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Local author’s plea to save library that council plans to close

'I am living proof of the social mobility that comes through library services.'

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Drain in flooded Somerset filled with tarmac leaving residents baffled

"At first I thought it was a joke"

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Somerset cancer charity to close forever if it can't raise £55,000 by April

It's a race against the clock

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Council blames government for 8.99% tax hike

'We are being punished for being successful'

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'I've done some disgusting things but I stand by my viral videos'

Convicted racist troll Joshua Bonehill-Paine has been exposed as the anonymous boss of a political satire website - but says he has changed his ways

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Man's jaw fractured in 3am attack at iconic Bath landmark

Police believe the man pictured may have information

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Victim attacked with baseball bat after answering knock on his door

The group of men fled the scene

Somerset County Gazette | News

Yeovil MP urges government to end uncertainty over Leonardo helicopter contract

Yeovil MP Adam Dance used a parliamentary debate on Wednesday (February 11) to hold the government's feet to the fire over Leonardo's future

Somerset County Gazette | News

Queen Camilla visits police headquarters in Somerset

Avon and Somerset Police were subject to an official royal visit, where sexual violence was spoken about in depth.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Fixing Somerset potholes like 'trying to darn a pair of fishnet tights'

Somerset Council is dealing with unprecedented reports of potholes and other road defects in the aftermath of Storm Chandra

Somerset County Gazette | News

New Bishop of Taunton welcomed to the Diocese of Bath and Wells

The new bishop of Taunton has been welcomed at Wells Cathedral following her inauguration into the role.

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'I felt a tingling in my arm, then cat wouldn't leave my side - I called 111'

Fit and healthy Peta, then 38, suddenly found her life at risk after changing pills

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New rules rolled out for using Weston-super-Mare recycling centre

Each slot is 10 minutes

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Two Yeovil car parks protected from future housing under town centre masterplan

Numerous changes to the original proposals

Somerset County Gazette | News

Two-bed cottage with large garden on the market in Street for £217k

Charming two-bedroom terraced cottage for sale on Somerton Road, Street, £217,000. Freehold, chain-free, large garden, ideal for first-time buyers.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Mixed weather forecast by Met Office for Taunton this weekend

Met Office Taunton weather forecast: mixed rain, sunny intervals and gusty winds up to 35mph from 12–16 February, with highs of 11°C.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Two-bed Taunton bungalow with notable garden for sale for £349,950

Refurbished two-bed bungalow for sale in Taunton, £349,950. Features include a conservatory, large garden, parking, near Musgrove Park Hospital.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Four-bedroom detached home goes on sale in Glastonbury for £500k

Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Glastonbury with solar panels, studio, EPC B, garden, off-street parking, and modern features. Guide price £500,000.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Removals firm applies to operate goods vehicles from Taunton base

All Wright Removals Ltd seeks a goods vehicle operator’s licence for three vehicles at Galmington Trading Estate, Taunton. Public objections open until Feb 26.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Funding scheme launches to support walking and cycling routes in Somerset

Applications are open for the Love Your Network grant from Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, supporting community groups caring for England’s National Cycle Network.