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Flood warnings in place across Somerset as Storm Dennis lingers

STORM DENNIS

Hail and thunder warning from Met Office as county recovers from Storm Dennis

Where to start when the flood water drains away

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'An eggcup of water in your engine is enough to wreck it', warns fire service

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Community housing: What is it - and how YOU can do it

Concerts in the West welcome John Reid, Nicholas Mulroy and William Lindley

Charity bike ride to mark start of British summer time - register now

Diagnosed cases of diabetes rises to more than 33,500 in Somerset

Volunteer to help a child with their reading

Classic Land Rover sells for THOUSANDS at Somerset auction

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Observational comic Ed Byrne comes to Somerset next month

WARNING: Tips from Met Office as Storm Dennis rolls in

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EXHIBITION: Annual school art display comes to Ilminster next week

Cloth nappy push to help families recycle ahead of waste collection changes

Council setting aside £200k to support Somerset families

Diagnosed cases of diabetes rises to more than 33,500 in Somerset

Retirement complex to welcome pensioner from a rather different setting - the Glastonbury Festival

Firefighters rescue woman and HER DOG from flood waters

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Driver stranded on car roof after driving into four-foot deep flood water

David Beckham makes surprise appearance in Somerset

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70mph winds and 120mm of rain expected as Storm Dennis heads for Somerset

Lana Del Rey confirmed for Glastonbury Festival 2020

Two people rescued after vehicles become stranded in flood water on A303

Several flood warnings in place for Somerset as turbulent weather continues

More volunteers needed to help Chard Museum during 'important' year

Crack cocaine drug pusher jailed for 33 months

Fears for 'vital' hospital if injury unit closes

Plans to expand Bristol Airport REJECTED over climate change fears

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County council tax to fund school, roads and library going up £50 next year

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Chard to host Britain's Disabled Strongman competition once again

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Somerset Day and VE Day celebrations promise a bumper long weekend

Family mourn Somerset man whose body has been found in Benidorm five months after he went missing

Woman accused of two serious assaults on man in the same day

STORM CIARA

Expect further disruption across Somerset this morning

Taunton gearing up for Armed Forces Day in Vivary Park

Dozens of homes without electricity due to Storm Ciara

Nine Somerset schools which received new Ofsted ratings in January

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Michael Ball and Alfie Boe final show screened live in Somerset

STORM CIARA: Travel advice and what to do if there's a power outage

Explore medieval England in The Canterbury Tales by GreenMatthews in Ilminster

STORM CIARA: Widespread disruption predicted with strong winds across Somerset tomorrow

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INTERVIEW: Ian Anderson on Jethro Tull, the flute and unpredictable technology

RED HOT POKER & TOENAILS REMOVED: Train named after Wellington spy who defied the Nazis

HOW GOOD ARE AVON AND SOMERSET POLICE? Check out the latest inspection findings

'Decision over future of Somerset local government should be put to the people'

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Staff at Somerset company marking 250th anniversary

Somerset landmark announces 800th birthday celebrations

Tiny’s team conquer 'world's toughest row' after 50 days at sea

Salvage Hunters seeking Somerset locations for new series

'Deteriorating' footbridges closed in 2018 replaced by council

Second phase of Chard regeneration project will be brought forward in the Autumn

Rock your old frocks for party in memory of cancer fighters

Crewkerne brain tumour patient raises thousands for charity

Somerset schools still 'left behind' as new fairer funding plans announced

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How you could land a pizza dinner for just 25p

South west beekeepers working together to slow Asian hornet invasion

Football club miss out on up to £80k for stadium as debate is delayed

Fun food waste sticker campaign with a serious message

£127,224 conned out of 28 people in Avon and Somerset in courier frauds

10p BAG ROW: Teen smashed Christmas tree display and and punched police in rage

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Chard Hospital's minor injuries unit is at risk of closure

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Sport

James Hildreth interview: "Of course it would have been nice to play for England - but I have to move on"

GAME OFF: Robins' match postponed

Somerset County Cricket Club appoint new chief executive

"Fit and healthy" Leach named in England squad for Sri Lanka tour

Bumper crowd enjoy derby win for Chard

Chard earn point from six-goal thriller at Middlezoy

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Somerset re-sign New Zealand ace for third T20 stint

Taunton Deane snap up Somerset seamer for 2020 season

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Robins and Blues aim to bounce back

Trophy time for Windwhistle members

What impact could Brexit have on Somerset's Philander deal?

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Chard hockey round-up: A team score six and Sunday ladies win

Banton reiterates IPL commitment in light of Vaughan's 'give it up' advice

'No complaints' as gutsy Chard beaten on the road

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Manchester United great Harry Gregg dies aged 87

Harry Gregg: The reluctant hero of the Munich air disaster

Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg dies

The sky’s the limit for this England team – captain Morgan

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STORM DENNIS

Hail and thunder warning from Met Office as county recovers from Storm Dennis

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Driver stranded on car roof after driving into four-foot deep flood water

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GAME OFF: Robins' match postponed

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