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Two men detained after bomb squad called to Weston-super-Mare seafront
A "suspicious item" was found in a rucksack yesterday
Ofsted hails rapid turnaround at Taunton school after leadership overhaul
Inspectors say quality of education at Pyrland School is “rapidly improving” after leadership changes and trust support
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Injured otter cub makes incredible recovery after being found near road
A tiny otter cub found weak and injured beside a busy road is now thriving thanks to the dedication of Devon volunteers
Thousands on universal credit in Somerset hit by higher council tax bills
'It sent chills through my spine – and I have residents affected by this who I am deeply fearful for'
Regeneration of Bridgwater’s historic docks compared to ‘removing asbestos’
'We've actually got about three metres of silt in there, so even if we put a new gate in there, it would never work'
Part of historic former Somerset railway line enhanced for walkers and cyclists
'It's two-and-a-half to three metres wide, which allows cyclists to pass one another and plenty of room for people coming through in wheelchairs'
LIVE: Area cordoned off as 'suspicious item' found and bomb squad called
Two men have been arrested
LIVE: M5 traffic updates as crash leads to queues
The nature of the crash is not currently known
Bath gathers for Remembrance Sunday in touching scenes
Thousands of soldiers from Bath gave their lives in The First and Second World Wars.
Somerset MAFS UK star sheds light on show's controversial 'edit'
Married at First Sight UK star Nathan Campbell has shared his thoughts on the 2025 series, as well as the infamous 'edit' that many of his co-stars have complained about.
Theft of saddles 'soul destroying' says horse riding school
Riding school releases photos of the distinctive stolen saddles
Inside the stunning new Mendip Hills retreat blending sport and fine dining
Set in the heart of the Mendip Hills, Mad Swans is rewriting the rulebook for leisure
A-road to close next week for vital repairs
Plan your commute accordingly.
Eight-year row over 112 Taunton homes to end after Christmas
'The proposals are in accordance with the majority of the council's development plan policies'
Scrapping roundabout upgrade has left residents ‘sick to death’ of traffic
'People in Bridgwater are sick to death of the traffic in the town, and the decisions that the council takes which make life harder for people just to go about their everyday lives'
Land Girl who served Britain celebrates her 100th with royal birthday wishes
From wartime fields to royal recognition, Peggy’s century-spanning story is one of service, love, and resilience
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes left for 38 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
Car park scandal ‘the worst deal any council has ever signed’
The multi-storey is currently losing the council about a quarter of a million pounds a year — and it is locked into leasing it until 2058
Anyone using an electric blanket urged to avoid common mistake this winter
Bed and mattress experts warn that there are important safety features to be aware of when it comes to electric blankets