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A total of 7,217 potholes with a combined depth of 289m were reported to Shire Hall in 2016, new research by insurance firm Confused.com has claimed

The combined depth of all potholes reported in Somerset last year has been revealed

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CONTROVERSY: Somerset chief executive Lee Cooper has responded to price change criticism.

COUNTY CRICKET: Somerset chief responds to fans' outcry over membership prices

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MESS: New figures reveal fly-tipping cost Sedgemoor District Council more than £78,000 last year

Council paid out more than £78,000 of taxpayers' money to clear fly-tipping last year

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Avon and Somerset Police sergeant given written warning for misconduct

Avon and Somerset Police sergeant given written warning for misconduct

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CUTS: Despite a funding U-turn by the government, SS&L has still been left with a £1 million shortfall

Job cuts and centres closures for SS&L despite funding U-turn

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QUALIFICATIONS: Between Bridgwater and Taunton College more than 700 students graduated across more than 60 higher education courses

First Bridgwater students graduate from University Centre Somerset

Adam Mitchell.

Somerset angler hooks pike still eating its lunch - a whole rat

Weather map for Saturday. Picture: MetOffice.

WARNING: Heavy winds forecast across Somerset on Saturday

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James Hildreth and friends on Hildy's Hospice Hike.

VIDEO: Cricketer James Hildreth sets off on Hildy's Hospice Hike

HUNDREDS of suspected criminals are on the run for offences ranging from rape to assault – but we’re not allowed to know who they are

Rape suspects among 923 people wanted by county police - but we're not allowed to tell you who they are

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TOP DOG: A holiday home in Kilve has been named Best For Pets in a national award scheme

Somerset holiday home named 'best for pets' in national awards

More parking spaces will soon be available at Musgrove Park Hospital

More parking spaces will soon be available at Musgrove Park Hospital

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HOLD UP: The UK's worst traffic jam took place on the M5 in Somerset

The year's worst traffic jam was on M5 in Somerset, new figures show

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Residents fear 'smelly lagoon' plans near Bridgwater

Residents fear 'smelly lagoon' plans near Bridgwater

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Sparklers have been banned at a fireworks event in Somerset

Sparklers remain prohibited at a fireworks event in Somerset

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COLUMN: DJ Dave Englefield from Sedgemoor FM

COLUMN: Sedgemoor FM's DJ Dave Englefield wowed by rocking Carnival Concert

COMMENT: A clarification

COMMENT: A clarification

RED SKY IN THE MORNING... Former hurricane Ophelia has hit Somerset. PICTURE: Michael Eardley

The best dramatic pictures to have been taken of Somerset's red skies in the wake of Hurricane Ophelia

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Sport

SPLASH: Bridgwater swimmer Madison Chilcott in action.

SWIMMING: Stunning start for Bridgwater in first open meet of the new season

LINE-UP: Sydenham Sapphires (left to right): Karis Holleron, Kirsty Richards (playing up), Tilly Milburn, Emily Rossiter, Helen Martin (C), Nic Hale, Carly Martin (C), Steph Gibson (playing up).

NETBALL: Jupiter remain in hunt for first win of season

CONTROVERSY: Somerset chief executive Lee Cooper has responded to price change criticism.

COUNTY CRICKET: Somerset chief responds to fans' outcry over membership prices

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STEPPING DOWN: Andy Nash is to retire as chair of Somerset County Cricket Club.

COUNTY CRICKET: Somerset chairman Nash to retire after 10 years

CLOSE MATCH: Grace Popham in action for Bridgwater ladies 1sts, who lost 1-0 at Mendip on Saturday. Pic: Steve Richardson

HOCKEY: Bridgwater back to earth with a bump at ruthless league leaders

OPENER: Anusia Rourke (pictured centre) scored Middlezoy Rovers Ladies' first goal against Forest Green on Sunday. Pic: Ash Magill

FOOTBALL: Middlezoy Ladies back on track with home victory

RELIEF: Somerset's prolonged wait to find out their Division One status is over. Pic: SCCC

COUNTY CRICKET: Somerset survival confirmed as ECB uphold Middlesex penalty

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Olivier Giroud

Giroud earns Arsenal win while Lazio deny Nice

Joe Root (left) and Michael Vaughan

England’s players will need convincing they can win without Stokes, says Vaughan

Ashley Williams

More woe for Ronald Koeman as Everton are beaten once more

Paul Scholes

Paul Scholes wanted Oldham job and does not rule out future move to coaching

Eni Aluko

FA opens inquiry into Eni Aluko’s claim a coach spoke to her in Caribbean accent

Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud’s moment of magic gives Arsenal victory over Red Star Belgrade

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton unlikely to kneel for anthem but backs protest movement

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Schools

PLEA: Labour leader, Cllr Mick Lerry

LETTER: Somerset schools should spend more on pupils

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A total of 7,217 potholes with a combined depth of 289m were reported to Shire Hall in 2016, new research by insurance firm Confused.com has claimed

The combined depth of all potholes reported in Somerset last year has been revealed

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KNOCKOUT: Bridgwater Town will play no further part in this year's Somerset Senior Cup after defeat to Hengrove Athletic. Pic: Debbie Gould

FOOTBALL: Town knocked out of Premier Cup

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MPs have raised concerns about a lack of diversity on policy committees at the Bank of England (PA)

Bank of England targeted over diversity deficit among senior staff

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PM plea to EU heads to clear way for Brexit deal ‘we can defend to our people’

Britain braced for another battering in the wake of Ophelia

Britain braced for more weather misery as Brian moves in

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Governor Ricardo Rossello of Puerto Rico meets US President Donald Trump at the White House

Donald Trump gives himself ‘a 10’ for response to Puerto Rico hurricanes

John Kelly briefing the media in the White House (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President’s talks with families of fallen soldiers ‘sacred’, Trump aide says

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New arrest made in connection with fatal stabbing outside Tube station

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Madagascar plague’s spread ‘highly challenging to control’

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