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Isaac James died in a collision in Monkton Heathfield last month

Family ‘devastated’ by loss of ‘loving son and much-loved friend’

Yellow rain warning for Thursday, December 7. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues yet another rain warning for Somerset and Devon

Flooded roads in Somerset. Picture: Travel Somerset

Somerset Levels and other current road closures due to flooding

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Taunton Deane Cricket Club under water. Picture: Taunton Deane Cricket Club

PICTURES Cricket club's field in Taunton disappears under inches of floodwater

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Flooding on the A303 this morning.

Updated Flooding closes A303 in both directions as crews work to clear water from the road

Taunton firefighters attended a number of flooding incidents. Picture: Taunton Fire Station

Firefighters rescue a number of motorists stranded in floods in Taunton area

The launch of the Taunton Tree Trail in the town centre. Picture: GoCreate

Christmas Tree Trail running in businesses around Taunton

Missing Taunton 15-year-old 'found safe and well'

Taunton Independent Market's December edition will follow a Christmas theme.

Christmas edition of Taunton Independent Market will occupy town centre for two days

The 126 bus will return to running between Wells and Weston thanks to a partnership between Somerset Council and North Somerset Council.

Bus service running between Wells and Weston-super-Mare to return by popular demand

Flood warnings and alerts map

Several flood warnings across Somerset and massive train service disruption

A young actor from Street, Somerset, has earned himself a spot in the final of ITV's MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream.

Young actor from Somerset secures place in the final of ITV Mamma Mia reality TV show

Two children's pedal cars were stolen. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Children's pedal cars, tools and garage equipment stolen in break-in raid

UK Today

Call the Midwife star hints at 'unexpected' twist in upcoming Christmas special

Johnny Depp pays tribute to 'my friend in life and in whiskey' Shane MacGowan

Is it cheaper to boil water in a kettle, microwave or on the hob?

Martin Lewis issues urgent warning as help offered to bereaved nears deadline

Man left in coma had blood infection mistaken for 'seasonal flu'

Martin Lewis issues important advice for British university graduates

News

Bringing the choir's slogan 'Sing, Share, Support' to life whilst rehearsing for the Taunton Minster Concert. Photo: Lt C Williams (RN)

Taunton Military Wives Choir: Hitting the high notes for 10 years

Glastonbury chiefs cut off her microphone and switched off screens for the audience because Lana Del Rey started her set half an hour late

Lana Del Rey speaks out about having Glastonbury set cut short due to strict curfew

35 million Brits tossed out defective Christmas fairy lights - which is enough to wrap around Earth nearly 12 times

Somerset Council urges residents to think about electrical repairs this Christmas

The council promised they had

Christmas Lights Switch On brought live music, workshops and more to Shepton

The Village and Bakery Cafe in Cheddar.

Popular Somerset bakery granted licence for cheese and wine evenings

Planned site of the farm in Ilton.

New solar farm to be built off popular dog-walking route near A303

Christmas on the farm photo competition winner, 2022.

Competition Christmas on the Farm is back - send us your best festive entries!

Several schools are closed today. Picture: Newsquest

Several schools in Somerset remain closed today due to flooding

A photo from a previous edition of the event

Mayor of Taunton to host popular pre-Christmas event in Vivary Park

Police have received calls of vehicles stuck in flood water. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Vehicles driving into deep water causing flooding to homes and getting stuck

Several roads remain closed. Picture: Travel Somerset

Several Somerset roads that remain closed following deluge

The service will take place this Friday (December 8)

Lunchtime carol service at St John’s Church in Taunton

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Opinion BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

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Bargains galore as Woolies prepares to close in Taunton. Picture: County Gazette

LOOKING BACK When Woolworths closed in Taunton, Wellington and Minehead

Traffic on the M5 in Somerset

Traffic returns to normal on M5 between Taunton and Wellington following collision

Flooding in South Petherton. Picture: County Gazette

FLOODING CHAOS Roads & schools closed, recycling & refuse collections missed, property flooded

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Pubgoers enjoying the switch n. Picture: Willow Reed

Villagers turn out for pub's Christmas light switch on

Churchstanton pupils' nativity play

Churchstanton Primary School pupils shine in nativity

Artist's impression of the 230 homes on the site.

230 homes planned on site of Somerset musical festival

Explorers having a go at archery. Picture: Nigel Taylor

New unit for former Scouts doubles in size in action-packed start

An experienced ghost hunter is deeply saddened by news of Shepton Mallet Prison's imminent closure.

