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Man in his 20s arrested after passenger seriously injured in Somerset crash

The passenger was rushed to hospital but the driver was not at the scene when police arrived

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The cheapest and most expensive postcodes to buy a home in Somerset

There's a difference of nearly £400,000

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Beavers to be released into wild at Somerset National Trust site

'The return of beavers is a vital part of this Government’s mission to protect and restore nature'

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Beloved gran among 41 death Somerset notices

Our thoughts are with their family and friends

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No decision made on use of former Chard factory site as NHS hub

'We're working with to explore a range of potential estates'

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New solar farm could power up to 1,600 Somerset homes

A large new solar farm could be built near sports fields in a growing Somerset village if new plans are approved.

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Minehead seafront arcade expansion approved for second time after officer error

The public toilets building was voted "the second most hated building in Minehead"

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TV Licence rules for gaming, DVDs and who gets a discount on the £174.50 fee

Certain people are also entitled to reduced-price or free TV Licences, provided they meet specific requirements

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Somerset daredevil becomes first to ski-BASE jump off Mount Snowdon

He said he's had the jump lined up for years but was waiting for the best conditions

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Man arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill in Bath

A public order incident was reported in the city

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Dream house worth £2.5 million in heart of South West countryside up for raffle

The breath-taking property comes with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 7.5 acres of land

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HMRC State Pension update as tax codes will be changed

You may want to contact HMRC to make sure your details are correct

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Key change recommended by cardiologist to cut cholesterol and blood pressure

A top doctor has advice to help people reduce their risks

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Somerset Council ‘running out of time’ to avoid effective bankruptcy by 2028

'It is an existential problem'

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'Breathlessness' may be a sign of health issue faced by 'eight in every 100' people

Around 7.2 million people in the UK have asthma, according to Asthma and Lung UK figures

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Council U-turns on plan to cut recycling centre hours to save £200k

The council has also dropped plans to charge for its discovery cards, which allow locals into some attractions for free

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Couple ditch 9-5 and now 'live like kings' saving £2,000 a month

They made the move after getting tired of the daily grind

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Flooded roads still closed in Devon and Somerset after relentless rain - full list

More downpours are due this week

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Policing Somerset ‘like trying to cover king-sized bed with single duvet’

The number of crimes reported has risen over the last year

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Work begins on 105 new homes near Bridgwater secondary school

32 of the homes will be classed as affordable