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The blaze occurred in an air conditioning unit
Fire breaks out at Hinkley Point C nuclear plant site in Somerset
The blaze occurred in an air conditioning unit
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January 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
The blaze occurred in an air conditioning unit
There are several tax rules to consider when selling items online
HMRC tax alert for anyone who sells items online
There are several tax rules to consider when selling items online
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January 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
There are several tax rules to consider when selling items online
There are several ways you can check what your tax code is
HMRC explains tax code change
There are several ways you can check what your tax code is
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January 4, 2026 at 6:34 PM
There are several ways you can check what your tax code is
Ban on TV and online advertisements for foods high in fat, salt or sugar introduced in a bid to tackle childhood obesity
New TV ban starting Monday at 5.30am to tackle concerning problem
Ban on TV and online advertisements for foods high in fat, salt or sugar introduced in a bid to tackle childhood obesity
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January 4, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Ban on TV and online advertisements for foods high in fat, salt or sugar introduced in a bid to tackle childhood obesity
She was involved in a two-car collision
Woman suffers 'potentially life-changing injuries' in crash
She was involved in a two-car collision
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January 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
She was involved in a two-car collision
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died trying to help two people stuck in the sea in Withernsea on Friday [NATIONAL STORY]
Family pays tribute to 'selfless hero' who died in sea tragedy
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died trying to help two people stuck in the sea in Withernsea on Friday [NATIONAL STORY]
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January 4, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died trying to help two people stuck in the sea in Withernsea on Friday [NATIONAL STORY]
The pop star struggled to hold back tears as she shared the rare diagnosis
Little Mix's Jesy Nelson says her twin babies unlikely to ever walk
The pop star struggled to hold back tears as she shared the rare diagnosis
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January 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM
The pop star struggled to hold back tears as she shared the rare diagnosis
The nutritional expert said focussing on weight loss alone was 'missing half the problem'
Tim Spector issues weight-loss jabs warning
The nutritional expert said focusing on weight loss alone was 'missing half the problem'
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January 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM
The nutritional expert said focussing on weight loss alone was 'missing half the problem'
He will now appear in court - but police continue to hunt two absconders
Man charged with fleeing from prison but murderer still on the loose
He will now appear in court - but police continue to hunt two absconders
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January 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
He will now appear in court - but police continue to hunt two absconders
An accident happened about 3pm
Live: Busy Somerset A-road closed after crash
An accident happened about 1pm
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January 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
An accident happened about 3pm
Major changes will hit some newer cars from April 2026
Motorists facing major Vehicle Excise Duty changes in 2026
Major changes will hit some newer cars from April 2026
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January 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Major changes will hit some newer cars from April 2026
"It was a high-quality game between two very good teams and I'm very glad about the five points"
Johann van Graan delights in Bath’s last-gasp win over Exeter
"It was a high-quality game between two very good teams and I'm very glad about the five points"
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January 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
"It was a high-quality game between two very good teams and I'm very glad about the five points"
Adam Watkins knew something was wrong when he struggled to speak without slurring his words
'I thought I'd slept badly - I had no idea it was dire diagnosis'
Adam Watkins knew something was wrong when he struggled to speak without slurring his words
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January 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Adam Watkins knew something was wrong when he struggled to speak without slurring his words
A binman has shared a common recycling mistake that could mean your bin is left unemptied
Binman says one recycling error means 'waste won't be collected'
A binman has shared a common recycling mistake that could mean your bin is left unemptied
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January 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
A binman has shared a common recycling mistake that could mean your bin is left unemptied
Customers with Premium Bonds can take home prizes up to £1million
Premium Bonds savers urged to check 7 numbers
Customers with Premium Bonds can take home prizes up to £1million
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January 4, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Customers with Premium Bonds can take home prizes up to £1million
Over 30 per cent will be affordable homes
Duchy of Cornwall bids to build more than 600 homes in Somerset
Over 30 per cent will be affordable homes
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January 4, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Over 30 per cent will be affordable homes
The NHS has issued an important notice to patients taking injections while on other types of medication
NHS 'important notice' about jabs issued to Mounjaro patients
The NHS has issued an important notice to patients taking injections while on other types of medication
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January 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The NHS has issued an important notice to patients taking injections while on other types of medication
Iain Macpherson says prison was awful - but making a life for himself on the outside is all but impossible
'I did 22 years in prison but can't find a job - I want to go back'
Iain Macpherson says prison was awful - but making a life for himself on the outside is all but impossible
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January 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Iain Macpherson says prison was awful - but making a life for himself on the outside is all but impossible
A binman has shared a common recycling mistake that could mean your bin is left unemptied
Binman says one recycling error means 'waste won't be collected'
A binman has shared a common recycling mistake that could mean your bin is left unemptied
www.somersetlive.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 12:41 PM
A binman has shared a common recycling mistake that could mean your bin is left unemptied
Customers can access specialist services at many Nationwide branches
Nationwide issues update regarding all its UK branches
Customers can access specialist services at many Nationwide branches
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January 4, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Customers can access specialist services at many Nationwide branches
The budget retailer's latest clearance event includes toys, homeware, electricals and more
B&M rolls out 'biggest' 10p clearance sale in all UK stores
The budget retailer's latest clearance event includes toys, homeware, electricals and more
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January 4, 2026 at 12:07 PM
The budget retailer's latest clearance event includes toys, homeware, electricals and more
Karenjeet Kaur Johal says she was 'so shocked' after being hit with the bill
Businesswoman racks up £153K phone bill during just 12 days in US
Karenjeet Kaur Johal says she was 'so shocked' after being hit with the bill
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January 4, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Karenjeet Kaur Johal says she was 'so shocked' after being hit with the bill
Alexandra Hale says she now needs a full set of implants and is forced to cover her mouth when out in public
'I lost my teeth after staying on contraceptive jabs too long'
Alexandra Hale says she now needs a full set of implants and is forced to cover her mouth when out in public
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January 4, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Alexandra Hale says she now needs a full set of implants and is forced to cover her mouth when out in public
Jon Parry says his 'extreme appetite' saw him balloon to a massive 45 stone
Martial arts instructor sheds 21st after cutting out bad habit
Jon Parry says his 'extreme appetite' saw him balloon to a massive 45 stone
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January 4, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Jon Parry says his 'extreme appetite' saw him balloon to a massive 45 stone
Weight loss has been one major benefit of cutting UPF out of my diet.
I quit ultra-processed food 2 years ago — life changed in 4 huge ways
Weight loss has been one major benefit of cutting UPF out of my diet.
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January 4, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Weight loss has been one major benefit of cutting UPF out of my diet.