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Huge M5 queues in Somerset as rush hour traffic held
There were long delays
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M5 reopens but long delays after serious multi-vehicle crash
Police have said one person has been taken to hospital
'Slippery' section of A30 set for post-heatwave repair
Some of the road surface "melted" during high temperatures
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Somerset's 'maternity crisis' as old and leaky hospital 'worst in region'
Construction on a replacement isn't expected to begin until 2033
Burning smell reaches Somerset as wildfire rages in Wales
Avon Fire and Rescue Service says people should consider closing windows
Bath school for disabled pupils secures rare 'exceptional' rating in incredible Ofsted report
Three Ways School was described as "an inspiring and compassionate learning community"
Councillor experienced 'sustained abuse' during Chard 'bullying' row
'We recognise that our failures may have had serious and lasting consequences for Mr Baker and his family'
Bridgwater Pride in Place board meets for first time to discuss £20m regen plans
'It's an exciting new chapter for Bridgwater South'
Car fire on M5 near Portishead sparks gridlock
The M5 Southbound is partially blocked
Huge Somerset grassland fire sparks major 999 response
A minibus and bin store were burned out
'Changemaker' Shakira's pride at speaking at the UN at just 21
From Shepton Mallet to the United Nations, Shakira Saunders is on a roll
Body found near M5 in search for missing Somerset man
Police were called to the motorway yesterday afternoon
Bath church goes up for sale as locals fight for its future
Agents say it offers "excellent opportunities for development"
Much-loved mum, gran and great-gran among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Former pupils say goodbye to Bath school before demolition
The empty halls are set to be knock down later this year
'Incident' closed Taunton-Bristol train line as emergency crews attended
Emergency services are "dealing with an incident near the railway"
Huge M5 queues in Somerset after standstill - live updates
The motorway is expected to be especially busy this weekend
ITV Racing star Oli Bell's famous family, Somerset roots and 'bonkers' royal moment
Oli Bell is a familiar face on ITV Racing, but some fans may not know about his famous family
Police investigate alleged Facebook Marketplace scam in Somerset as 'same method' used
Officers think the man pictured could have information
UK fifth heatwave with 36C heat bomb forecast to hit 27 counties within days - full list
The UK is set to be hit by a fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to soar