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Inquiry for North Somerset's triangle-shaped village facing 'irreversible change'

Both the council and the developer are blaming each other for failing to respond to each other’s messages

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Six men arrested on M5 after 'suspicious' boat docks in South West

The arrest happened near the Somerset border

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Ex-Taunton Town chief spoke openly about desire to abuse drugged woman

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Man accused of sex assault on advertised wife was 'naive young man'

The defendant responded to an advert placed by the husband on Craigslist to have sex with his wife

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M4 traffic queues hit 90 minutes after vehicle fire - recap

Delays were reported

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Changes to 'one of Bath's most treasured spaces' WILL be reviewed - but not until late 2027

Almost 5,000 people have signed a petition urging the council to rethink the controversial work

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Somerset coastal town left with 'one road' awaits government decision

A make-or-break update is expected within weeks

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Primary school near Yeovil put under special measures - but 'we will emerge stronger'

Ofsted said "for too long, pupils have not learned well at this school"

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Lanes reopen on M5 after two-car crash

Two cars were involved in an accident on the M5 Southbound

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Somerset housing target could be cut as campaigner warns of 'permanent damage'

A campaigner warned the existing plan for new homes would cause "permanent damage across rural Somerset"

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Man on trial accused of abuse of wife advertised for sex denies second charge

He is one of five men on trial

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Elderly man dies after being hit by Audi during police chase in Taunton

A young man is due in court today

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Man rescued from Bridgwater docks after driving into water

He ended up in the water at the Bridgwater docks

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Somerset town averts Christmas market clash for new transport hub

The works could cause disruption

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Neighbours' fury after losing ten-year planning row over Bath 'mega mansion'

A developer has been allowed to keep what is believed to be the biggest new-build home in Bath for 100 years

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AI row erupts among Bridgwater Carnival fans as one says it's 'unfathomable'

"I have never been so disappointed and upset coming away from a carnival"

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Suspect named after pedestrian hit by car in Taunton police chase

The casualty is in a critical condition

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Somerset pub landlady bans man for life after 'brazen' drug incident

"Anyone who thinks they don't have a problem with drugs at their pub is an idiot"

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Somerset funeral notices pay tribute to 'much-loved great granny'

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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South West 'prepper' spends over £1,000 to stockpile 600 tins of food

Ian, who was in the Army, still plans on expanding his emergency supply