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Major river work in Somerset finally complete after nearly two years
Millions has been invested in the project
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Crime maps show Somerset's worst locations for stolen cars
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Somerset town centre could be transformed with new public spaces and trees and buildings spruced up
People are being invited to have their say
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Somerset primary school wins hearts but must improve to stay ‘Good’
Holway Park Primary in Taunton was praised for its inclusivity and eager learners, but Ofsted says inconsistencies in teaching now require closer scrutiny
Beekeepers turn honey into meadows with pollinator-friendly partnership
Black Bee Honey and Kabloom are marking World Bee Day with a new eco-gift set that supports UK rewilding while raising awareness of the steep decline in vital pollinator habitats.
Labour’s sewage crackdown promises cleaner rivers and heavy fines
After years of pollution and public outrage, a new act could flush away the UK’s sewage scandal once and for all
Two suffer potentially life-changing injuries in Stonehenge crash
They were rushed to hospital
Live: Villagers warned as fire breaks out in Somerset
Firefighters are at the scene of a roof fire
Hero cop foils electric saw incident while off duty
PC Demar Rowe was on his way to work when he faced a man swinging an electric saw in the street—and tackled him without any protective gear
Hippos are back at Longleat and their new pad is pure luxury
After a 40-year wait, Longleat Safari Park is finally welcoming hippos back — and their custom-built Hippodrome is making a splash in more ways than one
Pupil faces amputation after being electrocuted at Somerset school
A fundraiser has been set up to help the family of Chase Allen
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes left for 35 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
Somerset beauty location just became one of England’s top spots
VisitEngland has crowned Somerset and Exmoor with elite tourism status
Somerset teen wants life-changing 'cool' bionic arm inspired by Iron Man
Paige was born without a right hand - but the advanced prosthetic could make her dreams come true
Minehead takes control of town's parks and gardens in landmark handover
Minehead Town Council officially takes over management of local green spaces, promising smoother services and community-focused upkeep
Iconic 70ft tall viaduct to open for only second time in 200 years
The Historic Railways Estate says people can enjoy spectacular views from the bridge deck and walk along the track bed of the former Lynton-Barnstaple Railway line
Council insists pay cut plan for staff is ‘about fairness’
While most staff will get a payrise, some 106 people face a pay cut
The world’s fastest chopper is racing into Somerset this month
From high-speed dragsters to the world’s fastest helicopter
New law means water execs can now be jailed for sewage cover-ups
New powers mean water bosses could face jail for sewage cover-ups, in a landmark law hailed as justice for Weston’s beaches and waterways
Dramatic fire breaks out at Bath beer garden
Punters were evacuated