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Somerset councillor granted six-month leave of absence due to ill health

She will not have to attent any meetings until Christmas

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Two-tier schools system planned for Somerset town in major shake-up

'The proposal is about creating a sustainable system that supports children and young people to thrive'

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Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater barrier to finish this year

'Significant progress has been made on site'

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Bath declared worse than London for student housing demand

There were almost 1,700 searches per student property available

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Weston primary school where pupils are proud and playtime is joyous wows Ofsted

"From the moment they arrive, staff provide a warm welcome"

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Summer solstice 2026 in pictures as thousands gather at Stonehenge and Glastonbury Tor

Crowds flocked to the South West once again

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700-year-old medieval Somerset castle set for a brand new bridge

The hidden gem is just a short drive from Frome

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Devoted dad and grandad among this week's Somerset funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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The 10 Somerset streets where you are mostly likely to get a parking fine

The amount of cash generated by fines has doubled

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Work on 145 Somerset homes could begin without changes to railway crossing

The developer says it's 'anxious' to get going

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Heritage railway charity hit by spate of thefts

'This is a major setback for us'

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The 10 Somerset car parks where you are most likely to be fined

Some rake in huge amounts of cash

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'Cramped' cul-de-sac to be built in bungalow's garden

Revised plans have had the go-ahead

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Bats bounce back in South West as populations soar

Here's why this is a good thing for you and the community

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M5 standstill in Somerset as 'police incident' halts traffic - live updates

It is the latest of a string of incidents on the motorway today

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Cheddar Reservoir closed ahead of extreme heat warning

Forecasters predict temperatures will read the mid-30s at the start of next week

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Boy accused of Aria Thorpe's murder tells court he just 'wanted to scare her'

The suspect said he 'leaned forward' with a knife and 'acted like he was fencing' before the nine-year-old was fatally stabbed

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Wellbeing event to be held on hill for Summer Solstice

The free event has been inspired by community gatherings

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Man found with 'life-changing' head injury on Bridgwater street

He was found in the early hours of this morning

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Under-pressure housebuilder eyeing last-ditch rescue

It suffered financial losses in its most recent accounts