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Page last updated at 09:59 GMT, Saturday, 28 November 2009

Daniel Purcifer with son Ezekiel
Wife's 'fight for truth' success
The widow of a Somerset Naval officer wins her battle to prove her husband did not die from a binge-drinking session.

Biomass fuel Villagers oppose power station
Plans for a biomass power station in Somerset cause concerns to some residents of a nearby village.

View from Wraxall school towards Backwell Protest meeting against pylons
People opposed to plans to build 400,000 volt power lines through North Somerset hold a public meeting.

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Biker killed in paramedic crash
A motorcyclist dies overnight after being in a collision with an ambulance service rapid response car in Somerset.

Council to cut hundreds of jobs
Bath and North East Somerset Council admits more than 300 jobs will have to go over the next three years.
Nicolas Cage turns on Bath lights
Hollywood star Nicolas Cage brings Bath to a standstill as thousands turn out to see him switch on the Christmas lights.


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