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'I was Banksy's neighbour in Somerset village – this is what he's really like'
Claims about the true identity of Banksy have resurfaced, with the elusive street artist reportedly living in a Somerset village where locals describe giving him lifts
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Controversial Bath solar farm approved by councillors
Opposition to the plans led to accusations of a 'disinformation campaign'
A30 crash at Sherborne blocks road near petrol station - live
Drivers are warned to avoid the area
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Calls to cap campaign leaflets at two a year in bid to cut environmental impact
Independent and Conservative councillors are calling for local politicians to only distribute two leaflets a year
Bath Second World War veteran, 100, gets war medals after 80 years
He called it 'one of the best days of my life'
Strike back on as children’s social care managers to walk out for one day
28 social workers will be on strike tomorrow
University of Bath urges students to 'remain vigilant' after 'explosive' meningitis outbreak
Two people have died as cases continue to rise
Car and cash stolen from Somerset home as burglars run 'spooked'
Police want to find the men pictured, one of whom has a 'large nose'
Woman dies after being found seriously injured in Cheddar house
She was taken to hospital after the incident
Diet rich in key foods could hold off dementia for years, new study shows
The study also involved cutting back on three food types
Frome residents demand access be restored to beloved green space
It's been a popular walking are for 50 years
Somerset Council to spend nearly £162m on road repairs by 2030
The winter weather has seen a big rise in pothole numbers
Bridgwater MP urges Somerset Council to block new solar farm near M5
The proposed site would cover 141 acres
Urgent searches for missing girl last seen entering fields
Have you seen Lily?
Girl, 10, raises thousands after grandparents lose home in hurricane
Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica in October last year
Somerset hospital maternity unit 'not fit for purpose' after newborn baby placed in ward with mould on the ceiling
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust say they "responded rapidly" to the situation
M5 traffic updates after police incident shuts motorway
There are several miles of congestion
Four rules men need to follow before test for most common cancer
A consultant urological surgeon has explained why you need to prepare before a cancer check
'Meningitis mistake' warning to anyone with headache, hangover or flu
A GP has explained seven conditions you mustn't ignore during the outbreak
Trial of Taunton bus priority scheme to begin ‘imminently’
Its aim is to get more people using public transport