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Sat, 21 May 2022 09:30:00 +0100
Family-sized cottage with equestrian facility up for sale
ALEY Cottage, believed to form part of the original manor to the village, is an attached cottage over three floors.

Sat, 21 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of May 15 2022
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.

Sat, 21 May 2022 06:15:00 +0100
World Whisky Day 2022: Celebrate with a dram from The Bottle Club and Moonpig
Know someone that can't get enough of whisky ( or whiskey)? Try them to a gift they're bound to love this World Whisky Day.

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:27:38 +0100
Emmanuel Buyondo on drugs and ammunition charges in Somerset
A MAN has appeared in court accused of bringing illegal hard drugs into Somerset and acquiring ammunition for a gun.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:50:00 +0100
Bridgwater company Car Transporter Ltd fined for CPC offence
BRIDGWATER-BASED company Car Transporter Ltd has been fined £500 after its director drove a Mercedes HGV more than five years after obtaining his CPC.

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:04:00 +0100
Police get bride to wedding on time after car breaks down
POLICE officers came to the aid of a stranded bride and her father after their vehicle broke down on their way to her wedding in Somerset.

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:13:40 +0100
Hinkley Points C delays and soaring costs due to Covid
THE cost of building Hinkley Point C has soared by a massive £3billion and the completion of the project has been delayed by 18 months, mainly due to the pandemic.

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:51:20 +0100
Sugababes are confirmed to reunite at Glastonbury 2022
The band will make their comeback at Glastonbury after their 20th anniversary tour got postponed due to the Covid pandemic

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:02:17 +0100
JD sports is offering 60 per cent off Nike and Adidas in spring flash sale
The sports retailer has up to 60% off but you'll need to be quick.

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:51:02 +0100
Appeal to trace Kieran Williams, who has Burnham links
POLICE are appealing for the public's help to locate a wanted teenager with links to Sedgemoor.

Thu, 19 May 2022 13:42:32 +0100
Health bosses promise not to close Somerset MIUs
Somerset’s minor injuries units (MIUs) will not be replaced by the new GP community pharmacy service, health bosses have promised.

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:49:07 +0100
More than 100 homes to be built near Gravity site in Puriton
More than 100 new homes will be built a short distance from a major new employment site – but work to upgrade a nearby roundabout must be finished first.

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Somerset Wetlands is now England's biggest super nature reserve
ENGLAND'S second ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR) has been declared in Somerset by Natural England on the 70th anniversary of the creation of national nature reserves.

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:47:48 +0100
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust resumes home birth services
HOME birth services are now being offered again by hospitals in Somerset - after they were suspended due to staff shortages.

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:14:00 +0100
WARAG at Middlezoy Aerodrome to feature Spitfire flyover
A SPITFIRE fighter plane flyover will be a highlight of this year's WARAG event when it returns to Middlezoy Aerodrome later this month.

Thu, 19 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
1627 Book of Common Prayer and first edition George Orwell among auctioned books
WITH a sale total that more than doubled pre-sale expectations, there was much to delight buyers at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s most recent auction of books and maps, writes Peter Rixon.

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:39:48 +0100
7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations from Aldi, Argos and more
Here's a selection of BBQs and pizza ovens that are ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden.

Wed, 18 May 2022 14:50:44 +0100
TWO Sedgemoor boys in court on Class A drugs supply charges
TWO Sedgemoor boys have appeared in court accused of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:41:28 +0100
New photos of missing boy Nasim, 14
POLICE have issued fresh pictures of a 14-year-old boy who has been missing for 15 days.

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:28:00 +0100
Bridgwater MP welcomes funding boost for two local schools
IAN Liddell-Grainger MP has welcomed the news that two schools in his constituency will receive a share of an improvement fund worth nearly £500 million.

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:15:28 +0100
More students in Somerset complete Duke of Edinburgh award
MORE and more young people in Somerset are taking up the opportunity to pursue a Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award.

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:48:55 +0100
Multiple vehicles set on fire in Weston-super-Mare
POLICE have deployed a drone in their search for an arsonist/s who torched "around 14" vehicles in a Somerset town earlier this morning (Wednesday, May 18).

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:36:52 +0100
Craig Overton and Jack Leach named in England squad
CRAIG Overton and Jack Leach have both retained their space in the England Men's test squad for the first upcoming match against New Zealand at Lord's.

