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'I don't know how my late mother would have coped today'

Clinton Rogers: 'Where have all the humans gone?'

Wellington animal hospital invests in anaesthesia care for pets

Wellington animal hospital invests in anaesthesia care for pets

Wellington animal hospital invests in anaesthesia care for pets

Work carried out by Gigaclear

Work carried out by Gigaclear

Full fibre broadband boost for Milborne Port residents

Hestercombe representative Rebecca Pow with the electric charging post

Hestercombe representative Rebecca Pow with the electric charging post

Historic buildings

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When Hestercombe Gardens installed electric vehicle charging

Somerset residents are encouraged to vote for the best names for two new gritters this winter.

Somerset residents are encouraged to vote for the best names for two new gritters this winter.

Elsa or Spready Mercury? Now is your chance to name two new winter gritters

Adobe Express helps you design professional CVs with minimal effort

Adobe Express helps you design professional CVs with minimal effort

Adobe Express: Revolutionising CV creation with free templates

Research conducted by Thermly

Research conducted by Thermly

Nearly half of Somerset homes not connected to gas network

Create impactful visuals for charity campaigns with Adobe Express

Create impactful visuals for charity campaigns with Adobe Express

Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express

Cranmers Optometrists is supporting National Eye Health Week

Cranmers Optometrists is supporting National Eye Health Week

Minehead children urged to 'ditch the devices' for eye health

Some Brits will be unable to watch ITV1 and ITV2 on their current TV box from October 2024 - see if you are one of them.

Some Brits will be unable to watch ITV1 and ITV2 on their current TV box from October 2024 - see if you are one of them.

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ITV channels 'no longer available' on TV boxes from this week - see those affected

The awards ceremony took place at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on September 25

The awards ceremony took place at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on September 25

Awards Ceremonies

LOCALiQ named Large SEO Agency of the Year at UK Agency Awards

“Don’t get me wrong - I need my mobile.”

“Don’t get me wrong - I need my mobile.”

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‘I need my mobile phone, but I morph into a moaning geezer when discussing them’

The car is built-up of a total of 342,817 elements and weighs around 1,220kg.

The car is built-up of a total of 342,817 elements and weighs around 1,220kg.

Lando Norris puts McLaren made entirely from Lego bricks to the test

BT to raise awareness of switch to digital phonelines in Somerset

BT to raise awareness of switch to digital phonelines in Somerset

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BT to raise awareness of switch to digital phonelines in Somerset at supermarket

Leonardo Yeovil Charity committee with Adam Clarke MD, Leonardo Helicopters UK

Leonardo Yeovil Charity committee with Adam Clarke MD, Leonardo Helicopters UK

Aerospace firm donates IT equipment to schools in Ukraine

Taunton's Volvo retailer is celebrating success.

Taunton's Volvo retailer is celebrating success.

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'Car of the year': Taunton car retailer wins global award

“Small wonder I have friends who are steadfastly resisting the move to online banking.”

“Small wonder I have friends who are steadfastly resisting the move to online banking.”

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‘My brush with scammers left me feeling uncomfortably nervous of technology’

“I was feeling very relaxed after a week’s holiday in Spain, sitting in the airport in Alicante, when I received a text message which would cause me grief for days to come.”

“I was feeling very relaxed after a week’s holiday in Spain, sitting in the airport in Alicante, when I received a text message which would cause me grief for days to come.”

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‘Technology is a wonderful thing – when it’s on your side’

The VR training can be used to simulate traffic collisions, flooding and terrorist attacks.

The VR training can be used to simulate traffic collisions, flooding and terrorist attacks.

South West Ambulance Service becomes first in UK to introduce VR to train staff

GPs in England are still dealing with a backlog from the global IT outage on Friday, July 19

GPs in England are still dealing with a backlog from the global IT outage on Friday, July 19

GPs warn there is still 'considerable backlog' to get through after IT outage

Crowdstrike is used around the world by many companies as a cyber-security service

Crowdstrike is used around the world by many companies as a cyber-security service

All you need to know on Crowdstrike amid IT outages around the world

Microsoft users in the UK and around the world are being affected by an outage

Microsoft users in the UK and around the world are being affected by an outage

Is Microsoft down? Users and businesses facing outages

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

These devices allow you to stream live content and view on-demand entertainment

These devices allow you to stream live content and view on-demand entertainment

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Brits warned 'expect a knock' over using 'dodgy' Amazon Fire Sticks illegally

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

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The blight of QR codes: ‘I fear we're losing the ability to speak to anyone’

Mobile operator 3 said the proposed mast would “enhance coverage and provide greater choice for the residents, visitors and businesses of Exmoor”.

Mobile operator 3 said the proposed mast would “enhance coverage and provide greater choice for the residents, visitors and businesses of Exmoor”.

