Somerset

County in South West England

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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. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
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. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
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 on September 23, 2024

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 on September 22, 2024
Counties confirmed for One-Day Cup knock-out stages One-Day Cup: Pears v Bears in quarters - Glam & Somerset to host semis. BBC Sport - Published on August 14, 2024
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 on August 7, 2024

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. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2024
Somerset sign son of former England captain Vaughan Archie Vaughan, the son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, has signed professional terms with Somerset. BBC Sport - Published on May 28, 2024
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. BBC Sport - Published on May 16, 2024
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. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2024

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 on December 12, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on September 20, 2023
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. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2023	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 on August 9, 2023
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 on July 11, 2023	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. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2023
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. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023	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 on June 2, 2023
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 on May 24, 2023	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 on May 14, 2023
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 on April 21, 2023	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 on April 6, 2023
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 on February 16, 2023	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 on February 2, 2023
Footage shows Storm Eunice blow spire off Somerset church Dramatic footage shows the spire of a Somerset being blown off during Storm Eunice. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2022