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Disgraced police officer jailed after sharing images of dead man on WhatsApp
Concerned family members told him to delete pictures and footage taken while with Avon and Somerset Police
A303 closed all weekend with diversion routes in place
The dual carriageway will be closed between Sparkford & Ilchester
Parents accused of murdering baby at Yeovil District Hospital to face trial
Daniel Gunter, 25, and Sophie Staddon, 20, will face trial from Monday, November 11
North Taunton Woolaway Project wins award
Phase A of a North Taunton housing project has won an award.
Universal Credit: Claimants face fines over these changes
The DWP has issued a warning to millions of Brits who currently claim benefits.
What discounts can pensioners and over 60s get in the UK?
These are the discounts pensioners and over 60s can claim from cheaper cinema tickets to discounted hotel stays.
Cadbury Freddo chocolate bars on sale at Sainsbury's for 10p
Sainsbury's have dropped the price of Freddo chocolate bars to 10p for Nectar members, an offer which will be in place until May 7.
Somerset Council’s top earners revealed in Town Hall Rich List
A total of 17 Somerset Council employees are receiving over £100,000 in total remuneration a year, according to data from the 2024 Town Hall Rich List.
Parents to face trial accused of murdering baby at Yeovil Hospital
The parents of a two-week-old baby will face trial later this year accused of murdering him in hospital.
Holford's Plough Inn pub on the market for new operators
Holford's Plough Inn pub which dates back almost 500 years is on the market for new operators.
Old Farm Stables and Hoglets win Sykes Stars award
South Barrow's Old Farm Stables is owned by Nicola and Chris Kisielewski.
Dangerous Miner's Arms Junction to finally be improved after years of campaigning
Numerous serious and fatal crashes have occurred at the junction
Somerset man cashes in on BBC's Money For Nothing after giving up mum's chairs
Man gives up his mother's vintage chairs but Sarah from Money For Nothing restores them into a modern colourful set that sold for £875
M5 slip road closed by vehicle fire in Somerset
The fire broke out heading northbound near Weston-super-Mare
Police arrest two wanted offenders in Mendip
Police have arrested two offenders, including a man wanted on recall to prison.
Council’s team at work to refresh Taunton parks facilities
The council’s warden team has been “sprucing up” parks and play areas around
Taunton showjumper enrols in Minerva's Virtual Academy (MVA)
A champion showjumper from Taunton has enrolled in Minerva's Virtual Academy (MVA) so he has more time to train.
Teenager attacked students and teacher with hammers in Tiverton
A 16-year-old wearing just his boxer shorts and claimed he was sleepwalking attacked the two boys and the housemaster at Blundell’s School, a court has heard.
Bath to remove gull nests — but only when people get injured
The council is applying for a licence to remove eggs and nests — but there is a high bar for them to be allowed to act
Miner's Arms junction near Wells set to receive upgrade
A dangerous junction near Wells is set to receive major upgrades to improve its safety after two fatalities in recent years.