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Somerset town getting more homes - but no money for local schools

The council has ruled the school has sufficient capacity - so doesn't have to provide a penny of funding

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Somerset Council 'setting itself up for a fall' over Chard relief road delays

Councillors have criticised the council's officers for the slow pace of delivering the road to date

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Somerset mum with brain tumour runs half-marathon dressed as giant brain

She's already raised almost £8500 for charity

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My journey to Portishead showed why railway line reopening desperately needed

I could get to London in the same time it took to make the 32 mile trip

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Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 38 loved ones

Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

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Somerset villages feeling costs of Trump's Iran war as bills soar

70% on homes in one village rely on heating oil, which a councillor warned had doubled in cost

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‘Affordable housing’ explained as to what term really means

"That's why delivering affordable homes is so important."

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Physio's alert to 'not ignore pain' and 'act fast'

A musculoskeletal specialist said not taking action was a bad idea

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DWP Universal Credit update over expanding eligibility for £110 payments

Benefit payment rates went up recently

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Search for Somerset teen, aged 15, last seen on Friday night

Lola has links to Taunton and Weston-super-Mare

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South West bed company on brink of administration after filing notice of intention

Trowbridge-based Airsprung Beds has filed a Notice of Intention to appoint administrators following financial difficulties, and is working with key stakeholders on options to preserve the company [NATIONAL NEWS]

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Search for missing Cheddar man after more than a week without contact

He also has links to Bristol and Burnham-on-Sea

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Welcome to Portishead, the YIMBY capital of the UK

We visited the town where people seem to say "yes, do this in my backyard!"

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Decision on 56 new homes near Somerset primary school delayed

"There are some really difficult questions that need to be answered."

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'Death of the High Street' - Somerset estate agents' fears as costs soar

And fears for renters as landlords selling up ahead of Renters' Right Act coming in

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Dispersal order made in sleepy, countryside town after youth anti-social behaviour reported

Police can order anyone suspected of anti-social behaviour from the area

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Toaster fire destroys Taunton kitchen as casualties treated at scene

Firefighters rushed out to the property in north Taunton

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Mum to run London Marathon for Minehead coach crash kids

She is hoping to raise funds for specialist support for children still suffering with trauma

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Somerset Southern Co-op stores 'at risk' as chain warns of administration

The company says it is hoping a merger with the national Co-Op Group will take place

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‘A step in the right direction’ but concern remains over town parking charges

Parking charges will be reduced following a review