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TRAFFIC: Road partially blocked after crash in North Petherton

TRAFFIC: A crash in North Petherton left the road partially blocked.

TRAFFIC: Road partially blocked after crash in North Petherton

APPEAL: Cllr John Osman, right, has written to PM THeresa May over funding for Somerset

'Dear Prime Minister...': Read the leader of Somerset County Council's plea for funding relief

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HOWZAT: John Ogle from Bridgwater Doctors Cricket Club is delighted with the new sight-screens at Cannington College

New sight-screens for Cannington cricketers

WEATHER: Early showers to give way to sunny afternoon

WEATHER: Early showers to give way to sunny afternoon

VISIT: Max and Monty visited the Rose and Crown in East Lyng on Saturday

Wadworth shires visit East Lyng's Rose & Crown

Emergency services were called to a stable fire at Tapmoor Farm in the early hours of this morning. Fire crews confirmed that the fire was started deliberately.

Deliberate stable fire at Tapmoor Farm

AWARD: Bob Ferguson is presented the award by chief fire officer Lee Howell

Bridgwater Fire Station manager honoured with long service award

PLANS: The scene in Wilstock Village

'Where's our bus lane?': Anger over road delays near Bridgwater children's centre

Police name motorcyclist killed in crash

Police name Ilton motorcyclist killed in crash

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OPENING: Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council Ian Dyer joins members of the Together Team-East Bridgwater at the community hub launch

New community hub opens as Together Team East Bridgwater celebrates eventful first year

PROJECT: It is hoped that the new scheme can increase footfall in the Town Centre

Hinkley funding secured for ambitious Bridgwater Town Centre and North Petherton improvements

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A vehicle was completely destroyed after a fire in Bridgwater.

Vehicle fire in Bridgwater believed to be accidental

BUS LANE: The lane is due to be installed between Crista Way and Rhode Lane

Councillor puts pressure on developer to honour Wilstock bus lane agreement

ON YOUR BIKE: Aaron Davidge after completing his epic cycle ride Photo: onEdition

Bridgwater man completes 300 mile cycle ride for Children in Need

New rules at Somerset recycling sites from Monday

New rules at Somerset recycling sites from Monday

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POPULAR: The funfair at Bridgwater returns to St Matthew's Field this week

Bridgwater Fair coming to town this week

SPONSORED CONTENT: Brymore Academy offers a unique learning experience

SPONSORED CONTENT: Brymore Academy offers a unique learning experience

County Hall, Taunton.

New reception arrangements at County Hall to 'save taxpayer £30,000'

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LETTER: Somerset County Council leader John Osman

County council leader writes to Theresa May over predicted £24 million overspend

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MACHINE: The County Council managed to recycle 70 per cent of the carriageway in the improvement work

Innovative road recycling scheme at Ashcott completed

LOCKED IN: A child had to be released by fire crews from a car in Chilton Street, Bridgwater

Child locked in car in Bridgwater

LICK OF PAINT: Lucy Chappell and Paul O'Neil

Sydenham street fair brightens Bridgwater

CHAMPION: Mark Godbeer

Bridgwater MMA champion gets called up to the big time

BIRTHDAY: Staff and volunteers outside the recently renovated Bridgwater Arts Centre

Month of special events to celebrate Bridgwater Arts Centre's 70th birthday

FIRE: Crews from across Somerset have been busy overnight at a fire at a farm in North Lane, Othery

Fire crews tackling large farm fire in Othery

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TENSE: Somerset supporters watch events unfold at Lord's. Picture: Steve Richardson

CRICKET: Somerset cruelly denied as Middlesex snatch County Championship on dramatic final day

SOMERSET were cruelly denied a first-ever County Championship…

SIMPLY AWESOME: Rohan Tungate was praised by team boss Garry May. Picture: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Somerset Rebels beat Sheffield Tigers to reach Premier League Cup Final

RETIRING: Somerset skipper Chris Rogers. Picture: Alain Lockyer

CRICKET: Somerset skipper Chris Rogers 'immensely proud' after announcing retirement

IN A SPIN: Jack Leach finished off Nottinghamshire. Picture: Ash Magill

CRICKET: Somerset crush Nottinghamshire - but title destiny out of their hands: With picture gallery

