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Sun, 20 Feb 2022 09:12:51 +0000
Westcountry man ended life as his 'pride and joy' car taken away
John Scurr, 73, was reported missing by his neighbour

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:01:58 +0000
DWP can give some people who experience joint pain a free £89 payment every week
PIP can be a lifeline for many people suffering

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 07:38:24 +0000
How we used to holiday in Weston-super-Mare in 24 fascinating photos from the archives
A look back at the Somerset beach resort’s glory days from Victorian times to the 1970s

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 07:18:49 +0000
UK weather charts show heavy snow flurry to hit Somerset tonight
Parts of Somerset are set to see as much 3cm of snowfall per hour

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Villagers fume at 'utter madness' of plans for 300 new homes on edge of Bath
There are fears it would cause 'total gridlock' to southern Bath

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Remembering when 85 cows thundered through a Somerset town on a Saturday night
It was a surreal sight

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
The fancy French bistro in Somerset transformed into a cool cocktail bar and boutique hotel
It is like a little piece of Paris

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Nearly 200 new homes to be built near Somerset McDonald's as councillors approve revised plans
Outline permission for the site was granted in July 2020

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
When Vicar of Dibley star Trevor Peacock spearheaded tiny Somerset village planning fury
The well-loved actor helped to thwart a 3,700 home development plan in 2011

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
The Somerset village that lives in the shadow of Bristol Airport
The community of Wrington are passionate about where they live - and want to protect it

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Dreamy farmhouse with acres of ground in stunning countryside for sale
It comes with 16 acres of land

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
11 people recently convicted at Taunton Magistrates Court
The latest from the courts

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
The world-class award-winning gastropub at the heart of a quiet Somerset hamlet
It specialises in great food made from the finest local produce

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Things to do in Taunton with the kids during half-term
The first school holidays of 2022 will soon be upon us

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
The colourful Bath home for sale that looks like a luxury villa inside
It has a stunning room suiting every mood and occasion

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:18:16 +0000
M5 traffic live: Traffic halted after car hits central reservation - recap
All vehicles were stopped

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:24:39 +0000
Four more Covid deaths confirmed in Somerset - latest breakdown
There were also 696 new positive cases

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:59:58 +0000
Storm Eunice causes most power cuts ever recorded in a day in South West
Thousands of properties are still without power today (Saturday)

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 15:37:54 +0000
Scaffolding collapses onto 15 cars at Westcountry dealership causing up to £200,000 damage
The managing director of Roadworthy Suzuki was thankful that nobody was injured

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 12:52:26 +0000
Storm Eunice: Hundreds of homes in Somerset remain without power in aftermath of storm
Taunton and Bridgwater are the worst affected county areas

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 10:45:57 +0000
Three Weston-super-Mare men jailed for violent burglary with knives and pool ball in sock
The thugs have been jailed for a combined 24 years

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:40:16 +0000
Vile Yeovil paedophile shared his child abuse fantasies online
Disgusting Jamie Pattinson downloaded hundreds of indecent images of children

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 07:44:28 +0000
Storm Eunice: Met Office weather warnings for wind remain in place across South West
Gusts of up to 60mph are expected to hit the region again today

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:56:59 +0000
Storm Eunice: Several roads across Somerset remain shut in aftermath of storm chaos
Fallen trees and strong winds continue to wreak havoc with motorists

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Six Somerset criminals jailed for horrific sex abuse in past year
They have all been put behind bars



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