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Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:29:46 +0100
Enmore Park Ladies donate to Rape Crisis Centre, SARSAS
ENMORE Park Golf Club ladies section are supporting the Lady Captain’s charity SARSAS, Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Charity.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:13:09 +0100
Mobile police speed camera sites in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced scores of locations where they will be siting mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:50:17 +0100
Roadworks across Somerset this week
SOMERSET County Council has announced 16 roadworks schemes starting in the county this week.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset’s Public Health team urges Spring Booster jab take up
Somerset County Council’s Public Health team is urging older and more vulnerable residents to take up the offer of a free, further Covid-19 booster vaccine.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Concert tickets to go on sale from May
TICKETS for this years Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Concerts are set to go on sale from next month.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Rachael Millington talks all about fashion in her green focus column
FASHION Revolution Week 2022 takes place from 18th- 24th April. This year’s theme is MONEY FASHION POWER.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
A SIX-BEDROOM Edwardian family home for sale in Mark, Highbridge
A SIX-BEDROOM family home with a huge garden and detached annexe is for sale in Highbridge.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Nine Somerset battles in the 2022 May elections
SOMERSET voters face a series of close battles for their support as the different parties fight for control of the new unitary council, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 09:38:55 +0100
Somerset Waste Partnership on Easter recycling collections
RECYCLING collection days in Somerset are set to change next week due to the Easter bank holiday.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between March 31 and April 6 2022.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater residents left without reliable internet after cable damaged
RESIDENTS in Bridgwater have been left fuming after a damaged cable has left them without reliable internet for the past two weeks.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:41:55 +0100
Latest Covid-19 data in Sedgemoor
THERE were two more coronavirus deaths recorded in the latest 24-hour period in Sedgemoor.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:51:30 +0100
Bridgwater crews tackle fire in derelict building near Salmon Parade
A FIRE broke out in a derelict building last night (Thursday, April 14).

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:40:00 +0100
Lorryload of donations leaves Bridgwater to help Ukraine
A LORRY full of medical supplies and other donated items to help refugees and casualties of the war in Ukraine left Bridgwater at the start of April.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Letter on the new unitary council plan by Alan Paul
Dear sir,

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:48:17 +0100
Easter Bunny visits Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School
NURSERY children in Taunton and Bridgwater were delighted by a visit from a special guest.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:09:02 +0100
Win Somerset festival tickets with hidden pebbles
SOMERSET residents have a chance to win festival tickets by finding branded competition pebbles hidden around the county.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:30:46 +0100
14-year-old reported missing has been found, police say
POLICE have appealed for the public to help them find a teenager who has been reported missing after he was last seen in Bridgwater this morning.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:06:44 +0100
Pedestrian crossing overtake in Cannington
POLICE have slammed this motorist for a "horrendous" overtaking of another vehicle on a pedestrian crossing.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:07:04 +0100
The 10 cheapest places to buy petrol in Bridgwater
THE rise in the cost of living across the UK is currently a big concern for all residents.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:21:16 +0100
Hour-long delays on M5 motorway between Burnham-on-Sea and Sedgemoor Services
THERE are delays of an hour on the M5 this morning (April 14) due to animals in the road.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:30:00 +0100
NHS Somerset advice over Easter
THE NHS in Somerset is asking people to make sure they are prepared this Easter and choose the right NHS service for their healthcare needs.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:27:25 +0100
Bridgwater man given send off with motorcycle procession
Steve Austin was laid to rest today (Wednesday, April 13)

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:39:23 +0100
Record breaking Walford Cross Machinery Sale
THE popular Walford Cross Machinery Sale between Bridgwater and Taunton enjoyed a record-breaking year, according to Andy Clements, associate with auctioneers Greenslade Taylor Hunt.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:07:45 +0100
National Highways no rubbish plea to tourists
NATIONAL Highways are pleading with tourists descending on Somerset and the South West to keep the region's roadsides clear of litter.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:11:13 +0100
Alabama Rot: Number of confirmed cases in Somerset
DOG owners have been urged to take care when walking their pets after two more cases of Alabama Rot were confirmed in the UK.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:11:54 +0100
Pilates class members rescue ducklings from Bridgwater drain
A COUPLE of Police Community Support Officers waddled into action after three members of a pilates class rescued two ducklings that had fallen into a drain

