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Tim Curry 'brought the house down' on Somerset school stage

Tim is remembered as being a "live wire" who was "fully committed" to every production

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Miles of M5 delays after multi-vehicle crash

There were delays of 40 minutes on the motorway

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'Psychopathic' conman invented wild personalities to trick victims out of thousands

"You hear about these bad men, but you never think it is going to happen to you"

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Bath Christmas Market could run an extra week and cover more of the city under new plans

But opinions are split over its value to the city

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Tim Curry's talent began to shine at school in Bath

The actor's death was announced today

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Scam warning over fake Bath Christmas Market emails

Organisers say someone has been posing as them

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Seagulls are 'misunderstood', says impersonator after winning Weston-Super-Mare Championship

"I've been doing the impression for a long time now. I've finally got the recognition."

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Man named and charged after armed police called to boat in Bath

A weapon was seized from the scene

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Urban explorers find dead man on toilet while exploring 'abandoned' Somerset house

The explorers say they hope people will "think twice and check in on an elderly or lonely neighbour"

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Warning not to give 'baby pouches' to children under a year old

70% are “targeted” at children aged under six months

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Busy Somerset road survives sinkhole but already faces a new closure

Another lengthy roadwork project commenced within days of its reopening

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Legendary Dolly Parton 'felt like a rock star' on the Glastonbury Festival stage

Remembering when Dolly Parton dazzled the Westcountry in 2014

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Dolly Parton's heartbreaking admission about her health days before her death

Country music legend Dolly Parton, who died aged 80, revealed she had put her own health concerns aside while caring for her husband Carl Dean

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Audi covered in toothpaste and petroleum jelly at popular beauty spot

Offensive messages were also left on the car

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Met Office thunderstorm warning issued as heavy rain on its way to North Somerset

There is a small chance of a 'danger to life'

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'Final designs nearly ready' for wider bridge over River Tone

The project has been repeatedly delayed

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Two arrested after baby's sudden death in Crewkerne

The death is being treated as unexplained

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Handbags of 'significant value' stolen from Mulberry shop

Police want to identify two men

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Common pill millions take every day linked to increased cancer risk

A GP has explained the risk and how you can minimise it

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Crews called to large field fire by housing estate in Ilchester

Residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed