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Labour deports 24,000 people since taking power in eight-year high
The government has enacted the highest number of deportations in eight years.
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M5 and A303 overnight closures warning for motorists
A section of the M5 is closed this evening, while part of the A303 will be closed all weekend.
Man to run London Marathon in tribute to mum and their Macmillan legacy
Andrew Foyle is taking on the 2025 London Marathon to honour his late mother Margaret and her remarkable fundraising efforts—and to celebrate their family’s deep-rooted connection to Macmillan Cancer Support
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Controlling ex jailed for life for murder of University lecturer
Paul Butler told he must serve a minimum term of 27 years for the murder of Claire Chick
Bridgwater residents slam 'backwards' plans for 750 new homes near M5
Home plans proving controversial
Serial thief broke into home on Boxing Day and stole jewellery
Thomas WIlkinson also admitted 10 counts of shoplifting
Farmers kept cattle in filth and defied animal ban
A Wiltshire couple who kept cattle in squalid conditions and ignored a court-ordered animal ban have been sentenced
South West 'hidden gem' beach evacuated and closed after cliff fall
The owners of a private beach have evacuated and closed the 'hidden gem' to the public
South West rail campaigners take station funding plea to Westminster
Direct appeal to Westminster for the long-awaited reopening of Wellington and Cullompton railway stations
Local sporting champion opens eco homes development in Oake
The properties deliver net-zero carbon living
Fusion Lifestyle marks 25 years with open days and free swim assessments
Leisure centres in Mendip throw open doors on Friday for anniversary celebration supporting children's mental health charity
Crackdown sees nearly 700 drivers warned in speeding blitz
Volunteers across 56 Dorset locations helped identify thousands of speeding motorists in week-long operation
M5 traffic live: Drivers caught in long motorway delays through Somerset
There are 'miles of traffic' a witness has reported
Greens lead Labour in tight race for WECA Mayor, says YouGov poll
The first poll into how the West of England Metro Mayor election may go has been published
Keir Starmer should be prioritising a trade deal with America - Have your say
US President Donald Trump has suggested that South Korea could be the first country to secure a new trade agreement with America - a blow to Keir Starmer's efforts
Clevedon restaurant shut down temporarily after illegal workers discovered
Red Rose has been given a six-month court order following a visit by Immigration Enforcement
Update: Search for elderly man reported missing in the middle of night
He was last seen at 12.15am this morning
Parkinson’s runner to set first-ever world record at London Marathon
Ben’s marathon mission aims to break records and fund research for a cure, two years after his shock diagnosis
Hospital 'sorry for distress and trauma' as girl is awarded £35m settlement
The 11-year-old child suffered permanent brain damage and has been diagnosed with a number of conditions
Somerset among 'worst places' to see your GP within a month
NHS postcode lottery means Somerset patients have to wait longer than many areas