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:44:23 +0100
Man jailed after stealing Pokemon cards from Asda
RICKY Ia Horsford, 39, of no fixed address, has been jailed for 22 weeks for breaching a suspended prison sentence imposed for two counts of burglary.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:34:03 +0100
Time ticking for postal votes in Somerset local elections
SOMERSET residents planning to vote by post in the May 5th local elections have just a week left to submit their application.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:09:27 +0100
Driver in hospital after car crash in Westonzoyland
A MOTORIST was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision last night (Tuesday, April 12).

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
St Margaret’s Hospice to raise funds with Colour Run
ST MARGARET’S Hospice Care is encouraging people across Somerset to take part in The Colour Run helping to raise funds for patients across the county facing a life-limiting illness.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Latest carnival corner column from Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival
PEOPLE who have the courage to perform and entertain on a stage have my utmost admiration and respect.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:54:28 +0100
North Petherton pub reopens after six-figure refurbishment
THE Compass in North Petherton has reopened after a six-figure investment.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:50:32 +0100
FREE hot cross buns in Morrisons across Somerset
POP into your local Morrisons on Good Friday and you could come away with a free hot cross bun.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:58:11 +0100
Badger cull enforcement costs taxpayers more than £540,000
IT costs more than half a million pounds every year for police to enforce the badger cull in Somerset, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:18:57 +0100
Covid jabs available in Somerset for five to 11-year-olds
PARENTS and carers are being urged to book primary school children in for their Covid-19 vaccinations over the Easter holiday.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:51:19 +0100
County lines pair jailed for taking drugs to Bridgwater
TWO men who brought Class A drugs into Somerset from London have been jailed.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:20:00 +0100
Puriton pupil donates hair and fundraises for the Little Princess Trust
A SIX-YEAR-OLD Puriton Primary School pupil donated 16 inches of hair to the Little Princess Trust on Friday after growing it out for three years.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:07:59 +0100
Bird flu detected in Horton area near Ilminster
A THREE-kilometre exclusion zone has been set up around a site in Somerset where a case of bird flu has been detected.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:10:32 +0100
Gospel choir concert in Middlezoy raises £1200 for Ukraine
A GOSPEL choir charity concert raised £1200 for Ukraine in Middlezoy.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:24:33 +0100
Eastover Primary School arts project at Hestercombe
'IN THE Footsteps of the Romantic Poets' is helping children and young people to understand and connect with the landscape, taking inspiration from the Romantic Poets, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William and Dorothy Wordsworth, who lived and wrote in...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:21:29 +0100
The NINETEEN roadworks scheme starting in Somerset this week
WORK begins on five road resurfacing schemes in Somerset today (Monday, April 11).

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
National Trust Easter egg hunts and activities in Somerset
The National Trust has lots activities happening at locations in Somerset to make sure you have a cracking Easter with the kids.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:17:55 +0100
National Pet Day: Celebrate with an experience including Kitty Cafes and pet photoshoots
Mark National Pet Day in style with these exclusive deals from Buyagift.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:44:47 +0100
Met Office weather for Easter holidays in Somerset
The Easter holidays are upon us and keeping the kids occupied is high on the agenda, but will it be a heatwave or washout – here’s the Met Office weather forecast to find out.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:55:58 +0100
Four caught speeding in Cannington
THIS is the moment police pulled over a motorist speeding at more than one and a half times the speed limit in a village near Bridgwater.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:37:46 +0100
Scary moment a horsebox suffers blowout on M5 in Somerset
THERE was a lucky escape after a horsebox suffered a blowout on the M5 in Somerset yesterday (Saturday, April 9).

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 07:38:45 +0100
Opposition to solar farm plans at Pedwell
RESIDENTS in a rural community say a second solar farm in their community would have a "most disturbing" impact on nature on the Somerset Levels.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
RSPCA offers rat owners tips on caring for their pet
THE RSPCA has revealed it received 670 reports about rats last year as latest research shows insight into how pet rats are cared for.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Property with working watermill for sale in Cannington
A GORGEOUS 15th century property with a working watermill is for sale.



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