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Police hunting 'cowboy' in Jehovah's Witness hate crime probe
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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.
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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 begins with stop-start queues in Somerset - updates
Many people will be setting off for weekend trips and returning from Easter holidays
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.
Taunton Town Council given clean bill of health in recent audit
The audit, conducted by Auditing Solutions Ltd as part of a regular three-times-per-year review, found no issues or recommendations for improvement.
RSPB garden survey sees thousands of Somerset residents take part
Over 14,000 Somerset residents joined the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, spotting house sparrows, blue tits, and starlings. Greenfinch decline prompts new advice.
Somerset ‘gigafactory’ secures vital £380m government boost
"This one facility will be generating over £43bn worth of economic activity over the decades to come"
Three arrested and two vehicles seized after police operation on A303
Three people have been arrested, and two vehicles have been seized following a large-scale police operation on the A303 and in Yeovil.