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Teens arrested after climbing onto Taunton Theatre's roof

Police had reports of someone trying to gain entry to the building

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Somerset village's much-loved library is saved from closure

"This is much more than a place to borrow books"

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Map shows Somerset fields near M5 where 410 homes could be built

The new neighbourhood could divide the existing village in two halves

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Somerset MP came round from surgery to be told: 'I'm really sorry but there has been a mistake'

She suspected something was wrong as she woke up from the operation

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Remembrance Sunday 2026 parades in Somerset - locations and timings listed

Many towns will be hosting a parade to pay their respects

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Man accused of answering ad to have sex with woman ‘believed she consented’

Connor Sanderson-Doyle was 22 at the time

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Biker in hospital after crash with van in Bath

They sustained leg injuries

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Somerset town's famous 'cellophane clock' is making a comeback after years

It was a local landmark for decades

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Man who advertised wife for sex said risk was ‘great thrill’, court told

Philip Young drugged and abused his wife over 13 years

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'Blot on the landscape' Bridgwater site could partly become housing

"It's been so sad to see this building decline over the years"

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New bid for 77 new homes on edge of beautiful Mendip Hills

Plans have refused twice before for the site

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Why protecting trusted local news titles like SomersetLive matters

"My government will work to ensure trusted local journalism remains at the heart of communities"

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How SomersetLive is making a difference where you live

From expert explainers on major developments to making a stand against discrimination, SomersetLive's reporting has been instrumental in effecting real change in our county

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Teenage boy arrested for alleged violence after house party

17=year-old has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and other violent offences

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Manhunt launched for three men over Tesco car park stabbing

One young man remains in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries

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Last-minute objections over new Taunton park means councillors won't get say on designs

The Orchard Grove consortium put forward revised plans in mid-April for the new Hortsbridge Park within the centre of the Orchard Grove estate

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Cars targeted in trail of vandalism near M5 Willow Man

"We are committed to identifying and taking action against those responsible for anti-social behaviour"

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Latest Somerset funeral notices pay tribute to 'much-loved' grandad, 55

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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'Computers can't provide services' as merging NHS boards 'could increase rural deprivation'

"Computers can't provide these actual services – they can just give lots of information. I'm becoming more concerned about this."

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Man suffers life changing injuries after stabbing in town centre

He remains in hospital at this time