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Council apologises to arms manufacturer

Elbit Systems UK says it does not supply weapons to the IDF - despite protesters demanding the firm's eviction.

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MP calls for urgent meeting after Frome fatal crash

A woman in her 20s died after Monday's collision involving a Mercedes and a VW Golf

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Barnaby Webber: Knife Angel sculpture on display in Taunton

Barnaby Webber's mother says there is a "particular poignancy" in seeing the sculpture in Taunton.

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Work to complete town cycle route begins

The new route is part of a masterplan to improve cycling links between a town and its outskirts.

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Dozens gather in Wiveliscombe to protest over bus cuts

Somerset Council and First South West plan to reduce the Dulverton to Taunton 25 service.

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Chard Enterprise Centre helping local businesses

The council said the centre is almost half full, following its opening in December.

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Call for review of Yeovil emergency stroke service closure

A council scrutiny committee is calling on the secretary of state to review the decision.

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Sunak tells councils big tax rises are 'not right'

Rishi Sunak has lambasted town halls that have asked the Government for permission to bring in inflation-busting council tax increases.

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Bridgwater increases council tax as it takes on services

The authority says the "modest" increase will save jobs and ensure services keep running.

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Somerset homes to be bought by council for refugees

Somerset Council is buying more than 30 homes for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees.

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