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Taxi driver 'racially abused and attacked' in Weston-super-Mare

A 22-year-old has been charged after the incident

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'Silent condition' warning to one in five with fatigue and 'dull' pain

It tends to have few early symptoms, meaning many cases go undiagnosed

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Minehead fatal school bus crash update as CPS considering charges

A ten-year-old died in the crash

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Keynsham Aldi plans recommended for refusal as queues could cause traffic jams

'The modelling indicates it would create significant queueing'

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Council apologises for disruption after road closed until Christmas Market

Councillors have warned it makes it a struggle to reach the city's hospital by bus

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Primary school where students have 'strong sense of belonging' praised

St Keyna's is doing well in five out of seven categories, and needs attention in two

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Melanie Hall disappearance and murder timeline 30 years on: Bath nightclub to M5 discovery

The 25-year-old was last seen after a night out in Bath on June 8, 1996 and police say 'just one small detail or memory' could help solve her murder

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Road closure in Weston-super-Mare could last up to six months

Roadworks begin on Monday

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Somerset Council urged to plant more trees after M5 roundabout work

'Dozens and dozens of mature trees have been removed'

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Taxi driver and bystanders attacked as crowds leave Somerset festival

A taxi driver was racially assaulted as people were leaving Summer Fest

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Much-loved former postman among this week's Somerset funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Calls for permanent bus route between two Somerset towns

There are 400 homes along Radstock Road - but few buses in sight

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Somerset postcode areas where house prices are soaring - and the cheapest town to buy

Property prices are climbing in these parts of the region as demand grows

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Care home boss accused of threatening staff and barging in on residents in explosive report

One staff member said they worked in 'constant fear'

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Westerleigh, Woodspring and Hick's Gate: The five mega developments reshaping our region

"We need to build a genuine community, rather than simply another housing estate on the edge of Bristol"

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Man who dyed hair to hide from police jailed over horror Dorset stabbing

Joshua Moore stabbed a man three times after kicking a woman in the face

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At 27, I've finally decided to become a football fan just in time for the World Cup

It's not too late, is it?

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Driver cut out of car after crashing into field near Frome

The car rolled onto its side trapping the driver inside

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Fire breaks out at Somerset flat after food left on hob

Thankfully no-one was injured in the incident

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'Compelling' crime drama based on ITV series filmed near Somerset now streaming

The crime drama is based on a beloved show that was filmed in a breathtaking British coastal location