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Somerset man's original Mr Blobby costume seen on TV to sell for thousands

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Much-loved daughter, 17, among this week's Somerset funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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The Somerset town where industry is booming but homelessness is rife

Bridgwater is rapidly expanding, but many are still sleeping rough.

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Somerset village raises £30k in one week to fight 125 homes on 'green wedge'

'To see our community unite so powerfully is nothing short of incredible'

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Bath Spa station hit with 'severe delays' after signalling faults

Several routes are impacted

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Man arrested as 'suspected bomb' found during Bridgwater search

The bomb squad was called out

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Car stopped at Bridgwater with fake plates contains suspicious items

Police were able to identify a number of offences

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M5 traffic halted because of 'person in the road' - updates

The police helicopter was spotted searching for the individual

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Somerset MP urges government to cut business rates in coastal areas

MP says some may not survive

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Tiny hidden village with a castle, moat, and 'best fed ducks in England'

Visiting Nunney felt like floating through a dream

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Somerset international photojournalist recognised in King's Birthday honours list

Other recognisable figures include broadcaster and documentary maker Charlotte Webster, alongside community sport advocate Mel Bound, who founded This Woman Runs

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'Frustrated' postman shook and killed baby son after night out, court hears

A court has heard of the harrowing moment the baby's mum came downstairs and realised 'something was seriously wrong'

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Bath Fire station demolished after failing to get Grade II listed

It is being replaced with a new 'state-of-the-art' fire station as it did not meet modern standards

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M5 Somerset traffic delays after crash near Taunton

Drivers experienced delays

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Drunk driver careers wrong way down A38

"It was extremely lucky that no-one was harmed"

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Road closure near busy Somerset railway station extended into summer holidays

There have been issues for five years

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How 2,000 homes could change this iconic Somerset view forever

'At this stage we do not have plans for further public consultation'

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No changes coming to Bridgwater's Celebration Mile until October

'There is a lack of focus on what is best for Bridgwater'

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Couple's plea as cat goes missing after climbing into Ocado delivery van

The delivery driver continued their route not knowing the cat was in the van

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Police update after M5 driver seen 'swerving at speed'

Drivers on the motorway at that time are being asked to check their dashcam footage