TOM Rooney, a 93-year-old retired Grenadier Guardsman who lives at a dementia care home in Bridgwater, has produced artwork which so astonished his carers they have been inspired to organise an exhibition of his work.

SOCIAL care contracts in Somerset will be extended for a further two years after the coronavirus pandemic left “insufficient time” for fresh procurement.

One of the UK’s oldest zoos will close the doors of its 186-year-old site for good in September, with all its animals set to move to a new location.

Despite being the quietest month for celestial events, each year February does grace us with the Snow Moon.

SEDGEMOOR District Council have partnered with a local community-based organisation to provide a modern-day youth hub service for people aged 18 to 24.

COUNCIL-owned streetlights at the Bridgwater Docks will be converted into more eco-friendly LED alternatives.

The town is named on a list of the most welcoming places to visit.

PEOPLE across Somerset are being advised to batten down the hatches with strong gales set to cause disruption later this week,

ENMORE Park Golf Club hosted a get together to thank all members who volunteered to take on additional duties during the Covid pandemic, writes Richard Walsh.

A STROKE of luck thanks to retired ballerina and former Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell could earn a Bridgwater ballet fanatic £3,000.

SIXTY competitors from across the South West took part in an orienteering weekend in Bridgwater.

AVON and Somerset Police have issued details of where officers will be operating mobile speed cameras this week.

EIGHT major roadworks schemes are starting in Somerset today (Monday, February 14).

As we plough through February wind, rain and snow, we can only hope that warmer Spring days aren’t far away.

KFC is the most recognisable fried chicken chain in the world, but how do the Colonel's restaurants in Somerset measure up when it comes to food standards?

A TOTAL of 11 people who had Covid have died in the four Somerset districts over the past week.

THE three emergency services attended a road traffic collision in the Quantock Hills in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, February 13).

HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.

The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from February 13.

PREPARATIONS are underway for this year's Pride of Somerset Youth Awards.

PLANS for new flats on one of Bridgwater’s main thoroughfares have been approved – in less than 20 minutes.

BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between January 27 and February 2 2022.

COFFEE lovers in Bridgwater will have to wait a little longer to see if a new drive-thru outlet will be opening in their town.

THE cost of delivering improvements to a major roundabout in Bridgwater has risen to more than £5M.

SOMERSET residents are being urged to remain cautious as Covid-19 cases rise in the county.

A TRAIN journey with a £12.10 fare has cost a Bridgwater woman more than £440 in court.

The new Samsung Galaxy S22 Series is available to pre-order from Sky Mobile. Here's how you can get yours.

HUNDREDS of metres of copper cabling have been stolen from locations near Merriott.

A MOBILE repair and reuse project will be hitting the road this summer - and Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) wants you name it.

THE locations with the most expensive homes and those with the cheapest homes in the TA postcode area have been revealed.

THE search is on to find new premises to run a post office in the Wembdon area of Bridgwater.

UP to 5,000 communal properties across Somerset will not receive their new bin collections until the end of June, waste bosses have admitted.

A HUGELY popular music festival is set to return this summer.

BRIDGWATER Chamber of Commerce held an exclusive event for the business community to hear from Sedgemoor District Council on the much-anticipated projects and developments happening in the town.

POLICE in Somerset arrested two people suspected of preparing to commit thefts - following a tip off from officers in Sussex.

THREE people have been found guilty at Taunton Magistrates' Courts of failing to give information relating to the identity of a person driving a vehicle believed to have been guilty of committing a motoring offence.

DOZENS of new homes could soon be built near a Somerset rugby club after more detailed plans were put forward.

The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from February 10.

FOUR hall committees have approached Sedgemoor District Council (SDC) for further assistance to keep them open for their communities to use.

THE Old Folks Show is set to return to Bridgwater Town Hall after two years away between Thursday, March 24 and Saturday, March 26

A BRIDGWATER girl aged just 16 has admitted sending a video of a male being assaulted by numerous youths.

BRIDGWATER & Taunton College's Trampolining team has qualified for the Schools & Colleges National finals, with two members also gaining silver and bronze as individuals.

SEDGEMOOR District Council is asking residents to fall back in love with their bikes and take part in Wheelie Wedmore. ​The event is taking place on Sunday, February 13 between 11am and 3pm at the Borough, Wedmore.

CUTTING out calls and endlessly buffering could be a thing of the past as more next generation phone masts are set to be bolted on to streetlights in Somerset.

SOMERSET will see some improvements through the government’s levelling up agenda – but it’s unclear how much more money will be provided.

National Pizza Day is celebrated on February 9 every year in the UK

Groupon's tickets deal at Odeon is staying available until the beginning of March

Get your closet Disney mad a gift this Valentine's day with exclusive new loved-themed products.

THE RSPCA has issued a rehoming appeal for an unwanted dog that has spent 500 days in kennelsThe animal charity hopes to find an animal lover desperate to find his special someone.Buddy is the longest stay dog at RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre after...

A TRAIN travelling at 95mph in Somerset had a near miss with two track workers before striking part of a tree.