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Local author’s plea to save library that council plans to close
'I am living proof of the social mobility that comes through library services.'
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Drain in flooded Somerset filled with tarmac leaving residents baffled
"At first I thought it was a joke"
Somerset cancer charity to close forever if it can't raise £55,000 by April
It's a race against the clock
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Council blames government for 8.99% tax hike
'We are being punished for being successful'
'I've done some disgusting things but I stand by my viral videos'
Convicted racist troll Joshua Bonehill-Paine has been exposed as the anonymous boss of a political satire website - but says he has changed his ways
Man's jaw fractured in 3am attack at iconic Bath landmark
Police believe the man pictured may have information
Victim attacked with baseball bat after answering knock on his door
The group of men fled the scene
Yeovil MP urges government to end uncertainty over Leonardo helicopter contract
Yeovil MP Adam Dance used a parliamentary debate on Wednesday (February 11) to hold the government's feet to the fire over Leonardo's future
Queen Camilla visits police headquarters in Somerset
Avon and Somerset Police were subject to an official royal visit, where sexual violence was spoken about in depth.
Fixing Somerset potholes like 'trying to darn a pair of fishnet tights'
Somerset Council is dealing with unprecedented reports of potholes and other road defects in the aftermath of Storm Chandra
New Bishop of Taunton welcomed to the Diocese of Bath and Wells
The new bishop of Taunton has been welcomed at Wells Cathedral following her inauguration into the role.
'I felt a tingling in my arm, then cat wouldn't leave my side - I called 111'
Fit and healthy Peta, then 38, suddenly found her life at risk after changing pills
New rules rolled out for using Weston-super-Mare recycling centre
Each slot is 10 minutes
Two Yeovil car parks protected from future housing under town centre masterplan
Numerous changes to the original proposals
Two-bed cottage with large garden on the market in Street for £217k
Charming two-bedroom terraced cottage for sale on Somerton Road, Street, £217,000. Freehold, chain-free, large garden, ideal for first-time buyers.
Mixed weather forecast by Met Office for Taunton this weekend
Met Office Taunton weather forecast: mixed rain, sunny intervals and gusty winds up to 35mph from 12–16 February, with highs of 11°C.
Two-bed Taunton bungalow with notable garden for sale for £349,950
Refurbished two-bed bungalow for sale in Taunton, £349,950. Features include a conservatory, large garden, parking, near Musgrove Park Hospital.
Four-bedroom detached home goes on sale in Glastonbury for £500k
Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Glastonbury with solar panels, studio, EPC B, garden, off-street parking, and modern features. Guide price £500,000.
Removals firm applies to operate goods vehicles from Taunton base
All Wright Removals Ltd seeks a goods vehicle operator’s licence for three vehicles at Galmington Trading Estate, Taunton. Public objections open until Feb 26.
Funding scheme launches to support walking and cycling routes in Somerset
Applications are open for the Love Your Network grant from Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, supporting community groups caring for England’s National Cycle Network.