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Woman 'let down' by eating disorder treatment
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A young woman says she felt "let down" by the treatment she received for an eating disorder.
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Barriers installed to deter unauthorised visitors
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A council has installed height barriers at a park and ride car park to deter illegal encampments.
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Muller protesters sentenced for factory trespass
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The five defendants are sentenced for blockading Bridgwater's Muller site.
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Teen swims for 12 hours to support community pool
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Chloe, who has ADHD, says swimming helps her to feel calm at times when she is "overwhelmed".
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Bird flu found at RSPB nature reserve
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The RSPB Ham Wall Reserve has temporarily closed the Avalon hide as a precaution.
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'Coast road closure' and 'excitement' over lantern parade
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A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 28 October.
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Former Bristol City forward Brown dies aged 42
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Former Bristol City forward Marvin Brown has died from cancer at the age of 42.
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What you need to know as pine martens are reintroduced
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A wildlife trust wants to reassure people that pine martens will restore balance to the ecosystem.
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Volunteer tree planters aiming to prevent flooding
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The group Reimagining the Levels (RtL) is encouraging people to plant trees and hedges on their land.
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Council to review controversial new one-way system
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The new road layout, which is part of the Celebration Mile scheme in Bridgwater, will be reviewed.
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Drivers face delays and diversions as M-way closes
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National Highways is carrying out four months of work to tackle flooding at junction 26.
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'Final farewell' for war veteran and 'viral' window display
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A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 27 October.
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Norris has been through the mill - but this was a statement win
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Lando Norris has been through the mill but his victory in Mexico City was a statement win for the McLaren driver, writes Andrew Benson.
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Maintaining 135-year-old graveyard 'impossible'
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A council says an inspection found 102 memorials to be "unstable" and potentially hazardous.
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Somerset in Pictures: Thieving seagulls and pumpkins
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This week's picture round-up includes a new mural, a horse rescue and pick-your-own pumpkins.
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Fire service issues warning ahead of Halloween
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Halloween is a high-risk period for fires caused by candles, the fire service says.
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Town's oldest shop owner celebrates 100th birthday
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John Brown says he feels "proud and honoured" to reach the milestone of 100 years.
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'New dentist checkups' and 'hero bus driver'
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A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
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Heavy traffic and man arrested amid M4 closure
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Avon and Somerset Police used a helicopter to help find the suspect.
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