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Dad killed newborn baby in ‘moment of pure violence’, court told

'He was killed because this defendant, drunk and frustrated, tragically used unlawful and significant force against his own son'

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'Lifeline' for Somerset library facing closure

It could move into a new building as its current home is too expensive to repair

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Flooding meeting in Somerset disrupted by flooding

A dramatic storm brought flash floods in an "intense deluge"

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Little-known country park near M5 is now flourishing thanks to villagers

"It's nice to have access to such a big green space, which is a rarity with new developments"

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New Frome 'garden community' housing site goes up for sale

The farmland is set to become a huge new neighbourhood with shops and a primary school

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Police officer who pushed and dragged teenage boy avoids jail

He repeatedly swore at the boy and at one stage appeared to be encouraging him to fight by saying ‘come on then, you wanna go’

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Aria Thorpe's dad 'froze' as he was told daughter died after stabbing

Tom Thorpe recalled his final moments with his daughter Aria

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Flood zone homes in North Somerset CAN be built rules High Court judge

The "concerning" North Somerset case has described as "nationally significant" for housing developments and planning law

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Dad denies shaking and killing his four-week old-son

'If I had done it, I would have said so from the start'

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Man asks for glass of water then throws it at Burnham-on-Sea barman

Police want to speak to a man captured on CCTV

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Kitchen chain Magnet to shut 15 stores - full list including Somerset branch

"This is a difficult decision and not one we have taken lightly"

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Lidl shoppers fuming after queuing for air con units in heatwave

They were after a Middle of Lidl bargain but ended up disappointed

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Somerset man tried to force victim to change statement after strangling her

The woman's bravery has been praised by police

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'Bath sanctuary saved my life' says mum who 'thought she was going insane'

Her step-son would try to eat unusual things like metal and shout out accusations that made the neighbours worry

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Clevedon shopkeeper takes council to court over parking fee blunder

The council “regrets” the error but argues the town's controversial new parking charges would have come into force regardless

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Sir Stephen Fry's unusual gift to Bath is thanks to an 'inspiring' schoolgirl

The national treasure said he was "enchanted" by her idea after she reached out on a whim

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MP praises NHS staff at Somerset community hospital who saved her husband’s life

"Community hospitals are the backbone of local healthcare"

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Update on Somerset's new M5 services as year-long roadworks loom

Temporary traffic lights looks set to be installed from the start of August

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Housing developers could pay for new pumps to stop Somerset flooding

'This will secure the future of these pumping stations'