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Ashley Fox MP and Tessa Munt MP

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Somerset MPs join forces to oppose ‘disaster’ salt marshes

The Knowle Inn, which was fire-damaged in 2022

The Knowle Inn, which was fire-damaged in 2022

‘Suitable for demolition’: Fire-damaged pub in Bridgwater up for sale

Proposed mock-up of the new five storey extension

Proposed mock-up of the new five storey extension

Planning Applications

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Five-storey extension to Bridgwater’s Mercure Hotel granted

ReCreation Community Hub

ReCreation Community Hub

ReCreation Community Hub

South Bridgwater Community Hub expands offering for all ages

“Singing to your enemies might not be all it’s cracked up to be in films, but this last week Bridgwater has been playing it’s part.”

“Singing to your enemies might not be all it’s cracked up to be in films, but this last week Bridgwater has been playing it’s part.”

Sing Your Troubles Away: Bridgwater singers head to Italy on tour

Paolo de Sousa dos Santos Ximenes da Conceicao was driving on Hamilton Road in Taunton.

Paolo de Sousa dos Santos Ximenes da Conceicao was driving on Hamilton Road in Taunton.

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Uninsured driver fails to escape roads ban with ‘exceptional hardship’ argument

The Veterans' Candle by David Dodge

The Veterans' Candle by David Dodge

Afghanistan veteran from Steart uses beekeeping to help others

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All in aid of Under One Sky

All in aid of Under One Sky

Charity Fundraiser

Cinema to host charity screenings for homelessness charity

Lend a helping hand at the Taunton and Mid Somerset branch today

Lend a helping hand at the Taunton and Mid Somerset branch today

Parkinson's UK branch issues appeal for volunteers

Bicknoller Quarry

Bicknoller Quarry

Friends of the Quantocks

Quantocks charity adds Bicknoller Quarry to its landholdings portfolio

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

‘We need to address our suicide rate. And maybe we can all do our bit’

Cllrs Rodrigues and Healey (left and centre) criticised the council while cllr Rigby (right) defended the lack of officers

Cllrs Rodrigues and Healey (left and centre) criticised the council while cllr Rigby (right) defended the lack of officers

Somerset Council

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Delivering new affordable homes in Somerset taking 'literally years'

Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud explained any project can be both a success and a failure.

Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud explained any project can be both a success and a failure.

Grand Designs' 'saddest-ever' home had a happy ending, Kevin McCloud reveals

Met Office releases Updated yellow weather warning.

Met Office releases Updated yellow weather warning.

Weather warning

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Met Office releases updated yellow weather warning for thunder in the south west

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service HQ. Picture: Callum Lawton

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service HQ. Picture: Callum Lawton

Emergency services called out to Aga fire in North Newton

Kate Gough claims Costa is 'soulless'

Kate Gough claims Costa is 'soulless'

Baby loss fundraiser has treats rejected by ‘soulless’ Costa stores

Sport

Bridgwater Blackhawks start season with three intense games

Bridgwater Blackhawks start season with three intense games

Bridgwater United U18s impress in the FA Youth Cup

Bridgwater United U18s impress in the FA Youth Cup

Bridgwater United U18s impress in the FA Youth Cup

The rain was pouring for Bridgwater United's game with Worthing

The rain was pouring for Bridgwater United's game with Worthing

Bridgwater United defeated in the rain at Fairfax Park

Action from the match

Action from the match

Bridgwater United fight hard but are defeated by Portishead Town

Great Western Club A were the winners

Great Western Club A were the winners

Great Western Club win Graham Reid trophy

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National Sport

Harry Brook (left) and Joe Root (right) continue to set records (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Harry Brook (left) and Joe Root (right) continue to set records (Anjum Naveed/AP)

History beckons for Joe Root and Harry Brook in Pakistan

Harry Kane is nursing a knock (David Davies/PA)

Harry Kane is nursing a knock (David Davies/PA)

Lee Carsley will not risk Harry Kane’s fitness in Wembley clash with Greece

George Baldock has died aged 31 (Isaac Parkin/PA)

George Baldock has died aged 31 (Isaac Parkin/PA)

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Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock dies aged 31

George Baldock during his time at Sheffield United (Zac Goodwin/PA)

George Baldock during his time at Sheffield United (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock dies aged 31

John Stones will captain England (Mike Egerton/PA)

John Stones will captain England (Mike Egerton/PA)

John Stones: Captaining England will be a moment I cherish forever

Kostas Tsimikas backed his Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold to perform after being restored to right-back for England (Peter Byrne/PA)

Kostas Tsimikas backed his Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold to perform after being restored to right-back for England (Peter Byrne/PA)

Kostas Tsimikas: Trent Alexander-Arnold is England’s number one right-back

Pernille Harder celebrates after scoring against Arsenal for Bayern Munich (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP/PA)

Pernille Harder celebrates after scoring against Arsenal for Bayern Munich (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP/PA)

Pernille Harder nets late hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrash Arsenal

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Stock house image. Newquest.

Over 12,000 households waiting for social housing in Somerset

IMPRESSIVE: A “statement” four poster bed

Furniture with a flourish at antiques sale

Pictures: Joseph Casson

Classically designed family home overlooking a pretty green in Cannington

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Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham has said proposed new legislation does not go far enough (Jacob King/PA)

Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham has said proposed new legislation does not go far enough (Jacob King/PA)

Proposed workers’ rights law has ‘more holes than Swiss cheese’ – union boss

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te waves during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Building in Taipei, Taiwan (Chiang Ying-ying/AP)

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te waves during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Building in Taipei, Taiwan (Chiang Ying-ying/AP)

Taiwan celebrates its National Day holiday against background of Chinese threats

Sir Geoff Hurst has said he thinks England can win the next World Cup (Nick Potts/PA)

Sir Geoff Hurst has said he thinks England can win the next World Cup (Nick Potts/PA)

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England can win next World Cup, says 1966 hero Sir Geoff Hurst

Wind-driven rain soaks a street in downtown Tampa, (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

Wind-driven rain soaks a street in downtown Tampa, (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

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‘Dangerous and destructive’ Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida

Mohamed Al Fayed died aged 94 last year (Daniel Hambury/PA)

Mohamed Al Fayed died aged 94 last year (Daniel Hambury/PA)

Further 65 women tell BBC of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed

Roz Savage, the Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds, pictured in Brighton (Will Durrant/PA)

Roz Savage, the Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds, pictured in Brighton (Will Durrant/PA)

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Commons to debate ‘visionary’ nature recovery law amid support ‘groundswell’

Image made from video and supplied by Australia’s national transport safety investigator, shows helicopter debris in a hotel swimming pool (Australia’s national transport safety investigator/AP)

Image made from video and supplied by Australia’s national transport safety investigator, shows helicopter debris in a hotel swimming pool (Australia’s national transport safety investigator/AP)

Pilot of helicopter ‘affected by alcohol’ before crash on hotel roof

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