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Live: M5 long delays following crash near Taunton
M5
There is queuing traffic on the M5 Southbound near Junction 25 following the collision
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Two injured after crash closes A-road during rush hour
Somerset News
The A420 was closed in both directions following a crash this morning, Thursday, March 28
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'Caring and inclusive' Somerset school is upgraded by Ofsted
Education
Inspectors remarked that "pupils live up to the school’s values such as community, ambition and respect".
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Police officer ‘does not remember’ woman he is accused of raping, trial hears
Somerset News
Sergeant David Stansbury, 43, is on trial at Bristol Crown Court accused of three counts of rape. He denies the charges and told the court he does not remember the alleged victim
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Boy, 7, dies after lorry and VW Polo crash on the M4
M4
Police are appealing for information following the crash yesterday afternoon (March 27)
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Man, 42, charged after hundreds of cannabis plants found in Weston-super-Mare house
Weston-super-mare
Police found over 200 cannabis plants at a property in The Barrows
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CrossCountry services will not call at new Somerset railway station
Transport
The new station is due to open by September 2025
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Wells MP James Heappey praises Armed Forces as he steps down as minister
General Election
Mr Heappey previously served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Northern Ireland and Kenya
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M5 traffic stopped by crash in Somerset
Traffic & Travel
The crash took place on the southbound carriageway this morning (March 27)
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Gordano School pupils trampled and injured in crush at gate
Somerset News
The gate failed to open which led to a surge of pupils trying to push through. Pupils fell over and were trampled in the crush.
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Used needles found in Keynsham churchyard
Health
1,256 drug-related deaths in England and Wales involved heroin or morphine in 2022
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Plans for nearly 50 new homes near A303 in Somerset scrapped
A303
Locals are worried about the growing pressure on local services
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Somerset Council by-election called as councillor plans new life overseas
Local Elections
Alex Wiltshire was first elected in May 2022
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Four Somerset swimming pools will soon be cheaper to run following funding boost
Environment
Just under £317,000 will be shared between the venues
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M4: Person dies in car and lorry crash
M4
Four other people were rushed to hospital after the crash at around 1pm this afternoon (March 26)
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Group wants to transform former Crewkerne NatWest bank into 'thriving' community hub
Crewkerne
A fundraiser could makes a group's dream possible
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M4 diversion route after serious crash closes motorway both ways near Bristol
Somerset News
Motorists have been warned of long delays following the crash
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'Dangerous' man killed widower, 89, to 'free himself of curse'
Somerset News
Sentencing James O'Connor, the judge said 'I can only find that you are dangerous and will be so for a long time'
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Boy born with cleft lip is all smiles 14 years later
NHS
Now his dad wants to give something back for all the help and support his son has had
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Girl, six, to cut off 16 inches of hair to help girls with hair loss
Charity
Raven chose to raise money for the Little Princess Trust "because she's also a little princess", says her mum
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Live: A303 closed following serious collision
A303
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area
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Glastonbury dragons need new home due to fire regulations
Glastonbury
They are around 50ft long and can't stay at their scrap store home anymore
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Girl, 13, gets cancer diagnosis after suffering pain in her leg
Health
Fund-raising appeal to help brave Kiera Granger, from Yeovil
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New holiday lets approved near Somerset pub after £3.5m coastal defence scheme is completed
Development
Thousands of tonnes of rock armour were installed to protect the site
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CrossCountry services will not call at new Somerset railway station
Transport
The new station is due to open by September 2025
'Vast improvement' to high street to bring more footfall to seaside town
Weston-super-mare
The work is being funded through the Levelling Up Fund
'Caring and inclusive' Somerset school is upgraded by Ofsted
Education
Inspectors remarked that "pupils live up to the school’s values such as community, ambition and respect".
Hairy Biker Si King gives statement and issues career update
Celebs/TV
Fans rushed to give him support as Si said he was still looking to carry out events this summer after the death of co-host Dave Myers
M5
Live: M5 long delays following crash near Taunton
There is queuing traffic on the M5 Southbound near Junction 25 following the collision
'Vast improvement' to high street to bring more footfall to seaside town
Weston-super-mare
The work is being funded through the Levelling Up Fund
'Caring and inclusive' Somerset school is upgraded by Ofsted
Education
Inspectors remarked that "pupils live up to the school’s values such as community, ambition and respect".
Apology after glitches disrupt major council consultation on where to build thousands of houses
Somerset
There was trouble with comments submitted over the major plans
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Chef James Martin issues new statement and says 'I want to say a few important words'
The James Martin’s Saturday Morning ITV presenter said he had been targeted by scammers and warned fans not to fall victim
CrossCountry services will not call at new Somerset railway station
Transport
The new station is due to open by September 2025
'Vast improvement' to high street to bring more footfall to seaside town
Weston-super-mare
The work is being funded through the Levelling Up Fund
'Caring and inclusive' Somerset school is upgraded by Ofsted
Education
Inspectors remarked that "pupils live up to the school’s values such as community, ambition and respect".
Hairy Biker Si King gives statement and issues career update
Celebs/TV
Fans rushed to give him support as Si said he was still looking to carry out events this summer after the death of co-host Dave Myers
M5
Live: M5 long delays following crash near Taunton
There is queuing traffic on the M5 Southbound near Junction 25 following the collision
'Vast improvement' to high street to bring more footfall to seaside town
Weston-super-mare
The work is being funded through the Levelling Up Fund
'Caring and inclusive' Somerset school is upgraded by Ofsted
Education
Inspectors remarked that "pupils live up to the school’s values such as community, ambition and respect".
Pair of Bath Rugby forwards pen new one-year contract extensions
Bath Rugby
Jaco Coetzee and John Stewart have been rewarded for strong seasons in the Blue, Black and White
Apology after glitches disrupt major council consultation on where to build thousands of houses
Somerset
There was trouble with comments submitted over the major plans