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Live: Huge Frome fire sees flats evacuated as flaming roof 'collapses'

Residents spent the night in temporary accommodation

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Arts centre’s alcohol licence delayed by councillor no-show

'Unfortunately, due to the fact that we are not quorate, we will need to postpone the meeting'

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Glastonbury antisocial behaviour crackdown risks being ‘blunt instrument’

'We know that there are some entrenched vulnerabilities in Glastonbury, such as street drinking – we know who those individuals are and we are also looking at what else we can do'

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Calls to cut Bath speed limit to 20mph after fatal incident

The petition has reached over 100 signatures.

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A371 blocked after crash near Somerset pub

The road was blocked in both directions

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Yeovil High Street to lose halifax branch early next year

The move comes amid a nationwide trend of customers increasingly choosing to manage their money online.

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Man suffers 'large wound' in Saturday night attack in Somerset village

Police want to identify the man pictured in relation to the investigation

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Bath traffic updates as A4 London Road blocked by crash

The city is especially busy at this time of year with the Christmas market

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Winner of fake art award the Turnip Prize named - as a crushed beer can

The Turnip Prize is awarded to the person who has created something that they perceive to be rubbish art - using the least amount of effort possible

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Suspect named after Wincanton attack leaves man with 'life-changing' injuries

He has appeared in court

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Key A-road clears after crash near Ilminster

Traffic had been building in both directions

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'I abandoned chaotic Bath Christmas Market without buying a thing'

Shoppers were packed in shoulder to shoulder

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Campaigners push to save historic Wells pub with £458k share offer

A community group in Wells is trying to save the Britannia Inn with a second share offer, aiming to turn it into a pub, café and communal space

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6,400 households could be hit by 'so discriminatory' council cut

The council hopes to save half a million pounds as it faces 'the most challenging financial situation in its history'

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Twelve marathons in twelve months in memory of mother and uncle lost to cancer

Peter Dunlop’s final race marks the end of a year-long challenge in memory of his mum and uncle, both lost to pancreatic cancer, raising over £24,000 for charity

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Plans to build 24 new homes near Glastonbury Tor approved

Up to 24 new homes will be built near Glastonbury Tor following a successful appeal.

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Traffic 'concern' as town's new Aldi planned on major A-road

The council is due to decide the application this month

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Rush-hour crash clears from busy road

It was cleared just after 7pm

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Three arrested after 'rave' on military land

There were generators, large speakers and a stage area

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Somerset areas 'expected to flood' as rivers swell after heavy rain

Locals have been urged to take action