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Bath city centre 'ring of steel' anti-terror measure could be 24/7

The junction is currently closed daily between 10am and 6pm but the council is now consulting on plans to close it from 6pm to 10am

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Tell us if you feel better off since Brexit after five years since left the EU

The fifth anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union is this week

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Key Somerset flood defence to be upgraded this year

It will cost up to £750,000 to complete the work

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Smartees Nursery earns glowing Ofsted review for top-quality early learning

With a creative curriculum and outstanding care, Yeovil’s Smartees Nursery continues to shine

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Controversial plans for 150 homes leave councillors 'depressed'

Councillors described themselves as being in “a very sad position” as homes approved

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'Cramped and awkward' housing estate refused for the second time

Plans along chucked by for Somerset town

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Shocking video shows dangerous driver swerving across motorway before chase ends badly

They appear to have little or no control over the vehicle

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Car destroyed by large fire amid 'explosions' in Chard car park

It burst into flames and black smoke could be seen for miles around

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Deborah Meaden schools Sara Davies on fiery Dragons' Den first day

Sara Davies has been a staple on Dragons' Den since 2019, but her first day on the show was far from smooth sailing as she was given a stern talking to by co-star Deborah Meaden

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Live: Huge flames as car engulfed in Somerset car park fire

"Explosions" heard

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Second teen arrested after man and boy stabbed in Yeovil

A 16-year-old and a 15-year-old are in police custody

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Met Office issues verdict on more snow for UK forecast

Somerset appears likely to dodge the worst of this upcoming spell

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Small Somerset coastal village wins fight against 'harmful' new homes

"The development of the appeal site would not provide any additional community benefits."

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Person suffers life-changing injuries after car crashes into tree in Weston-super-Mare

Three people were rushed to hospital

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Miss Somerset, 21, dies suddenly as tributes pour in

Chloe Roberts was looking forward to using her platform to advocate for mental health awareness.

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Person fighting for their life after car crashes into wall near M5

The road was shut for nine hours

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End of an era as iconic Jolly's closure date confirmed

Bargain hunters have less than a month to say goodbye to the shop.

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Boy and man stabbed in Yeovil as teen arrested

A man remains in hospital with serious injuries

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Lloyds bank to shut branch in Somerset town

The banking giant has announced more closures

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'Acne woke me up in agony at night - one moment changed everything'

Dominika tried dozens of products before finally finding the one that worked for her