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

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

Theresa May resigns as Prime Minister

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

Crime author sets first novel in North Somerset

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Delays on the M5 northbound ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

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

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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?

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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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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Cancer survivor opens new tattoo studio in Highbridge

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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'

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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Sport

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

PICTURES: Bridgwater's cricketing youngsters take on Wedmore

INTERVIEW: Breakout star Banton looks ahead to Lord's

SPEEDWAY: Atkins injury mars Rebels victory

COUNTY CRICKET: Somerset wrap up low-scoring victory

Injury update - will Tom Banton be fit for Lord's?

CRICKET: Somerset close in on victory as wickets tumble in Taunton

Hampshire without two key players for Saturday's final against Somerset

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National sport

World Cup win will strengthen our claims for equal pay – Kirby

‘It’s up for grabs now’ – Arsenal’s remarkable Anfield title triumph 30 years on

‘It’s up to us to turn it round’ – Republic of Ireland midfielder Browne

Neville hoping ‘sensational’ team building with Marines will aid World Cup bid

Manchester City 20 years on: From Second Division play-off winners to a historic treble

Mings has relished learning from Terry during ‘perfect’ Villa loan

Monaco beaten by Nice but secure Ligue 1 survival

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

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SPEEDWAY: Atkins injury mars Rebels victory

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

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Chuka Umunna: Change UK could form pact with Lib Dems in general election

Tory leadership race: The top runners and riders

Spice Girls dazzle in Dublin as first arena tour in a decade kicks off

Damian Hinds warns against ‘scaremongering’ over university finances

More Tories set to enter leadership contest as race for new PM begins

Thames Water chief Steve Robertson steps down

More than 14,000 data breach reports received by UK watchdog

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