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M5 roadworks: motorway to partially close between Wellington and...
The M5 will be partially closed in the early hours of tomorrow morning (December 20) to allow roadworks to take place.One lane will be closed on the M5 northbound between Junction 26 (Wellington) and...
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Taunton man told 'jail is inevitable' after admitting sex...
A man has been told a prison sentence is 'inevitable' after he admitted a string of historical sexual offences against a 15-year-old girl.31-year-old Shaun Prettyjohns, of Coopers Mill, Norton...
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Yeovil teenager drove while disqualified the day before being...
The day before he was due to be sentenced for a dangerous driving offence, a Yeovil teenager got behind the wheel and drove while he was subject to a ban. Police on patrol in the town saw David Fenn...
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​Travelling to London by train this Christmas? Paddington closed...
One of the country's busiest stations which serves the South West is closing on Christmas Eve.No train services will operate from January 24 up to and including December 29 between London Paddington...
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Man severely beaten by girlfriend heads Taunton charity's...
A man who was so badly beaten by his partner that he nearly lost an arm is urging Somerset men to not suffer in silence.Ian McNicholl, a domestic abuse survivor and Ambassador of the Taunton-based...
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Marine A: ex-Royal Marine Alexander Blackman refused bail
A Royal Marine jailed for life for killing an injured Afghan fighter will spend Christmas in jail after being denied bail by a judge. There were gasps in the court room as the decision was read out...
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Fire crews tackle Wellington motorcycle fire
Fire crews were called to a motorcycle fire just before 5pm.Devon and Somerset Fire crews received a call reporting a motorcycle fire within an old farm house at Nynehead Road in Wellington.Two...
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A38 crash in Taunton causing delays on Wellington Road
A crash on the A38 Wellington Road in Taunton is causing delays.The crash occurred at around 7.30am and motorists are advised to approach the area with caution.Traffic is most significantly affected...
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Taunton woman battling cancer for the fourth time named town's...
A Taunton supermarket worker who has raised thousands of pounds for charity while battling cancer has been named the town's 'Hidden Hero'.63-year-old Clara Quinton was first diagnosed with cancer in...
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M5 travel chaos with broken down lorry, a crash and roadworks all...
The M5 is severely congested due to a number of incidents along the route including a broken down lorry and crash near Bridgwater.A lane of the slip road at junction 26 for the A38 is closed southbound...
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Three car crash on A38 in Rumwell near Taunton causes major...
A three-car crash on the A38 near Taunton caused big delays this afternoon (Thursday, December 22). A man in his 70s was taken to Musgrove Hospital by a member of his family- his injuries are not...
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CCTV released after racially aggravated assault on Taunton taxi...
Can you help us identify anyone pictured in this group of people?Police believe they may be able to help with investigations into a racially aggravated common assault on a taxi driver in Taunton.The...
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M5 car fire: Emergency services called out to early morning fire
An early morning fire on the M5 was one of the first callouts of the day for Avon and Somerset Fire and Rescue.At 3.37am three fire from Taunton and Bridgwater were mobilised to reports of a vehicle...
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Cheapest petrol and diesel in Somerset for the Christmas getaway...
Are you looking to fill up as cheaply as possible before the Christmas getaway? Whatever you're doing – whether it's setting off on a long car journey to see family or topping up the tank for the...
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Mobile speed camera locations for Somerset for Boxing Day week...
Mobile speed cameras are scheduled to be in operation at various locations Somerset throughout the coming week after Christmas.Avon and Somerset Constabulary has released its schedule for mobile speed...
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Marine A: Taunton's Alexander Blackman might sue lawyers who...
A Royal Marine from Somerset who is serving a life sentence for killing a captive Afghan soldier might sue the lawyers who represented him at court martial, according to national media reports. There...
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Where's Ed? Somerset unicyclist Ed Pratt shares his highlights of...
Whatever kind of year you've had, the chances are you've not seen as much of the world as young Ed Pratt.The 21-year-old from Curry Rivel is approaching the end of his time in China as he continues his...
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Christmas 2016: 5 most common things thrown out by Somerset...
Somerset residents have been up in arms about their bins in the last few weeks, with the news that regular bin collections will occur every three weeks in the new year. Last Tuesday (December 20), the...
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M5 traffic: Crash near Taunton adding further misery to motorway...
A crash on the M5 going northbound is adding to the traffic problems on the motorway this afternoon (December 27).The crash has reportedly taken place between junctions 26 at Wellington and junctions...
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Fog warning: Somerset drivers face disruption on roads with...
Somerset drivers face further disruption on the roads this morning (December 28) - this time at the hand of fog.Following yesterday's widespread M5 disruption, the Met Office has issued a yellow...
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