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Highbridge teachers filming Instagram live sessions to help students with science revision

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Somerset escape rooms inspected after fire at Polish facility

Outdoor arts festival celebrates ICC Cricket World Cup

This Burnham-on-Sea pub will PAY you to visit pubs around the UK this summer

Haribo shop opening in Somerset

Sepsis warnings to be printed on Iceland milk bottles

TOUR: On the road with Joe Brown

Households in temporary accommodation rise by nearly 75% this decade, figures reveal

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Irish Country pop star to perform at The Playhouse

Would you pay £12,000 for a car with one door and three wheels?

New Sedgemoor District Council takes shape as lead roles assigned

Why you won't be able to win a goldfish at this year's Bridgwater Fair

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Radio legends return to Somerset for special broadcast and fun day

'WE NEED TO TAKE THAT MONEY': Shocking recording of phone scam call released

Crime author sets first novel in North Somerset

TRAFFIC

Delays on the M5 northbound ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

Somerset driver jailed after 90-year-old dies in fatal crash

Everything you need to know about this year's eat:Burnham

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Lanes re-open after vehicle overturns on M5 near Burnham

Safety concerns raised about plans for 171 homes and primary school at Brue Farm

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PICTURES: Did you attend the Simply networking evening in Bridgwater?

Theresa May resigns as Prime Minister

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Disgusted mum slams Pontins after finding room with sink full of dirty plates, overflowing bins and soiled PANTS

Family frustrated with Prime Minister's response to Grace's Law

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Stunning drone pictures show new £1.2m roofs at The King Alfred School

Councillors vote against controversial plans to extend Lidl delivery hours

Somerset voters set to head to the polls to vote in European Parliament elections

‘Dangerous’ Highbridge path sparks safety fears

County Lines drug dealers bombarded with disruptive text messages in week of action

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Seafront pub set to reopen after £600,000 refurbishment

Dedicated lifeguards set to return to Sedgemoor's beaches this weekend

Group supports family's £4k appeal to buy Robbie the Robot

Sea Cadets thank firefighters for tackling container fire started by barbecue

Avon & Somerset Police crackdown sees results after precept hike

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Banned Somerset driver jailed after crashing van into house and killing 90-year-old woman

Several crash mats recovered by Coastguard after they washed up on beach

Organisers say changes have been made to eat:Burnham festival as it enters its 14th year

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WORK IN PROGRESS: Glastonbury Festival site as you've never seen it before...

Gay rugby player calls on Home Secretary for help fighting deportation

INTERVIEW: JoJo Siwa tribute full of energy and excitement

'No new cuts' to services promises Somerset council leader

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Bowel cancers on the rise for the under 50's, study reveals

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Council to trim nearly 10,000km of verges this grass-cutting season

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Visit open gardens in Somerset to raise money for hospice

Just how big is Glastonbury Festival compared to Taunton?

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'Predatory' Somerset paedophile jailed for attempting to meet girl aged nine for sex

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New flood protection bill inspired by Somerset flooding gets peer backing

Council praised by government for its 'efficient' work in providing new school places

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We may be on our way out, but it's voting time again in the EU elections

Pride of Sedgemoor Awards 2019: Pride, heroism and positivity hit the headlines at ceremony

Lidl reveals plans to extend delivery hours at Burnham-on-Sea store

See world class ballet at the cinema

We may be on our way out, but it's voting time again in the EU elections

Council branded 'a shambles' after it failed to agree how public meetings will be recorded

Delays as lane closed on the M5 through Somerset

Peers back bid to help towns and villages decide their own flood protections

Berrow Beach wins seaside award for the fifth time

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Cancer survivor opens new tattoo studio in Highbridge

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Sport

Party time at Lord's: The best pictures from Somerset's celebrations

"It feels incredible" - Overton reflects on man of the match display at Lord's

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Somerset fans savour cup win - and Lord's runs out of cider...

Watch the winning moment as Somerset end 14-year trophy drought

AS IT HAPPENED: Somerset win One-Day Cup final at Lord's

REPORT: Silverware for Somerset on memorable day at Lord's

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Sport

Burnham and Bridgwater football stalwarts set for charity match this weekend

PREVIEW: Somerset name squad for One-Day Cup final

INTERVIEW: Trego looks to banish 'bridesmaids' tag with victory at Lord's

Big game experience "gives Hampshire the edge over Somerset", says paceman

FOOTBALL: Super sub Smith seals cup glory for United

How your children could train with Pakistan's Cricket World Cup squad in Taunton

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ROAD TO LORD'S: Somerset's journey to the One-Day Cup final

PICTURES: Bridgwater's cricketing youngsters take on Wedmore

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National sport

Luciano Spalletti hails ‘exceptional’ team as Inter qualify for Champions League

Khaldoon Al Mubarak confident City have not broken FFP rules

Mustafi stresses the importance of being organised in Europa League final

Lampard hoping Derby can follow Chelsea’s example as history beckons

Neville ‘rocket’ has England star Mead aiming for the moon

Securing promotion will be crucial in keeping Grealish – Whelan

Villa boss Smith one step away from realising his ‘impossible dream’

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SNP on track for ‘best ever’ Euro election, as Scottish Labour loses two MEPs

Tommy Robinson among high-profile candidates who failed to become MEPs

Tories routed as Nigel Farage issues general election warning

Lib Dems storm to victory in London

Brexit Party wins most seats in West Midlands with 38% of the vote

Brexit Party and Lib Dems deliver Euro election ‘kicking’ to larger rivals

Annunziata says her brother Jacob will be ‘devastated’ after Tory poll losses

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