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Cruel paedophile groomed vulnerable girl for months

He acted as if they were in a relationship for more than six months

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Driver caught doing shocking speed of 81mph in town centre

Speeds of up to 81 mph have been recorded on new speed indicator devices installed on roadsides in Bridgwater

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South West school helping young athletes chase football dreams

Young athletes are balancing football dreams with academic excellence for a winning future

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Street Repair Café saves nearly 300 items and reduces local waste

With 300 broken items fixed this year, Street’s Repair Café proves that repair is better than replace—and locals are loving it

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'Serious concerns' for schoolkids' safety over major homes plan

'I believe that we don’t want new developments to be at the expense of local road safety and people’s lives.'

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Seaside town centre property sells for cheaper than you'd think

It was among 149 lots in the in the December sale

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Bristol Airport Ryanair Christmas flights which are the most delayed

We looked at data from December 2023

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Somerset hotel where the rich and famous spend Christmas

It costs thousands of pounds a night to stay there over the festive period

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Live: Call 999 if you see Somerset man who uses mobility scooter

Nicholas may seen confused

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Lily Phillips' parents' 'real thoughts' on daughter's 1,000 man sex plan

Lily Phillips has become one of the most controversial names in 2024

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Man dies following Weymouth street attack

A man has been charged after the victim died nine days following the attack

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Man tried to break into home in Somerset

He tried to enter through a window before he was disturbed and fled the area

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Best place to celebrate winter solstice and its in Somerset

Tomorrow marks the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year - and there's a great place to celebrate it on your doorstep

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Heartbreaking tributes as South West pair die in crash

They were aged just 18 and 20

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Young woman died as 'hospital's failures led to her death'

Jessica Powell died following an incident three days earlier on Rowan Ward at Summerlands Hospital in Yeovil

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M5 fire caused gridlock most of Friday

One driver said 'it's absolute hell'

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Driver suffers life-changing injuries in two-vehicle crash near Street

The occupants of the other car sustained minor injuries

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Road near Street reopens after serious crash

Drivers were warned to avoid the area

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Man cut by knife-wielding robber in Wells

The offender threatened the victim and demanded cash

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Gallery of stolen goods as Rolex watch, jewellery and hundreds of items are taken from homes

If you have been burgled, you may see your stolen belongings