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Somerset's wanted: Do you recognise anyone in these CCTV images?
Police have released a series of CCTV images to appeal for the public's help in solving a number of Somerset crimes. The pictures have been issued through the independent Crimestoppers charity in a bid...
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Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner survey: We want to hear your...
Four candidates will stand in the election to become the Avon and Somerset force area's first Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). The new £85,000-a-year PCC will have wide ranging powers over policing...
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Amy Hofmeister death: Leanne Burnell prison sentence doubled after appeal
A woman jailed for causing the death of Taunton schoolgirl Amy Hofmeister by dangerous driving has had her prison sentence more than doubled at the Court of Appeal. Leanne Burnell, 21, from Bishop's...
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Bath bolster pack with new signing Nick Koster
Bath yesterday bolstered their pack with the signing of Western Province back-rower Nick Koster. The 23-year-old is an imposing figure at 6ft 4in tall and has represented South Africa at all age-group...
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A303 Dual It! How you can help campaign be a success
We need your help to make our A303 Dual It! campaign a success. Perhaps you have lost a loved one in an incident on the A303, or you were involved in a crash that changed your life forever. You might...
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Martin Jessopp won't rule out return to British Superbike Championship
Martin Jessopp has refused to rule out a return to British Superbikes just a year after he left the series. The Yeovil racer's plans for 2013 are still in limbo, with a World Superbikes ride still a...
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MS sufferer chose starvation over misery
Parallels between right to die campaigners and a former magistrate who chose to starve herself to death were made at an inquest.The widower of Monica Cooke, 74, of Cheddar, told Somerset West coroner...
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Amy Hofmeister death: Jail term doubled for fatal car chase driver Leanne...
A driver involved in a high-speed car chase in Somerset which killed a 13-year-old girl has had her sentence more than doubled by appeal judges. Leanne Burnell, 21, was jailed for 18 months for causing...
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Campaigners 'let down' by A303 solar farm decision
Campaigners opposing the building of what could be the biggest solar farm in the country say they are disappointed following its approval by South Somerset District Council. Plans to extend the...
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Jenson Button feels at home on Indian Grand Prix track
Jenson Button is looking forward to a 'different' challenge in India this weekend as he looks to put his recent disappointment in Korea firmly behind him.The Frome Flyer heads to the Buddh...
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Tom Perry ruled out of Somerset Rebels silverware quest through injury
Tom Perry will play no further part in Cases Somerset Rebels' quest for speedway silverware this season. Perry suffered a broken thumb and scaphoid while riding for Dudley on Tuesday night, and has...
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Beef farmer to give up life's work after badger cull delay
A beef farmer claims he will be forced to give up farming cattle because the pilot cull of badgers where he farms has been postponed. David Barton, 45, said yesterday it was "outrageous" that TB in...
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Heartbreak for Yeovil nursery after 'drunken' student prank
Staff at a Yeovil nursery were heartbroken when children's play equipment worth hundreds of pounds went missing overnight. Five bikes – which cost up to £150 each – were taken from a locked shed at the...
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Fire exposes £100k drugs factory inside Yeovil house
A huge drugs factory was discovered after a Yeovil house burst into flames. The blaze at a cannabis farm inside a three-storey terraced home on Sherborne Road caused rush-hour traffic chaos on Monday...
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Somerset businessman denies fraud charges over bomb detectors
A South Somerset businessman accused of selling apparently useless bomb detectors to security forces on patrol in Iraq and Afghanistan has denied fraud at the Old Bailey. Jim McCormick, 56, of Park...
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A look at how main route through Beaminster Tunnel could reopen
A concrete extension could be built around Beaminster tunnel in an effort to reopen a main route into the town. Rosemary Snell of Misterton and Michael Rolfe of Fivehead died when their car was buried...
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A new era dawns for helicopter industry at AgustaWestland in Yeovil
A world-class civilian helicopter hub is to be created in Yeovil, securing 3,000 jobs with the potential to create hundreds more after the Government pledged £46m to AgustaWestland. Rob Golledge...
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A303 Dual It! Western Gazette launches campaign to end crash carnage
The A303 is the artery of Somerset carrying 21,000 motorists through the county every day. Each week more than 100,000 trips will be made by commuters, tourists and businesses. But statistically one of...
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Yeovil Town captain Jamie McAllister backed to shrug off ankle knock
Yeovil Town captain Jamie McAllister has been backed to be fit for the weekend with his manager joking his newborn twins are more of a concern to the defender. The left back has failed to complete...
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Gary Johnson keen to extend Paddy Madden's loan stay at Yeovil Town
Gary Johnson wants to keep hotshot Paddy Madden at Yeovil Town but both manager and player remain coy on their hopes for a loan extension. The Glovers' boss suggested both before and after Tuesday's...
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