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Missing 17-year old Sam is from Taunton but believed to be in Cornwall.

Call 999 if you spot this missing 17-year old from Taunton

Eugene du Toit, who is leaving Wellington School. Picture: Wellington School

Headmaster to stand down next summer after five years in post

Anthony is all smiles as he gets a handshake from the Princess of Wales

Taunton schoolboy 'blown away' by meeting Princess of Wales

The former Taunton Motor Company site. Picture: Google Street View

Plans approved for motor parts store on former car sales site in Taunton

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Tobias Turley, from Street, has been crowned series winner of ITV's MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream!

WINNER Somerset actor crowned winner of ITV's Mamma Mia reality TV series

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Ashley Brooke with Leanne Tighe and baby Mini. Picture: SWNS

VIDEO Neighbour helps mum give birth under family's Christmas tree

The proposed Poppy of Honour Pavilion

Poppy of Honour national WW1 memorial set to be sited on edge of Taunton

He was driving at twice the speed limit. Picture: Newsquest

Taunton motorist caught speeding at 60mph in 30mph zone

Tom Abell and Shoaib Bashir celebrate a wicket.

Bashir handed shock England test call up as Leach returns to the squad

The Queen Victoria Inn near Wells has been named one of England's best pubs for value food and drink.

Stunning rural pub in Somerset named among best in England for value food and drink

Red alert issued for parts of the River Tone today

Flooding expected in parts of Somerset as more rain on the way

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11 Canon Street, Taunton.

Plans submitted to turn offices into flats in Taunton town centre

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The scheme is coming back to help hospitals in Somerset

Internships project comes back to grow NHS workforce in Somerset

UK Today

What should I do if my parcel is missing or stolen? See who is at fault

Watch: Alicia Keys performs on Sir Elton John’s piano at St Pancras International

How to keep rooms with big windows warm this winter – 6 affordable tips

Wonka review: An earnest and whimsical tale which spreads pure Christmas joy

Stephen Fry reveals heart-warming story about his Harry Potter narration

See the guest presenters who will host This Morning this week with Dermot O'Leary

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Nature inspired Christmas cards Photo Eloise Hall

Christmas, the Somerset way: festive essentials from across the county

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Accessible homes in North Taunton being built with adaptations. Picture: Somerset Council

Almost 90 new wheelchair-accessible homes built in area in three years

The Crown Inn in Winscombe has been commended by The Good Pub Guide.

North Somerset inn named as one of England's best 'unspoilt' pubs

Santa arrives at Rumwell with two of his elves. Picture: Rumwell Farm Shop

Santa arrives at farm shop by unusual mode of transport

Taunton, Yeovil and Weston made it onto the list.

Weston, Taunton and Yeovil said to be some of the happiest places to live in UK

Bear protecting the turkeys. Picture: SWNS

Sheepdog that protects farmer's turkeys 24/7

Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood

Striking 1930s-period property in a popular part of Minehead

Firefighters were called to the blaze yesterday evening

Fire breaks out at house in St Thomas Street, Wells

Free bus travel for four routes in Somerset on December 19

Travel on the bus for free on four Somerset routes

The DWP are offering a Christmas bonus this month

DWP urge benefits claimants to look out for a five-letter code which means bonus

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The event, scheduled for December 16, will be held at the Creative Innovation Centre

Live at the Apollo and QI star set to headline Taunton comedy night

The sprig will be cut and then sent to His Majesty, King Charles III for the Royal Family's Christmas table

Historic Holy Thorn cutting ceremony to take place at Glastonbury church

Avon and Somerset Police arrest 61 drivers in the first week of their drink/drive campaign

61 arrests made in police Christmas drink drive crackdown

‘The hound is not a fan of Christmas’

Vehicle damage to the Quantock Hills

Joy riding causes 'irreparable damage' to the Quantock Common

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Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Country house on a large plot in an idyllic setting in Bickenhall

Daredevils' fun abseiling for St Margaret's Hospice. Picture: St Margaret's Hospice

PICTURES Over 40 daredevils abseil 60 feet in aid of hospice

Cooking up some treats. Picture: Manor Care Home

Festive fun at Christmas fete in care home on edge of Taunton

Planning applications submitted to council. Picture: Newsquest

Planning applications submitted to Somerset Council

I had lunch at the new Fig Tree Deli in Wells.

