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M5 traffic backs up as Friday getaway begins - live updates
Expect delays for the rest of the day on our major roads
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Man 'executed' with samurai sword by partner's jealous ex
Mr Hurcombe died from a "single lengthy stab injury which penetrated through his torso"
What the new flags flying above at Birnbeck Pier mean
'Seeing the flags flying at the entrance to the pier is a proud moment for everyone involved'
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Kebab van loses battle with Bath hotel over opening hours
'This is not going to lead to an increase in public nuisance'
Dad calls 999 after car locks and traps toddler inside in Taunton
The youngster was completely oblivious to the drama
M5 traffic stopped to recover lorry that left carriageway - updates
There were lengthy traffic jams southbound between Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare
'I owe my dog everything after he became obsessed with armpits'
His actions pushed her to get help long before any other warning sign appeared
M5 roundabout upgrade won’t be scrapped to fund defence spending
The aim is to cut congestion
First look at 915 new homes on key Taunton site
A new school will have 420 places
Councillor clashes with senior Somerset police officer over M5 suicides response
'Dealing with suicide investigation is highly traumatic for my staff'
A303 closed after serious crash leaves person trapped - recap
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A303 diversion in full as two injured in serious multi-vehicle crash
Emergency services remain at the scene
Drug-drive arrest after A303 crash leaves person with 'life-changing' injuries
The major road remains closed
M5 clears near Bristol after obstruction blocks road
Traffic is easing
BBC Doctor issues atorvastatin and naproxen advice over summer rashes
The doctor said that some medications may "worsen or trigger" the situation
Huge fire breaks out near Mendip Hills
Six fire stations are in attendance
M5 'standstill' after lorry crashes through central reservation
Witnesses said there was a large emergency service response
Lorry crashes through M5 central barrier and leaves road
A man was taken to hospital
Disabled boy who took first steps after Spider-Man meeting attends star-studded premiere
Noah Connell, 9, uses a wheelchair but was inspired to take his first steps after meeting his Spider-Man hero – and has now attended the star-studded London film premiere
Developer denied permission to build 73 homes near Somerset beauty spot
The development has been rejected over concerns it would cause "substantial harm" to the landscape