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Fire breaks out in Frome as neighbours told 'keep windows closed' - updates

Crews are currently battling the blaze

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Search for teens on bikes after fire damages Shepton Mallet café

Police say the pair "may have information"

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Dog walker killed by GWR train 'may not have heard it coming'

She was only using the crossing as her usual route was closed

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M5 traffic clears after police incident in Somerset

Traffic is easing

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Somerset film and TV actor dies suddenly, aged 41

He broke news of his treatment two weeks ago

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Filthy Glastonbury rubbish site cleared by volunteer team

They found mummified rats during the clear-up

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Inside Hinkley C as 'tough' phase picks up pace

A behind-the-scenes tour gives fresh insight

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Plan to privatise hundreds of NHS jobs ‘not acceptable’ says councillor

Hundreds of 'bank' staff are set to be transferred to a private company

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Tributes to Somerset legend 'Hippy Kev' who had 'unforgettable presence'

'When I go back to Somerset, people still stop me and ask 'How's Kev?''

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Doctor says sign on your hand 'could be cancer' as just 1pc know symptoms

Dr Rupa Parmar has explained the symptoms you need to watch for, and when to see a doctor

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North Somerset to vote next week on joining West of England Combined Authority

Councillors have been warned that the government could force them to join anyway, even if they vote against

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Push for more buses at Somerset hospital blocked by helipad rules

It's down to government regulations

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Caravans can remain at Somerset holiday site despite coastal erosion fears

The site has been subject to numerous planning applications

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Concern at another greenfield for development in Midsomer Norton

'There are alternative brownfield sites within the area'

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Search for Ford driver after man crashes off road into lamppost

The man was rescued from the wreck and rushed to hospital with serious injuries

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M5 closure traps drivers in 'six-hour' standstill with no food or water

There are five-hour delays on the M5 in Somerset and 14 miles of tailbacks

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Key details as M5 closed for 12 hours after tanker crash

Some drivers have been trapped in traffic all day

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Menace North Somerset motorcyclist who sped at 110mph named and shamed

His "reckless" move did not go unnoticed

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'No issue' with recycling chatbot, says North Somerset Council

It was described as a 'one-off'

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90 minute M5 delays after crash near Burnham-on-Sea closes motorway

All emergency services were in attendance