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Artist's Impression Of The Wetlands Gateway Within The Selwood Garden Community In Frome

Construction could begin in 18 months on first of 1,700 homes if approval given

There are 28 separate changes in the Bill, with most of them not expected to be implemented before the autumn of 2026

There are 28 separate changes in the Bill, with most of them not expected to be implemented before the autumn of 2026

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Government to unveil Employment Rights Bill in 'seismic shift' in rights for workers

Prize winners, from left to right – Dan Richards, Chloe Thompson, Connor Perry, Niamh Bird.

Prize winners, from left to right – Dan Richards, Chloe Thompson, Connor Perry, Niamh Bird.

Lentells offices in Chard, Seaton and Taunton raise £410 for Macmillan

GPs in England are voting on whether to take strike action following new a contract for GP service in the region.

GPs in England are voting on whether to take strike action following new a contract for GP service in the region.

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Concerns GP industrial action could bring the NHS to a standstill

One of Crendon Timber Engineering's solar powered sites

One of Crendon Timber Engineering's solar powered sites

Timber firm's solar powered network includes Glastonbury site

Independents Day UK: Support your independent retailer

Independents Day UK: Support your independent retailer

Independents Day UK: Support your independent retailer

Somerscience panel sheds light on STEM careers in the South West

Somerscience panel sheds light on STEM careers in the South West

Somerscience panel sheds light on STEM careers in the South West

Daniel Bosisto, a 27-year-old steel-fixing apprentice from Cardiff.

Daniel Bosisto, a 27-year-old steel-fixing apprentice from Cardiff.

Training, investment and jobs: report on ‘positive impacts’ of Hinkley project

On April 7, 2022, Mr Johnson, accompanied by Kwasi Kwarteng, unveiled the British Energy Security Strategy

On April 7, 2022, Mr Johnson, accompanied by Kwasi Kwarteng, unveiled the British Energy Security Strategy

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Looking back: Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson pays a visit to Hinkley Point C

Sarah Dyke, MP for the Somerton and Frome constituency which neighbours Bridgwater and West Somerset.

Sarah Dyke, MP for the Somerton and Frome constituency which neighbours Bridgwater and West Somerset.

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County Lib Dems hope new Gigafactory is 'step in right direction' for climate crisis

A render of what the Gravity smart campus could look like once construction is complete.

A render of what the Gravity smart campus could look like once construction is complete.

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New Gigafactory: Financial support from government needed, says county Labour leader

Royal Mail announce another stamp price increase from April

Royal Mail announce another stamp price increase from April

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Royal Mail announces another stamp price increase from April

Mike Davies, Station Director at Hinkley Point B, is moving to another station in Lancashire.

Mike Davies, Station Director at Hinkley Point B, is moving to another station in Lancashire.

'Immensely proud' director of Somerset nuclear power station steps down

The green light has been given for formal construction to begin at Sizewell C, the sister project to Hinkley Point C.

The green light has been given for formal construction to begin at Sizewell C, the sister project to Hinkley Point C.

Construction to begin at new power station set to be identical to Hinkley Point C

The workforce at Hinkley Point C has almost doubled since the project's beginnings.

The workforce at Hinkley Point C has almost doubled since the project's beginnings.

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Hinkley Point C workforce could increase again despite local housing crisis

Hinkley Point B workers celebrating the station's 40th birthday in 2016

Hinkley Point B workers celebrating the station's 40th birthday in 2016

Photo book made to commemorate final months of offline Somerset nuclear power station

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

Bridgwater & Taunton College Honoured with Prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Education

Bridgwater & Taunton College Honoured with Prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Education

Bridgwater & Taunton College Honoured with Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Education

The changes mean people will be unable to renew driving licences or pay road tax at Post Offices

The changes mean people will be unable to renew driving licences or pay road tax at Post Offices

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Rural residents to be hit hard by changes to Post Office DVLA services

There will be 34 layouts on show at Rail-Ex Taunton.

There will be 34 layouts on show at Rail-Ex Taunton.

Preparations well underway for Somerset Railway Modellers Club annual exhibition

Langford Budville CoE Primary School have appointed Jonathan Moise-Souch as their new headteacher.

Langford Budville CoE Primary School have appointed Jonathan Moise-Souch as their new headteacher.

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Primary school near Wellington welcomes new headteacher

It's been 20 years since Taunton planners announced their vision for the town by 2050.

It's been 20 years since Taunton planners announced their vision for the town by 2050.

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Taunton's vision for 2050: How has the town progressed since 2003?

An electric vehicle charging point has been placed in the medieval village of Dunster in Somerset.

An electric vehicle charging point has been placed in the medieval village of Dunster in Somerset.

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Historic village becomes latest to join electric vehicle charger rollout in Somerset

A group of year six children from St John’s Church of England primary school enjoyed a trip to New Rendy Solar farm.

A group of year six children from St John’s Church of England primary school enjoyed a trip to New Rendy Solar farm.

Children learn about sustainability and biodiversity on school trip to solar farm

Hickleys, helping raise the standards of Automotive Education in the UK

Hickleys, helping raise the standards of Automotive Education in the UK

Hickleys, helping raise the standards of Automotive Education in the UK

Caroline and Liz have provided care for more than 20 children and young people across a seven year period through the Somerset Council.

Caroline and Liz have provided care for more than 20 children and young people across a seven year period through the Somerset Council.

Somerset couple share positive impact foster caring has had on their lives

Newly elected chair of National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) David Sheppy has called for a freeze in excise duty until at least 2025.

