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Car stopped at Bridgwater with fake plates contains suspicious items
Police were able to identify a number of offences
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M5 traffic halted because of 'person in the road' - updates
The police helicopter was spotted searching for the individual
Somerset MP urges government to cut business rates in coastal areas
MP says some may not survive
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Tiny hidden village with a castle, moat, and 'best fed ducks in England'
Visiting Nunney felt like floating through a dream
Somerset international photojournalist recognised in King's Birthday honours list
Other recognisable figures include broadcaster and documentary maker Charlotte Webster, alongside community sport advocate Mel Bound, who founded This Woman Runs
'Frustrated' postman shook and killed baby son after night out, court hears
A court has heard of the harrowing moment the baby's mum came downstairs and realised 'something was seriously wrong'
Bath Fire station demolished after failing to get Grade II listed
It is being replaced with a new 'state-of-the-art' fire station as it did not meet modern standards
M5 Somerset traffic delays after crash near Taunton
Drivers experienced delays
Drunk driver careers wrong way down A38
"It was extremely lucky that no-one was harmed"
Road closure near busy Somerset railway station extended into summer holidays
There have been issues for five years
How 2,000 homes could change this iconic Somerset view forever
'At this stage we do not have plans for further public consultation'
No changes coming to Bridgwater's Celebration Mile until October
'There is a lack of focus on what is best for Bridgwater'
Couple's plea as cat goes missing after climbing into Ocado delivery van
The delivery driver continued their route not knowing the cat was in the van
Police update after M5 driver seen 'swerving at speed'
Drivers on the motorway at that time are being asked to check their dashcam footage
Man appeared in court charged with theft from World of Bears in Taunton
A man has appeared in court charged with theft from World of Bears in Taunton, which happened earlier this month.
Man accused of killing his four-week-old baby faces trial
The baby boy was taken to hospital from an address in Somerset
M5 delays as police help transport huge wind turbine blades down motorway
Drivers on the M5 are being warned to expect delays today (Thursday, June 11) as police escort convoys are carrying huge wind turbine blades.
NOSTALGIA: Man picked up by JCB to be walked down the aisle in 1991
Machine operator Shawn Trott was unconventionally dumped at the altar, according to an article in the Somerset County Gazette in 1991.
Revised plans for 47 new homes on western edge of Wells
The Acorn Property Group intends to deliver new homes on the B3139 Elm Close, not far from the neighbouring village of Wookey
Unanimous backing for new town between Bristol and Keynsham
Top politicians have backed plans for the 'zero-carbon' new town at Hicks Gate