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Wanted Somerset man pictured after alleged 'threats to kill'

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England's 'prettiest village' has no new houses built for 400 years

The village is often called the 'prettiest in England', with honey-coloured stone cottages and medieval charm, and it was also the location for a number of blockbuster films

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Popular diet 'can raise cholesterol', warns cardiologist

Dr Francesco Lo Monaco has explained why

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Calls for Somerset hotel The Newt popular with the rich and famous to stop using herbicide

It is loved for its huge, picturesque gardens

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Watchet Community Bookshop closing forever after 17 years and £160,000 raised for charity

'We are indebted to the people of Watchet and the surrounding areas'

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Beloved wife, mum and gran among this week's Somerset funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Woodland retreat near Bath is the perfect way to relax and get creative

Singing by the campfire is on the menu

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Somerset vet names hardest dog breed to own - and it's not pugs or labradors

A veterinary practice in Somerset has named the dog breed they believe is the hardest to care for - and it's not the one you might think

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Martin Roberts pays tribute to 'lovely man' after death of beloved BBC co-star

BBC Homes Under the Hammer auctioneer Clive Emson has died peacefully at the age of 79, with presenter Martin Roberts leading tributes to the 'legend'

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Search for missing Somerset girl last seen on a bike

Anyone who sees her or knows of her whereabouts should call 999

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Fears grow for baby alpaca missing from Goblin Combe

A community has searched for a week with no trace as Banff's owners issue an appeal

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Man dies suddenly outside Somerset Lidl

Our thoughts are with his family

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How a Somerset sheep ended up working with Hugh Jackman

'It's not easy trying to keep a sheep still'

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Keep on keeping on! The secret to a happy life at 105

In her long life she's toured with a travelling theatre company, travelled America by greyhound bus, and supported the war effort

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Minehead Butlin's boss says 'tourist tax' will 'hurt working families'

There are claims it will £100 to the cost of a two-week family break

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Somerset coastline immortalised in award-winning horror podcast

Somerset's unique coastline has never been easier to explore - and it's caught the eye of the award-winning Apocalypse Players

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Cyclist injured in Bridgwater hit-and-run

Police want to find a vehicle described as large, white, and has a loud exhaust

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Sarah Beeny defiant over £3million 'mini-Downtown Abbey' as neighbours say 'it's not on'

A bitter planning row has reportedly broken out over New Life in the Country star Sarah Beeny's grand plans for her Somerset home, with neighbours airing their complaints

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Man went out to vote before his life changed forever

Steve was out with his wife when his world fell apart

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Chard family takes on extreme challenge for dad undergoing cancer treatment

A Chard family is taking on an extreme challenge for their beloved dad, who has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment at Musgrove Park Hospital.