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Warning remains over 'oppressive' 19-bed HMO planned for iconic Weston hotel site
Developers say it is an essential part of plans to bring a derelict hotel back into use, and insist the HMO would not have poor living conditions
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Somerset Council rules out introducing ‘holiday tax’ for tourists
'Tourism is one of Somerset's key industries and supports thousands of local jobs'
Monty Don explains how to remove lawn moss and make grass grow 'thicker than ever'
Moss is a common problem in UK gardens that causes lawns to grow patchy, soft and weak.
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Weston-super-Mare shop shut after selling illegal tobacco and vapes to children
A closure order is in place for three months
Police hunting 'cowboy' in Jehovah's Witness hate crime probe
People may be able to recall the unusually attired man
Police issue CCTV appeal after hate crime incident in Minehead
Police are releasing a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a reported hate crime in Minehead.
Taunton film and TV shop set to close its doors this month
A shop selling a range of TV and film merchandise in Taunton is set to close its doors.
65 homes approved in large Somerset village despite road safety fears
Up to 65 new homes will be built north of Moorland Road in Street, a stone's throw from the village's household waste recycling centre
Tyson Fury fight undercard to feature undefeated Taunton boxer
A man from Taunton is set to fight on the undercard of Tyson Fury's comeback boxing match.
Prezzo reopens Somerset restaurant with offer of 50% off
A Clarks village store in Somerset has been given a new look and is offering customers 50% off food to celebrate.
Former Debenhams building to become 'flagship development' for new owners
The new owners of the former Debenhams building - the Chestnut Group - have revealed all about their plans for the site.
Somerset Council to spend £1,500 per car park to review parking charges
Somerset Council has committed more than £272,000 from its reserves on a root-and-branch review of on- and off-street parking charges
M5 Friday getaway traffic with stop-start queues in Somerset
Many people set off to either spend the weekend away or return home from a school holiday break
Boy, 14, mauled by dogs in South West village as armed police tackle two animals
The incident happened in Wiltshire where the boy suffered serious injuries 'not thought to be life-changing'
Parking on Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile to be restored 'within eight weeks'
Thousands signed a pretition calling for the parking to be restored
Mike talked to future Archbishop of Canterbury and ditched becoming a vicar
A conversation with a future Archbishop of Canterbury later led to Mike Platt ditching his plan to become a vicar.
New handmade wooden picnic bench unveiled in Frome park
A handcrafted picnic bench made from a 140-year-old Norway maple has been installed in Frome’s Victoria Park play area, celebrating local heritage.
PCC column: Our plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in Somerset
Avon and Somerset Police launch Five-Year ASB Plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in the region, focusing on prevention, victim support and community safety.
Yeovil MP warns of unique dangers for survivors of domestic abuse
Somerset MP Adam Dance urges government action to support domestic abuse survivors in rural UK, citing housing, transport, and Child Maintenance Service flaws.
Students recognised for progress and kindness at Somerset college group
UCS College Group in Somerset celebrates students’ achievements with Value Added Awards, recognising progress, resilience, and community spirit across campuses.