DERBY: Bridgwater & Albion are preparing to face rivals North Petherton

RUGBY: Bumper crowd expected at Bridgwater for derby clash with North Petherton

GOING AIRBORNE: Cases Somerset Rebels rider Jake Allen after hitting Edinburgh's striken Max Clegg last weekend. Picture: Ron Macneill

SPEEDWAY: Steel City encounter as Somerset Rebels hunt for silver

SAFE HANDS: Loan keeper Mark Childs kept a clean sheet for Bridgwater Town against Slimbridge. Pic: Deborah Gould

FOOTBALL: Point gained as Bridgwater Town target first league win at Winchester City

IN A SPIN: Somerset's Dom Bess. Pic: Ash Magill

CRICKET: Dom Bess stars as Somerset maintain challenge for first County Championship crown

SCORER: Ryan Batley, centre, sealed Taunton's passage into the next round. Picture: Tim Norbury

FOOTBALL: Taunton Town 2-0 Slimbridge match report

Three Somerset County Cricket Club stars handed contract extensions

Three Somerset County Cricket Club stars handed contract extensions

LEFT-HAND BAT: Steven Davies has signed for Somerset

Wicketkeeper-batsman Steven Davies signs for Somerset

MAGNIFICENT: Jack Leach was once again the star for Somerset.

CRICKET: Somerset crush champions Yorkshire at Headingley to take title fight to final game

LEADING FROM THE FRONT: Chris Rogers' second innings 58 helped set Somerset up for victory. Picture: Alain Lockyer

CRICKET: Somerset skipper Chris Rogers backs match-winner Jack Leach for England call

GAME TO REMEMBER: Somerset completed a remarkable win over Warwickshire. Picture: Alain Lockyer

CRICKET: Jack Leach finishes off Warwickshire as Somerset wrap up stunning win

STAR: Jack Leach bagged five wickets on day two to put Somerset on the brink.

CRICKET: Warwickshire fightback leaves game against Somerset in the balance

WICKET GALORE: Debutant Dom Bess took six wickets on an astonishing day at Taunton. Picture: Alain Lockyer

CRICKET: Dom Bess steals show for Somerset on astonishing first day against Warwickshire

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SUPERBIKES: Mixed weekend for Puriton racer TJ Toms

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2017 calendar reveals threats to races in Canada, Germany and Brazil

Bernie Ecclestone has been pushing for improvements to Montreal's Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit

2017 calendar reveals threats to races in Canada, Germany and Brazil

Next year's Formula One races in Canada, Germany and Brazil are all…

Arsene Wenger's focus is with Arsenal

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal job remains priority amid England speculation

Jose Mourinho considers playmaker Juan Mata, pictured, to be a key man for his side

Jose Mourinho: Old Trafford is Juan Mata's natural habitat

European captain Darren Clarke (right) hopes the comments of Danny Willett's brother will not backfire

Europe hope to avoid fan backlash at Hazeltine

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Travel news: weather alert on the roads, train delays; problems at Gatwick; Thomson Airways announcement over Sharm el Sheikh flights

Wind and rain on the roads today.

Travel news: weather alert on the roads, train delays; problems at Gatwick; Thomson Airways announcement over Sharm el Sheikh flights

Wind and rain will affect travel by road today.

FROM left are: George King, Izzy Logan, Siana Lukins, Annie Griffin, Jamie Close, Dan Edwards, Devon Salinas and Abbey Alderwick with some of the trophies awarded to Haygrove School at the Sedgemoor Area Championships.

Haygrove School students show athletic prowess

NICOLA Hughes, local business manager and Darren Pilton, mortgage advisor with Year 7 students at Haygrove School.

