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Driver hospitalised after colliding with electricity pole

They were rescued by fire crews before being taken to hospital

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Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 28 loved ones

Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

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American soldier executed at prison for rape and murder of girl, 7

The horrific story from 1945 took place at Shepton Mallet Prison

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Somerset Council £5m boost for roads and paths - but won't fix potholes

Will help with clearing gullies and road markings - but not pothole funding

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Independent boujee Somerset town wants you to make it even cooler

Already vibrant - but could be even better - as new riverside amphitheatre and a shipping container food court among ideas

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Josie Gibson gets hands dirty making Somerset cider in new ITV show

The Bristol-local will tour the South West in Josie's Taste of the Westcountry on ITV

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Anyone born before 1976 should sign up for free NHS cancer kit

Early detection through free at-home screening kits can improve treatment outcomes

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Young biker fighting for life after crash in Somerset

Police have launched an appeal

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‘Unloved’ rare 1978 Austin Allegro leaves auctioneers excited

"It is hard not to see the potential behind this rare survivor."

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Somerset town transformed as new car-free route across town opens

All part of major redevelopment and masterplan for Taunton

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Somerset woman proves there's more than one-way to speak up

She's redefined what many people think is possible

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Monty Don reacts to King Charles 'lifting ban' on controversial garden trend

Gardeners' World star Monty Don shared his reaction after King Charles and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show lifted a 13-year ban on a garden item

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Man breaks into Taunton pub, steals alcohol and returns for more

Police want to find the man pictured

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M5 medical emergency leaves man in hospital

The slip road was closed for a short time while emergency services were at the scene

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West Country landlord allowed to keep giant St George's cross on pub

Someone complained the pub looks like 'the HQ of the National Front'

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New Taunton park to contain amphitheatre, allotments and giant play area

Taunton's newest public park could include an amphitheatre, allotments and a substantial children's play area - all within easy reach of new homes

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Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted

According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.

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Work started to build large EV canopy at Morrisons in Taunton

Work has begun to build a place for electric vehicles to be parked and charged at a large supermarket in Taunton.

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Every Somerset road which will be surface dressed this summer

Somerset Council and its contractor Keily Bros will be surface dressing nearly 100 different roads as part of its highway maintenance programme

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Meningitis cases confirmed at schools in Dorset outbreak - everything you need to know

Teens in the area are being offered precautionary antibiotics as health authorities anticipate further cases