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Fire caused by solar panel cables rips through Somerset bungalow

The fire also involved lithium batteries

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Stunning nature reserve among UK's best parks set to get even better

Chard Reservoir could soon get exciting new facilities

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M5 link road closure 'devastating' as emotional plea issued

"The potential economic impact on local companies, like mine, could be devastating."

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Teenager arrested after fire destroys minibuses used by children and vulnerable people

The minibuses were at a park and ride in Taunton

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Man stabbed victim in the neck inside butcher's shop

The victim was left fighting for his life

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Why are there no local elections in Somerset this year?

While there is a Metro Mayor election, there are no council elections

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Somerset scorcher as temperatures could soar to 25C this week

It is set to be hottest week of the year so far

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Lidl wants to open 11 stores in Somerset - full list

The budget supermarket announced major expansion plans

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‘Headphone dodgers’ on public transport 'should face £1000 fine'

The Liberal Democrats are calling for a crackdown on 'headphone dodgers', highlighting that a majority of passengers often feel too intimidated to confront the culprits and are advocating for new regulations to safeguard the "quiet majority"

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Amazing charity celebrating birthday with Nepalese party

The food will be cooked in authentic Nepalese style and really will be spectacular.

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Peter Andre's solo night of 'chaos' with kids that left him 'exhausted'

"However, having the opportunity to spend time alone with them is also a genuine pleasure."

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Raw sewage spills, poisoned rivers and sepsis cases fuel national water row

MPs demand urgent action over sewage spills and polluted rivers as cases of environmental and public health damage mount

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Somerset planning: Church to become town's 'flagship' hub

Other recent plans include knocking down a barn to build a cul-de-sac and putting a closed Bath pub “back into the heart of the community”

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Council could use AI to cut down on admin work

‘We need to ensure we are ready to embrace this change and be in a position to harness its potential for public good’

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Plan for 600 home estate on farmland set to be unveiled

Plans are very likely to come forward

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Taunton's largest housing estate is getting even more homes

A new park will also be delivered at the same time

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Somerset dentist deserts mapped as more than 100 practices not taking on new patients

In two constituencies - North East Somerset and Hanham, and Yeovil - not a single NHS dentist is accepting new adult patients.

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Clevedon’s kindest funeral arranger found her path through grief

Once a machinist in the fashion world, Ellodie Hook now brings comfort and care to grieving families in Clevedon—proving that true style lies in compassion

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Three crashes within minutes of each other close Somerset roads

The A371, A372 and A363 all faced heavy traffic after incidents with roads closed or blocked both ways

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Vehicle fire near Tesco in Wells believed to have been arson

Firefighters have informed the police