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Somerset flooding latest as rainfall totals slowly reduce

Water levels have finally begun to ease

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Woman in critical condition after falling into river

She was airlifted to hospital

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M5 delays after crash near service station

Emergency services are at the scene

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Two injured in motorcycle crash near Somerset fire station

Fire, ambulance, and police crews were called to the scene

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Major 'transport vision' would need massive development of Green Belt

Buses were a political pawn for him to use for votes. That is no longer the case

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Somerset animal sanctuary issues urgent plea to survive winter as price of hay doubles

They need to raise £5000

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Over 1,000 homes were hit by huge power cut

A fault was reported shortly before 7am

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How the Romans are helping fund social care for people in Bath

Bath's attractions are making as much money as charging £150 more council tax

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360 new homes and country park planned near Frome rugby club

108 of the homes will be affordable

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Treasured son and dad, 34, among this week's Somerset funeral notices

Our thoughts are with families and friends

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TV Licence fee set to rise in April - check if you could avoid paying

You may be exempt from paying for a licence without realising

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Live: M5 traffic at a standstill after crash in Somerset

Multiple emergency services are at the scene

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More parking to be provided at ‘very popular’ Somerset farm shop

A "very popular" Somerset farm shop will be able to provide more parking for its customers after plans were approved.

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Flood warnings in Somerset as county braced for more rain

The Met Office has forecast more rain for Somerset over the coming days

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Taunton road was shut after house fire broke out

Neighbouring properties were checked for fire spread

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Dorset headteacher suffers life-changing injuries after pupil attacked her with chair

Michelle Stone suffered spinal injuries, broken ribs and a fractured collarbone

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American used to 'canned cheese' visits Cheddar and says 'I get it now'

The two American friends travelled all the way to the village of Cheddar to try some of our incredible cheese – and they were not disappointed by the experience

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Wincanton Lidl worker sacked for 'gross misconduct' of drinking 17p bottle of water

Julian Oxborough worked at Lidl's Wincanton store for over 10 years before being dismissed for gross misconduct

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World champion Matt Weston claims Team GB's first Winter Olympics gold medal in men's skeleton

Team GB has won the first gold medal at the Winter Olympics thanks to Matt Weston bagging first place in men's skeleton

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Celebrity baker Richard Bertinet blasts 47% rent increase on Bath business

A celebrity baker who runs a renowned cookery school in Bath has told of his shock after being handed a 47% rent increase.