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Councillor asks for feedback on proposal to move council offices to The Princess Theatre

Combine harvester and one acre of crop damaged by fire in Wedmore

Berrow FC celebrates 50th anniversary with charity football match

Coastguard issues safety warning after dog dies in Brean Down cliff fall

Motion to introduce question time at town council meetings to be discussed

Plan for 171 homes in Highbridge gets the go-ahead

Somerset veterinary surgeon joins Great British Bake Off line-up for new series

'Boris should cancel Brexit - then give the NHS the £6 billion it needs'

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Will you take my sand in marriage? An unusual Somerset beach proposal...

Cat 'severely injured' after getting caught in illegal gin trap

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Need a Monday morning laugh? Here are the 10 best jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe...

Busy day for coastguard search and rescue team at Brean Down

Restaurant to 'close in current form' and only open for private functions and special events

Clare Teal returns with a celebration of great American and British songbooks

Changes to waste and recycling bin collections over August Bank Holiday

3,000 accidental 999 calls to Avon and Somerset Police in July - including one from a dog

Get ready for a night of punk on the pier in Somerset town

Police find box full of snakes dumped in Somerset town

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Five injured in two-car smash

FANCY A SPEEDING TICKET? Here's where you'll get one next week

THEY'RE BACK: Donkeys returning to Burnham-on-Sea beach on Monday

Somerset's pothole hotspot revealed amid more than 5,000 complaints

A-level results day freebies: The best deals to celebrate or commiserate

LIVE: A Level Results Day 2019

NHS staff take almost 7,000 days off sick in a year due to drink and drug abuse

PICTURES: Scores of people enjoy book launch party at Highbridge cider farm

PICTURES: Hundreds of entries wow crowds at Burnham-on-Sea Horticultural Show

Multi-agency search launched to find missing child

Residents launch petition calling for action to tackle chicken farm odour problems

Lorry crashes into railway bridge in Somerset

Appeal after person pushed to floor and robbed of their phone in Weston

Police to receive £1million to help tackle violent crimes

Brean holiday park staff praised for saving man’s life with defibrillator

Shop vacancy rate in Britain's town centres hits highest level in four years

An evening with The Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen

Council slammed after it reduced a young person’s level of care without telling his father why

Martin Kemp's 80s Christmas party comes to Somerset town

A tale of love and passionate bonds at the Bishops Palace

Somerset man left fearing he could lose family home to pay for his mother’s care

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Be head over heels for Abba tribute at the Playhouse

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The Somerset baby bank which is helping families in poverty

Staff at Burnham-on-Sea care home recognised for their long service

Tory councillors unveil plans for ‘lost child’ wristband scheme

M5 DELAYS

HGV collision causes lane closure and delays on M5 between Taunton and North Petherton

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60mph winds and heavy rain expected across Somerset

Council earned £69,000 in school absentee fines

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Council urges community groups to apply for grant funding

Sedgemoor becomes second local authority to oppose fire service cuts

Plans to build 20 low-cost homes in Axbridge approved

Somerset taxi drivers have licenses revoked after failing to complete proper background checks

Motorists warned to take extra care on roads as heavy rain and winds set to hit Somerset

Berrow FC set to return to the pitch after 18 month hiatus

Burnham-on-Sea care home teams up with local artist to create colourful wall art

PICTURES: Scores of people enjoy Music at the Rec

Burnham-on-Sea pensioners celebrate after reaching birthday milestones

Highbridge chippy donates funds to boxing club

Council to spend £118k on waste bin stickers

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How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer

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Burnham-on-Sea charity moves to new home as demand continues to grow

Council renews objections as developer lodges fresh appeal for 47 homes plan

Somerset RNLI volunteers support Whaley Bridge dam effort

Sport

Somerset close gap on leaders with brilliant run chase at Edgbaston

Harris inspires tense Burnham victory

PICTURES: Goals galore in United teams' matches

Somerset faced with crucial final day run chase as title race hots up

Somerset bowlers toil at Edgbaston while Leach shines at Lord's

PREVIEW: County Championship title bid resumes at Edgbaston

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Sport

ABANDONED: Somerset v Gloucestershire match called off

Azhar Ali recalled by Pakistan

Burnham ready for opening pre-season match

PREVIEW: Improving Somerset prepare to face local rivals

Welcome home win for Burnham

Banton urged to "let others do the talking" in light of England speculation

PICTURES: United make flying start to new season

Somerset starlet Smeed makes consecutive centuries after return from injury

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Handcuffed to Gigg Lane, former director tells Steve Dale to go for Bury’s sake

Ryan Giggs urges referees to protect Wales winger Daniel James

Tuilagi hid groin injury which almost ended England centre’s career

Messi returns to training ahead of Barcelona’s clash with Real Betis

Nuno brushes off claims Portuguese referee gives Wolves advantage over Torino

Manager Phil Parkinson resigns from role at troubled Bolton

Captain Joe Root urges England to make most of Steve Smith absence in third Test

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Cat 'severely injured' after getting caught in illegal gin trap

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What the papers say – August 22

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PPI: Why you need to act now

Hugh Laurie to receive special award at Edinburgh TV Festival

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