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Somerset spoof art competition The Turnip Prize returns soon

Bridgwater MP optimistic Boris has made Brexit breakthrough

LITTLE ANGELS 2019: Don't miss your last chance to vote!

Firms fined more than £30,000 over roadworks in Somerset

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Guardian ranks Somerset MPs on environmental voting records - and it isn't pretty

Metal champions rock top prize at local studio

Free parking in four towns this Christmas thanks to Sedgemoor council

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Drop-in sessions organised to support rural Somerset communities

RESULTS: All your winners announced as Carnival Concerts draw to a close

Union negotiate pay rise for Bridgwater workers

Police figures reveal 9% rise in hate crimes since 2016 - and EU Referendum cited among reasons why

Somerset paedophile who raped young girl jailed for 19 years

Climate change concerns leave council leaders split over Bristol Airport expansion plans

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Somerset 'leading the way to low carbon future', conference hears

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Soprano Hui He performs in opera of unrequited love

Royal visit to celebrate remarkable career of Bridgwater charity CEO

Sedgemoor District Council snaps up £2m petrol station - in Bristol

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Family's appeal for help to adapt home after mum's life-changing diagnosis

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Inspirational Somerset social worker up for lifetime achievement award

Bridgwater school expansion delayed by toxic substance in disused pool

Major work to improve busy Bridgwater roundabout to start next month

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Bar Brunel becomes 'Bra Brunel' for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Man suffers fractured skull in alleged assault outside Bridgwater nightclub

Vintage jazz from Mike Denham and Emma Fisk in Cossington

'This is the real world of the Brexit they voted for': Farmers and MP in war of words over Brexit

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Savvy Bridgwater blogger wins top national award

Play area set for £26,000 refurbishment

'This is my gift to you': Diana Ross confirmed for Glastonbury 2020

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New Glastonbury Festival ticket ballot is open

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Avon and Somerset to recruit 137 new police officers next year

Bower Farm developers bid to reduce affordable housing offer by 46

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Gingerbread latte anyone? Costa unveils Christmas menu

New details emerge on Northgate leisure complex bid as plans submitted

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New church bells cast for St Mary’s Church in Bridgwater

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BAKE OFF: Two Hollywood handshakes, but how did Somerset's Rosie get on?

What life is like for this Somerset mum 10 years after losing all her memories

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Roadworks disruption on A39 between Bridgwater and Street

Goals galore at Bridgwater charity game

MP Jacob Rees-Mogg quizzed by Somerset students on the EU, Eton and equality

New hair salon opens in Bridgwater town centre

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Mother's heartfelt tribute to epileptic son who died aged 20

Sparkling opening planned for Squibbers Way

Missed out on Glastonbury Festival tickets? Here's how you can still be there...

Thousands from Somerset set for anti-Brexit protest in London

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NO EXCUSE: Speed camera locations across Somerset this week

Former Somerset banks to go up for auction this month

Delay to decision over future of fire services as more than 3,000 people respond to consultation

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50 pairs of Glastonbury Festival tickets held back for special sale

Tickets for next year's Glastonbury Festival sell out in 34 minutes as demand 'higher than ever'

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Breast cancer death rate falls by 44% in 30 years, figures reveal

Town clerk is Civic Society's guest speaker

Unusual properties owned by Somerset County Council

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Paul Zerdin’s Puppet Party at The McMillan Theatre next week

Boy, 15, jailed after police pursuit ends in crash which killed friend

Armed police sent to incident in Bridgwater after possible 'hoax call'

Green light for reprocessing plant in Westonzoyland

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Mixed bag for Somerset councils' environmental efforts, says charity

College to offer three new courses as part of new 'T Level' qualifications

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Decision day on plans for reprocessing plant in Westonzoyland

Plans to build 20 affordable homes on MOT centre site

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Bridgwater thief who stole charity tins from KFC jailed

Sport

Albion stung by Hornets

Robins handed another away tie in Vase draw

Robins secure Vase progress

Bridgwater ready for Isle of Wight trip in FA Vase

Saturday League round-up: Castlemoat hit double figures

Woolmington hat-trick helps hosts battle back

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"It means the world": Somerset head coach signs contract extension

Rising star Banton bags Big Bash deal

Kemmish hits 400 for Albion

Visitors send Zoy crashing out of cup

Town boss hails "perfect performance" as Bridport hit for six

Albion and Pethy suffer away defeats

"I've been looking for some artwork...": Leach snaps up painting of Stokes' Ashes heroics

Wembdon players celebrate successful season

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British man dies in Sofia ahead of England’s Euro qualifier against Bulgaria

Gallagher heaps praise on forwards after Saracens progress to cup semi-finals

Parenthood a motivating factor for para archer MacQueen

Johnny Sexton says Ireland are hitting their peak ahead of All Blacks clash

Skelley aims to change perceptions in bid for Paralympic gold

Trump knows World Championship win takes the pressure off

Kipchoge’s sub-two hour marathon could become commonplace in next decade – Whyte

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