Somerset Council leader Bill Revans has provided a justification for the salary levels of the local authority's senior finance officials. The explanation comes as councils across the UK face increasing scrutiny over executive pay amid significant budgetary pressures.

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The Met Office predicts that heavy showers and gusty winds in Taunton will transition to drier, sunnier conditions by the end of the weekend. These changing weather patterns will see temperatures peak at 20°C on Sunday while maintaining high UV levels throughout most of the period.

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Family, colleagues, and viewers have paid tribute to a long-serving BBC presenter following his death. The broadcaster, who worked across Bristol and Somerset, was described as an inspiration to many in the local journalism community.

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