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Cancer survivor opens new tattoo studio in Highbridge

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INTERVIEW: JoJo Siwa tribute full of energy and excitement

'No new cuts' to services promises Somerset council leader

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

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

Visit open gardens in Somerset to raise money for hospice

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

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INTERVIEW: “I will never be sick of Teenage Dirtbag”

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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Man arrested on suspicion of wounding after man attacked in Brean

Burnham-on-Sea MP welcomes plans to offer legal protection for troops

Unitary authority plans could deliver 'eye-watering savings', says leader

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Photos show car destroyed and hedgerow damaged after fire on M5 northbound

Two injured fawns rescued from brushland fire by Burnham-on-Sea firefighters

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Woman in her 40's killed in crash after lorry and car collide

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Hundreds of people enjoy Burnham-on-Sea's annual party in the park

'LUCKY TO BE ALIVE' - police cyclists get cameras to target dangerous drivers

Meerkat found under car by motorist rescued by Secret World Wildlife Rescue

Two men arrested and cordon lifted around busy road after reports of 'loud bangs'

Investigation launched after driver runs away from crash leaving woman and baby behind

Peak hour bus cancelled due to 'ongoing issue'

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Horse which bolted and got into difficulty in beach mud rescued

Burnham-on-Sea author set to publish ninth book later this year

Shocking rise in death by fire at work or while travelling in Somerset

Take part in a free guided bat and moth night walk at Apex Park

Celebrate the life of Dusty Springfield

Black Dyke Band to perform in Bridgwater

Paul Bacon performs as Sir Elton John in Taunton

Fancy volunteering at Apex Park? Well, now's your chance...

Award-winning theatre companies adaptation of Ali Baba

Meet the Chef

MEET THE CHEF: Bea on her love of creating baked masterpieces

New artwork in tribute to King Alfred the Great unveiled at school to celebrate Somerset Day

BARB Search and Rescue joins national rescue organisation

Somerset's social care services subject of two-part BBC Panorama documentary

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Family left 'devastated and heartbroken' after vandals smash up boat

Two out of five Somerset kids haven't seen a dentist in the last year

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Comedy from the Hormonal Housewives

1 in 25 have to wait more than 20 minutes for an ambulance

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NSPCC issues warning after rise of new app

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Dedicated volunteers help raise £23,000 for Weston Hospicecare

PICTURES

Hundreds of Harley Davidson's parade through Burnham-on-Sea to raise funds for charity

Woman was 'pretending to be racing driver' before fatal crash into house, court hears

Father-of-one feels 'incredibly lucky' after winning £30,000 on the People's Postcode Lottery

Somerset is bucking national trend by increasing number of GP's, NHS reveals

Talented rugby player celebrates Bristol Bears Academy success

Somerset sand artist dazzles Brean beach visitors with huge sand artwork

ROYAL BABY

Duke and Duchess of Sussex name baby son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor

Residents urged to vote for community projects to get Calor grant funding

Call from America leads to missing piece of Stonehenge returning to Somerset...

Woman set to trek across the Sahara in memory of her father

Two leverets rescued by Secret World after being attacked by crows

Sport

PREVIEW: Somerset without injured Brooks for visit of strugglers

NOSTALGIA: Somerset at Lord's - agony, ecstasy and 'incredible support'

GOLF: No-one can keep up with the Joneses

'HUGELY DISAPPOINTING': Somerset frustrated by weather as match drawn

COUNTY CRICKET: Centurion Gregory punishes champions Surrey

SPEEDWAY: Rebels unable to mount grand comeback

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Sport

Cricket round-up: Luffs lead way for Lympsham while Burnham and Huntspill win

Hildreth "frustrated not to kick on" after falling just short of century

FOOTBALL: Six of the best for United in season finale

CRICKET: Somerset boosted by late wickets

PREVIEW: Somerset return to red ball action as champions visit Taunton

Overton makes loan move away from Somerset

SEMI-FINAL TRIUMPH: Somerset overwhelm Notts to reach One-Day Cup final

PREVIEW: Somerset take on Notts in One-Day Cup semi-final

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National sport

Billy Monger celebrates fightback victory at Grand Prix de Pau

England hero Woakes won’t take World Cup place for granted

We were put in our place – Valverde wants more from Barca in cup final

Paul Casey: I feel like I need emotional support after playing that golf course

He will be part of City forever – Silva leads tributes to departing Kompany

Rafael Nadal defeats Novak Djokovic to clinch ninth Italian Open title

Five-star Woakes rounds off emphatic series win

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'No new cuts' to services promises Somerset council leader

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SPEEDWAY: Rebels unable to mount grand comeback

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Manchester flights cancelled due to fuel supply problems

Mile-long queues for petrol in oil-rich Venezuela

Plane fuel checked at Belfast City airport after concerns over delivery

One person killed and two injured in house explosion

Police determined to identify those who hurled objects at Tommy Robinson event

Eggs thrown at van during Tommy Robinson campaign event

In Pictures: Jive dancing and vintage vehicle displays at 1940s weekend

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