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Stunning weather phenomenon snapped over Glastonbury

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Far-right symbols and dog poo left at Somerset church

A threatening letter was also left at the place of worship

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BBC sitcom filmed in Somerset renewed for exciting second series

The BBC series, which was filmed in the West Country, will return after going down a storm with viewers.

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The five areas of Somerset expected to flood as more rain batters the county

More disruption is expected

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Bath bookshop owner reveals how the Queen takes her tea and admits 'etiquette drama' over milk

Queen Camilla visited Persephone Books as part of a trip to the city

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Tracker found under car as police launch stalking investigation

Police want to speak to the man pictured

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Man dies after collapsing at multi-storey car park

An air ambulance attended the incident

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Dramatic work begins to restore Birnbeck Pier walkway at long last

Only the legs of the historic pier structure will remain standing while work to restore the walkway is carried out

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Fire broke out in Glastonbury town centre

Firefighters were at the scene

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Environment Agency to review Somerset flooding response following ministerial visit

Locals have been praised in parliament

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Fire service will face 'serious challenges' without extra cash

The FBU has called for more government funding

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Opening of new Bridgwater council houses delayed by break-in

Materials were stolen from the site

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No changes to Somerset council tax support until April 2027 as judicial review looms

The authority is facing a court fight

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Local company that ran petrol station on A37 to close after fall in trade

But the site will remain open

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'Excitement' in Weston-super-Mare as part of Tropicana building demolished

The neighbouring 1930s building will now be boarded up ahead of works

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'Major incident' continues into fourth week as further rain forecast for Somerset

A 26-hour rain warning is incoming

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Somerset couple celebrate an incredible 80 years of marriage

Their love story began in 1943

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Somerset fire brigade’s share of average council tax bills to rise by £5

The rise was described as 'essential'

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Doctor warns 'this is serious' as UK schools report measles outbreaks

He urged people to ensure their children are vaccinated against the potentially fatal disease

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'Highly inclusive and friendly' Bath school wows inspectors in latest Ofsted report

Ofsted gave the school a big thumbs up