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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

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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"

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Royal Navy explains why helicopters will be seen over Somerset

Helicopters will be seen at a base level of 1000ft above ground level

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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

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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

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Hinkley Point worker seriously injured by falling panel

The panel fell nearly 30m

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Somerset reservoir half-empty as fifth heatwave hits

Two reservoirs in Somerset are now classed as having “exceptionally low” levels

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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

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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

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Taunton primary school building 'at risk of collapse' but works now on hold

A decision is not expected until the spring of 2027

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'Affordable' homes for upmarket Somerset village where average house costs £600K

Local residents will get priority

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'Future of Somerset coastal community' in doubt but there is hope

"Residents, businesses and visitors have been left vulnerable"

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Huge M5 queues in Somerset as rush hour traffic held

There were long delays

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M5 reopens but long delays after serious multi-vehicle crash

Police have said one person has been taken to hospital

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'Slippery' section of A30 set for post-heatwave repair

Some of the road surface "melted" during high temperatures

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Somerset's 'maternity crisis' as old and leaky hospital 'worst in region'

Construction on a replacement isn't expected to begin until 2033

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Burning smell reaches Somerset as wildfire rages in Wales

Avon Fire and Rescue Service says people should consider closing windows

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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"