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Decision on 56 new homes near Somerset primary school delayed

"There are some really difficult questions that need to be answered."

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'Death of the High Street' - Somerset estate agents' fears as costs soar

And fears for renters as landlords selling up ahead of Renters' Right Act coming in

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Dispersal order made in sleepy, countryside town after youth anti-social behaviour reported

Police can order anyone suspected of anti-social behaviour from the area

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Toaster fire destroys Taunton kitchen as casualties treated at scene

Firefighters rushed out to the property in north Taunton

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Mum to run London Marathon for Minehead coach crash kids

She is hoping to raise funds for specialist support for children still suffering with trauma

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Somerset Southern Co-op stores 'at risk' as chain warns of administration

The company says it is hoping a merger with the national Co-Op Group will take place

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‘A step in the right direction’ but concern remains over town parking charges

Parking charges will be reduced following a review

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Tragic update in search for missing Somerset man

Heartbreaking news

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Final affordable homes completed at major Taunton development site

60 have been made available at below the market rate

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Vibrant Somerset town rejoices over parking charge U-turn

"This change will make it easier for visitors to enjoy longer stays in the town."

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Former Taunton town centre gasworks finally set to be transformed

Housing plans have been given the go-ahead

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Long-awaiting Chard relief road moves closer as 67 homes approved

But not everyone is happy about it

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Man in hospital after skip overturns along A-road near Bath

Rubble and diesel was spilt across the highway

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Teens target revellers in string of violent New Year's Day robberies

One victim suffered significant, life-changing injuries

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Two men convicted over Watchet £26.5m 'at-sea drop-off' of 322kg cocaine

Colin Benson was convicted by a jury and Joshua Rose pleaded guilty in connection with the cocaine smuggling conspiracy that saw 322kg of drugs collected off the Somerset coast at Watchet Marina

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Mulberry sees sales rebound in year of ‘decisive progress’

The Somerset-based group said UK retail and online like-for-like sales jumped 13.7% higher in its final six months, up from 6.5% growth in the third quarter.

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Concern at plan to hand hundreds of NHS staff to private company

Councillors are considering contacting the secretary of state over their concerns

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Person rescued from River Avon in Bath

Emergency services were spotted nearby

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Water restored in Wedmore as burst main repaired

Bristol Water has resolved the issue