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Somerset 21-year-old is diagnosed with 'most painful condition known to medicine'
Charlie Moore has made a plea for help
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Over £140k in grants boost Somerset community crime prevention projects
With funding aimed at tackling crime and supporting at-risk groups, Somerset’s new grants support projects working to create safer neighborhoods and uplift vulnerable communities
Somerset man threw a metal beer keg at police vehicle during riots
He is now behind bars
Somerset shop gets hefty fine after selling vape to an underage customer
An employee at the corner shop was caught out
Woman seriously injured as van and car crash in Somerset village
She suffered potentially life-changing injuries
Night Market to accompany Bridgwater’s ‘Fallen Moon’ this week
A NIGHT Market will accompany Bridgwater’s ‘Fallen Moon’ installation this week on Thursday, October 17.
Somerset Council paying almost £4million to struggling families this winter
Struggling Somerset families and residents have been given a boost this winter as Somerset Council prepare to hand out millions in support.
BBC Poldark star Aidan Turner's life from secret wedding to Rivals role
Aidan Turner has become a household name thanks to his role as Ross Poldark, but what is the actor's life like off-screen?
Taunton shop fined over £2,000 after employee sells vape to underage customer
THE owner of a corner shop has been ordered to pay £2,326 after an employee sold a disposable vape to a customer who was under 18.
Specialist poultry farm in Taunton refurbishes biomass boiler
A poultry farm in Taunton, Somerset, has refurbished their biomass boiler thanks to finance from Truro-based Ignition.
RUH Bath ranks top ten in patient care, applauded for respect and compassion
In a national survey, RUH shines for patient inclusion, dignity, and kindness
Major upgrades at Musgrove and Yeovil hospitals to cut wait times, improve care
Somerset hospitals are investing in modern facilities and technology to improve patient care and reduce wait times. From a state-of-the-art surgical centre at Musgrove Park to a new breast cancer unit and diagnostic centre in Yeovil, these upgrades promise a brighter future for patients across the c...
Reckless drugged-up woman stops in the middle of the M4 and causes havoc
Taking ketamine proved a very costly decision
New homes coming to small village near Shepton Mallet as council loses appeal
Somerset Council were rebuffed at appeal over plans for 26 in Oakhill, near Shepton Mallet
About 90 per cent of human trafficking victims unknown to police, force chiefs say
Avon & Somerset Police say they are in the dark about 90 per cent of victims of human trafficking
Yellow weather warning for whole of South West issued
Much of the South West is set to be drenched both this evening and tomorrow as a yellow weather warning has been released for the whole of the South West.
Somerset Council issue 'urgent call' for foster carers
Six out of ten councils across the country have seen an increase in foster children needing homes.
Asda Christmas delivery slots open today - how to book yours
With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda, Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons and Ocado have all revealed their Christmas delivery slots
Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible
The number of pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment is set to reduce by 10 million, from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.