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Somerset councillor granted six-month leave of absence due to ill health
She will not have to attent any meetings until Christmas
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Two-tier schools system planned for Somerset town in major shake-up
'The proposal is about creating a sustainable system that supports children and young people to thrive'
Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater barrier to finish this year
'Significant progress has been made on site'
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Bath declared worse than London for student housing demand
There were almost 1,700 searches per student property available
Weston primary school where pupils are proud and playtime is joyous wows Ofsted
"From the moment they arrive, staff provide a warm welcome"
Summer solstice 2026 in pictures as thousands gather at Stonehenge and Glastonbury Tor
Crowds flocked to the South West once again
700-year-old medieval Somerset castle set for a brand new bridge
The hidden gem is just a short drive from Frome
Devoted dad and grandad among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
The 10 Somerset streets where you are mostly likely to get a parking fine
The amount of cash generated by fines has doubled
Work on 145 Somerset homes could begin without changes to railway crossing
The developer says it's 'anxious' to get going
Heritage railway charity hit by spate of thefts
'This is a major setback for us'
The 10 Somerset car parks where you are most likely to be fined
Some rake in huge amounts of cash
'Cramped' cul-de-sac to be built in bungalow's garden
Revised plans have had the go-ahead
Bats bounce back in South West as populations soar
Here's why this is a good thing for you and the community
M5 standstill in Somerset as 'police incident' halts traffic - live updates
It is the latest of a string of incidents on the motorway today
Cheddar Reservoir closed ahead of extreme heat warning
Forecasters predict temperatures will read the mid-30s at the start of next week
Boy accused of Aria Thorpe's murder tells court he just 'wanted to scare her'
The suspect said he 'leaned forward' with a knife and 'acted like he was fencing' before the nine-year-old was fatally stabbed
Wellbeing event to be held on hill for Summer Solstice
The free event has been inspired by community gatherings
Man found with 'life-changing' head injury on Bridgwater street
He was found in the early hours of this morning
Under-pressure housebuilder eyeing last-ditch rescue
It suffered financial losses in its most recent accounts