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'I spent £9,000 on a luxury getaway on Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday and I don't feel bad'

A family couldn't believe the price of their getaway on a recent episode of Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday

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Plan for parking charges axed after town threatened legal action

'North Somerset is a listening council and we are committed to working with our towns to ensure that our approach to parking is suitable and sustainable'

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A39 traffic chaos in Ashcott after crash near two pubs

The eastbound side of the road was closed

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Bath boy threatened to rape teacher and share deep-fake image

He also threatened to harm a baby

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Man sought after suspicious fire outside Sherborne police station

The fire broke out at 3.30am near the boiler room

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Somerset tractor fire halts traffic and sends up huge smoke plume

Flaming bits of metal came flying off the vehicle

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‘Labour exploitation’ warning after ICE find illegal workers and bedrooms at Indian restaurant in North Somerset village

The inspection happened a year ago and the restaurant is under new ownership who say they employ staff legally and do not have anyone living above the premises

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Historic Sherborne building blaze 'could have been prevented'

It had become a "magnet for persistent anti-social behaviour" before it was wrecked by a devastating fire

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Somerset Council commits to turning Frome green space into homes

A major protest was held against the plans

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44 homes and 67-space car park approved in Somerset town centre

The amended plans won approval

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Planned site of 200 homes near busy Somerset railway station on sale for £10m

Site of 200 homes near busy railway station on sale for £10m

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Huge factory fire breaks out in Trowbridge as smoke billows in the sky

The fire is believed to have started accidentally

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Jewellery snatched from necks of women in Taunton

Two men have been arrested

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Channel 5 announce replacement as Samuel West's show ends in Somerset

All Creatures Great and Small star Samuel West's birdwatching show Sam & Ade Go Birding is coming to an end on Channel 5 this week.

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Heart-breaking tribute paid to NHS worker killed in Somerset crash

'Ella made the world around her brighter, more thoughtful, and more beautiful'

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Torched derelict building in Sherborne 'a magnet for anti-social behaviour'

The fire caused 'significant damage'

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Body found in River Parrett during search for missing woman

Her family have been informed

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Somerset 'third worst county' for fox hunting, say campaigners

55 foxes have been spotted being chased in Somerset over an eight-month period

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Man who murdered 'lovely' Somerset mum could be sent to home country to serve prison sentence

Sarah Ashwell was attacked and murdered at her home in Wells, Somerset in November 2021

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Claims North Somerset residents being given wrong bin collection information

The council is looking into the issue