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Somerset's parliamentary candidates for the General Election 2024
PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak has called a General Election for July 4, earlier than many had expected. This election will see Somerset reorganised into seven parliamentary constituencies, it currently has five. The changes were approved by Parliament
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Man who assaulted an emergency worker arrested during 'days of action' in Bridgwater
THREE people have been arrested during Sedgemoor Neighbourhood Policing team's "days of action" in Bridgwater earlier this month. On Saturday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 14, officers cracked down on crime and instances of anti-social behaviour in
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'People should know not to chuck stuff on the ground expecting someone to pick it up'
I'VE tried most East European beers, Budvar, Pilsner, Tyskie, Hnus and so on, but I never realised how popular the Polish beer Perla was until I found it was the single most popular item on this week’s community litter pick, writes Cllr Brian Smedley
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Somerset MPs call for more support for farmers after flooding
TWO Somerset MPs are calling for more support for farmers. With the horrendous weather this year, as well as changes to agriculture payments, Ian Liddell-Grainger MP and Sarah Dyke MP are calling for more government support for those who put food
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Roary crowned Bridgwater's Little Angel with portrait competition win
THE winner and runners-up of our Little Angels baby portrait competition have been announced. The competition, which launched at Angel Place Shopping Centre on April 17, was held by the Mercury in association with Angel Place and Timeless Images
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Police and crime commissioner Clare Moody pens her first monthly column
IT'S a privilege to have been given the opportunity to serve the people of North Somerset and Somerset as your newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Avon and Somerset. My commitment to you was to be visible and accountable to all