Newly elected chair of National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) David Sheppy has called for a freeze in excise duty until at least 2025.

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New elected NACM chair David Sheppy calls for freeze in excise duty

St Margaret’s Hospice Care have launched Sustainable September to encourage people from Somerset to take part.

St Margaret’s Hospice Care have launched Sustainable September to encourage people from Somerset to take part.

St Margaret’s Hospice Care launch month-long charity shop challenge

Avon and Somerset Police HQ.

Avon and Somerset Police HQ.

FOI finds Avon and Somerset Police recruitment 'racially discriminatory'

The deal, which would see B&M purchase around 50 Wilko stores, could be announced as early as this morning

The deal, which would see B&M purchase around 50 Wilko stores, could be announced as early as this morning

B&M agree deal to take over 51 Wilko stores

Broadband provider Voneus continues to engage with local communities

Broadband provider Voneus continues to engage with local communities

Broadband provider Voneus continues to engage with local communities

LOCALiQ launches its second annual state of digital marketing survey

LOCALiQ launches its second annual state of digital marketing survey

LOCALiQ launches its second annual state of digital marketing survey

Voneus: Connecting communities and embracing local engagement

Voneus: Connecting communities and embracing local engagement

Voneus: Connecting communities and embracing local engagement

Is Taunton missing a trick when it comes to visitors and tourism?

Voneus: Bridging the Digital Divide for Rural Communities

Voneus: Bridging the Digital Divide for Rural Communities

Voneus Broadband: The game changers connecting communities with ultrafast broadband

Newsquest chief executive Henry Faure Walker said the portal would

Newsquest chief executive Henry Faure Walker said the portal would

Local news sector announces full launch of Public Notice Portal

The latest round of nurse strikes are set to start tonight

The latest round of nurse strikes are set to start tonight

When is the next nurse strike? NHS England bracing for "significant disruptions"

35 students from 19 colleges in the South West graduated the Law scheme at Exeter University,

35 students from 19 colleges in the South West graduated the Law scheme at Exeter University,

Students from Honiton and Somerset graduate Exeter Uni law scheme

WIC Syd Atifeh in the frame. Barratt David Wilson Homes celebrates Women in Construction Week 2023.

WIC Syd Atifeh in the frame. Barratt David Wilson Homes celebrates Women in Construction Week 2023.

Barratt David Wilson Homes in Somerset celebrates Women in Construction Week 2023

Ambulance strikes continue as junior doctor ballot to be announced

Ambulance strikes continue as junior doctor ballot to be announced

Thousands of ambulance workers to strike today as pay and staffing dispute continues

South West's Bossington Hall finalised for best tourism award.

South West's Bossington Hall finalised for best tourism award.

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Porlock B&B in running for South West tourism award for best B&B

More than four in five people trust news from local newspapers and websites, as audiences continue to grow

More than four in five people trust news from local newspapers and websites, as audiences continue to grow

Over 80 per cent of readers trust local news as audiences surpass 40 million a month

Adult numeracy programme underway in Somerset

Adult numeracy programme underway in Somerset

Adult numeracy programme underway in Somerset

G.J. Jamieson Jewellers business for sale after 100 years in family hands

G.J. Jamieson Jewellers business for sale after 100 years in family hands

G.J. Jamieson Jewellers business for sale after 100 years in family hands

Students acting as Police Officers. Picture: Ivette Harnett, Strode College

Students acting as Police Officers. Picture: Ivette Harnett, Strode College

Strode College stages a crime scene for 150 criminology students

Tone Works in Wellington.

Tone Works in Wellington.

Over £185k secured for next phase of repairs at Tone Works

Hinkley Point C's first reactor pressure vessel has been completed and is ready for delivery to Somerset.

Hinkley Point C's first reactor pressure vessel has been completed and is ready for delivery to Somerset.

First nuclear reactor built and ready for delivery to Hinkley Point C

James Hildreth in action.

James Hildreth in action.

James Hildreth ready for life after cricket

Big Carl lifting the liner ring.

Big Carl lifting the liner ring.

Big Carl ends the year on a high at Hinkley Point C

Check when you can expect post this week as thousands of Royal Mail staff strike.

Check when you can expect post this week as thousands of Royal Mail staff strike.

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Find out the days you won't be getting post as Royal Mail staff strike

Christmas Eve will be one of the days Royal Mail workers strike in December

Christmas Eve will be one of the days Royal Mail workers strike in December

Royal Mail announces major strike dates for December including Christmas Eve

Residents living within 600 metres of the pyrotechnics factory were evacuated on Friday night.

Residents living within 600 metres of the pyrotechnics factory were evacuated on Friday night.

Residents evacuated after explosions at pyrotechnics factory in Somerset

Opening of Scott Cinemas at Northgate Yard, Bridgwater - Zac Tucker [General Manager ; Scott Cinemas], Alan Bradford [Chairman ; Sedgemoor District Council] and Mark Williams [Scott Cinemas South West]. All pictures: Newsquest staff

Opening of Scott Cinemas at Northgate Yard, Bridgwater - Zac Tucker [General Manager ; Scott Cinemas], Alan Bradford [Chairman ; Sedgemoor District Council] and Mark Williams [Scott Cinemas South West]. All pictures: Newsquest staff

Northgate Yard officially opens in Bridgwater

Somerset Council customer services team named best in the South West

Somerset Council customer services team named best in the South West

Somerset Council customer services team named best in the South West