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GWR fined £1m over 'preventable' death of woman on train

She was killed when she looked out of an open window on a train between Bath and Bristol.

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Attempted murder arrest after Yeovil drive-by shooting

Two people in custody after major incident

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Live: Mystery of missing woman last seen on iconic Bath footpath

She disappeared eight days ago

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Storm Amy leaves thousands homes without power across Somerset

Will be hours before power is restored

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Weston Beach Race called off as 'risk to life' warning issued

"Stay in your hotels, stay away from the site"

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Tributes to 'loved and cherished' gran who died after van hit best friends

"She will be greatly missed and has left a massive hole in our close family"

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Time-travelling detectives who protect our rights and have just five years to save them

The rights of way team at Wiltshire Council are responsible for maintaining and amending the Definitive Map - the legal record of public rights of way in England and Wales since the end of World War II

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Tourism chief says West of England is set to thrive with new leadership

Tourism in the West of England is worth billions

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Paddocks, barns and farmhouse in stunning Somerset village could be yours

The four-bedroom farmhouse offers versatile family living

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Hippy Somerset town that welcomed van dwellers - but is now overrun by them

Glastonbury in Somerset has long been a place of pilgrimage and sanctuary - but has saturation point been hit

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Incredible coastal walk that ends with one of the best pubs in UK

A Sunday trip to the pub following a lengthy stroll is a cherished tradition for many Brits.

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Omaze house near Bath transformed into holiday let by winners

They couldn't afford to live there - but will cost nearly £4,000 if you want to stay for a week

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Wanted man found after 16 months on the run

The county lines drug dealer has been jailed

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Police begin probe into Glastonbury regeneration project

Formal investigation into a troubled regeneration project in Glastonbury launched

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Peter Andre's 'favourite hotel' given two-star food hygiene rating

A hotel that is a favourite of pop star Peter Andre has been ordered to improve its food hygiene rating

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Queuing traffic left road blocked near hospital after crash

Traffic was queuing in all directions

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'Diabolical' dad who brutally killed his tiny premature baby son jailed for at least 20 years

Some readers may find the contents of this case upsetting

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Hugh Bonneville's life changed after brother's sudden death

"That instinct had kicked in ... Try and make it count, try and make it matter, try and do it now"

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'Touching' scenes as local veteran's estranged daughter attends memorial

The late Timothy (Tim) Rogers had become estranged from his family

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Shepton Mallet school appoints two new deputy heads to lead pupils’ progress

The Mendip School in Shepton Mallet has appointed two new deputy headteachers, combining their expertise to guide the curriculum for pupils with complex needs