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Toddler's horror fall prompts safety calls for river near Taunton park

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BLACK ICE: Emergency services on the scene as car crashes into tree on edge of Taunton

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Headteacher needed as new primary school expands its year group offering

Jobs go at West Somerset Railway amid three-month closure after safety inspection

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Man causes £1,710 damage to TVs in Somerset betting shop

Pay on exit car parks going live in Taunton

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Doubts that Coal Orchard development will be completed on schedule

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Shots fired as armed police help detain man in connection with Somerset robbery

Community and mental health services across Somerset praised in latest report

LETTER

'Surely work should pay for a decent life?'

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INSIGHT

More people employed or more out of work - who's right?

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12, 30, 40 or 70 miles? Somerset village gears up for charity cycle challenge

Study reveals where people are most likely to check value of neighbours' homes

WEATHER WARNING

'Wintry showers' possible as weather warning issued for Somerset

Bridgwater woman suffered 'catastrophic' injuries in M5 crash, inquest hears

More houses could be coming to Taunton village after council misses target

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Man suffers two broken legs after collision on Priorswood Road, Taunton

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3,000 jobs at risk as Patisserie Valerie goes into administration

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Have you lost these rings? Police in Somerset want to trace owners

'Hundreds' of lecturers striking at Bridgwater and Taunton College

Ambitious plans for Wellington Mill buildings revealed

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Man smashed window at Taunton pub to get back in after fracas, court told

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WHO DID THIS: Victim needs surgery after attack in Somerset street

Taunton Carnival Queen and Princess named for 2019

LETTER

'Watch enlightened Brexiteers ensure another financial crash and complete chaos!'

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Fans will be s-logging on with wifi at the home of Somerset County Cricket Club

Award-winning chef's hope to open new restaurant focusing on local game meat

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LETTER

A day to remember the Holocaust and Nazi Persecution

LETTER

'We now have a Parliament which is set against the British people'

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A mile a day or a marathon in one go - you choose in hospice fundraiser

Fancy playing at the Glastonbury Festival? Here's your chance...

Boost for Somerset Day preparations as two new backers unveiled

Madness to headline huge outdoor concert in Taunton - here's how you get tickets

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Man left with 'life threatening' injuries and two arrested after forklift incident

Multi-million pound Somerset road improvement plan to start this month

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WEATHER WARNING

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for ice across Somerset

Feeling the Blue Monday effect? Claim a FREE CHEESEBURGER from McDonald's! Here's how...

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'It's a disgrace' - public drains in Taunton street 'not cleared for years' claims resident

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Hope for Taunton store as Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley mounts bid for HMV

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'We'll fight any plans to permanently close hospital', vows patient group

Beeb boss officially opens new BBC Somerset studio

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IN COURT

Man jailed for assaults and carrying a knife - court latest

LETTER

'Council workers add to Taunton's litter problem'

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Ex-Somerset fast bowler makes career move in financial sector in Taunton

Thousands of pounds up for grabs for grassroots community groups

Appeal for more people to sign up for annual Swimathon

Hoping to get on the property ladder soon? Eight tips for first-time buyers

Have you seen the lunar eclipse over Somerset today?

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Morrisons in Taunton 'losing £tens of thousands due to parking chaos' says customer

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'It's Champagne, not Prosecco': Hotel owner defends Somerset swinger events

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Armed robber steals cash and tobacco from Co-op store in Somerset

Owner makes 'hard decision' to close country pub

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WARNING - SHOCKING IMAGES: RSPCA inspectors upset by state of animals owner left to suffer

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MEET THE CHEF: Meet the new owners at popular Silvers Pantry

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WATCH YOUR SPEED: Where police are siting mobile enforcement cameras next week

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NOSTALGIA: Work underway on school's new £400,000 sports centre

Brexit advice on offer for Somerset businesses

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TREATED LIKE ROYALTY: Law breaking Wellington drivers get same ticking off as Prince Philip

PICTURE GALLERY

EVERYTHING MUST GO: Inside The County Stores on its final day

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End of an era as THE COUNTY STORES closes for good today

WHAT'S NEXT? County Stores could become a car museum, sell cakes - and the Post Office could stay

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The County Stores - customers' reaction to closure

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Bedroom blaze caused by iron

Disabled ASDA worker in bus row after being blocked by drivers

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Railway from Taunton to Devon and Cornwall to be closed for almost three weeks for maintenance work

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GET VOTING: Somerset locations up for BBC Countryfile Awards

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LETTER

'Is the council going to let our Post Office be lost?'

