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Mum's body found after being partially eaten by pet dogs

Neighbours raised concerns to the police after not seeing her for around a month

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Prolific Bridgwater shoplifter jailed for a string of offences

Lauren Thomas stole items from shops on 14 occasions over a three-month period

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Safer car-free route planned for help Somerset school pupils

Plans to extend a long-distance walking and cycling route

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Bus lane project on Keynsham bypass 'has not been scrapped'

Despite rumours to the contrary over the 'extremely unpopular' plan

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Woman left injured and trapped as BMW driver walks away from crash

A man later visited a police station about the crash

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Council 'curls up and dies' over 315 homes near M5

The controversial homes will almost go-ahead

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Body found on beach in Somerset

The body was discovered by a member of the public

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Man named and charged with causing death of cyclist in Taunton crash

A woman in her 70s died following the crash

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Hunt for hooded man after teenager attacked in Bath

Four people have already been arrested

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Glastonbury Festival fans convinced band who released album this year could do 'secret' set

Glastonbury Festival fans believe a band who released an album earlier this year could be on for a secret set, with a huge announcement expected by fans later in the year

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Hero Somerset farmer rescues new-born piglets in barnyard blaze

Roger ran in and out of the inferno four times to rescue the pigs.

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Crash causes heavy traffic on A370 near campervan dealership in Hewish

A crash affected traffic in both directions

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Parents ‘kept in the dark’ over closure of ‘lifeline’ service

‘I challenge each and every one of you to do what we do as parents each and every day.’

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Premier League star surprises fans with South West trip

The Manchester City striker was pictured at Newquay Harbour

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Somerset dog who loves showing off takes home Crufts title

Manu, a Finnish Lapphund, took best breed in Crufts

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DWP plan deep benefits cuts including PIP - have your say

The government is expected to announce plans to slash billions from the country's benefits bill in a few weeks' time, as they focus on the number of people claiming health-related benefits like the Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

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Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan cause of death confirmed

An inquest into his death was opened this morning

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Massive red banner sweeps through Bath as protesters draw their own red line

Hundreds march with a half-kilometre banner to protest Gaza conflict

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MP calls for sanctions as illegal settlements expand and tensions rise

Frome residents demand action as their MP pushes the government to stand firm on West Bank violence

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Bath schools embrace World Book Day as MP backs reading revolution

From book swaps to reading quizzes here’s how the city is tackling the decline in reading for fun