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Police searching for wanted man last seen in Somerset

Tomorrow will be a wet one.

South West residents to expect a soaking as yellow weather warning issued

Police officers have noticed an increase of cases in the area.

Rise in anti-social driving cases sparks increase in Castle Cary police patrols

Biffa collecting trees last years. Picture: St Margaret's Hospice

Recycle your Christmas tree to support local good causes

The Money Tree Photo Rachel Mead

Head to Exmoor for this walk rich in heritage and folklore

NHS Somerset consulted with residents between late-January and mid-April over proposals to close the stroke services at Yeovil Hospital.

Yeovil Hospital may keep some stroke services following successful campaign

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

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

Independent businesses in Taunton could create ‘special place to go shopping’

Shepton Mallet Prison, which is closing. Picture: Shepton Mallet Prison

Somerset and 'UK's most haunted' premises to close as owner and operator row

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The business is all about sustainable living.

Taunton's sustainable living business announces move to new premises

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The Cotley Inn, Chard. Picture: Nick Williams

Check the local winners at Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards

Pictures:Newton King

Three-bedroom detached bungalow close to the amenities in Ruishton

Lead of Taunton Town Council, Cllr Tom Deakin

Town council leader: ‘Taunton is a town to be proud of’

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UK Today

Lidl 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk

Strictly Come Dancing viewers slam 'most pointless' episode ever

See the star leaving the I'm a Celebrity jungle tonight after first public vote

Ant and Dec call for new I'm a Celebrity series to go 'without any politicians'

See who was eliminated in week 7 of Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream on ITV

Conservative MP proposes new law to strip Harry and Meghan of their royal titles

News

North Curry Mummers

Community village pub to host 'early panto' performance

Kayla Thomas, Tiffany Summers and Stephanie Priday at the Wellington lights switch-on event. Picture: County Gazette

LOOKING BACK Hundreds thronged town centre for Christmas lights switch on

That’ll Be The Day is bringing its Christmas production to town

That'll Be The Day Christmas show promises nostalgic journey

Somerset MP battles to prevent bus service cuts

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The concert is on December 13.. Picture: Age UK Somerset

Free carol service to celebrate organisation's 75th anniversary

Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow

MP Rebecca Pow writes about the autumn statement

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Pictures: Symonds & Sampson, Yeovil

Impressive, detached dwelling on the fringes of popular Drayton

Quantock Camping, which is for sale. Picture: Christie & Co

Touring and camping site and farmhouse in Quantock Hills village for sale

Public share views on future of loved national park

Tamasin Day-Lewis’s car after it flipped over on ice. Picture: Submitted

LOOKING BACK The day celebrity TV chef 'could have died' as car flipped on icy village road

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The proposed site of 60 homes on Tintinhull Road in Yeovil.

Yeovil's northern edge could soon expand further under plans for 60 homes

Over 100 market stalls will line the Market Place and Bishop's Palace Green

Over 100 stalls to line streets of Wells at annual Christmas market

Supermarkets, including Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, were compared by Which? to find out which one was the best option for your Christmas shop

This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop

Supermarkets, including Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, were compared by Which? to find out which one was the best option for your Christmas shop

This is the cheapest supermarket to go to for your Christmas food shop

Accident causes slow traffic on A38 near popular Somerset pub

RECAP: Person taken to hospital following collision on A38 near popular Somerset pub

Christmas at Charlton House

Charlton House gears up for festive season

You can judge the cheddar for yourself, as it can be bought in a pack at Co-op stores

Cheddar made at Glastonbury Festival site triumphs at International Cheese Awards

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Framptons has been taken over by Profura. Picture: Framptons

Somerset food and drink manufacturer bought out by Swedish firm

Supreme Champion: Society Chairman Martin Hemmett, President Mike Butler, Judge Richard Wright, Archie Stamp with his Limousin Steer, Frank Collins of the main sponsor the Richard Oatley Foundation and Andrew Perrott of sponsors Monahans.

