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'Unknown vehicles' involved in Wiltshire crash that killed pedestrian

An appeal for help has been launched by police

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Heads of schools gear up for Exmoor cycle challenge in aid of air ambulance

Three Moorland Federation school heads will ride between eight sites across Exmoor to raise funds for Somerset’s life-saving air ambulance service

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Bath MP slams lack of action as drug dealers thrive on social media

As spice-laced vapes infiltrate schools, Bath’s MP is taking a stand—blaming regulators for letting online drug dealing go unchecked

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Bath MP calls out shocking delays in justice for assault survivors

A harrowing 417-day wait for justice is now the norm. Bath’s MP is demanding urgent reform to fix a system that’s failing survivors

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Reservoir overhaul shaped by residents wins top regional engineering prize

An innovative approach to reservoir management that placed community voices at the heart of decision-making has won the ICE South West Collaboration Award 2025.

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How to help lonely people this Christmas as heart-warming local project launched

You might be the difference between someone opening a present and not this year.

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Live: M5 reopens in Somerset after car overturns

Emergency services have been on scene

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Wild weekenders at Butlins feel like Disneyland but just for adults

It begins with a pint and ends in a full-blown rave

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Somerset NHS midwife swaps scrubs for sequins in a bid to be crowned Miss England

'My hope is to showcase and emphasise the incredible role I have as a midwife;

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Seven motorcycles worth more than £20,000 stolen from family

CCTV enquiries are ongoing after the theft

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Somerset’s newest pupils beam with pride in adorable first class photos

From tiny uniforms to proud smiles, Somerset’s newest pupils have started their learning journey

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Why your new recycling red bags are ‘literally falling apart at the seams’

'We are having extensive discussions with the supplier. We are not happy at all.'

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Pupils lead the way in heartfelt Remembrance ceremonies

Children from schools across Somerset marked Armistice Day with poems, parades, poppies and poignant tributes

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Somerset paedophile targeted vulnerable children

Andrew Cobb manipulated at least nine children

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High street crash near pub in Somerset

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Lib Dem surge as Gareth Williams takes Wellington council seat decisively

The Liberal Democrats have tightened their grip on Wellington Town Council after Gareth Williams’ emphatic by-election win saw him take the South Ward seat from Reform

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Shepton Mallet carnival thanks public after one-hour accident stoppage

A performer was injured when they fell from a cart during the procession

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Crash on M5 caused queue of traffic in Somerset

The crash has since cleared

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Interactive map shows where Storm Claudia floods are likely to hit

See the flood alerts near you by using our interactive map

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Slow traffic as crash blocked the A303

It later cleared and returned to normal