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M5 crash: Lanes closed between Bridgwater and Taunton after two...
A crash involving two lorries on the M5 has closed two lanes of the motorway this morning (January 27). Lanes one and two of the southbound carriageway of the motorway between junctions 24 at...
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Theresa May says multi-million pound sale of Somerset cake firm...
The Prime Minister has praised the multi-million pound sale of Somerset business Ministry of Cake, saying it shows how the UK can "unlock global trade". Ministry of Cake, based in Taunton, employs 400...
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Taunton man abused ex on Facebook days after receiving restrainin...
A Taunton man who hurled abuse and insults at his former partner on social media just three days after she served him with a restraining order has narrowly avoided a prison sentence.Prosecuting, Emma...
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A38 crash between van and car causes delays
A crash between a van and a car on the A38 near Wellington caused delays for motorists.Avon and Somerset Police were called to the scene at 12.42pm.A spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a two...
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Police appeal to find Justin Fear wanted in connection with...
Police are appealing for the public's help in finding wanted man Justin Fear.Fear, 22, is wanted in connection with a number of theft offences in Taunton.An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "He...
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Cannabis growing grandfather from Wellington avoids jail
A grandfather caught growing cannabis at home has been spared jail by a judge today. Joseph Garland, 69, had previously admitted one charge of producing cannabis and one of being in possession of...
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A358 closed following fatal crash between milk lorry and car near...
A person has died following a crash between a car and a milk lorry between Ilminster and Taunton.UPDATE: The road was open again at midnight on Saturday (January 28).Police were called to the scene at...
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Fire fighters called to Taunton vehicle fires
Fire crews have attended a car fire in Taunton.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue were called out just after 4pm today (Jan 27) to Thames Drive.One fire engine was sent to this vehicle fire. On arrival...
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Somerset traffic hotspots: Have your say on the county's worst...
For many motorists, January has been a month of winter woe on Somerset's roads. As well as the usual problems of icy roads and foggy conditions there have been road works on some of the county's...
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Somerset's most unusual ghost story...a vicar who walked the...
We all love a good ghost story – but something that started out as a ghost story from Curry Rivel, near Taunton – became something altogether more unusual. Between 1923 and 1927, the residents of the...
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A358 crash: Police appeal for witnesses as person dies and...
Police appeal for witnesses after one person died and another suffered life threatening injuries in a crash between a milk lorry and a car on the A358.Emergency services were called to the crash scene...
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Taunton toaster fire: Crew called out to sounds of fire alarm in...
It was an eventful Sunday morning for one Somerset resident today (January 29). A fire engine was called to a property in the Gatchell Oaks area of the village of Trull, near Taunton, because of...
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Somerset traffic: Readers choose Yeovil road works as worst place...
The problems on Somerset's roads in January have been well reported but we wanted to give you, our Somerset Live readers, the chance to have a direct say on where the worst traffic hotspot has been. So...
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South West planned roadworks from Monday 30 January –...
Here's your rundown on all the key roadworks across the South West for the coming week.This is a brief summary - for full details of any works close to where you live visit Somerset County Council...
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Police mobile speed camera locations in Somerset and Dorset for...
The Avon and Somerset Police Speed Enforcement Unit mobile speed cameras are scheduled to enforce at the following locations week commencing January 30. Please note that mobile enforcement may still...
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A38 closed following crash near Taunton
A crash has closed a section of the A38 near Taunton.Diversions are in place (Jan 29) following a two car crash on a section of the A38 between Milton Hill Monkton Heathfield and A358 Toneway...
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Retired Minehead doctor, 95, charged with indecently assaulting...
A 95-year-old retired medical practitioner has been charged with indecently assaulting a girl of 12. Dr. Peter Cooper, of Minehead, Somerset, faces ten counts and an investigation is being carried out...
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Man from Southampton, 63, died in A358 crash
Somerset police have revealed details about a fatal crash on the A358 between Ilminster and Taunton on Friday (January 27). A 63-year-old man from Southampton was killed and another remains fighting...
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BBC Panorama tells of Taunton man who 'dumped American with...
A 50-year-old man from Taunton has been re-bailed in connection with a case that shocked the UK, it has been revealed. View above - BBC Panorama will feature the story tonight On November 7, 2015 an...
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St Margaret's Hospice chief exec lied about qualifications to get...
A former chief executive of a large and much-loved Somerset hospice has pleaded guilty to lying about his qualifications to obtain three top NHS jobs. Jon Andrewes misled appointments boards before...
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