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James Perry, a 49-year-old man with no fixed address, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for a string of burglaries and thefts across Somerset. Perry pleaded guilty at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on April 9, and was … Read More

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A tragic collision on December 13, 2025, claimed the lives of Pete D’Arcy, 57, and Robbie Kenneth Diffey, 24, after Diffey, driving at 92 mph under the influence of cannabis and alcohol, swerved into oncoming traffic … Read More

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Motorists using the M5 motorway this weekend should prepare for potential delays and disruptions. A heavy and oversized load weighing 148 tonnes is scheduled to be transported along this key route. Authorities are advising … Read More

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More than 1,000 residents have submitted objections to Bristol Airport’s latest expansion proposal, raising serious concerns about environmental impact, local congestion, and community wellbeing. The airport aims to increase … Read More

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Central government has declined to provide funding for a critical study aimed at reconnecting the West Somerset Railway (WSR) with mainline train services. The WSR, a heritage railway, operates between Bishop’s … Read More

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The UK central government has declined to allocate funding for a vital study aimed at reconnecting the West Somerset Railway (WSR) with mainline rail services. The WSR operates between Bishop’s Lydeard, near Taunton, … Read More