Exmoor National Park

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Mobile operator ‘carefully reviews’ decision to reject its planned Exmouth mast

Parents are being warned about the dangers of the TikTok 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned into ‘prison napalm’ in the microwave

Parents are being warned about the dangers of the TikTok 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned into ‘prison napalm’ in the microwave

Mum's warning as daughter suffers agonising burns in dangerous TikTok challenge

Using the GPS tracking technology.

Using the GPS tracking technology.

Cows controlled with GPS tracker which plays Waltzing Matilda

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

Bring colour and style to your business with Adobe Express

‘Whatever anyone tells me, I’m convinced our mobile phones are listening to us’

James Willcox, who runs a small holding in South Molton.

James Willcox, who runs a small holding in South Molton.

New device to detect lameness in dairy cows being trialled on farm in Somerset

Spot could help manage traffic on the M5 in Somerset

Spot could help manage traffic on the M5 in Somerset

Robot dog being tested on M5 in Somerset to end traffic jams

A stock image of a solar farm similar to the one near Taunton which Environmena will restore ahead of the summer months.

A stock image of a solar farm similar to the one near Taunton which Environmena will restore ahead of the summer months.

Clean energy company to restore and upgrade solar panel farm near Taunton

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LettUs Grow is leading a project linking AI with farming.

LettUs Grow is leading a project linking AI with farming.

Indoor farming sustainability project receives more than £700k from Innovate UK

The internet can be a dangerous place.

The internet can be a dangerous place.

Local government

Council urges Somerset parents to ensure their children stay safe online

A proposed partnership between Vodafone UK and Three UK paves the way to bridge the digital divide distinguishing rural and urban areas

A proposed partnership between Vodafone UK and Three UK paves the way to bridge the digital divide distinguishing rural and urban areas

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South West rural communities risk being left behind in 5G roll-out

Vertu Volvo Taunton is expanding its models’ app library for Taunton drivers with the introduction of Prime Video and YouTube

Vertu Volvo Taunton is expanding its models’ app library for Taunton drivers with the introduction of Prime Video and YouTube

Amazon Prime Video

Taunton car dealer offers new entertainment apps to transform drivers' journeys

Paul's Promotions' Facebook page was hacked after amassing 20,000 followers over ten years.

Paul's Promotions' Facebook page was hacked after amassing 20,000 followers over ten years.

Taunton indoor car boot sale founder falls victim to brutal Facebook cyber attack

Over £430,000 of funding has been secured to improve mobile phone signal across Somerset and Devon.

Over £430,000 of funding has been secured to improve mobile phone signal across Somerset and Devon.

£430,000 of funding secured to improve phone signal across Somerset and Devon

Spark Somerset's Digital Advice Café in Burnham-on-Sea.

Spark Somerset's Digital Advice Café in Burnham-on-Sea.

Digital advice project helping Somerset residents to get online up for national award

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Solar Together is back, installing solar panels for a competitive price

Garador celebrates the first garage door to come off the production line powered by solar energy.

Garador celebrates the first garage door to come off the production line powered by solar energy.

Garador: Yeovil company produce major investment in solar energy

Students launch app to tackle loneliness at universities

The Minehead Connection Cafe have organised a roadshow to help residents in rural West Somerset with technology.

The Minehead Connection Cafe have organised a roadshow to help residents in rural West Somerset with technology.

Digital advice roadshow coming to rural areas of Somerset to help people get online

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Chris Taylor from Hemel Hempstead had 10 panels and battery storage installed, joining a group of 2,150 other residents who have had solar panels installed thanks to the Solar Together scheme.

Solar Together is back, installing solar panels for a competitive price

The Acer Vero range is a great choice for anyone looking for a laptop that is also powerful and versatile enough to meet all your back-to-school needs.

The Acer Vero range is a great choice for anyone looking for a laptop that is also powerful and versatile enough to meet all your back-to-school needs.

Looking for a back-to-school laptop with something extra? Try the Acer Vero

These is what Somerset people look like according to AI generated images

These is what Somerset people look like according to AI generated images

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This is what the 'average person' from Somerset looks like according to AI

Teals farm shop in Somerset has installed a new charging hub for electric vehicles

Teals farm shop in Somerset has installed a new charging hub for electric vehicles

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New electric vehicle charging hub opens at popular farm shop on A303

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Dream bigger: New features and free AI tools empower you to create stunning designs

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

Elton captured in images taken by Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro,

Elton captured in images taken by Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro,

Glastonbury Festival

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Samsung user claims phone helped take better images at Glastonbury

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

Kalina Djoukleva and Jared Johnn, who were runners up in Amazon’s inaugural Alexa Young Innovator Challenge. Picture: Amazon

Kalina Djoukleva and Jared Johnn, who were runners up in Amazon’s inaugural Alexa Young Innovator Challenge. Picture: Amazon

Taunton students' AI invention successful in Amazon competition