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Women stood on a manhole drain cover pointing at a puddle and pothole

Pothole misery for drivers as repair work continues

The pothole on the A361 near Pilton in Somerset has caused damage to cars.

People mill around St Michael's Tower on top of Glastonbury Tor in Somerset.

Homes within view of Glastonbury Tor 'a travesty'

Somerset Council's planning committee refuses a bid to build homes near Glastonbury Tor.

A view of the sunrise over the Somerset Levels. The light is red, orange and blue, the trees are mirrored in the water. In the distance you can see Glastonbury Tor.

Somerset in Pictures: Santa, sunsets and Pinocchio

Our weekly image round-up takes us from Bath down to Weston and many places inbetween.

A police mugshot of Christine Kekkonen. She is wearing a grey t-shirt and standing against a light-grey background. She has grey-blue eyes and brown straggly hair. She has a blank expression on her face and is staring into the camera.

Woman guilty of murder after fatally stabbing husband

Christine Kekkonen is convicted of murdering her husband of 15 years at their home.

A lit-up carnival cart with three women and a man standing on it in colourful costumes. They are holding up their arms and smiling.

Carnival workers could wear bodycams after abuse

Organisers said spectators' behaviour has been getting worse as the event's numbers increase.

A road that is going though snow covered trees. There is a hedge on the right also covered in snow. The road has brown slush built up on either side and down the middle and in the foreground there is a blue 'Police Road Closed' sign and two bright orange traffic cones.

Somerset in Pictures: Snow, carnival and racing

This week's round-up of photos from across the county.

A close up shot of the brass plaque outside Bristol Crown Court that reads The Crown Court. The court's crest is visible in the background.

Wife who stabbed husband 'extremely fearful' - court

Christine Kekkonen is accused of murdering of her husband Henri Kekkonen at their home in May.

An aerial shot of Glastonbury Tor overlooking the town centre of Glastonbury in the distance. It is a slightly misty day

Somerset charity to buy houses for rough sleepers

A Somerset charity plans to buy four houses to accommodate and support rough sleepers.

A close up shot of the brass plaque outside Bristol Crown Court that reads "Crown Court". The court's crest is visible in the background.

Woman 'doesn't remember' fatally stabbing husband

Christine Kekkonen told police she "dissociates" and cannot remember the fatal stabbing.