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All lanes open on M5 after vehicle fire

PICTURES: Crowds enjoy Christmas tree festival in Burnham-on-Sea

WATCH: This is the moment a seven year-old boy was rescued after getting stuck in mud on Brean beach

SOMERSET CAMERA CLUB: Pictures published on December 6

Deadline fast approaching for school places applications

Morrisons will be selling 'wonky sprouts' this Christmas - will you be scoffing them for your dinner on the big day?

Officer gives evidence in civil case against notorious paedophile

Popular Somerset pub and music venue goes up for sale

South West can lead world in renewable energy, says MEP

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Why this cider maker is tapping into Southern Hemisphere markets this winter

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Mum jailed for seven years for lashing out at her new-born son

Organisers of eat:Burnham shortlisted for two tourism awards

Met office issues weather warning as strong winds set to hit Somerset

Fire service could change on-call contracts to make service 'more attractive'

Residents urged to avoid clutter in escape routes

New water bottle refill scheme launches in Burnham-on-Sea in a bid to reduce plastic waste

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How O2 customers can claim money back after the network went down

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Fundraisers at Burnham-on-Sea barbers raise £700 by taking part in Movember

Relief for O2 mobile customers as data services return

Witness appeal after driver who hit teenager in Burnham-on-Sea failed to stop

O2 data problems won't be fixed until tomorrow, company reveals

Sedgemoor shoppers can pull in for FREE parking in the run-up to Christmas

Buzzard trapped more than 20ft above ground rescued

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Four people from Somerset among ten guilty of drug dealing in the county

'Collie on a jelly' scoops this year's Turnip Prize award

Five times increase in child neglect cases in Somerset

Father Christmas to visit Apex Park

Firm fined for damaging protected Brean tree at former mini-golf course

Last posting dates for Royal Mail this Christmas time

Bananarama set to play in Taunton as three nights of live music announced

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Somerset groups receive £1 million in lottery funding

Olympian visits village primary school

Early crowd for Stormzy... Glastonbury Festival site out of season

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PICTURES: Somerset road named 'Britain's most festive street' with more than 100,000 Christmas lights

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Traffic problems after 10 VEHICLES involved in M5 crash

Part of County Hall could be sold for additional funding

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Month-long clampdown launched on drink and drug driver

Which libraries are closing and which could be saved

Mostly cloudy day forecast for Somerset

Mobile police speed cameras locations for the week ahead

Deadline looms to spend pothole funding in Somerset

County cricket director and business support expert appointed to chamber of commerce board

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Death of man whose body was found in street in Somerset town 'not suspicious'

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Newsquest launches LOCALiQ - a new B2B digital marketing company

First photos of £4 million country club opening on Monday

Michael Eavis's plea to help keep vulnerable people warm this winter

Burnham-on-Sea pub launches cows in quilts to rival pigs in blankets

Rain heralds in December in Somerset - but it'll ease off this morning

Have your say on HIV and sexual health services in Somerset

Highbridge Travelodge hotel officially opens to guests

Burnham Evolution Project Team thank MP for support after funding bid approved

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Campaign group to send 'alternative' Christmas cards to Somerset County Council leader

'A KICK IN THE TEETH': Rail fares to increase by 3.1% in January

Residents' fury over plans to extend double yellow lines in Highbridge street

Somerset man stalked TV presenter Alex Lovell and threatened to rape her

Works to build news centre at Highbridge school completed

WATCH: Fast broadband delayed in Somerset by 'land agent pushing farmers' to demand 'lots of money', says MP

Oldest Weight Watchers consultant in the UK reveals how she kept weight off for 50 years

It's flash - James Bond flash. Somerset man selling valuable Bond and Jacques Cousteau watches

Blustery morning sees a number of trees downed in Somerset

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Sport

CRICKET: Leach retains place in England squad for West Indies tour

PICTURES: Stuck for Christmas gifts? Somerset CCC open new shop at the County Ground

FOOTBALL: Crucial battle at the bottom for Burnham

TENNIS: Borg slayer visits Avenue youngsters

GOLF: Bacon beats Ham to claim cup

CRICKET: New role for ex-Somerset skipper Cox

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Sport

HOCKEY: Blues beaten despite fighting back twice

WELCOME HOME: England star Leach receives hero's welcome at Taunton Deane CC

RUGBY: Stags overcome high-fliers in thrilling encounter

FOOTBALL: United end long wait for a win

RUGBY: Burnham aim to show their mettle at second-placed side

Struggling Burnham host high-flyers

PICTURES: Burnbridge Wanderers youngsters take on Weston

CRICKET: Promising prospect Banton signs new Somerset deal

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National sport

Seahawks down Vikings to boost play-off hopes

Chelsea to issue severe sanctions if racist abuse of Sterling is proven

Mauricio Pochettino not focused on Barcelona team as Tottenham seek to advance

Everton draw tough to accept, admits Watford boss Javi Gracia

Sterling told me about ‘vicious’ abuse at Euro 2016, reveals Neville

Klopp: Liverpool not afraid to concede against Napoli but aware of implications

Liverpool can handle double-pronged assault – Virgil Van Dijk

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A leader ‘running scared’ as ‘chaos’ ensues: The papers give their Brexit views

Paul Gascoigne to appear in court charged with sexual assault on train

What the papers say – December 11

Duchess of Sussex makes surprise appearance at Fashion Awards

Theresa May to meet Angela Merkel for crisis Brexit talks

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Grace Millane murder probe: Detectives search for shovel

Carwyn Jones peerage ‘would be slap in the face’ for Carl Sargeant’s family

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