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Man and woman dead and child injured in suspicious explosion
Police said that a cordon will remain in place until at least the evening
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Beloved mum, nan and friend to many among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Somerset animal sanctuary issues urgent plea over rotting feed room
The room has been left vulnerable to pests
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Dad brings Cornwall miniature train back to life at his Somerset home
'I used to ride on this train when I was my kid's age and now we get to ride it as a family'
Reckless driver hits 90mph in 30mph zone with child in back seat
He has been jailed after mounting pavements with a 10-year-old in the car
We found out why Nailsea in North Somerset turned pink
It's all part of an annual fundraiser
Five Somerset restaurants to close amid cost hikes
Owner highlights 'significant cost increases in the form of business rates and National Insurance'
Award-winning chippy explains one-star hygiene rating
SeaRock say they have taken "immediate and decisive action"
‘It’s a win for Clevedon’ say shops as parking charges dropped
'You could probably hear the collective sign of relief from all the traders and businesses'
Bath mum wants better care for women after 'devastating' losses
'It became clear very quickly that A&E is not the place for a woman experiencing a suspected miscarriage.'
Somerset Council to spend £2.3m on 14 new gritter lorries
To ensure major transport routes across Somerset remain open in the face of ice and snow.
Somerset trucker gets Omaze logo tattoo after winning £1million
Despite his new millionaire status he has no plans to move from his two-bed flat - but hopes to help "make life a bit easier" for his children and their families
Family friendly North Somerset Agricultural Show to take place on Bank Holiday Monday
The event will showcase the best of the region's livestock as well as having lots of activities for children such as archery and climbing
Woman dies in motorbike crash near Bristol Airport
Police are appealing for witnesses
Somerset paedophile to spend the rest of his life in jail for raping child
'After decades of feeling too scared to speak out against Marshall, he was handed to me on a silver plate'
Somerset carnival dates and times confirmed for 2026
Every date and time for each carnival procession in Somerset has been confirmed.
Police investigation begins after man's body found in River Avon
The man fell from a river bridge following police contact
Man charged with 27 burglary offences in areas including Glastonbury
Paul Bryant, 46, of Dutton Road in Stockwood, Bristol, was charged with a total of 27 offences at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on April, 27.
Tributes paid to 'amazing father' who tragically died in motorbike crash
'He will be hugely missed by all but remembered for his love for motorbikes and his compassion for others'
Rare £10 note snapped up by collectors due to serial number - how to spot
Featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the front and author Jane Austen on the reverse, the note also features a rare ink error.