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'I was dress-coded at Disney over my T-shirt but people say I was in the wrong'

A Disneyland visitor was left fuming after they were told to change their T-shirt before entering the park in California, and because they didn't have a spare, they had to come up with an alternative

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Full list of freebies available for some older people in 2026 - including free TV licence

Hundreds of housands of older people could be eligible for a variety of freebies and perks

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New Year’s clean out could see households investigated by HMRC

People are being advised what reselling online could mean for their tax liabilities to avoid an HMRC investigation

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Major Somerset A-road to close for £6m upgrade

The works start this weekend

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Reform UK gains third Somerset councillor after senior Conservative defects

Councillor John Cook-Woodman has represented the Highbridge and Burnham South division continuously since 2009

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'Murder' arrest during search for missing man in Somerset

He hasn't been seen since New Year's Day

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Public meeting planned over new Taunton to Wellington cycle route

It will create an unbroken link for pedestrians and cyclists between two towns

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Full list of all the bus stops getting a makeover in North East Somerset this month

Dozens of sites will get new screens

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Former Bridgwater pub site could be turned into nine homes as appeal lodged

It last served drinkers in 2003

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Dearly-loved great-grandmother among 28 death notices from Somerset

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one

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Concerns council ‘used and abused’ historic building for own purposes

'They have used it for their own devices for the last 50 years and now they want to get rid of it'

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Somerset braced for heavy rain as Met Office issues flooding advice

Residents have been told to expect possible flooding and disruptions to transport

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Residents on Taunton estate wake up to armed police operation

A number of firearms officers were pictured in the area

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'I saved £667 using Martin Lewis trick and I didn't even notice money leave account'

I saved £667.95 in 2025 by taking part in a simple savings challenge - and you can do it too

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Royal Mail announces major change across UK to 'make life easier' for customers

Royal Mail and Post Office have joined forces to introduce 24/7 parcel lockers across the UK.

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Government says cutting school to four days a week could have 'damaging impact'

The government has said it "has no plans to reduce the school week to four days" in a response to a petition signed by more than 126,000 people.

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HMRC statement after calls to double Personal Allowance for pensioners hits 45,000

HMRC has issued a statement after calls to double pensioners' personal allowance and a petition signed by more than 45,000 people.

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Developer to bring up to 338 new homes to Somerset after securing land deals

A housebuilding group is has secured a number of new land deals in Somerset that will deliver up to 338 new homes through its Tilia Homes brand.

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M&S to open new flagship store in Bath shopping centre

Timings will be revealed soon

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M5 closed after pedestrian dies in crash - updates

The M5 is expected to be closed throughout the day