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Biker fighting for his life after crash
Police have launched an appeal for help from fellow motorists
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New Somerset park to get amphitheatre, allotments and giant play area
In area where 2,000 homes outside Taunton are being built
ITV detective drama filmed in Bath returns tonight after show cancellation
ITV detective drama McDonald and Dodds was cancelled in 2025 after four seasons, but fans will be delighted as a repeat episode airs on ITV3 this Sunday
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Driver hospitalised after colliding with electricity pole
They were rescued by fire crews before being taken to hospital
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 28 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
American soldier executed at prison for rape and murder of girl, 7
The horrific story from 1945 took place at Shepton Mallet Prison
Somerset Council £5m boost for roads and paths - but won't fix potholes
Will help with clearing gullies and road markings - but not pothole funding
Independent boujee Somerset town wants you to make it even cooler
Already vibrant - but could be even better - as new riverside amphitheatre and a shipping container food court among ideas
Josie Gibson gets hands dirty making Somerset cider in new ITV show
The Bristol-local will tour the South West in Josie's Taste of the Westcountry on ITV
Anyone born before 1976 should sign up for free NHS cancer kit
Early detection through free at-home screening kits can improve treatment outcomes
Young biker fighting for life after crash in Somerset
Police have launched an appeal
‘Unloved’ rare 1978 Austin Allegro leaves auctioneers excited
"It is hard not to see the potential behind this rare survivor."
Somerset town transformed as new car-free route across town opens
All part of major redevelopment and masterplan for Taunton
Somerset woman proves there's more than one-way to speak up
She's redefined what many people think is possible
Monty Don reacts to King Charles 'lifting ban' on controversial garden trend
Gardeners' World star Monty Don shared his reaction after King Charles and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show lifted a 13-year ban on a garden item
Man breaks into Taunton pub, steals alcohol and returns for more
Police want to find the man pictured
M5 medical emergency leaves man in hospital
The slip road was closed for a short time while emergency services were at the scene
West Country landlord allowed to keep giant St George's cross on pub
Someone complained the pub looks like 'the HQ of the National Front'
New Taunton park to contain amphitheatre, allotments and giant play area
Taunton's newest public park could include an amphitheatre, allotments and a substantial children's play area - all within easy reach of new homes
Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.