REVIEW I had lunch at lunch at Somerset's newest 'tranquil' high-street deli

Portland House, in Taunton

Cataract waiting list could be cut by 34 weeks if eye clinic opens in Taunton

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Pictures: Symonds & Sampson, Ilminster

A striking, remodelled home in the popular Blackbrook area of Taunton

Congestion building on M5 following collision in North Somerset

Congestion building on M5 following collision in North Somerset

The Little Wine Shop & Social, Taunton Photo Philippe Messy

Raise your glasses to the top wines shops across Somerset

Sport

Titans let slip another lead in latest defeat. Picture: Clayton Jane

Titans let slip another lead in latest defeat at Cinderford

Tom Abell and Shoaib Bashir celebrate a wicket.

Bashir handed shock England test call up as Leach returns to the squad

Hildreth chats to some of the players.

James Hildreth visits Somerset Disabled Cricket Team

It was a good game for the neutral.

Wellington AFC narrowly beaten in entertaining battle with Barnstaple

The players put in a top performance.

Peacocks smash four past Farnborough to return to winning ways

Will Sutherland signs.

Australian all-rounder Will Sutherland signs for Somerset CCC

Alfie Ogborne is looking forward to 2024.

Somerset youngster Alfie Ogborne has his sights set high for 2024 and beyond

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National Sport

Ronnie O’Sullivan has been criticised for his late withdrawal from the Scottish Open (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan accused of ‘disrespect’ after Scottish Open withdrawal

Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic (Mike Egerton/PA)

Mateo Kovacic says Manchester City must ‘give more’ while Erling Haaland injured

Chris Woakes was the player of the series in the Ashes (John Walton/PA)

Chris Woakes says omission from England Test tour of India ‘a fair decision’

One in five players at the Women’s World Cup were targeted by abuse online (Zac Goodwin/PA)

FIFA data shows one in five players at Women’s World Cup were sent online abuse

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is confident his side can beat Bayern Munich (Richard Sellers/PA)

Erik ten Hag confident Man Utd can end record Bayern run and avoid European exit

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Pictures: Wilkie May & Tuckwood

Striking 1930s-period property in a popular part of Minehead

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Country house on a large plot in an idyllic setting in Bickenhall

Pictures: Symonds & Sampson, Ilminster

A striking, remodelled home in the popular Blackbrook area of Taunton

Floods have caused severe disruption across Somerset, including the delay of recycling collections.

Recycling collections delayed by floods across Somerset 'further disruption expected'

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

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Business

The former Taunton Motor Company site. Picture: Google Street View

Plans approved for motor parts store on former car sales site in Taunton

The Little Wine Shop & Social, Taunton Photo Philippe Messy

Raise your glasses to the top wines shops across Somerset

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Farmer

Posy by Ivy & Bud Photo Laura Gibbs

The pretty posies made from posy of Somerset-sourced foliage and flowers

Bear protecting the turkeys. Picture: SWNS

Sheepdog that protects farmer's turkeys 24/7

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National News

Former Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani arrives at the federal courthouse in Washington (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Jurors hear threats made to election workers after Rudy Giuliani’s false claims

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Sunak faces irreconcilable demands as Tory MPs split ahead of Rwanda vote

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Women in the top 10% in terms of activity were 10% less likely to develop breast cancer before the menopause, researchers said (Alamy/PA)

Higher activity levels ‘linked to lower breast cancer risk in younger women’

A man whose father died after he contracted Covid-19 in hospital in 2020 said the Eat Out To Help Out scheme was ‘a mistake’ (Yui Mok/PA)

Eat Out To Help Out ‘a mistake’, says son whose father died with Covid-19

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been boosted by support from the One Nation group of Tory MPs (PA)

Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan boosted by backing from moderate group of Tory MPs

Jamie Dornan (Queen’s University Belfast)

Jamie Dornan among honorary graduates at Queens’ University Belfast

Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove (Aaron Chown/PA)

Michael Gove warns ‘deep-pocketed’ opponents will challenge leasehold reforms

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