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Somerset vet names hardest dog breed to own - and it's not pugs or labradors
A veterinary practice in Somerset has named the dog breed they believe is the hardest to care for - and it's not the one you might think
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Martin Roberts pays tribute to 'lovely man' after death of beloved BBC co-star
BBC Homes Under the Hammer auctioneer Clive Emson has died peacefully at the age of 79, with presenter Martin Roberts leading tributes to the 'legend'
Search for missing Somerset girl last seen on a bike
Anyone who sees her or knows of her whereabouts should call 999
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Fears grow for baby alpaca missing from Goblin Combe
A community has searched for a week with no trace as Banff's owners issue an appeal
Man dies suddenly outside Somerset Lidl
Our thoughts are with his family
How a Somerset sheep ended up working with Hugh Jackman
'It's not easy trying to keep a sheep still'
Keep on keeping on! The secret to a happy life at 105
In her long life she's toured with a travelling theatre company, travelled America by greyhound bus, and supported the war effort
Minehead Butlin's boss says 'tourist tax' will 'hurt working families'
There are claims it will £100 to the cost of a two-week family break
Somerset coastline immortalised in award-winning horror podcast
Somerset's unique coastline has never been easier to explore - and it's caught the eye of the award-winning Apocalypse Players
Cyclist injured in Bridgwater hit-and-run
Police want to find a vehicle described as large, white, and has a loud exhaust
Sarah Beeny defiant over £3million 'mini-Downtown Abbey' as neighbours say 'it's not on'
A bitter planning row has reportedly broken out over New Life in the Country star Sarah Beeny's grand plans for her Somerset home, with neighbours airing their complaints
Man went out to vote before his life changed forever
Steve was out with his wife when his world fell apart
Chard family takes on extreme challenge for dad undergoing cancer treatment
A Chard family is taking on an extreme challenge for their beloved dad, who has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment at Musgrove Park Hospital.
Somerset village park to reopen after unauthorised encampment
Creech St Michael Recreation Park will reopen with new security measures after temporary closure caused by an unauthorised encampment.
Plans submitted to demolish and refresh technology park in Taunton
A technology park in Taunton is set for a major refresh under new plans for demolition and works.
North Somerset's second youngest councillor to lead Conservative opposition
He was only six when his predecessor became leader
North Somerset tip staff to open and inspect rubbish bags in new crackdown
Dedicated "bag sorting areas" will be rolled out later this year
Heartbroken Rivals viewers ‘in tears’ over one big thing in season 2
Rivals season two has dropped on Disney+ and fans were not shy about sharing their reactions to the new episodes
Road safety fears delay decision on 60 homes in small Somerset village
Residents of a small village between Cheddar and Wells have objected to plans to 60 new homes and a community hub near the busy A371
Man pronounced dead at scene as police called to incident in rural area
A man was pronounced dead at the scene after police were called to an incident in a rural area in Somerset.