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Murder suspects 'fled to Somerset to lay low' after silent disco shooting, court hears

They both deny his murder

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Teenager killed in horror West Country crash

Two others were seriously hurt

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Just 59 people have their say on £193m council budget

It sparked a heated exchange

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Initial plans for solar farm near Somerset sports fields approved

It could supply power for up to 1,600 homes

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Data centre bigger than 180 football pitches planned near M5 in Bridgwater

No firm has been linked to the plan as yet

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Major update on Somerset flooding crisis

The county's flooding issues have been ongoing since Storm Chandra

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Stunning weather phenomenon snapped over Glastonbury

Simply stunning

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Far-right symbols and dog poo left at Somerset church

A threatening letter was also left at the place of worship

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BBC sitcom filmed in Somerset renewed for exciting second series

The BBC series, which was filmed in the West Country, will return after going down a storm with viewers.

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The five areas of Somerset expected to flood as more rain batters the county

More disruption is expected

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Bath bookshop owner reveals how the Queen takes her tea and admits 'etiquette drama' over milk

Queen Camilla visited Persephone Books as part of a trip to the city

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Tracker found under car as police launch stalking investigation

Police want to speak to the man pictured

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Man dies after collapsing at multi-storey car park

An air ambulance attended the incident

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Dramatic work begins to restore Birnbeck Pier walkway at long last

Only the legs of the historic pier structure will remain standing while work to restore the walkway is carried out

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Fire broke out in Glastonbury town centre

Firefighters were at the scene

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Environment Agency to review Somerset flooding response following ministerial visit

Locals have been praised in parliament

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Fire service will face 'serious challenges' without extra cash

The FBU has called for more government funding

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Opening of new Bridgwater council houses delayed by break-in

Materials were stolen from the site

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No changes to Somerset council tax support until April 2027 as judicial review looms

The authority is facing a court fight

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Local company that ran petrol station on A37 to close after fall in trade

But the site will remain open