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999 staff devastated after ambulance patient killed on M5

"This incident has had a significant effect on our officers and ambulance crews"

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All you need to know about M5 fatal crash after man exited ambulance

The man was involved in a collision with a car

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Live: Busy A-road reopens after rush-hour crash

The crash happened near a popular tourist attraction

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Man, 18, dies in M5 crash after exiting ambulance

'This incident has had a significant effect on our officers'

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North Somerset Council's emergency HQ - complete with bunkers - set to close

Many people may not even know about the emergency control centre

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Solar-panelled garage bursts into flames

Firefighters rushed out to the blaze in a Somerset village

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Somerset warned to 'be prepared' for flooding after torrential rain

Five flood alerts have been issued across the county

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Everything we know so far after serious crash shuts M5

The crash happened late last night

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M5 diversion route in full after serious crash shuts motorway all night

It's been closed since last night

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Finances 'red' at every council auditors have seen as SEND debts mount

'We have systemic issues in local government that are then flagged as a red issue for us organisationally'

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What to do if your new recycling red bag is falling apart

You can get a replacement — but there is a catch

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Children in growing Somerset village can enjoy car-free route to school

Children and young people in a growing Somerset village can now enjoy a safer route to school thanks to the latest extension of a long-distance cycle route.

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Decision on 1,450 homes delayed by highways and viability issues

'With it being a month ’til Christmas, I thought I’d bring you an early present – not a good present, though'

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Estate to be demolished early next year

It was recently fenced off.

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Serious M5 crash closed motorway for hours overnight

Diversion routes are in place for traffic in both directions.

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'My son survived Liverpool parade horror - it was utterly traumatic'

Paul Doyle drove through a huge crowd of people at Liverpool's victory parade

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Somerset pensioner trapped in Chile prison as escape plan crumbles

His neighbours were shocked when he was detained

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Police reassure Wincanton residents after 'concerning' incident

Police said they don't believe there is 'any risk to the wider public'

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'Attempted murder' in quiet Somerset town

A man suffered potentially life-changing injuries

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'Mummy's home': Service families reunited for Christmas as ships return to home bases

'Phoebe joined in Japan so it's been four months of solo daddying whilst maintaining the day job but Ophelia has made it easy for me.'