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Villagers ‘flabbergasted and dismayed’ by plan for 500 more homes
An 'absolutely bananas' number of homes are already being built in the village
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Biker dies after A30 crash with truck in Crewkerne
The road was closed for nearly 12 hours
Stay With Me singer Sam Smith confirms engagement to long-term partner
Sam Smith has confirmed their engagement to long-term partner Christian Cowan, a fashion designer who counts Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga among his high-profile clients
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Andy Burnham to make major speech today as plan called 'critical'
A cross-party meeting is also due to be held
Out-of-bounds Somerset school hall 'at significant risk of collapse'
It was a "critical hub of the school community"
Security hired at Taunton's empty block of council flats
It's been offered up as a filming location while tenants are unable to live there
Major Somerset housing estate near M5 can move forward after Supreme Court ruling
Construction on these homes can proceed much more quickly now
Celebrity comedian discovers Somerset's 'pom-pom lady' and sends her a surprise
The comedian said he would love to come along and sing his hit song with them, but admitted he couldn't remember the words!
5 symptoms of cancer you might be ignoring but should not
Some symptoms may seem like nothing to worry about but actually could be a sign of cancer
'Wagatha Christie' judge makes ruling in Clevedon parking row
"I bought this claim not for personal gain but in the public interest on behalf of a town I love to work and live in"
Devastation at Somerset animal sanctuary after 'sickening' crime
"Lowest of the low targeting a charity"
'Appalling year' of M5 misery prompts National Highways apology
"We're fully aware that 2026 has not been a good year for the M5"
Man knocked to the ground in violent Bridgwater assault
Police are appealing to the man pictured, as it is believed he may be able to help with enquiries
Man left with fractured ribs in late-night attack outside Weston-Super-Mare bar
A woman was also attacked
Major 999 coast search for Weston-super-Mare man not seen in five days
A huge emergency services presence was seen across a village
Live: Call 999 if you see wanted woman
Police have launched an appeal to find her
UK families will get 'compensation' of £250 a year for 10 years
The Government has made an offer to eligible households
Man broke into ex's home and strangled her against wall
Joshua Cain also slapped her in the face multiple times
Emergency department at Weston General Hospital to reopen after fire
Patients and staff were evacuated due to the fire
Somerset model says the girls you flirt with online 'actually men'
Jade Vow, 27, says the practice has become widespread