Morning Briefing: THIRD arrest in Somerset murder investigation into boy's death

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THIRD arrest in Somerset murder investigation into boy's death DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a teenager in Somerset have made a third arrest. Chard pub closes for wake in honour of popular landlord A CHARD pub will be closed all day tomorrow (Wednesday, August 3) as family and friends hold a wake in honour of the former landlord. Ancient oak tree on A303 felled An ancient Somerset oak tree has been felled to make way for a new slip road despite the best efforts of protesters over the past two weeks. New Queen's representative in Somerset wants to 'give back to country that's given me so much' THE Queen's newly appointed representative in Somerset is "looking forward to giving something back to the country which has given me so much". Cancer support charity presented with £2,200 cheque after Ilminster fundraiser A CANCER support charity has been presented with a cheque for £2,200 after a successful Ilminster garden party. TWO arrests in Somerset murder probe as boy, 16, dies from stab wounds A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a teenager in Somerset. Got an event you want to promote? Whether you want to advertise a gig, festival, theatre production or jumble sale, you can do it by visiting our What's On Events Calendar. Joe Wicks' tour starts in Somerset THE Body Coach, aka Joe Wicks, is taking 'P.E with Joe' on the road with MINI for the second year running to bring people together for wellness wins – staged as the ultimate event to get families feeling energised, mentally and physically. Somerset Chamber of Commerce on staff shortages 'crippling businesses' RAPID reform is urgently needed to tackle the staff shortages which are crippling businesses across the UK. In pictures: Britain's Disabled Strongman 2022 BRITAIN'S Disabled Strongman competition took place in Chard last weekend. Where police are siting speed cameras in your area this week THESE are the locations across Somerset where police say they are siting mobile speed cameras at various times this week.   Read more news >

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