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Bath Fire station demolished after failing to get Grade II listed

It is being replaced with a new 'state-of-the-art' fire station as it did not meet modern standards

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M5 Somerset traffic delays after crash near Taunton

Drivers experienced delays

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Drunk driver careers wrong way down A38

"It was extremely lucky that no-one was harmed"

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Road closure near busy Somerset railway station extended into summer holidays

There have been issues for five years

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How 2,000 homes could change this iconic Somerset view forever

'At this stage we do not have plans for further public consultation'

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No changes coming to Bridgwater's Celebration Mile until October

'There is a lack of focus on what is best for Bridgwater'

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Couple's plea as cat goes missing after climbing into Ocado delivery van

The delivery driver continued their route not knowing the cat was in the van

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Police update after M5 driver seen 'swerving at speed'

Drivers on the motorway at that time are being asked to check their dashcam footage

Somerset County Gazette | News

Man appeared in court charged with theft from World of Bears in Taunton

A man has appeared in court charged with theft from World of Bears in Taunton, which happened earlier this month.

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Man accused of killing his four-week-old baby faces trial

The baby boy was taken to hospital from an address in Somerset

Somerset County Gazette | News

M5 delays as police help transport huge wind turbine blades down motorway

Drivers on the M5 are being warned to expect delays today (Thursday, June 11) as police escort convoys are carrying huge wind turbine blades.

Somerset County Gazette | News

NOSTALGIA: Man picked up by JCB to be walked down the aisle in 1991

Machine operator Shawn Trott was unconventionally dumped at the altar, according to an article in the Somerset County Gazette in 1991.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Revised plans for 47 new homes on western edge of Wells

The Acorn Property Group intends to deliver new homes on the B3139 Elm Close, not far from the neighbouring village of Wookey

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Unanimous backing for new town between Bristol and Keynsham

Top politicians have backed plans for the 'zero-carbon' new town at Hicks Gate

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Aldi coming to Keynsham despite fear it will ‘grind estate to a halt’

The discounter says the store will bring 40 new jobs

Somerset County Gazette | News

New film shows Somerset is more than just cheddar and cider

A short film, created by Ross Collins, explores the true breadth of Somerset’s food repertoire.

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Man seriously injured in late-night Bath attack

Police believe three women can help their investigation

Somerset County Gazette | News

New shop opens in Lisieux Way Taunton - with team excited to join the community

A new shop has opened its doors in Lisieux Way, Taunton, with the team excited to join the community.

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Six arrested in Somerset village and stolen vehicles seized

A raid was carried out at a commercial site

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Somerset MPs demand more government funding for rural pharmacies

'Our pharmacies in rural areas are expected to do more and more with little extra help'