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Huge fire breaks out next to M&S store in Frome - recap of updates
Multiple fire engines were called to the scene
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M5 reopens in Somerset after crash - recap
Traffic was queuing
'Minging' Somerset Council offices to become 111 flats for local NHS staff
They will be homes for NHS staff
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Extension of rural Somerset cycle route approved despite farmers' fears
It won unanimous approval
Fresh bid to build 110 homes on Somerset factory site which closed in 2018
The developers are hoping it's third time lucky
Dad killed newborn baby in ‘moment of pure violence’, court told
'He was killed because this defendant, drunk and frustrated, tragically used unlawful and significant force against his own son'
'Lifeline' for Somerset library facing closure
It could move into a new building as its current home is too expensive to repair
Flooding meeting in Somerset disrupted by flooding
A dramatic storm brought flash floods in an "intense deluge"
Little-known country park near M5 is now flourishing thanks to villagers
"It's nice to have access to such a big green space, which is a rarity with new developments"
New Frome 'garden community' housing site goes up for sale
The farmland is set to become a huge new neighbourhood with shops and a primary school
Police officer who pushed and dragged teenage boy avoids jail
He repeatedly swore at the boy and at one stage appeared to be encouraging him to fight by saying ‘come on then, you wanna go’
Aria Thorpe's dad 'froze' as he was told daughter died after stabbing
Tom Thorpe recalled his final moments with his daughter Aria
Flood zone homes in North Somerset CAN be built rules High Court judge
The "concerning" North Somerset case has described as "nationally significant" for housing developments and planning law
Dad denies shaking and killing his four-week old-son
'If I had done it, I would have said so from the start'
Man asks for glass of water then throws it at Burnham-on-Sea barman
Police want to speak to a man captured on CCTV
Kitchen chain Magnet to shut 15 stores - full list including Somerset branch
"This is a difficult decision and not one we have taken lightly"
Lidl shoppers fuming after queuing for air con units in heatwave
They were after a Middle of Lidl bargain but ended up disappointed
Somerset man tried to force victim to change statement after strangling her
The woman's bravery has been praised by police
'Bath sanctuary saved my life' says mum who 'thought she was going insane'
Her step-son would try to eat unusual things like metal and shout out accusations that made the neighbours worry
Clevedon shopkeeper takes council to court over parking fee blunder
The council “regrets” the error but argues the town's controversial new parking charges would have come into force regardless