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Update - Lorry fire on M5
6:10pm Thursday 2nd September 2010
ONE lane of the M5 is still shut following a lorry fire between junctions 25 (Taunton) and 26 (Wellington) this morning.
Big Bike Ride Somerset appeal
1:00pm Sunday 29th August 2010
NEXT month, the NSPCC is encouraging people in Somerset get on their bikes and raise money for its Child's Voice Appeal as thousands of people across the country take up the challenge of organising their own Big Bike Ride.
Drive to get care leavers into work
1:00pm Saturday 28th August 2010
YOUNG people leaving care have significantly poorer prospects than their peers in relation to education, training and employment.
Beauty queen defies bullies to win competition
7:00pm Friday 27th August 2010
A LANGPORT girl who was bullied at school has won the title of Miss Somerset Galaxy UK and now hopes to inspire other girls who are being persecuted.
Sexual health warning for Somerset
4:23pm Friday 27th August 2010
HEALTH experts in Somerset say 'worrying' levels of binge drinking among young people could increase their risk of catching sexual diseases.
Policeman charged with rape
11:09am Friday 27th August 2010
A POLICE officer has been accused of rape and misconduct.
Join Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning
7:20pm Thursday 26th August 2010
PEOPLE in Somerset have been challenged to raise £62,000 – by drinking coffee.
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