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Somerset town getting more homes - but no money for local schools
The council has ruled the school has sufficient capacity - so doesn't have to provide a penny of funding
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Somerset Council 'setting itself up for a fall' over Chard relief road delays
Councillors have criticised the council's officers for the slow pace of delivering the road to date
Somerset mum with brain tumour runs half-marathon dressed as giant brain
She's already raised almost £8500 for charity
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My journey to Portishead showed why railway line reopening desperately needed
I could get to London in the same time it took to make the 32 mile trip
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 38 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
Somerset villages feeling costs of Trump's Iran war as bills soar
70% on homes in one village rely on heating oil, which a councillor warned had doubled in cost
‘Affordable housing’ explained as to what term really means
"That's why delivering affordable homes is so important."
Physio's alert to 'not ignore pain' and 'act fast'
A musculoskeletal specialist said not taking action was a bad idea
DWP Universal Credit update over expanding eligibility for £110 payments
Benefit payment rates went up recently
Search for Somerset teen, aged 15, last seen on Friday night
Lola has links to Taunton and Weston-super-Mare
South West bed company on brink of administration after filing notice of intention
Trowbridge-based Airsprung Beds has filed a Notice of Intention to appoint administrators following financial difficulties, and is working with key stakeholders on options to preserve the company [NATIONAL NEWS]
Search for missing Cheddar man after more than a week without contact
He also has links to Bristol and Burnham-on-Sea
Welcome to Portishead, the YIMBY capital of the UK
We visited the town where people seem to say "yes, do this in my backyard!"
Decision on 56 new homes near Somerset primary school delayed
"There are some really difficult questions that need to be answered."
'Death of the High Street' - Somerset estate agents' fears as costs soar
And fears for renters as landlords selling up ahead of Renters' Right Act coming in
Dispersal order made in sleepy, countryside town after youth anti-social behaviour reported
Police can order anyone suspected of anti-social behaviour from the area
Toaster fire destroys Taunton kitchen as casualties treated at scene
Firefighters rushed out to the property in north Taunton
Mum to run London Marathon for Minehead coach crash kids
She is hoping to raise funds for specialist support for children still suffering with trauma
Somerset Southern Co-op stores 'at risk' as chain warns of administration
The company says it is hoping a merger with the national Co-Op Group will take place
‘A step in the right direction’ but concern remains over town parking charges
Parking charges will be reduced following a review