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Update on sex offence case involving ex-Taunton Town chief

Karl Lindsay denies conspiring to rape a woman alongside 12 other men

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Parking in Bath could soon cost more during Christmas market

The council is considering charging more its car parks during the weekends while the Christmas market is on

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A39 closed due to police incident

The incident closed Western Way between Wylds Road and Homberg Way

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Huge solar farm approved near Bath as government says green belt is actually 'grey'

The 28 hectare solar farm will generate enough electricity to power 5,500 home

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Police update after Taunton crash leaves one dead and one in hospital

It happened last Thursday

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Teenagers knocked unconscious in late-night attack at The Grand Pier

Police have shared a description of a suspect

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Temple Meads line re-opens after person dies after being struck by train

Emergency services were at the scene

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Prince William joined by Celebrity Traitors star in Somerset

The Prince of Wales tried to get one of television’s most closely guarded secrets

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Replacement of bridge demolished at Christmas delayed to 2028

Heatwaves have delayed the replacement of a bridge used by 20,000 drivers a day

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Bath insists its unique UNESCO status is NOT under threat

A top councillor previously said the city could temporarily give up the prestigious status to build a much-needed new suburb

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Animal sales at Bridgwater Fair 'awful' and 'shocking'

The matter is being investigated

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Person dies after being struck by train near Nailsea and Backwell

The death is not being treated as suspicious

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Tributes to Lord Archer of Weston-super-Mare after sudden death

Lord Archer died at home

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Doctor explains five health changes she wishes she had made in her 20s

The specialist GP says there are simple health changes we should all keep in mind

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Sale of derelict Frome landmark faces new challenge after 'milestone' decision

It is "an exceptionally important site" for the town

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'Predatory' Scout volunteer 'inflicted horrific abuse' against children

'What happened to me took away a part of that innocence far earlier than any child should lose it. Things were introduced into my life that I was far too young to understand.'

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Binman tells anyone with a bin to 'check with council now' over everyday item

A TikTok influencer has addressed a common source of confusion for households

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Biker dies after crash on A370 near Weston-super-Mare

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'Strong support' to merge Somerset town with nearby village

It will go ahead in April if approved

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Husband's mission after wife dies 12 hours after hospital room wedding

'I just wanted to do something to help other women not go through what Sophie did, because it was horrific'