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M4 traffic queues hit 90 minutes after vehicle fire - recap
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Changes to 'one of Bath's most treasured spaces' WILL be reviewed - but not until late 2027
Almost 5,000 people have signed a petition urging the council to rethink the controversial work
Somerset coastal town left with 'one road' awaits government decision
A make-or-break update is expected within weeks
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Primary school near Yeovil put under special measures - but 'we will emerge stronger'
Ofsted said "for too long, pupils have not learned well at this school"
Lanes reopen on M5 after two-car crash
Two cars were involved in an accident on the M5 Southbound
Somerset housing target could be cut as campaigner warns of 'permanent damage'
A campaigner warned the existing plan for new homes would cause "permanent damage across rural Somerset"
Man on trial accused of abuse of wife advertised for sex denies second charge
He is one of five men on trial
Elderly man dies after being hit by Audi during police chase in Taunton
A young man is due in court today
Man rescued from Bridgwater docks after driving into water
He ended up in the water at the Bridgwater docks
Somerset town averts Christmas market clash for new transport hub
The works could cause disruption
Neighbours' fury after losing ten-year planning row over Bath 'mega mansion'
A developer has been allowed to keep what is believed to be the biggest new-build home in Bath for 100 years
AI row erupts among Bridgwater Carnival fans as one says it's 'unfathomable'
"I have never been so disappointed and upset coming away from a carnival"
Suspect named after pedestrian hit by car in Taunton police chase
The casualty is in a critical condition
Somerset pub landlady bans man for life after 'brazen' drug incident
"Anyone who thinks they don't have a problem with drugs at their pub is an idiot"
Somerset funeral notices pay tribute to 'much-loved great granny'
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
South West 'prepper' spends over £1,000 to stockpile 600 tins of food
Ian, who was in the Army, still plans on expanding his emergency supply
Definitive verdict on reviving long-lost seaside lido where Banksy used to swim
The 1930s pool was almost demolished after its closure years ago
Police chase in Taunton ends in horror as elderly pedestrian is hit - updates
The road was shut overnight
Pedestrian suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after being struck in Taunton police chase
Police are appealing for witnesses
Small but 'well connected' Somerset village with historic pub set for new homes
Several new homes have already been permitted directly opposite the pub