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'I was Banksy's neighbour in Somerset village – this is what he's really like'

Claims about the true identity of Banksy have resurfaced, with the elusive street artist reportedly living in a Somerset village where locals describe giving him lifts

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Controversial Bath solar farm approved by councillors

Opposition to the plans led to accusations of a 'disinformation campaign'

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A30 crash at Sherborne blocks road near petrol station - live

Drivers are warned to avoid the area

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Calls to cap campaign leaflets at two a year in bid to cut environmental impact

Independent and Conservative councillors are calling for local politicians to only distribute two leaflets a year

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Bath Second World War veteran, 100, gets war medals after 80 years

He called it 'one of the best days of my life'

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Strike back on as children’s social care managers to walk out for one day

28 social workers will be on strike tomorrow

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University of Bath urges students to 'remain vigilant' after 'explosive' meningitis outbreak

Two people have died as cases continue to rise

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Car and cash stolen from Somerset home as burglars run 'spooked'

Police want to find the men pictured, one of whom has a 'large nose'

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Woman dies after being found seriously injured in Cheddar house

She was taken to hospital after the incident

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Diet rich in key foods could hold off dementia for years, new study shows

The study also involved cutting back on three food types

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Frome residents demand access be restored to beloved green space

It's been a popular walking are for 50 years

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Somerset Council to spend nearly £162m on road repairs by 2030

The winter weather has seen a big rise in pothole numbers

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Bridgwater MP urges Somerset Council to block new solar farm near M5

The proposed site would cover 141 acres

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Urgent searches for missing girl last seen entering fields

Have you seen Lily?

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Girl, 10, raises thousands after grandparents lose home in hurricane

Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica in October last year

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Somerset hospital maternity unit 'not fit for purpose' after newborn baby placed in ward with mould on the ceiling

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust say they "responded rapidly" to the situation

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M5 traffic updates after police incident shuts motorway

There are several miles of congestion

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Four rules men need to follow before test for most common cancer

A consultant urological surgeon has explained why you need to prepare before a cancer check

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'Meningitis mistake' warning to anyone with headache, hangover or flu

A GP has explained seven conditions you mustn't ignore during the outbreak

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Trial of Taunton bus priority scheme to begin ‘imminently’

Its aim is to get more people using public transport