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Somerset leaders urge people to minimise virus spread as South West R number hits 1.0

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Driver jailed after two killed in M5 crash at Taunton

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Jemima's mum welcomes new change to England's organ donor law

Health Secretary said there is 'a challenge' in South West to control Covid-19 infection rate

24 new Covid cases in Somerset in one day - including 15 in one district

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Another Covid-19 related death recorded in hospital in Somerset

New drive-through coronavirus testing centre at Taunton Racecourse opens Saturday

More materials taken at recycling centres from next week

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Every remaining Premier League fixture will be shown on TV - here's what's left to play

DVLA announces important changes surrounding driving licences set to expire

The strict new UK quarantine rules to be enforced from June 8

Another sharp rise in confirmed coronavirus cases across Somerset

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Bikers set for thank you tour of paramedic stations with your donations

eat:Festival organisers launch bursary to help new businesses step into trading

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 50

Welcome to the County Gazette's Glastonbury Festival anniversary celebration!

RECYCLING SITES: Odd/even vehicle measure axed, many restrictions still apply

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GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 50

'I'm a different person at Glastonbury - and I really enjoy it'

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 50

'Single to Worthy please...': An out-of-season trip on the Cider Bus

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 50

Fields of action: How Greenpeace got involved with the Glastonbury Festival

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 50

Smiles on faces is the aim at West Holts...

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 50

'It's a platform to inspire...': Kidzfield founder on why young people matter at Glastonbury

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 50

Kate Chidley: Creating festival art - straight from the heart

APPEAL: Drunk's unprovoked attack on three pensioners in Chard town centre

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WORRYING SPIKE

42 new Covid cases in Somerset in one day - 21 in one district

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Lead theft suspects charged with 11 church raids across Somerset

Starting unitary authority engagement shows 'dangerous lack of judgement', says council leader

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Weston Hospital outbreak now 'under control' says regional health leader

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Full list of McDonald's branches opening in the UK for drive-thru and delivery today

FIVE new coronavirus cases in Somerset - all in the same district

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WANTED: Police appeal to locate Somerset man in connection with theft investigations

Glastonbury Festival medics and Minehead theatre volunteers receive Queen's Award

Road rage cop banned for life from serving as a police officer

New coronavirus cases in three Somerset districts as county total nears 700

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'If in any doubt, hang up': NHS test and trace issue phone and text scam alert

Primary schools reopen across Somerset amid coronavirus lockdown

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Can I keep my child at home? This is what the rules say as schools reopen

A303 CLOSED: Ilminster bypass shut after crash near South Petherton

Hockney Polaroids among lots at country house-style auction

Rise in coronavirus cases in three of Somerset's four districts

PICTURES

Aftermath of blaze affecting four houses and three garages

Firefighters warn of risk of wildfires in the countryside following busy Saturday

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New coronavirus cases in just one Somerset district

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Fire crews battle fire as it spreads to 4 buildings and three garages

Three more coronavirus deaths in 24 hours in Somerset hospital

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Landmark pub up for auction - for between just £140k and £160k

CORONAVIRUS IN SOMERSET

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

UPDATE

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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Updated

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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Sport

Ilton members go the extra mile (and then some!)

Guidance for rugby clubs updated

West Country cricket mourns passing of Tony Brown

Next steps towards sport's return

Somerset bowler Max Waller answers our quickfire questions

Six Somerset players in England training group

Ilton’s 874-mile mission gets under way

Cricket season pushed back to August

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National sport

Nathan Aspinall celebrates PDC Home Tour victory with makeshift trophy

Ronnie O’Sullivan faultless on return to snooker in Championship League

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Michael Johnson encourages others to follow the FA’s lead on tackling racism

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Michael Jordan and his brand pledge 100m dollars in fight for racial equality

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Nils Petersen gives Freiburg victory over Borussia Monchengladbach

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Coronavirus wrap: Liverpool could win title at Anfield as rugby return confirmed

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Sir Geoffrey Boycott confirms departure from BBC’s Test Match Special

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