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Motorbike destroyed following fire in Burnham-on-Sea

EIGHT MILES of oil spillage causes hours of traffic chaos

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TRAFFIC

Speed restriction on M5 northbound lifted

Concerns over roll-out of 5G across Somerset

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Tributes paid to 'caring' former Burnham councillor Katie Lawson

Nine-year-old girl donates money she found on the street to wildlife charity

Man's body found near rhyne in small Somerset village

Water bills for Somerset customers to go DOWN next year

Bridgwater man charged with burglary in Burnham-on-Sea

Woman suffers leg injuries in incident on rail track in Somerset

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Appeal after three dead rabbits dumped in plastic bags in Somerset village

HOTEL FIRE

Front of hotel collapses onto A road as firefighters continue to tackle fire at Cribbs Causeway

Tributes paid to popular Rotary Club stalwart Hugh Mackay

Charles and Camilla visit Somerset to mark National Parks anniversary

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VIDEO: Hotel has suffered structural damage as huge fire continues to burn at Cribbs Causeway

Gull proof rubbish bags on offer for residents as part of council trial

Stunning photos of partial lunar eclipse on 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon mission launch

Fire tearing through hotel at Cribbs Causeway

Recent planning applications in Sedgemoor...

Calls for surgery improvements after man claims he regularly struggles to get a GP appointment

Drugs, cash and knife seized after CCTV showed couple apparently dealing drugs in Somerset town

Claims council is being 'blackmailed' over Brue Farm development

Learn rescue and safety skills at Brean emergency service day

£11million needed to bring Somerset mental health funding up to national level

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First Bus to raise ticket prices on some Somerset buses

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Double amputee set to take on Tough Mudder challenge for charity

Tesco to launch Dance Beats fundraiser in aid of three health charities

PICTURES

Scores of people enjoy weekend of relaxation at The Healing Weekend

Successful open gardens events support charity

Car fire on M5 slip road at Junction 23

In full swing with the Dave Hankin Big Band - coming to Taunton this September

£1,000 reward offered in search for man with Somerset links

WATCH OUT! Check where the police mobile speed cameras are this week

Shaun Walsh jailed over bomb threat on train bound for Weston-super-Mare

Chapterhouse Theatre Company performs Austen classic

Students' stunning Guys and Dolls performance

Rock n’ roll at the McMillan Theatre with new live show

£10,000 works to improve The Ritz Social Club completed

RSPCA appeals for funds for emergency surgery to help 10-month-old puppy walk again

Police investigate suspected arson attack

Home Hardware to close next month after decades in business

Be spellbound by Hocus Pocus show at Wookey Hole

Talented Burnham photographers set to showcase work at annual exhibition

Don't miss this weekend's FREE Somerset Show

BIG INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW: Andy Parsons heals the nation on new tour...

Famous swans welcome first cygnet - which has already tried to escape TWICE in its first week

Special ceremony held to mark 30th anniversary of Burnham twinning with Fritzlar

Burnham-on-Sea Hospital boosted by £3,400 equipment donation

Royal pair set to visit Somerset as part of National Park celebrations

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Wildlife charity urgently appeals for volunteers as demand soars during summer

Host of activities will be on offer at Apex Park Playday

Sedgemoor's unsung heroes honoured at Somerset Chairman's Awards

Talented ten-year-old secures recording deal after pub gig

Highbridge MP James Heappey visits top desserts manufacturer

Car becomes unlikely tourist attraction after spending the six days stuck nose-down in mud

New poo bag dispensers installed in a bid to tackle dog fouling

Huge 8ft swordfish found washed up on Somerset beach

'Please pick up your litter' - increase in rubbish on town streets sparks fears

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All lanes re-open on M5 in Somerset after caravan overturns

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Social worker struck off after court hears she practised without full registration

PICTURES

Brean's first beach polo tournament hailed a success

Sport

PREVIEW: Two changes for Somerset ahead of Kent clash

SPEEDWAY: Rebels fixture postponed

CRICKET: Huntspill into first Minor Cup final in 28 years

BLAST OFF: Somerset get T20 campaign off to winning start

T20 preview: Somerset new boy Babar "can light up the County Ground"

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Jack Brooks column: "Yorkshire game had extra edge for me... but we didn't get going"

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Sport

SPEEDWAY: Schlein smashes course record

Special guest drops in as Avenue Tennis Club stage successful open day

Two Somerset players named in England Test squad

CRICKET: Big House knock not enough for Burnham

Somerset surrender top spot after innings defeat

PICTURES: Somerset Women edged out by Devon

Banton digs in but Somerset in deep trouble at Yorkshire

"You think you've seen it all... unbelievable!" - Buttler reacts to incredible World Cup final

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National sport

Delport smashes 38-ball century as Essex thrash Surrey in Chelmsford run-fest

Anderson hoping to prove Ashes fitness against Ireland

Algeria beat Senegal to win second Africa Cup of Nations title

Bringing star loanees back to Derby will be ‘very difficult’ – Cocu

Guardiola admits Manchester City are on the lookout for a new centre-back

McIlroy bowled over by surge of support but birdie charge comes up short

Adam Peaty recommends ‘active meditation’ to stay healthy

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Met Police official Twitter page hacked

Theresa May vows to remain loyal to her successor as prime minister

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Local road markings to be analysed in £2m scheme

Hunt ‘extremely concerned’ by seizure of oil tankers in Persian Gulf

Mini tornado hits Manchester area

Judge orders R Kelly moved to New York for court hearing

I’m trying to bring rapper ASAP Rocky home, says Trump

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