Success at annual Christmas fatstock show in Somerset this week

Secondary school in Taunton has changed its name today

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Latest planning applications. Picture: Newsquest

PLANNING APPLICATIONS Plans for 14 gypsy caravans on village site

The B3191 was closed in January over safety concerns.

Somerset politicians vow to keep fighting for new road to growing coastal town

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Exeter Crown Court, where Wood pleaded guilty. Picture: Google

Avon & Somerset PC WhatsApped images with his family of dead man and sex suspect

Amy Nelson & Damien Bailey, The Wedding Industry Awards

Somerset businesses scoop awards at South West Wedding Industry ceremony

Sport

Guy Burns continued his goalscoring form.

Minehead come out on top in high scoring battle with Castle Cary

Richard Baker opened the scoring.

Wiveliscombe secure important win over Falmouth at home

Wellington earned the point.

Wellington stretch unbeaten run with point away against Buckland

The scrum was fiercely contested all game.

Taunton Titans defeated by Sale in dense fog at Veritas Park

The scene as Eastborne.

Taunton Town's match at Eastbourne abandoned due to fog

COLUMN

Cooper Associates County Ground

COLUMN '2024 Summer cricket fixtures have brought a mixed response from fans'

Tom Abell is a fan favourite.

Tom Abell to 'focus on his own performances' as he stands down as Somerset captain

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National Sport

Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed his eighth UK snooker title in York (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with eighth UK title but admits lack of ‘buzz’

Callum McGregor is relishing the Euro 2024 opener (Robert Perry/PA)

Callum McGregor excited at chance to open Euro 2024 against hosts Germany

Ronnie O’Sullivan celebrates with the trophy after winning a record-extending eighth UK Championship (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history by beating Ding Junhui in UK Championship final

England captain Jos Buttler and team-mates walk off the field after losing the opening ODI (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

England suffer four-wicket defeat to West Indies in opening ODI in Antigua

Tiger Woods finished level par at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas (Fernando Llano/AP)

I’ve knocked off a lot of rust – Tiger Woods pleased with progress in comeback

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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 business is all about sustainable living.

Taunton's sustainable living business announces move to new premises

Quantock Camping, which is for sale. Picture: Christie & Co

Touring and camping site and farmhouse in Quantock Hills village for sale

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Farmer

Public share views on future of loved national park

Supreme Champion: Society Chairman Martin Hemmett, President Mike Butler, Judge Richard Wright, Archie Stamp with his Limousin Steer, Frank Collins of the main sponsor the Richard Oatley Foundation and Andrew Perrott of sponsors Monahans.

Success at annual Christmas fatstock show in Somerset this week

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National News

Israel’s military ordered more areas in and around Gaza’s second-largest city of Khan Younis to be evacuated on Sunday, as it shifted its offensive to the southern half of the territory where it says many Hamas leaders are hiding (Leo Correa/AP)

Israel says its military ground operations now cover every part of Gaza

Sir Keir Starmer will say that growth creation will be a Labour government’s ‘number one goal’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Starmer: Labour must be obsessed with growth to turn economy around

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the BBC needs to save money (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

BBC needs to ‘cut its cloth appropriately’ amid higher cost of living – Sunak

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People ride sledges besides the beach huts at Blyth in Northumberland (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Warning that parts of country face ‘ice rink Monday’ as snow refreezes

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A ‘large number’ of the animals stopped traffic (Owen Humphreys/PA)

‘Large number’ of reindeer block major road in Suffolk

Former prime minister Lord Cameron will travel to the US this week (James Manning/PA)

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron to travel to the US for Ukraine and Israel talks

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A powerful earthquake that struck off the southern Philippine coast on Saturday prompted many villagers to flee their homes in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning (Local Government Unit of Hinatuan/AP)

Strong earthquake that sparked tsunami warning leaves one dead in Philippines

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