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Heavy traffic reported following a crash on the A30 in Somerset
The road was blocked in both directions
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Much-loved firefighter died after deadly hospital infection
He had "loved life to the full" and had been a keen charity fundraiser, runner, and popular member of the community
Major playground revamps planned for parks across Somerset
Tired old playgrounds to become fun filled family zones
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Teacher launched vicious knife attack on woman who told him she only wanted 'to be friends'
Vicious knifeman Matthew Jones stabbed her multiple times to the neck, face, head, abdomen and hands.
Lando Norris makes passionate plea to F1 media as McLaren star hits back at rivals
Lando Norris has hit back at his Formula 1 rivals and called on the media to "get across the facts" after McLaren's impressive start to the 2025 season
Somerset to be hotter than parts of Greece as UK to sizzle
Temperatures rising to 22C across parts of the county tomorrow
Three men jailed after 'brutal' attack that left victim with collapsed lung
The victim was 'lucky to survive'
M5 section closed as body is found on motorway
The incident has happened in the West Midlands between J2 and J3.
Historic Bridgwater Docks to be transformed back into town's heartbeat
The marina facility will be modernised and berths increased to create opportunities for leisure use
Martin Clunes's battle with Travellers next door rumbles on
The Doc Martin actor does not want a permanent Traveller site near his home
Massive moorland fire rages in Somerset through the night
Four fire crews were called to the scene
Odd socks and bling bikes win Chew Stoke national travel crown
From walk days to scooter weeks this village school scooped top honours for turning active travel into an award winning routine
Full list of Mayor for West of England Combined Authority candidates
Here is who you can vote for on Thursday May 1
Wera Hobhouse fights NDA gag rules that silence victims of workplace abuse
Bath MP says time is up on legal agreements used to hush harassment survivors and protect power over people
Donald Trump's tariffs will make things more expensive in the UK
The US president has unveiled a swathe of tariffs set to impact countries around the world
Somerset schools set to expand with school-based nurseries
The move is part of a major government roll out to offer more places
'Awful person' could put North Somerset off joining WECA
Depending who wins the election, the council might not want to join WECA
Burford Cheese crowned king as Cotswold maker scoops top UK award
A creamy Alpine style cheese made near Shepton has melted hearts to win Supreme Champion at the British and Irish Cheese Awards
Black Maternity Matters scoops top award for saving lives and changing care
This South West project is reshaping how the NHS supports Black mothers using lived experience anti racism and powerful partnership
Wera Hobhouse floats like a butterfly to back Bath boxing club heroes
Bath’s MP stepped into the ring to support Roman Boxing Club and call for funding to boost its life changing youth work