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Picture captures dramatic car fire on the M5
More than 30 people called the fire service about it
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Councillor for south west's 'most Labour village' quits party over 'constant U-turns'
'If there was a different leader, maybe I would be making a different decision'
Every flood warning in Somerset with more rain to come
Another storm is arriving
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'Forgotten' German shepherds that 'nobody wants' are desperate to find a home
Jimmy and Hector, two German shepherds rescued from Egypt, have been waiting for more than two years to be adopted together - but nobody has come forward to offer them a home
Councillors grill top officials as social worker strike looms
'We are working hard with colleagues to find a solution'
Met Office issues weather warning as rain set to drench Somerset with high risk of flooding
The new weather warning comes as heavy rain is expected to drench the South West causing travel disruption
Somerset Council U-turns on planned industrial units near A303
The plan is for 34 'starter' units
Legal challenge launched to prevent Somerset village from becoming ‘wasteland’
A legal challenge has been launched by Somerset residents to prevent one of the county's historic airfields from being "turned into a wasteland".
Average cost of fixing potholes in Somerset revealed
It might be more that you think
Prime Minister confronted about future of Leonardo in fiery exchange with Ed Davey
Sir Ed Davey asked why he won't get on with buying 'great British helicopters made in the West Country'
Seven hundred cannabis plants removed from derelict Bath hotel
Police have been at the scene today
Taunton nursing home powers ahead with 315 solar panels
Lavender Court on Roman Road, which provides specialist nursing care, residential care, and dementia support for up to 85 people, is already benefiting from the installation of 315 solar panels on its roof, which cover an area of more than 600m².
Somerset Council to spend more than £5.8m changing street lights to LEDs
Around 18,000 "ageing and inefficient" street lights and related infrastructure will need to be replaced as part of the council's next budget
Primary school near Taunton named among best in UK by The Telegraph
A Somerset primary school near Taunton has been ranked as one of the best schools in the UK, according to the Telegraph.
Live: Police dismantle cannabis farm in Bath building
Several police cars have been spotted
Police are investigating the 'sudden unexpected death' of a woman in Taunton
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating the “sudden unexpected death” of a woman in Taunton.
Sue finds a new lease of life thanks to Care South move
A Care South resident has been given a ‘new lease of life’ after moving to a care home to be closer to her daughter.
Harris Fowler proud to receive Excellence in Personal Injury Law Award 2025
Harris Fowler is delighted to have been recognised with the Excellence in Personal Injury Law Award 2025 by Lawyer International – Legal 100
Minehead charity quiz raises £1k for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
Minehead Rotary Club's charity quiz and raffle raises £1,000 for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, supporting air ambulance services in the community.