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Somerset pub landlady bans man for life after 'brazen' drug incident

"Anyone who thinks they don't have a problem with drugs at their pub is an idiot"

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Somerset funeral notices pay tribute to 'much-loved great granny'

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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South West 'prepper' spends over £1,000 to stockpile 600 tins of food

Ian, who was in the Army, still plans on expanding his emergency supply

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Definitive verdict on reviving long-lost seaside lido where Banksy used to swim

The 1930s pool was almost demolished after its closure years ago

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Police chase in Taunton ends in horror as elderly pedestrian is hit - updates

The road was shut overnight

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Pedestrian suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after being struck in Taunton police chase

Police are appealing for witnesses

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Small but 'well connected' Somerset village with historic pub set for new homes

Several new homes have already been permitted directly opposite the pub

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'Beautiful Bath neighbourhood named among UK's best - but I'm not convinced'

Though undoubtedly stunning it "has an air of Disneyland about it"

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Woman who smelled strongly of alcohol killed cyclist in crash

Cannabis and an open bottle of vodka were found in her car

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University of Bath shares outcome of spiking investigation as scale of backlash made clear

Members of the rugby team, who were caught up in the controversy, faced "unacceptable abuse" following allegations

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North Somerset's power share allowed to continue after uncertainty

Labour councillors handed their Green colleagues an ultimatum last month

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'Complex' repairs of hole on Bath bridge could last until 2027

Contractors widening a pavement accidentally dug through the roof of a canal tunnel under a major road

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'Abhorrent' attack in crowd remains a mystery one year on

A man was taken to hospital at the time for surgery on a fractured cheekbone and his right eye

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Man performs indecent act in front of supermarket worker

Police say the man pictured may have information that could assist their enquiries

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Battle to take back disused Bath allotments after eviction

Last year the landlord evicted the council from the site after 130 years

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Police to use facial recognition software in Bath city centre

Members of the public walking through Bath city centre could have their faces scanned in real time by marked police surveillance vans

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Man sentenced after 'kind and loving' man killed in front of loved ones

Graham Janes pleaded guilty to manslaughter after the tragic attack

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Huge Somerset employer Leonardo confirms 'difficult decision' as up to 70 jobs at risk

It is currently consulting with staff and is hoping affected workers can find other roles within the business

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Drug rape husband ‘expects to die behind bars but wants wife to know the truth’

A man from Somerset already pleaded guilty to various offences

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Police urge public not to approach suspect after stabbing near Trowbridge Tesco

Two men have been arrested, but one remains outstanding