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FINAL DECISION: A planning inspector has upheld Sedgemoor District Council's decision on the plan and refused the appeal

Planning inspector blocks 140-house plan for North Petherton

No junk food ads until after 9pm in new government plans to tackle childhood obesity

MEET THE CHEF: Sarah’s handmade cakes

Abortion rates in Somerset rose slightly last year, figures show

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D-Day hero Jim Booth to raise the flag for armed forces day in Somerset

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Teen who threw excrement and urine at teacher banned from Somerset town after admitting raft of offences

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Paramedics taken to hospital after 'disgusting' attack while HELPING A PATIENT

Taunton's MP and Michael Eavis resign as vice presidents of wildlife trust amid badger cull row

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Britain will be hotter than SPAIN when scorching weather arrives next week

Dramatic moment cage fighter rammed 'gun' in dad's lover's mouth

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WORLD CUP PUB GUIDE: Where should I watch England on Sunday?

'Black carbon' pollution could be causing premature deaths in Somerset

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BIG INTERVIEW: Dan Snow is the History Guy

Brave Tayen chosen to open M&S because she is "inspirational"

WEATHER: Another warm and sunny day set for Somerset

Baby swan rescued after suffering head injuries in seagull attack

Teenager's sudden death shocked close-knit family, inquest hears

Plans for new gym which will open for 24 hours seven-days-a-week if approved

Applications open soon for Bridgwater Carnival circuit

Team take on canoe challenge for brain tumour research

Love Island star Sophie Gradon, dead at 32

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Warrant issued for dangerous driver who failed to show at court for sentencing

Photos released as police try to track down the owners of two cameras

This World of Bears is like a Noah’s ark of cuddly animals

YOUR PICTURES: Crowds greet sunrise on Summer Solstice

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Otis the baby tawny owl recovering after he was found matted with fly eggs

Somerset promoters bring DIY punk approach to music

Appeal after cyclist struck by car in Bridgwater

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Group formed to ensure future of North Petherton Library

Applications for 2018 carnival processions open soon

Droves of shoppers attend M&S Foodhall opening

Westonzoyland Down's Syndrome charity lands £10,000 in lottery funding

Eight children's cough syrups recalled over mould fears

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INSIGHT: Why has there been a massive decline in bus journeys in Somerset?

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State of Somerset broadband roll-out likened to 'septic tank'

Musgrove Park Hospital consistently missed some cancer treatment targets

Council defends spending £900 a day for temporary director in 'demanding' role

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Van overturns on the M5 near Bridgwater

WEATHER: Warm and sunny day for Somerset

UPDATE: Man released under investigation after gun report sparks manhunt

Plans to demolish house sparks homelessness fears for family of four

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Fears maternity ward could close over lack of babies are 'unfounded'

Councillors will no longer speak directly to press after town authority sets new rules

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Bridgwater's M&S Food Hall opens tomorrow

Hinkley police team's charity cycle ride

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Council appoints temporary finance director for £900 a day after incumbent's resignation

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Decision on Somerset libraries to be made in October

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WEATHER: More cloudy but warm weather for Somerset

MANHUNT LATEST: Man arrested following search for alleged 'armed man' in Bridgwater

WHAT WE KNOW: Police hunt 'armed man' in Bridgwater

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Wyndham councillors team up with dog warden to crackdown on dog fouling

Witness appeal after driver dies in two-vehicle crash in Somerset

Developer submits 145 home plan for Woolavington

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'One in five festival goers has experienced sexual assault or harassment'

Bridgwater's new Men's Shed already having a positive impact

NO EXCUSES: This week's speed camera locations for your area

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REVIEW: Dynamism and drive of crooked determination in Get Shorty

Police manhunt for man suspected of carrying a gun in Somerset

MEET THE CHEF:Wrap up to healthy options with Silvan's Van

Reports of traffic lights stuck on red at Wylds Road in Bridgwater

Parts of the M5 in Somerset to close for resurfacing work

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Sport

COUNTY CRICKET: Renshaw's season over due to fractured finger

CRICKET: Somerset knocked off top spot after innings defeat at Surrey

CRICKET: Taunton all set for England double-header as big names back #ShowUp campaign

VENUE: West India House, in Bridgwater, is getting into the World Cup spirit

WORLD CUP PUB GUIDE: Where should I watch England on Sunday?

DEBUTANT: Craig Overton made his England ODI debut against Australia in Durham on Thursday. Pic: PA

QUIZ: Can you name all 11 Somerset players to have featured in England men's ODIs?

VICTORY: Mac McNairn at Enmore Park

GOLF: McNairn claims Enmore putter prize while Cahill continues good form at Brean

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Sport

CARNAGE: Eddie Byrom top scored with 52 before his departure sparked Somerset's dramatic collapse in Guildford. Pic: Alex Davidson/SCCC

CRICKET: Somerset collapse as Patel runs riot in Guildford

CRICKET: Overton makes ODI debut as England cruise past Australia

WINNER: First team players' player Tom Brown

PICTURES: Middlezoy Rovers celebrate successful season at presentation night

SIDECAR ACE: Highbridge's Dean Nicholls

MOTORSPORT: Toms and Nicholls impress at Snetterton

MEMORABLE: Tammy Beaumont celebrates her record-breaking century against South Africa. Pic: Clayton Jane

CRICKET: T20 records tumble as tri-series gets off to a flyer in Taunton

BACK IN ACTION: Tim Groenewald dismissed Surrey's top scorer Scott Borthwick on day one in Guildford. Pic: Alex Davidson/SCCC

COUNTY CRICKET: Somerset find wickets tough to come by as Surrey build platform

CALL-UP: Craig Overton has been called into England's ODI squad. Pic: Alex Davidson/SCCC

CRICKET: Overton called into England one-day squad

IN FORM: Steve Davies made unbeaten scores of 92 and 44 against Nottinghamshire. Pic: Alex Davidson/SCCC

STEVE DAVIES COLUMN: "We are in confident mood ahead of visit to Surrey"

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National sport

Radamel Falcao scored as Colombia used to a victory (Frank Augstein/AP)

Colombia’s planning pays off in victory that ends Poland’s hopes

Eden Hazard

Belgium’s Premier League brigade aim for bragging rights from England clash

England fans in Russia

World Cup permutations: Which teams have qualified for the knockout stage?

England Training and Press Conference – Pennyhill Park

RFU chairman Andy Cosslett: We think Eddie Jones is still right man for England

Jonny May believes England have thier 'mojo' back after ending South Africa tour with a win

Jonny May feels England have their mojo back after Cape Town win

Harry Kane scores his first penalty against Panama

Kane plays his part as World Cup approaches penalty record

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Schools

PLEA: Labour leader, Cllr Mick Lerry

LETTER: Somerset schools should spend more on pupils

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Somerset

PLANS: No chocolate bar by the checkout in supermarkets

No junk food ads until after 9pm in new government plans to tackle childhood obesity

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Bridgwater Town FC News

STAR MAN: Jack Taylor (pictured with managers Dave Pearse, left, and Karl Baggaley) was top scorer, Players' Player and Supporters' Player of the Season. All pics: Debbie Gould

FOOTBALL: Robins reward top performers at awards night

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