'A sadness to our community': Ghost hunter reacts to closure of Somerset prison

Three people taken to hospital after collision near Taunton

The A303 is currently closed eastbound between the A37 A372 Podimore and the A359 Sparkford due to flooding.

Updated Busy stretch of A303 through Somerset reopens after flooding forces sudden closure

The new Taunton and Wellington Labour Party. Picture: Mike McGuffie

New Taunton and Wellington Labour Party launched

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Sport

The Tigers put in a strong performance despite defeat.

Huish Tigers narrowly beaten by Weston away from home

Leach preparing to discuss his experience with Sepsis.

Somerset star Jack Leach opens up about his battle with Sepsis

PICTURES

Taunton Deane Cricket Club under water. Picture: Taunton Deane Cricket Club

PICTURES Cricket club's field in Taunton disappears under inches of floodwater

Danny Lee running at the Petherton defence.

North Petherton win narrow battle with rivals Wellington

The pitch is waterlogged

Taunton Town's home match against Slough postponed this evening

Nigel Ellis was on top form.

Nigel Ellis wins Seniors Eclectic at Brean Golf Club

Enmore Park Junior winners

Junior golfers honoured at annual awards at Enmore Park GC

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National Sport

Chris Wilder is back in charge of Sheffield United (PA)

Chris Wilder feels back to his best as he starts second Sheffield United spell

Harry Brook, left, is still finding his feet in ODIs (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

Harry Brook blocks himself from ‘negativity’ by withdrawing from social media

Jurgen Klopp, left, has been talking about Trent Alexander-Arnold (Peter Byrne/PA)

He will play where it is best for us – Jurgen Klopp on Trent Alexander-Arnold

Pep Guardiola has led Manchester City to three successive Premier League titles (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola: I feel Manchester City are going to win the Premier League again

Kevin Sinfield during his Dublin ultra-marathon (Niall Carson/PA)

Kevin Sinfield praised as ‘inspiration’ on day five of ultra-marathon challenge

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Property Plus

Pictures:Newton King

Three-bedroom detached bungalow close to the amenities in Ruishton

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Grand Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in a premium residential area in Taunton

Pictures: Symonds & Sampson, Yeovil

Impressive, detached dwelling on the fringes of popular Drayton

Cllrs Tom Deakin, Federica Smith-Roberts, Bill Revins and Fran Smith at the official opening of the new homes. Picture: Somerset Council

First tenants move into new council homes in North Taunton

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The Somerset Co-operative Community Land Trust (SCCLT) emphasized the urgency at a recent AGM

Local Land Trust determined to tackle affordable housing and homelessness crisis

The water-damaged house in Drayton. Picture: Clive Emson Auctioneers

Water-damaged house near Langport being auctioned

Nerrols Grange development can be found in Taunton.

Housebuilder with Taunton development helps 49 key workers get on the property ladder

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Business

The Village and Bakery Cafe in Cheddar.

Popular Somerset bakery granted licence for cheese and wine evenings

The business is all about sustainable living.

Taunton's sustainable living business announces move to new premises

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Farmer

Competition

Christmas on the farm photo competition winner, 2022.

Competition Christmas on the Farm is back - send us your best festive entries!

Public share views on future of loved national park

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National News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Maya Alleruzzo/AP)

Netanyahu says Israel must retain control of security in Gaza after the war

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will start giving his evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry on Wednesday (Tolga Akmen/PA)

Covid inquiry: Johnson WhatsApp messages still missing due to ‘technical issue’

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The Turner Prize of No Medals No Ribbons, installation by Jesse Darling, who has won this year’s Turner Prize. (Ben Westoby/PA)

Jesse Darling wins Turner Prize after turning roller coaster into mammoth

Members of the Arlington County Fire department looks towards the remains of a house explosion (Kevin Wolf/AP)

Man believed to have fired shots before Virginia house exploded is dead: police

Palestinians look at the destruction by the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in Rafah (Hatem Ali/AP)

Sunak pressures Netanyahu on Gaza aid as Israeli offensive continues

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The Afghanistan inquiry is being held at the Royal Courts of Justice (Ben Birchall/PA)

Military police spoke of ‘cover-up’ concerns after data deletion, inquiry told

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The Princess of Wales during a visit to officially open the Evelina London Children’s Day Surgery Unit at London’s Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital (Ian Vogler/PA)

Kate tells of ‘nerve-wrecking’ trips to hospital with young royals

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