Somerset

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Somerset, England

Somerset, England

Exmoor National Park, West Somerset, England

Glastonbury, Somerset, England

Wells, Somerset, England

Taunton: castle

Cheddar: Church of St. Andrew

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News •

Somerset man sentenced after causing facial injuries in attack • May 15, 2025, 6:58 AM ET (BBC)

County flag travels across the world for Somerset Day • May 11, 2025, 11:03 PM ET (BBC)

Chinese game providing 'social lifeline' in rural Somerset • May 4, 2025, 6:27 AM ET (BBC)

Pigeons from West of England set to fly across channel for VE Day • May 2, 2025, 3:52 AM ET (BBC)

Weeks-old badgers picked up in 'miracle' Somerset rescue • Apr. 24, 2025, 10:30 PM ET (BBC)

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Somerset, England

Somerset, England

Exmoor National Park, West Somerset, England

Glastonbury, Somerset, England

Wells, Somerset, England

Taunton: castle

Cheddar: Church of St. Andrew

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