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Woman who thought she had menopause symptoms diagnosed with two brain tumours

Elizabeth Murphy was initially told she had high blood pressure before the truth was discovered.

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Live updates as A396 in Exmoor closed due to crash

The road has been closed in both directions

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Cleaning expert shares 3-ingredient spray for a 'crystal clear' shower screen

Cleaning expert Leanne shared the simple three-ingredient spray that she uses to keep her shower screen looking 'crystal clear' without the need for excessive scrubbing

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Patients swap wards for weights in this community healing breakthrough

Forget hospital corridors, these patients are healing through gym sessions and shared sweat

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Taunton’s biggest fireworks night needs volunteers to make it sparkle

From sparklers to support roles, volunteers are being recruited for Taunton’s most explosive night.

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Double rapist who attacked 'vulnerable' dementia sufferer jailed for 20 years

The 'despicable' offender attacked two vulnerable women in one night

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UK football team fined after sexist 'back to kitchen' chant at female referee

Stacey Pearson, a former Yeovil Town player, was targeted after she booked a player

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Martin Clunes faces setback in bid to halt 'hippie' neighbours' traveller site plans

The Doc Martin star has been locked in a planning battle

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Affordable homes slashed under revised plans for 323 Bridgwater homes

A final decision is due this month

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New primary school presents ‘incredible opportunity’ amid anger over consultation

There has been criticism about the proposals for the new school

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Pub’s ‘frustration’ as restoration of iconic Weston-super-Mare pier closes car park

'If the pier reopens in three years time its going to tremendously benefit the pub. But can we last three years?'

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Historic Keynsham church needs £350k for urgent repairs

Slimming World, civic meetings and support groups use the building

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South West burglars caged after painstaking probe into 30 raids

Hundreds of stolen items were seized

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Somerset mum-of-two died after falling over trip hazard leaving hospital

The family are demanding answers from hospital bosses

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LIVE: Somerset homes left without water

A bottled water hub has been set up

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'I make a 3-ingredient spray that refreshes clothes without washing'

You can save money on your water and energy bills by using a spray to refresh your clothes instead of washing them - and you only need three ingredients and a spray bottle to make it

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'My niece is making big baby name mistake and it will humiliate her child'

A man has asked for advice after his niece revealed the unusual name she has chosen for her daughter - and he's convinced the child will 'humiliated' by it

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Suspect named after Taunton moped rider 'drove into man'

The victim needed hospital treatment for his injuries

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Sir David Beckham receives knighthood at Windsor Castle ceremony

The Manchester United and England legend received the honour in recognition of his contributions to sport and charity.

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Wartime tales get a woolly twist at stunning Sherborne Abbey exhibit

Wartime heroes and homefront stories are stitched into history