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Burglaries down but more criminals carrying knives, Avon and Somerset Police reveal

Family-run Somerset chip shop is turning 110 - and is offering fish and chips at 1909 prices!

BREXIT DELAYED?: Letwin amendment is approved

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Firefighters rescue horse stuck in ditch near Bridgwater for eight hours

Meet the Somerset fourth-generation pilot who has followed a family tradition spanning 100 years

Bonmarché falls into administration in latest high street failure

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Six arrests as local police work with The Met to disrupt suspected 'county lines' drugs operation in Taunton

Return of Mad Dog Mcrea for their annual Christmas fun in Bridgwater

MPs debate ahead of momentous vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

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Pub contractors' parking is 'a nightmare' for trade, say high street businesses

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Fire safety firm commits to Somerset base with five-year lease - with more investment to come

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What's planned in Bridgwater

Learn how to restart a heart at special first aid sessions

Hippychick celebrates 20 years in business

Floral tributes to victim of tragic crash in Taunton

Where to pick your own pumpkins in Somerset this Halloween

Somerset holiday homes could be being used as 'pop-up brothels', warn police

Cannington In Bloom claims clutch of prestigious awards

Person cut free from vehicle after crash

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Driver killed in Taunton crash is named locally: Two remain in hospital

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Sainsbury's won't be selling fireworks in their stores this year

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Somerset animal charity caring for dormouse found in Taunton recycling bin

'Hero' helped reunite pensioner with his car by looking for it while waiting for a pizza

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Images show moment armed man tried to gun down two police officers in Somerset town

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Inspirational 102-year-old spontaneously reels back the years

Plans to build 26 new homes in Chilton Polden given green light

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The great BREXIT debate: Vote in Somerset's EU Referendum

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BREXIT DEBATE: What Somerset is saying now...

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BREXIT DEBATE: The case for Remain

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BREXIT DEBATE: The case for Leave

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Bridgwater's 'Mini-Police' meet British Transport Police

Developers granted permission to reduce affordable homes on Bower Lane site

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Family appeal for help after Bridgwater pensioner loses his car after operation

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Somerset barber's campaign is taking dangerous knives off streets across UK

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Bridgwater housing development up for award

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

Emily Eavis pours cold water on Fleetwood Mac rumours...

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Somerset's best restaurants revealed in new AA Restaurant Guide

Princess Anne finds out about farmers health clinic in Bridgwater visit

Appeal to find missing teenager last seen in Bridgwater

Police want to speak to man in connection with 'inappropriate touching' assault

New Diet Coke flavour for Christmas period

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How this care home takes residents to the beach EVERY DAY

MP says increased school funding should 'be a first step' to more money

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Somerset spoof art competition The Turnip Prize returns soon

Bridgwater MP optimistic Boris has made Brexit breakthrough

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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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Sport

Town let two-goal lead slip in home defeat

PICTURES: Wembdon and Wellington girls in table-top clash

PREVIEW: Crunch Bitton clash up next

Somerset players appointed to lead Pakistan

PICTURES: Winning week for Enmore

Tomahawks' fast start stuns Jupiter

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Adams caps century with winning try

Revealed: Which Somerset players are in 'The Hundred' draft?

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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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Guardiola praises makeshift City defence for clean sheet in 2-0 win at Palace

Zidane bemoans Real Madrid’s lack of consistency following Mallorca upset

Curry comes of age under the watchful eye of mentor Hill

Mauricio Pochettino wants Tottenham to kick on after late equaliser

Real Madrid suffer first league defeat as promoted Mallorca take Son Moix spoils

Unai Emery bracing Gunners for ‘very difficult’ trip to Bramall Lane

Raonic believes he can break his Grand Slam duck

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