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A screenshot from Google street view showing a rural lane. There is a tall hedge on the left and trees and a grassy verge on the right which leads into a large field.

Motorcyclist killed in fatal crash on rural road

The rider was pronounced deceased at the scene of the single-vehicle incident.

Roger Apsey is sitting next to a mother pig and her piglets in a barn. There is straw on the ground and the piglets are walking around it. Some of the piglets are pink while others are pink with black spots.

'Hero' farmer saves two-day-old piglets from fire

The farmer says he was "told off" by firefighters for running into the burning barn.

Four people sit around a wooden table with leaflets in front of them. One of them is a blonde haired younger woman who is a health coach and three others are slightly older people, two woman and one man.

GP says 28-day plan helps to reverse health issues

Dr Campbell Murdoch's diet-focused scheme concentrates on metabolism – how well we process food.

Glastonbury Tor can be seen in a sea of fog. It is just barely poking out of thick, white fog as the sun is coming up behind the hill.

Somerset in Pictures: Fog and Harry Redknapp

Our weekly image round-up includes a visit from the former Spurs and West Ham manager to Somerset.

Google maps view of Shadwell Lane in Wincanton. It is a narrow road without markings, with trees and hedges either side.

Police investigate after girl is 'forced into car'

Police appeal for witnesses saying they understand the incident will "cause significant concern".

A fish-eye style image of horses landing after jumping the final fence at Wincanton Racecourse in Somerset

Somerset in Pictures: Mullet wigs and a giant moon

Photos from across the county including football fans donning mullet wigs and the return of racing.

Ben Giles holding the snake in one hand and handling it with a metal pole in the other. He is wearing blue jeans and standing in the overgrown garden.

Woman discovers boa constrictor abandoned in garden

The five foot snake was lethargic and severely dehydrated after possibly been abandoned nearby.

A picture of Michael Wheeler. He is wearing clear framed glasses and has grey hair and a beard, and is wearing a grey t-shirt.

Body found in search for missing Somerset man

Police using specialist dogs in the search for Michael Wheeler made the discovery on Wednesday.

June and Bill Franks celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary sat either side of a desk with anniversary cards between them

Marriage of 70 years began with a kiss in the dark

William and Rosemary Franks shared the moment of romance when a candle they were carrying went out.