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Groups who can avoid the April 2026 TV Licence price hike

Some people may be able to get it for free or at a discounted rate

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Baby dies after being admitted to Salisbury District Hospital with 'serious injuries' as man appears in court

The four-week old baby sadly died

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Hunt for driver who fled after crashing vehicle multiple times near KFC

Anyone who knows anything about the crashes is urged to call 101

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Bath Spa train cancellations after Freshford bridge strike

Passengers are being warned of hours of disruption

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'Man attacks child' near Weston-super-Mare shop

An arrest has been made

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Rivals season 2 release date and cast explored as Jilly Cooper series returns

Here's everything you need to know about Rivals season two, from the release date and cast to the plot

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Aldi could build supermarket on Somerset town’s long-vacant factory

The budget supermarket chain could also build housing and a nursing home at the brownfield site in the heart of the town

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Future of Bath's new Fashion Museum to be decided

Plans to create a new home for the Fashion Museum in the centre of Bath are going before the council's planning committee

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Bath man accused of Halloween sex assault

The case was sent to crown court

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Fire breaks out in Frome as neighbours told 'keep windows closed' - updates

Crews are currently battling the blaze

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Search for teens on bikes after fire damages Shepton Mallet café

Police say the pair "may have information"

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Dog walker killed by GWR train 'may not have heard it coming'

She was only using the crossing as her usual route was closed

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M5 traffic clears after police incident in Somerset

Traffic is easing

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Somerset film and TV actor dies suddenly, aged 41

He broke news of his treatment two weeks ago

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Filthy Glastonbury rubbish site cleared by volunteer team

They found mummified rats during the clear-up

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Inside Hinkley C as 'tough' phase picks up pace

A behind-the-scenes tour gives fresh insight

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Plan to privatise hundreds of NHS jobs ‘not acceptable’ says councillor

Hundreds of 'bank' staff are set to be transferred to a private company

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Tributes to Somerset legend 'Hippy Kev' who had 'unforgettable presence'

'When I go back to Somerset, people still stop me and ask 'How's Kev?''

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Doctor says sign on your hand 'could be cancer' as just 1pc know symptoms

Dr Rupa Parmar has explained the symptoms you need to watch for, and when to see a doctor

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North Somerset to vote next week on joining West of England Combined Authority

Councillors have been warned that the government could force them to join anyway, even if they vote against