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Boy arrested after police officer shoots gun in Yeovil
Armed police were at the scene
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Kennel fire on Somerset border kills four dogs
A devastating fire broke out overnight
Suspect last seen at Bath hospital still on the run after escaping police custody
He had reported feeling unwell prior to his disappearance
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'Oppressive' 19-bedroom HMO approved by a single vote
Councillors permitted the scheme as a compromise to secure the redevelopment of a derelict former hotel
Deprived Somerset town getting getting £20m to revitalise area
Bridgwater will hopefully be on the up
Incredible aerial images show Somerset’s £4bn ‘gigafactory’ latest
The new ring road is set to get under way soon
Full list of 97 Somerset roads which will made better for drivers this summer
The full list of roads across the county which will be surface dressed
Plans to expand HMO in busy Bridgwater street refused
"This was not designed for this. It's a clear example of over-development"
Prankster swaps Somerset town signs with French and Spanish ones
Let us know what you think. Do you see the funny side or is it an extra cost local authorities could do without?
Biker fighting for his life after crash
Police have launched an appeal for help from fellow motorists
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
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