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Somerset in pics: Supermoons and Jane Austen fans

The arrival of autumn in Somerset hasn't stopped people enjoying life outdoors.

Our weekly round-up of images has seen some people turning festival tents into dresses for charity, and others rescuing foxes from plastic cans.

There was also a special day out for fans of Jane Austen, who put on quite the show with their outfits.

Ben Birchall/PA Media A large street mural in Weston-super-Mare is seen from a drone shot, with the town's pier and coastline visible in the distance. The mural is part of the Weston Wallz festivalBen Birchall/PA Media

Street art: This huge mural is one of 18 new pieces created in Weston-super-Mare as part of the Weston Wallz street art festival.

Matt Cardy/Getty Images The large bright supermoon is seen behind the Beckford's Tower in Bath at night. The tower is illuminated by floodlights and the landmarks on the surface of the moon are visibleMatt Cardy/Getty Images

By the light of the...multiple Somerset landmarks were lit up by the harvest supermoon this week, including the recently-restored Beckford's Tower in Bath pictured here.

A group of ladies in Regency fancy dress stand on a train platform as they visit the Jane Austen Festival in Bath

Fine frocks: Devotees of Jane Austen donned their finest outfits this week as they took a trip from Bath to Trowbridge as part of the annual Jane Austen Festival in the city.

Bekki Frost Two women stand by a green dress made of recycled tents from events like the Glastonbury FestivalBekki Frost

Dream come true: Alice Bowen-Churchill has made a blue and green dress from recycled tents left behind at UK festivals last summer, including Glastonbury. The gown, worn by model and actress Eunice Olumide, includes contributions from festival goers who were invited to sew messages into the lining.

Jonathan Hoskyns stands in front of a fruit tree on his family farm at North Perrott

Future of farming: Jonathan Hoskyns has run his family's farm in North Perrott in Somerset for almost 30 years. Because of the uncertain pricing policies offered by major retailers, he decided to sell his produce locally and not sell to supermarkets. Despite the extra labour involved in pressing and distributing his juice, Mr Hoskyn said he now has control over his costs and can guarantee income.

Secret World A fox is seen in a cage with a plastic container over its head.Secret World

Fox in a tube: A fox has been freed after getting its head trapped in a plastic container. Staff at animal rescue centre Secret World in Bridgwater were called out after the animal was found in a garden.

Boats docked at the marina in Watchet in Somerset

Marina saved: The former head of Somerset County Cricket Club Andrew Cornish and businessman Alexander Roger have taken over the running of Watchet's marina. The marina firm is promising the return of fuel sales and full electrical refits as well as more dredging.

Chris Turner A grainy image shows a bus that has crashed into a bridgeChris Turner

Bus crash: An investigation has been launched into how a double-decker bus crashed into a low railway bridge on Lower Bristol Road in Bath on Wednesday. First Bus confirmed no one was injured. The operator added the bus had been "out of service" and travelling towards the depot.

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