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Local News
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'Lessons have been learnt' pledge NHS bosses
NHS bosses in Somerset say things have changed following the death of a man from Taunton in 2009.
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Takeover 'within weeks' for Yeovil FC
The man looking to take over Yeovil Town says he has an "ambitious" and "very optimistic vision" for the club.
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South West Green MEP arrested in Belgium in connection with nuclear bomb protest
South West Green MEP Molly Scott Cato has been arrested in connection with a nuclear bomb protest in Belgium.
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RMT suspends South Western Railway strike action after significant breakthrough in talks
The rail union RMT has announced they're suspending strike action on South Western Railway after being offered a guarantee of a guard on services that have been in dispute.
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"Speak up if you're suffering from anti-social behaviour"
Councillors in Taunton today want to hear about experiences of anti-social behaviour in the town.
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"A303 is my main focus" pledges Chris Grayling
The Transport Secretary says improving the A303 remains his "biggest priority" for the South West's roads network.
National News
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Three amigos launch had spark but Independent Group needs a big hitter
As political launches go, the performance of the Tory "three amigos" - as Heidi Allen called them - had an electricity that Labour's "magnificent seven" or "insignificant seven" - depending on your point of view - had somewhat lacked.
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IS bride Shamima Begum's baby 'can be British citizen', suggests Sajid Javid
Islamic State bride Shamima Begum's baby son can be British despite her citizenship being removed, Home Secretary Sajid Javid has suggested.
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British schoolgirl, 9, dies after eating ice cream in the Costa Del Sol
A nine-year-old British girl has died after eating an ice cream while on holiday in the Costa Del Sol with her family.
Showbiz News
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Cushty! Only Fools and Horses musical has its premiere in London
With plenty of mange tout, Chateauneuf du Pape and a sprinkling of creme de la menthe, Del Boy and Rodney have made it to the West End.
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Fashion icon and Chanel boss Karl Lagerfeld dies aged 85
Fashion icon and Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85.
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Karl Lagerfeld's controversial quotes
Fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld was perhaps as known for his oft controversial statements as he was for his designs.
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Ozzy Osbourne axes tour dates as he recovers from pneumonia
Former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled several tour dates as he recovers from pneumonia, his wife Sharon has said.
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Fern Britton: I was sexually assaulted by a man in a lift
Fern Britton has revealed she was sexually assaulted by a man in a lift after a showbiz interview.
Sport News
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England strike but drop Gayle LIVE!
Over-by-over commentary and in-play clips from the first ODI in Barbados. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event.
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Steve Stricker named Team USA captain for 2020 Ryder Cup
Steve Stricker has been confirmed as the Team USA Ryder Cup captain for next year's contest at Whistling Straits.
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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he has not held talks over his future
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri says he has not spoken to owner Roman Abramovich or director Marina Granovskaia this week regarding his future.
Bridgwater & West Somerset
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