Santander helps youngsters look after their money

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Chilton Trinity students take on ambassador roles

Chilton Trinity students take on ambassador roles

Loughborough students visit Bridgwater College Cannington Centre

Loughborough students visit Bridgwater College Cannington Centre

Haygrove student mural design to adorn West Street garden

Haygrove student mural design to adorn West Street garden

Primary school pupils discuss amazing authors on a visit to Haygrove

Primary school pupils discuss amazing authors on a visit to Haygrove

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'Dear Prime Minister...': Read the leader of Somerset County Council's plea for funding relief

APPEAL: Cllr John Osman, right, has written to PM THeresa May over funding for Somerset

'Dear Prime Minister...': Read the leader of Somerset County Council's plea for funding relief

THE leader of Somerset County Council, John Osman, has written to…

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WEATHER: Early showers to give way to sunny afternoon

WEATHER: Early showers to give way to sunny afternoon

Police name motorcyclist killed in crash

Police name Ilton motorcyclist killed in crash

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New rules at Somerset recycling sites from Monday

New rules at Somerset recycling sites from Monday

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County Hall, Taunton.

New reception arrangements at County Hall to 'save taxpayer £30,000'

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LETTER: Somerset County Council leader John Osman

County council leader writes to Theresa May over predicted £24 million overspend

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CHEER HER ON: Holly Warden from Somerset will be cheerleading for the Miami Dolphins in her NFL debut

Showtime for Britain’s first ever NFL cheerleader from Somerset

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WATCH: Alton Towers operator Merlin fined £5m for horror crash

Poole-based company to blame for Alton Towers horror crash despite 'human errors'

WATCH: Alton Towers operator Merlin fined £5m for horror crash

Alton Towers operator Merlin Attractions has been fined £5 million at Stafford Crown Court after admitting health and safety breaches over The Smiler rollercoaster crash.

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The face appeared on Hugo Smith's screen after Snapchat froze

Man captures 'supernatural spirit' on Snapchat

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Man made neighbours' lives a misery with monkey and chicken noises

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The suspect package turned out to be a bible wrapped in a tea towel

Bomb scare after suspicious package with cryptic Quran message left in church

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No more homework! Leading high school scraps traditional homework for pupils

High school scraps traditional homework for pupils

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The actors were only to happy to pose for a photograph after being pulled over

Police responding to 999 call of man biting woman on M62 make unexpected discovery

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BURNS: Lucas Hennessey aged two, whose hand was injured by a laptop charger.

Toddler left with horrific burns after laptop charger catches fire

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Bridgwater Town FC News

FOOTBALL: 'Season starts now' - Bridgwater Town boss Craig Laird

SAVE: Bridgwater Town keeper Josh Hayward in action at Taunton on Saturday. Picture: Tim Norbury

FOOTBALL: 'Season starts now' - Bridgwater Town boss Craig Laird

BRIDGWATER Town boss Craig Laird feels his players have set their…

HARSH LESSON: Bridgwater Town skipper Harry Horton goes for the ball during his side's 6-0 cup thrashing by Plymouth Parkway. Picture: Debbie Gould

FOOTBALL: 'I will get it right' vows Bridgwater Town boss

FA CUP: Bridgwater Town crash out

FA CUP: Bridgwater Town crash out

TOUGH START: Bridgwater Town

FOOTBALL: Heavy defeats don't tell full story

STAYING POSITIVE: Bridgwater Town boss Craig Laird

FOOTBALL: Robins boss Laird taking the positives after Hereford loss

ON TARGET: Callum Laird, pictured in red and white stripes, scored at Larkhall. Picture: Debbie Gould

FOOTBALL: Robins up and running

FOOTBALL: Bridgwater Town v North Leigh preview

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JJ Abrams defends sexual violence in Westworld

JJ Abrams arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of Westworld (AP)

JJ Abrams defends sexual violence in Westworld

JJ Abrams has defended the level of sexual violence in his new…

An artist's impression of the Rosetta's lander Philae on the comet (European Space Agency)

European Space Agency prepares to crash probe into comet

Thames Valley Police said parents should ensure their children walked to school in groups

Schoolgirl abducted from busy Oxford street and sexually assaulted

The number of people visiting Alton Towers is still being affected by the Smiler rollercoaster crash, owner Merlin Entertainments said

Alton Towers visitor numbers down as Merlin 'learns lessons' of Smiler crash

A University of Cambridge study looked at the use of police body cameras (North Wales Police/PA)

Police body cameras cut complaints against officers by 93%

Bob Geldof has spoken at every One Young World Summit since the first one in London in 2010

Bob Geldof attacks Donald Trump and Boris Johnson at Canada summit

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Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe will remain in his post until February 2017

Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe to retire as Metropolitan Police chief

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