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New Somerset parking charges could deter 'shoppers, visitors, families and hikers'
There are plans to introduce a new 'tiered' pricing structure for both on- and off-street parking across Somerset
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Eight months of roadworks to build new junction near Somerset secondary school
Lights will be in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and are expected to remain in place until April 30, 2027
Bats threaten delay to £19.7m Bridgwater health academy project
The site will also include an early years centre and an independent living centre
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Somerset asylum hotel to close as numbers crossing Channel drops
"This Government’s reforms are overhauling the immigration system to restore control"
Royal Navy explains why helicopters will be seen over Somerset
Helicopters will be seen at a base level of 1000ft above ground level
Find solar eclipse exact viewing times in Somerset with our postcode tool
Use our interactive postcode search tool to find the exact moment the eclipse peaks near you
Family's agony as Somerset man who murdered estranged wife could be released from prison
Linda Razzell's estranged husband Glyn Razzell was jailed for life in 2003, but her body has never been found
Hinkley Point worker seriously injured by falling panel
The panel fell nearly 30m
Somerset reservoir half-empty as fifth heatwave hits
Two reservoirs in Somerset are now classed as having “exceptionally low” levels
Plan for Bristol Airport off-site car park rejected on appeal over night-time noise fears
The plan was for a car park on the edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset
TV Licence '3 month' advice to everyone in UK
The TV Licence experts has also pointed movers towards a step-by-step checklist covering key tasks
Taunton primary school building 'at risk of collapse' but works now on hold
A decision is not expected until the spring of 2027
'Affordable' homes for upmarket Somerset village where average house costs £600K
Local residents will get priority
'Future of Somerset coastal community' in doubt but there is hope
"Residents, businesses and visitors have been left vulnerable"
Huge M5 queues in Somerset as rush hour traffic held
There were long delays
M5 reopens but long delays after serious multi-vehicle crash
Police have said one person has been taken to hospital
'Slippery' section of A30 set for post-heatwave repair
Some of the road surface "melted" during high temperatures
Somerset's 'maternity crisis' as old and leaky hospital 'worst in region'
Construction on a replacement isn't expected to begin until 2033
Burning smell reaches Somerset as wildfire rages in Wales
Avon Fire and Rescue Service says people should consider closing windows
Bath school for disabled pupils secures rare 'exceptional' rating in incredible Ofsted report
Three Ways School was described as "an inspiring and compassionate learning community"