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Police urge public not to approach suspect after stabbing near Trowbridge Tesco

Two men have been arrested, but one remains outstanding

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Man accused of raping woman advertised for sex tells court she ‘participated’

He answered an advert online to have sex with a man's wife, a court heard

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Jobs lost as Somerset boat-maker used by police and military collapses

The decades-old company operates in five continents and won a contract for the London Olympics

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North Somerset village's century-long wait for a bypass is delayed again

And it will cost £10m almost more

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Escalating costs put ambitious plan for 10,000-capacity arena in Weston-super-Mare at risk

The project could be scaled back

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Somerset funeral notices pay tribute to great-grandfather aged 101

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Taunton man left waiting months for multiple repairs to council flat

'I'm only complaining about things that need doing – about thing I can't fix myself'

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Somerset rail service branded 'a disgrace' by transport campaigner

'We really need to understand why it's as poor as this'

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Boarding school teacher ‘orchestrated’ rape of boy by fellow pupil, court told

Derek Barker denies eight sexual offences against four boys at Monkton Combe School in Bath. A trial is ongoing

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Young children 'extremely frightened' after Bridgwater house 'vandalised' on Halloween night

'It sounded so loud we thought it was an explosion!'

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Husband invited strangers to abuse unconscious wife in their bed, jury told

The former chief executive of Taunton Town Football Club is among those involved in the case

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Misleading Bridgwater row footage refuted as 'false' by police

The video, which has been shared more than 2,000 times, is from 2022

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Man told court he believed woman advertised for sex was snoring for ‘role-play’

The trial of four men continues

Somerset County Gazette | News

Are your headlights so bright that you could fail your MOT?

Find out how headlamp aim and approved LED replacement bulbs are checked at MOT, and how drivers can reduce glare.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Thousands could unlock £2,600 savings after major government rule change

Thousands of young disabled people could find it easier to access their Child Trust Funds under Government plans to simplify the process for parents and carers.

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Christmas comes to Thatchers Cider farm in brand's first-ever festive TV advert

The farm has been given a makeover by world-famous animation studio Aardman

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86 homes planned for small Somerset village near A303

'There is an acute unmet affordable housing need in south Somerset'

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New £3.2m Taunton transport hub will not open before Christmas

The new hub will include six bus stops, each with their own shelter

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Aldi gets green light in Keynsham but Lidl denied in Bath

Plans for the discounter were controversially refused

Somerset County Gazette | News

Hatch Beauchamp war memorial adorned with knitted and crocheted poppies

Hatch Beauchamp war memorial near Taunton has been decorated with knitted and crocheted poppies ahead of its Remembrance service.