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Avon and Somerset Police car insurance clampdown - and why you may be driving illegally without knowing

Bridgwater remembers the fallen on First World War centenary

Bridgwater event celebrates 100 years of Polish independence

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Family tribute to 'wonderful, special person' after death driver is jailed

NO EXCUSE: Speed camera locations across Somerset this week

PICTURES: North Petherton Carnival puts on a fantastic show

Somerset one of the cheapest areas for childcare in South West, study says

North Petherton Town Council agrees in principle to £150k backing for Wilstock Hub

Box of poppies from early appeal discovered days before armistice

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Bridgwater pair 'caught red handed' raiding a skip yard, court hears

MEET THE CHEF: Enjoy the traditional with a modern twist at the Dunkery Beacon Country House Hotel

Bridgwater murder suspects remanded in custody

LETTER: Bridgwater Carnival committee responds to 'racism' letter

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Storms brewing in Somerset - electricity supplier takes precautionary measures

Lawyer's tears for woman who died after crash as driver is jailed

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Somerset artist hand-crafts more than 70,000 shrouds to mark end of First World War

Residents call for more traffic calming measures after Wills Road crash

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WATCH: The Iceland Christmas advert blocked from TV for being too political

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WARNING: Heavy rain and gales to sweep across Somerset before thunder rolls in

BIG INTERVIEW: Science and history presenter Adam Hart-Davis coming to Taunton Literary Festival

Incredible bravery of wounded soldier - First World War VC for Somerset man

Bravest of the brave - Somerset's Victoria Cross soldier

Knowledgeable Bridgwater volunteer wanted for Hinkley C grants panel

Remembering a school's First World War fallen

LETTER: Does Bridgwater Carnival have a 'racism' problem?

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Somerset man who designed the iconic First World War recruitment poster

Bird gets trapped trying to reach tasty treat in feeder

Somerset and the First World War - museum exhibition

REMEMBRANCE EVENTS: Your guide to what's happening in Somerset

Check when the Poppy of Honour is coming to a town near you

HERO: The peace loving 'Last Tommy' from Somerset

WW1 CENTENARY: Your County Gazette is proud to play its small part in acts of Remembrance

Councillors and residents say 'enough is enough' in overdeveloped Westover

Hinkley worker awarded honour after giving life-saving CPR

PICTURES: The story behind North Petherton's amazing poppy display

COUNTY GAZETTE: Don't miss your special Armistice Commemorative Edition

Giant Poppy of Honour visits Bridgwater

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Council cashes in on £16K of bus gate fines following fatal M5 crash in September

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WEATHER: Yellow warning for rain across Somerset

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Bridgwater motorcycle club brings Halloween treats to children in hospital

Launch of Bridgwater Tourism Guide

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‘The Crafty Collective’ set up pop-up shop

Teenage girl appears in court accused of Bridgwater murder

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HOLIDAYS ARE COMING: Coca Cola truck heading to Somerset

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Cuts to library services approved - now community groups need to come forward to keep 15 open

WEATHER: Grey clouds and rain due across Somerset

Have your say on Somerset plans to scrap family GetSet service

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Spaxton Community Stores named 'best village shop' in Somerset

INTERVIEW: Peter Andre describes Somerset as 'a second home'

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Seven-year-old chosen to open Christmas tree farm and shop

Man and woman in court accused of Bridgwater murder

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Tractors blocked Park and Ride at J23 after 'dispute between neighbours'

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Meeting to discuss plan to save village library

Woman taken to hospital after house fire in Bridgwater

Bridgwater Carnival 2018: Full gallery and results from enchanting carnival night

Police investigate after girl allegedly hit by car at Bridgwater Carnival

Somerset Farmers use new web app to help reduce flooding

MEET THE CHEF: Find out what is smoking for Raymond Robinson

AS IT HAPPENED: Bridgwater Carnival 2018

Two people charged with murder of Tyrone Mulinde

Sport

FOOTBALL: Pearse delighted with substitutes' impact at Shortwood

RUGBY: Albion return to winning ways on home soil

FRIENDS REUNITED: Leach and Buttler's journey from Somerset Under-11s to England's Test team

FOOTBALL: Robins stay top after easing past Shortwood

FOOTBALL: Robins seek win over division's basement club

RUGBY: Newent visit offers Albion a chance to regain winning form

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CRICKET: Leach wickets propel England to victory

NETBALL: Saturn finish strongly to record victory

GOLF: Baunton hares to top spot in stableford

CRICKET: Jennings ton leads England into dominant position

PHOTOS: Huntspill Crowns rack up the goals against Rhode Lane

WATCH: Leach and Buttler team up for wicket as England take control against Sri Lanka

FOOTBALL: Zoy Reserves claim away win while Ladies battle back

CRICKET: Leach holds the fort on England return

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Kent captaincy gave Sam Billings new lease of life after England frustrations

Ben Foakes to remain as England wicketkeeper for second Test against Sri Lanka

Djokovic makes short work of Isner to open ATP Finals with victory

Wayne Rooney links up with England squad one final time

Zlatan Ibrahimovic named MLS Newcomer of the Year

Sturridge charged with misconduct in connection with alleged betting breaches

5 things to look out for in the Nations League

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New appeal for information about violent robbery of 98-year-old man

Labour deputy leader branded ‘fantasist’ over FOBTs allegations

Douglas Rain, the voice of Hal in sci-fi classic 2001, dies at 90

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering 35-year-old woman

Israel and Hamas trade heavy fire after botched military raid in Gaza

Tributes to ‘true legend’ Stan Lee as Marvel maestro dies aged 95

I won’t agree a Brexit deal that compromises referendum result, says May

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