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Huge fire breaks out near Mendip Hills
Six fire stations are in attendance
M5 'standstill' after lorry crashes through central reservation
Witnesses said there was a large emergency service response
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Lorry crashes through M5 central barrier and leaves road
A man was taken to hospital
Disabled boy who took first steps after Spider-Man meeting attends star-studded premiere
Noah Connell, 9, uses a wheelchair but was inspired to take his first steps after meeting his Spider-Man hero – and has now attended the star-studded London film premiere
Developer denied permission to build 73 homes near Somerset beauty spot
The development has been rejected over concerns it would cause "substantial harm" to the landscape
BBC announces casting call for new series and Somerset families can apply
The BBC has opened casting for the new series of the beloved daytime show.
Villagers ‘flabbergasted and dismayed’ by plan for 500 more homes
An 'absolutely bananas' number of homes are already being built in the village
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
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