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Arrested MP Dan Norris insists he is still serving constituents
He has been further arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, voyeurism and upskirting
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More flooding? New heavy rain and travel chaos warning issued
The Met Office has put out a new weather warning
‘High levels of misogyny’ in responses to Somerset police budget survey
'We got some pretty unpleasant responses'
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Somerset on flood watch with red warnings issued as river levels continue to rise
As the UK enters its 38th straight day of rain, the record-breaking weather statistic has many wondering if it is now time to build an ark.
No plans to demolish derelict building near Chard Leisure Centre
There were plans to demolish the boarded-up building in 2023
Certain people qualify for free or discounted TV Licences amid price rise news
The TV Licence will increase by £5.50 to £180 from April, but some people can get a discount
Man in his 20s arrested after passenger seriously injured in Somerset crash
The passenger was rushed to hospital but the driver was not at the scene when police arrived
The cheapest and most expensive postcodes to buy a home in Somerset
There's a difference of nearly £400,000
Beavers to be released into wild at Somerset National Trust site
'The return of beavers is a vital part of this Government’s mission to protect and restore nature'
Beloved gran among 41 death Somerset notices
Our thoughts are with their family and friends
No decision made on use of former Chard factory site as NHS hub
'We're working with to explore a range of potential estates'
New solar farm could power up to 1,600 Somerset homes
A large new solar farm could be built near sports fields in a growing Somerset village if new plans are approved.
Minehead seafront arcade expansion approved for second time after officer error
The public toilets building was voted "the second most hated building in Minehead"
TV Licence rules for gaming, DVDs and who gets a discount on the £174.50 fee
Certain people are also entitled to reduced-price or free TV Licences, provided they meet specific requirements
Somerset daredevil becomes first to ski-BASE jump off Mount Snowdon
He said he's had the jump lined up for years but was waiting for the best conditions
Man arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill in Bath
A public order incident was reported in the city
Dream house worth £2.5 million in heart of South West countryside up for raffle
The breath-taking property comes with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 7.5 acres of land
HMRC State Pension update as tax codes will be changed
You may want to contact HMRC to make sure your details are correct
Key change recommended by cardiologist to cut cholesterol and blood pressure
A top doctor has advice to help people reduce their risks
Somerset Council ‘running out of time’ to avoid effective bankruptcy by 2028
'It is an existential problem'