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Jail for woman who ran brothel in Somerset

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AS IT HAPPENED: Three goals and three points for the Peacocks

Somerset WH Smith store to relocate until the summer

New private-members and swingers club open at restored country house

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Man arrested as armed police swoop on Taunton's Travelodge

Plans to turn dilapidated former pub on edge of Taunton into bedsits

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Lane closed on M5 northbound in Somerset after manhole collapses

Jail for Taunton who man gave drugs to and sexually exploited teenage girls

POLL

Floodlights for cricket in Taunton: Good or bad? Have your say...

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Council to discuss new contract for five Taunton Deane leisure centres during 'confidential' session

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LETTER

'Save North Street in Taunton for buses - close it to through-traffic'

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Teen beats up guardian, steals £563 from her and causes damage - court report

Council leader 'perplexed' by move to force him out

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Appeal after body found on Devon beach

RECIPE

COLUMN: With head chef, Richard Guest from Augustus Restaurant in Taunton

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Man denies murder of Somerset student Poppy Devey-Waterhouse

Sport

PICTURES: Vale hit Bath for six as good form continues

Bridgwater & Taunton College becomes football 'Super Hub'

Jack Leach left out of England team for first West Indies Test

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Sport

FOOTBALL: Lydeard Ladies denied by late own goal

FOOTBALL: Tenth new contract agreed at Peacocks

FLASHBACK: When Somerset's new signing tore England apart in Jamaica...

BOWLS: Paxton battles back to win pairs title

Somerset re-sign West Indian paceman for T20 Blast

CRICKET: England recognition for Wellington's Layard

New cricket initiative for youngsters with disabilities starts in Somerset this week

RUGBY: Frustrating weekend for Wellington and Wiveliscombe

COUNTY CRICKET: Promising all-rounder signs new deal at Somerset

FOOTBALL: Tangerines fight back to secure home win

FOOTBALL: Irish among latest trio of Peacocks to sign new contracts

FOOTBALL: Dray hails striking duo as Town tick off another win

PLAYER RATINGS: Town’s top talent against Gosport – and vote for your man of the match

RUGBY: Titans edged out by promotion rivals as last-gasp kick slides wide

GIVE IT A GO: Four more sports to try in the new year

AS IT HAPPENED: Three goals and three points for the Peacocks

FOOTBALL: Key men back in contention for Peacocks

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National sport

Neymar ankle injury raises concern for PSG ahead of Manchester United tie

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri wants more from Eden Hazard

Pep Guardiola relieved over no injuries on ‘dangerous’ pitch

Sevilla upset Barcelona with shock Copa del Rey victory

Anderson convinced he and Broad have more to offer

How Gonzalo Higuain compares to his fellow strikers at Chelsea

Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain joins Chelsea on loan

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Property Plus

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The latest planning applications and decisions

Charity says millions more homes needed to tackle social housing crisis

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Box homes - The latest solution to the housing shortage

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RISING PROPERTY VALUES: Here's how much people MADE when selling their homes last year

Carpet cleaning: Should you hire a professional or do it yourself?

House price index shows growth slowed sharply in December

First-time buyer mortgage numbers 'at highest level since 2006

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Business

COLUMN

Make your resolution to cut tax bill, says Paul Aplin

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A true taste of Somerset - cider - now being enjoyed in India...

'Everything takes so long to happen': Business leader speaks out over plans for Taunton town centre

Chief execs paid 133 TIMES MORE than average workers, report claims

Taunton firm signs up with the Exeter Chiefs

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Farmer

David won farm manager of the year at the 2018 South West Farmer Awards - could you be next?

Helston Young Farmers get their cabaret on

Nearly half of farmers do not think their business is profitable, says new research

Deal or no deal, uncertainty will be the watch word, says NFU president

Health and safety man Phil joins NFU Mutual branch

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National news

Union chiefs to meet Government for Brexit discussions

‘Field-grown’ more appealing than ‘meat-free’ to diners, study suggests

Social media ‘breeding ground’ for negative messages about vaccines

Antimicrobial resistance as big a threat as climate change – Health Secretary

England has more distilleries than Scotland for first time

Tesco and Jamie Oliver help community cooks make the most of donated food

Scots urged to safeguard Gaelic for future generations

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