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What has happened to the iconic blue lights on former Taunton Police Station?

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COURT

'Dangerous sex offender' from Taunton seeking money in divorce with estranged wife

Two men arrested following police incident at Taunton Deane Services

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Banned Somerset driver jailed after crashing van into house and killing 90-year-old woman

Sporting stars at Richard Huish College recognised at awards night

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WORK IN PROGRESS: Glastonbury Festival site as you've never seen it before...

Bomb squad called to beach as suspected wartime device found

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Taunton brothers inspired by their gran to take part in vital diabetes study

Gay rugby player calls on Home Secretary for help fighting deportation

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Museum of Somerset gets involved with Dementia Awareness Week

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Fancy living in an empty care home building for £270 a month?

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'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

Council to trim nearly 10,000km of verges this grass-cutting season

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Extinction Rebellion protestor from Somerset to face trial accused of gluing himself to a train

100k sponsored cycle ride to mark 100 years of Somerset Sight

'Museum of Somerset is a treasure in our town'

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Just how big is Glastonbury Festival compared to Taunton?

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NOSTALGIA: Somerset at Lord's - agony, ecstasy and 'incredible support'

'Predatory' Somerset paedophile jailed for attempting to meet girl aged nine for sex

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COLUMN

BREWHOUSE: New funding "keeps the arts alive"

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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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Children's author opens new library at primary school after two-year renovation

Future of Taunton's Park and Ride 'remains in balance'

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LETTER

'We are a nation divided over the EU'

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New book sees crimes set in Somerset

Nigel Farage targeted by anti-Brexit billboard in Taunton

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New primary school's design is 'a mess', says council

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Village park may get new play equipment and floodlights - at no cost to council taxpayer

Rivertones Chorus head to national competition

Taunton man sentenced for possessing a butter knife - court latest

How a Somerset company is pioneering research to reduce plastic waste using FUNGI

We may be on our way out, but it's voting time again in the EU elections

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Council branded 'a shambles' after it failed to agree how public meetings will be recorded

TRAFFIC

Delays as lane closed on the M5 through Somerset

Taunton supermarket closing until next month

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Peers back bid to help towns and villages decide their own flood protections

'My shower's on fire' - fire crew tackle house blaze

Perfect conditions for return of Minehead Half Marathon

BT hit with £53,000 bill for several street works breaches in Taunton area in a month

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LETTER

'Thank you for saving our cat's life'

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BIG INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW: Xenna loves performing as JoJo Siwa because she is full of energy

LETTER

'Fuming' over late poll card delivery for EU elections

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The face of homeless man jailed for 20 weeks for 'sitting on the ground'

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Debbi is celebrating 60 at CICCIC this month

Broadband provider hit with huge fines for roadworks breaches in Wellington

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Taunton teenager's damage spree at Subway, Crown Walk and Gibbons Richards

NOT GUILTY

Teacher accused of sex assaults found not guilty

Vehicles to be banned from town centre streets during Cricket World Cup matches next month

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Unitary authority plans could deliver 'eye-watering savings', says leader

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Join Taunton litter pick and help build a stage at Glastonbury Festival

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Founder of car scheme project which helps 3,000 people given BEM

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

What's planned for Somerset

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TAUNTON ROBBERY

Attackers kick man on ground and rob partner in early hours assault in Taunton

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Businesses could be asked to pay a levy to boost trade in Taunton town centre

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Team of over 50s on birthday cycle from John o'Groats to Land's End

Firefighters from three towns tackle barn blaze

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Serial thief given community order - court latest

PICTURES

PICTURES: Somerset Chamber of Commerce Business to Business lunch

Pow to meet PM and Chancellor to urge strong climate change commitment

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Minehead pool, toilets and garden cafe on new Independent council's agenda

Vandals target efforts to 'transform' Minehead seafront in time for summer

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Mum urges men to 'speak out' about mental health after her son took his own life

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LETTER

'Houses need to be demolished for hospital roundabout'

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Drivers unable to find parking spaces in Taunton pay-on-exit car park

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Wellington welcomes a new town mayor

