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Dramatic video as a dozen firefighters tackle blaze near South West aquarium
Flames erupted just across the road from where beach-goers were sunbathing
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Avon and Somerset Police plans new 'hub' for 550 staff on site earmarked for housing
The council bought the building for £12.6m but could sell it to the police force for far less
Business park in Bath becoming student campus ‘by stealth’
A second office building is being converted to student accomodation
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Somerset coast road used by holidaymakers remains out-of-bounds this summer
The road closed indefinitely in January 2023 but there are glimmers of progress
Driver dies in hospital after A46 crash as man arrested
A woman and a child, who were both passengers in the car, remain in hospital
Huge fire raging near popular South West beach - updates
Footage captured at the scene lays bare the scale of the incident
Raging fire rips through Somerset countryside as smoke plumes rise
Dramatic scenes in the county
Range Rover driven off after crash leaves three injured near Bath
Efforts to locate the driver are ongoing
New £15 Bristol Channel ferry to Wales would be 'nationally significant'
Supporters say it could be in service within years but "there is a lot of work to be done"
'Bridgwater has a big problem and we're powerless to stop it'
Major construction projects nearby have been cited as a factor
'I manage a charity shop - please stop donating sex toys and used underwear'
Charity shops are often victims of fly-tipping and inappropriate donations
Three people in hospital after 'hit and run' A46 crash near Bath
Police are investigating the collision
CCTV released after man attacked outside Bath nightclub
Police are investigating the incident
Car fire seen from considerable distance sparks urgent response in Somerset
Firefighters scrambled to the scene
Village backlash as Somerset farmer plans new 'holiday destination'
Residents are concerned about potential parties, traffic and wildlife disruption
Everest adventurer among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Decades-old Somerset business used by Royal Family saved from brink of collapse
"We want Somerset to know that an important piece of its engineering history has been saved"
Youths in a balaclavas and hats damage tents at beauty spot camp site
Police are appealing for information
Massive Somerset soft play near M5 fighting for survival as summer holidays loom
"A lot of people assume we're busy during the summer holidays, but it's a long six weeks"
LIVE - Delays after police incident on major route to Bristol Airport
A police incident has closed part of the A370 in both directions, causing delays for those travelling to Bristol Airport