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'Unknown vehicles' involved in Wiltshire crash that killed pedestrian
An appeal for help has been launched by police
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Heads of schools gear up for Exmoor cycle challenge in aid of air ambulance
Three Moorland Federation school heads will ride between eight sites across Exmoor to raise funds for Somerset’s life-saving air ambulance service
Bath MP slams lack of action as drug dealers thrive on social media
As spice-laced vapes infiltrate schools, Bath’s MP is taking a stand—blaming regulators for letting online drug dealing go unchecked
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Bath MP calls out shocking delays in justice for assault survivors
A harrowing 417-day wait for justice is now the norm. Bath’s MP is demanding urgent reform to fix a system that’s failing survivors
Reservoir overhaul shaped by residents wins top regional engineering prize
An innovative approach to reservoir management that placed community voices at the heart of decision-making has won the ICE South West Collaboration Award 2025.
How to help lonely people this Christmas as heart-warming local project launched
You might be the difference between someone opening a present and not this year.
Live: M5 reopens in Somerset after car overturns
Emergency services have been on scene
Wild weekenders at Butlins feel like Disneyland but just for adults
It begins with a pint and ends in a full-blown rave
Somerset NHS midwife swaps scrubs for sequins in a bid to be crowned Miss England
'My hope is to showcase and emphasise the incredible role I have as a midwife;
Seven motorcycles worth more than £20,000 stolen from family
CCTV enquiries are ongoing after the theft
Somerset’s newest pupils beam with pride in adorable first class photos
From tiny uniforms to proud smiles, Somerset’s newest pupils have started their learning journey
Why your new recycling red bags are ‘literally falling apart at the seams’
'We are having extensive discussions with the supplier. We are not happy at all.'
Pupils lead the way in heartfelt Remembrance ceremonies
Children from schools across Somerset marked Armistice Day with poems, parades, poppies and poignant tributes
Somerset paedophile targeted vulnerable children
Andrew Cobb manipulated at least nine children
High street crash near pub in Somerset
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Lib Dem surge as Gareth Williams takes Wellington council seat decisively
The Liberal Democrats have tightened their grip on Wellington Town Council after Gareth Williams’ emphatic by-election win saw him take the South Ward seat from Reform
Shepton Mallet carnival thanks public after one-hour accident stoppage
A performer was injured when they fell from a cart during the procession
Crash on M5 caused queue of traffic in Somerset
The crash has since cleared
Interactive map shows where Storm Claudia floods are likely to hit
See the flood alerts near you by using our interactive map
Slow traffic as crash blocked the A303
It later cleared and returned to normal