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Great British Menu welcomes four South West chefs to BBC cooking competition

Four chefs from the area will compete in the 21st series of the popular cooking show

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Pictures show A303 crash aftermath with smashed lorry and debris

The lorry tipped onto its side, spilling its load of fruit and vegetables

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Mapped: All the areas where a Victorian-era disease is making a comeback

There have been cases across the country

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Life in Castle Cary - the small Somerset town that's about to get a lot bigger

Developments are popping up like daisies in the charming rural town

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Major route into South West blocked as overturned lorry sheds load

The lorry was carrying fruit and vegetables

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A303 re-opens after 'serious' crash involving lorry

Traffic was blocked in both directions

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Flooded A361 shuts one day after reopening

It had been closed for three weeks

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Planned site of 46 homes near Somerset cemetery put up for sale

Would-be develpers have 6 weeks to make an offer

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Fate of 1,700 Frome homes to be settled around Easter

The plans include a new school and medical centre

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Fewer children to attend Bridgwater primary school due to delayed developments

Fewer children will attend a Bridgwater primary school from September due to new housing developments being delayed, according to a Somerset Council officer.

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Workers issued HMRC reminder as tax deadline coming up

This change will significantly alter how you report your earnings

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Bath’s Reform UK chair explains photos of him in SS uniform

Pictures show him wearing the uniform of the military wing of the Nazi Party in military reenactments

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Heartbreaking tribute to 'perfect son' whose remains were found in Somerset village

'We are living with unimaginable loss and a huge hole in our lives which we will never come to terms with'

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Mosque plan which faced racist reaction approved by councillors

'Weston is not a hotbed of radicalism or racialism, despite the efforts of some to sow seeds of discontent'

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Dangerous predator used Snapchat to groom young girl

He promised to buy her alcohol

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'I'm a GP - parents must know these 4 early signs of measles'

Here's what you need to know about the potentially life-threatening illness

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Widower devastated as late wife's wedding ring stolen in burglary

'Burglary is always a distressing crime, especially when irreplaceable items of sentimental value are taken'

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Cyclist and 'beloved brother' dies weeks after collision with car

'We are heartbroken. We were incredibly close and Andrew was dearly loved'

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North Somerset's libraries already face another funding cut

Two libraries are already set to close due to previous cuts

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‘Magnificent’ views are seen when you go on gorgeous walking trail in Somerset

Tucked away in Clevedon, this beautiful coastal walking trail offers stunning views across the Bristol Channel to Wales, plus an Iron Age fort and rich wildlife