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Somerset: County in South West England
Somerset, archaically Somersetshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel, Gloucestershire, and Bristol to the north, Wiltshire to the east and the north-east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. The largest settlement is the city of Bath, and the county town is Taunton.

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Teenage girl killed on M5 after getting out of police car named

A teenage girl who was killed after getting out of a police car on the M5 in Somerset has been named.
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Girl, 17, dies after being struck by car on M5 motorway

girl, 17, dies after being struck by car on m5 motorway
A 17-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car on the M5 motorway in Somerset.
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Northeast leads Glamorgan to One-Day Cup triumph over Somerset

northeast leads glamorgan to one-day cup triumph over somerset
Unbeaten Sam Northeast's quick-fire 63 helps Glamorgan beat Somerset by 15 runs in a rain-shortened One-Day Cup final.
BBC Sport - Published

Glamorgan and Somerset forced to wait for One-Day Cup final

glamorgan and somerset forced to wait for one-day cup final
The One-Day Cup final between Somerset and Glamorgan at Trent Bridge is abandoned because of rain.
BBC Sport - Published

Counties confirmed for One-Day Cup knock-out stages

counties confirmed for one-day cup knock-out stages
One-Day Cup: Pears v Bears in quarters - Glam & Somerset to host semis.
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Wins for Pears, Gloucs, Somerset & Hants in cup

wins for pears, gloucs, somerset & hants in cup
Worcestershire, Hampshire and Somerset win to go joint top in One-Day Cup Group A, while Gloucestershire win in Group B.
BBC Sport - Published

Payne denies Surrey in tie - T20 Blast round-up

Gloucestershire's David Payne holds Surrey to a tie at The Oval in the T20 Blast and Sussex, Somerset and Lancashire all win.
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Somerset sign son of former England captain Vaughan

Archie Vaughan, the son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, has signed professional terms with Somerset.
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Leach to return to action for Somerset

England spinner Jack Leach is to play for Somerset for the first time in a year, after recovering from a knee injury.
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Lawrence helps Surrey close in on win over Somerset

Dan Lawrence takes 3-45 as Surrey close in on victory over Somerset in the County Championship.
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Bashir 'cried' after shock England Test call-up

Somerset spinner Shoaib Bashir says he has had a "very special" journey from being released by Surrey to an England Test call-up.
BBC Sport - Published

Man charged with murder of 'loved granny' in her home

A man has been charged with the murder of an 86-year-old woman at her home in Somerset.
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Butlin's resort closes and reports of 'mini tornado' as UK hit by 'exceptional' weather

A seaside holiday resort in Somerset has closed for four days after thunderstorms and heavy rain brought flooding to parts of England.
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India's Shaw hits 244 for Northants in One-Day Cup

Northamptonshire's Prithvi Shaw smashes 244 against Somerset in the One-Day Cup at Wantage Road.
BBC Sport - Published

Teenager Rew makes 221 as Somerset dominate Hants

Somerset teenager James Rew continues his superb form with 221 as the hosts dominate Hampshire at Taunton.
BBC Sport - Published

Listen: T20 Blast - Glamorgan v Somerset & Northamptonshire v Derbyshire

listen: t20 blast - glamorgan v somerset & northamptonshire v derbyshire
Listen to BBC radio commentary as Glamorgan take on Somerset and Northamptonshire Steelbacks face the Derbyshire Falcons in the T20 Blast.
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Moeen shines while Surrey smash club record in T20 Blast

moeen shines while surrey smash club record in t20 blast
Moeen Ali shines for Birmingham, while a thrilling night of T20 Blast action sees wins for Notts and Somerset, and Surrey hit record-breaking form.
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Somerset and Worcestershire win again in T20 Blast

somerset and worcestershire win again in t20 blast
Somerset and Worcestershire maintain their 100% winning records in the T20 Blast, while there is a surprise first defeat for Birmingham Bears.
BBC Sport - Published

Blast holders Hants skittled for 74 by Somerset

blast holders hants skittled for 74 by somerset
Somerset thrash T20 Blast champions Hampshire, while there are opening wins for Kent and Worcestershire.
BBC Sport - Published

Anderson groin injury not 'too serious' - Chapple

anderson groin injury not 'too serious' - chapple
England bowler James Anderson suffered only a "tweaked groin" in Lancashire's draw with Somerset, says head coach Glen Chapple.
BBC Sport - Published

Jennings' Taunton ton makes Somerset suffer again

jennings' taunton ton makes somerset suffer again
Lancashire skipper Keaton Jennings finishes on 124 as his side respond well to Somerset's 441 by closing on 302-1 at Taunton.
BBC Sport - Published

First day of Somerset v Warwickshire washed out

first day of somerset v warwickshire washed out
The opening day of the first County Championship match of the season between Somerset and Warwickshire at Taunton is rained off.
BBC Sport - Published

Abell out of England's Bangladesh tour with injury

abell out of england's bangladesh tour with injury
Somerset's Tom Abell is ruled out of England's white-ball tour of Bangladesh with a side injury.
BBC Sport - Published

Ahmed & Abell in England squad to play Bangladesh

Somerset batter Tom Abell and Leicestershire leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed are named in England's squad for their white-ball tour of Bangladesh.
BBC Sport - Published

Footage shows Storm Eunice blow spire off Somerset church

footage shows storm eunice blow spire off somerset church
Dramatic footage shows the spire of a Somerset being blown off during Storm Eunice.
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