'LUCKY TO BE ALIVE' - police cyclists get cameras to target dangerous drivers

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Taunton choir honouring war dead lose £1,400 by attending moving ceremony

WATCH

Video captures quick-thinking man saving his dog's life after she choked on cheese

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Mum's desperate appeal to find autistic son's favourite toy taken from park

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Two men arrested and cordon lifted around busy road after reports of 'loud bangs'

Shopper who used stolen credit card gets £265 bill - court latest

£5,000 raised at Wellington Monument's 'Monumental Trek'

Woman killed in crash after lorry and car collide

Homeless man jailed for 20 weeks for sitting on the ground 'without reasonable excuse'

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21-year-old motorcyclist from Minehead dies in crash

Cars banned from Taunton town centre street from TODAY

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MP's expenses overpayment 'not my fault' says Rebecca Pow

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Peak hour bus cancelled due to 'ongoing issue'

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PICTURES

25,000 people visit delicious eat:Taunton event on sunny day

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SPRING FESTIVAL: Early music concerts in Somerset

Another charity shop to take on former shoe store in Taunton

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Sport

COUNTY CRICKET: Overton shines as Somerset fight back on opening day

PREVIEW: Somerset without injured Brooks for visit of strugglers

FOOTBALL: New local derbies for Taunton as league opponents confirmed

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Sport

HOCKEY: Vale Under-12s are best in the West

NOSTALGIA: Somerset at Lord's - agony, ecstasy and 'incredible support'

INTERVIEW: Neal reflects on ‘brilliant season’

'HUGELY DISAPPOINTING': Somerset frustrated by weather as match drawn

FOOTBALL: Yeovil Ladies to drop down two tiers

CRICKET: Banton on board for Saints' trip to Bath

HOCKEY: Goalkeeping star Hinch returns to international duty

COUNTY CRICKET: Centurion Gregory punishes champions Surrey

PICTURES: Runners bolt up to Bridgwater

FOOTBALL: Castlemoat and Lydeard celebrate remarkable seasons

NETBALL: Blackdown in closely-fought battle

SPEEDWAY: Rebels unable to mount grand comeback

Hildreth "frustrated not to kick on" after falling just short of century

WEPL round-up: Saints beaten despite Regan ton while Deane make it two from two

CRICKET: Somerset boosted by late wickets

FOOTBALL: Peacocks skipper extends stay

PREVIEW: Somerset return to red ball action as champions visit Taunton

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National sport

Niki Lauda: F1 champion who made remarkable comeback from fiery crash

Austrian F1 champion Niki Lauda dies aged 70

Hard work and ‘a bit of fortune’ led Potter to the Premier League

Pain-free Andy Murray optimistic about return to competitive tennis

Departing Vincent Kompany tells Manchester City: ‘I have given everything’

Wickets galore at Taunton as leaders Somerset take on struggling Warwickshire

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Property Plus

From Taunton house call to New York buyer

Travel in style with an original Louis Vuitton

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What's planned for Somerset?

Single owner collection of silver knights

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Tool school: Five clever gardening gadgets for spring and summer

Dodo and ichthyosaur skeletons to go under the hammer

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Business

BUSINESS

COLUMN: Tips for staying safe in the cyber age, by Paul Aplin

Deal could see M&S offer home delivery service for the first time

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COLUMN: 'Make vital tax change before government deadline', says Paul Aplin

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HMV bought by Canadian firm - Taunton store is SAFE - but others in south west closing

Somerset cheese maker gets permission to rebuild dairy

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Farmer

Online auction of equipment and plant as business put up for sale

Be mindful of Septoria threat after below-average rainfall

Meet the man that will give you the ride of your life at Royal Bath & West Show

New grants available to help strengthen rural life

Restaurant chain is the latest to sign up to chicken welfare standards

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National news

Austrian F1 champion Niki Lauda dies aged 70

What the papers say – May 21

Three handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin’s home

Hammond takes swipe at no-deal Brexiteers as Tory leadership battle looms

New care approach allows prostate cancer patients to get test results online

Shetland named one of Europe’s top 10 destinations for 2019

Judge rules against Trump in financial records dispute with Congress

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