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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


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


Woman left injured and trapped as BMW driver walks away from crash
A man later visited a police station about the crash


Council 'curls up and dies' over 315 homes near M5
The controversial homes will almost go-ahead


Body found on beach in Somerset
The body was discovered by a member of the public


Man named and charged with causing death of cyclist in Taunton crash
A woman in her 70s died following the crash


Hunt for hooded man after teenager attacked in Bath
Four people have already been arrested


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


Hero Somerset farmer rescues new-born piglets in barnyard blaze
Roger ran in and out of the inferno four times to rescue the pigs.


Crash causes heavy traffic on A370 near campervan dealership in Hewish
A crash affected traffic in both directions


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.’


Premier League star surprises fans with South West trip
The Manchester City striker was pictured at Newquay Harbour


Somerset dog who loves showing off takes home Crufts title
Manu, a Finnish Lapphund, took best breed in Crufts


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)


Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan cause of death confirmed
An inquest into his death was opened this morning


Massive red banner sweeps through Bath as protesters draw their own red line
Hundreds march with a half-kilometre banner to protest Gaza conflict


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


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
