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Decision on 56 new homes near Somerset primary school delayed
"There are some really difficult questions that need to be answered."
'Death of the High Street' - Somerset estate agents' fears as costs soar
And fears for renters as landlords selling up ahead of Renters' Right Act coming in
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Dispersal order made in sleepy, countryside town after youth anti-social behaviour reported
Police can order anyone suspected of anti-social behaviour from the area
Toaster fire destroys Taunton kitchen as casualties treated at scene
Firefighters rushed out to the property in north Taunton
Mum to run London Marathon for Minehead coach crash kids
She is hoping to raise funds for specialist support for children still suffering with trauma
Somerset Southern Co-op stores 'at risk' as chain warns of administration
The company says it is hoping a merger with the national Co-Op Group will take place
‘A step in the right direction’ but concern remains over town parking charges
Parking charges will be reduced following a review
Tragic update in search for missing Somerset man
Heartbreaking news
Final affordable homes completed at major Taunton development site
60 have been made available at below the market rate
Vibrant Somerset town rejoices over parking charge U-turn
"This change will make it easier for visitors to enjoy longer stays in the town."
Former Taunton town centre gasworks finally set to be transformed
Housing plans have been given the go-ahead
Long-awaiting Chard relief road moves closer as 67 homes approved
But not everyone is happy about it
Man in hospital after skip overturns along A-road near Bath
Rubble and diesel was spilt across the highway
Teens target revellers in string of violent New Year's Day robberies
One victim suffered significant, life-changing injuries
Two men convicted over Watchet £26.5m 'at-sea drop-off' of 322kg cocaine
Colin Benson was convicted by a jury and Joshua Rose pleaded guilty in connection with the cocaine smuggling conspiracy that saw 322kg of drugs collected off the Somerset coast at Watchet Marina
Mulberry sees sales rebound in year of ‘decisive progress’
The Somerset-based group said UK retail and online like-for-like sales jumped 13.7% higher in its final six months, up from 6.5% growth in the third quarter.
Concern at plan to hand hundreds of NHS staff to private company
Councillors are considering contacting the secretary of state over their concerns
Person rescued from River Avon in Bath
Emergency services were spotted nearby
Water restored in Wedmore as burst main repaired
Bristol Water has resolved the issue