines Down Under

WATCH: Former Somerset star in amazing dismissal which prompts debate over laws

Chard Road Runners enjoy busy start to 2020

Chard begin run of home games while Combe hit the road

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Willems determined to ‘come back stronger’ and hopes to play for Newcastle again

Sheffield United set to sign Nottingham Forest defender Jack Robinson

Cardiff and Nantes to remember Emiliano Sala one year on from his death

Marcus Rashford determined to return from back injury stronger than ever

Talking points ahead of the midweek Premier League fixtures

Eddie Jones’ squad explained as England plot Six Nations glory

Could Liverpool celebrate the Premier League title at Everton?

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Italian opposition head challenges legislators to put him on trial over migrants

Magnetised molecules used to monitor breast cancer

Young beetles engage in sibling rivalry when competing for parental attention

William and Kate host glittering palace reception for African leaders

Rally by thousands of gun rights activists ends peacefully

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