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Teenagers jailed after Mikey Roynon killed at birthday party in Bath

The trio fled the scene and disposed their clothes and weapons

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Liberal Democrats win Somerset Council by-election to restore original majority

The by-election was caused by the resignation of Alex Wiltshire

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Somerset drug dealer tried to run as armed police raided his home

Aaron Cooper, 30, was arrested after officers found cocaine, cannabis and cash at his home in Shepton Mallet. He tried to run but was caught within minutes.

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Missing elderly Weston-super-Mare man found

Police previously launched an appeal to find 76-year-old Alvin

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£5m upgrade to 'concrete carriageway' near M5 delayed again

Motorists face another 12 months of bumpy driving

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Taunton bus fares to rise from June 1 despite rising passenger numbers

The park and ride will not be affected

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Fate of 54 new homes in growing Somerset town to be decided as appeal looms

Plans were originally refused in November 2023

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Three charged after heroin, crack cocaine, knives and axe are found

Three men have been charged with a range of drugs and offensive weapons offences after welfare check at a property in Weston-super-Mare

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Peter Andre and wife Emily finally decide on baby girl's name after month-long struggle

Peter Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh have finally revealed the name of their baby, nearly one month after welcoming their fifth child together.

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Decision taken on vacant Wilko store in Yeovil town centre

It's been empty since the summer of 2023

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Grieving mother's plea for action as Knife Angel arrives in Weston-super-Mare

'I’m just a grieving mother and it is crystal clear to me that this is a really serious problem'

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Postal vote chaos in Yate — as ballots arrive late or not at all

It has been blamed on 'complications' at the sorting office

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Full stream ahead for new Somerset railway station as 200 new homes and access road approved

The new station will be open by June 2026

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Concert to raise money for boy, 5, with stage 4 cancer

Jack's family are hoping to raise £250,000 to pay for treatment in the US

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Somerset flood alerts after Met Office thunderstorm warning

Residents have been urged to 'be prepared' and flooding 'is possible' across the county

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M5 slip road blocked by rush hour crash in Somerset

There was slow traffic heading southbound

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Wells residents still waiting for new primary school after nearly six years

Some special needs provision could be included

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No compensation paid to 'optical illusion' cycle lane victims

40 people have sought compensation from Bath and North East Somerset Council after getting hurt

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RSPCA call for information after hedgehogs tortured in Frome

WARNING: this story contains descriptions of animal cruelty some may find upsetting

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Derelict farmhouse owners appeal after redevelopment plans refused five times

‘Leaving it to fall into disrepair is not an option for the owners or a desire of the local communities’