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:14:18 +0100
Aldi launches Vanilla Honey Golden Bath Nectar and here's what I thought
Aldi's best-selling product is a dupe for the Laura Mercier bath product.

Tue, 17 May 2022 15:36:28 +0100
Police test under-age purchases of knives at Somerset stores
AVON and Somerset Police are taking part in two national operations this month to help keep knives and firearms off the streets.

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:31:53 +0100
Sedgemoor Radio Controlled Flying Club hopes to set world record
MEMBERS of the Sedgemoor Radio Controlled Flying Club (SRCFC) took to the skies with their models at Westonzoyland Airfield to set a world record.

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:52:02 +0100
Bridgwater roundabout may not be built until homes finished
One nearby resident said allowing the changes to the roundabout would put Bridgwater’s road network under serious pressure.

Tue, 17 May 2022 11:58:12 +0100
Black Dyke Band to return to Bridgwater next month
THE Black Dyke Band, under director of music Professor Nicholas Childs is set to make a return trip to Bridgwater on Saturday June 25 at 7.30 pm.

Tue, 17 May 2022 12:40:00 +0100
Six appear in court to face cocaine and heroin supply charges
SIX people accused of being involved in the supply of cocaine and heroin - including a 17-year-old from Taunton - have appeared at magistrates' court. 

Tue, 17 May 2022 08:31:03 +0100
Hundreds of children find new foster care homes in Somerset
HUNDREDS of children were being looked after by foster families in Somerset last year, figures show, as an annual campaign to raise awareness of the value of fostering begins.

Tue, 17 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset's top antiques shops, according to new study
A NEW study reveals Somerset as the fourth capital for five-star antique shopping experiences in the UK.

Tue, 17 May 2022 11:28:19 +0100
Travelodge names five British hidden treasures to visit - See which spots made the list
See Britain's hidden treasures that we should all visit this Summer according to Travelodge

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:50:46 +0100
Somerset in top 10 best places for antique shopping – see its 5 Star rated shops
If you like a bit of history to your retail experiences, you’re in the right place as Somerset is named among the best places for antique shopping in the UK.

Mon, 16 May 2022 13:34:48 +0100
Two Bridgwater men in court over 'illegal meat'
TWO men from Bridgwater have appeared in court today (Monday, May 16) accused of plotting to sell illegal meat to the general public.

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:14:06 +0100
PICTURES: Work continues on Bridgwater Carnival Pageant Cart
THIS photo gallery shows work being carried out on the Bridgwater Carnival Pageant Cart.

Mon, 16 May 2022 12:29:02 +0100
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm weather warning
A SOMERSET resident recorded an incredible video of last night's thunderstorms, which received a yellow weather warning from the Met Office. 

Mon, 16 May 2022 11:03:00 +0100
Bridgwater Aston Villa fan has 'great night' at club awards night
AN Aston Villa supporter from Bridgwater managed to get his hands on tickets to the club's end-of-season awards ceremony and meet several of their star players.

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:52:00 +0100
Local Scout Squirrels enjoy fun day in Huish Woods
MEMBERS of the North Petherton Squirrels Scout group enjoyed a fun day at the Huish Woods Scout Campsite at the weekend.

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:01:45 +0100
PICTURES: Woolavington Church Fayre and abseil
Woolavington Church Fayre and abseil took place on Saturday, May 14.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:53:25 +0100
9000 Sedgemoor households to receive energy rebate this week
HOUSEHOLDERS in Sedgemoor in a band A-D Council Tax dwelling will start to see the Government’s £150 energy rebate being paid into their bank accounts from early next week.

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:15:00 +0100
Burnham Scout Squirrels enjoy fun day in Huish Woods
MEMBERS of the 1st Burnham-on-Sea Squirrels Scout Group enjoyed a fun day at the Huish Woods Scout Campsite at the weekend.

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:39:20 +0100
Bridgwater United win the Les Phillips Cup
IN the final game of their season, Bridgwater United claimed the Les Phillips Cup after a 1-0 victory over Cadbury Heath.

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:55:35 +0100
Major Somerset roadworks this week
MOTORISTS are being warned of a major roadworks scheme starting in Somerset today (Monday, May 16) that will last more than three months.

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Sedgemoor drivers face magistrates' court for road offences
THREE drivers from Sedgemoor have been fined and handed penalty points after committing driving offences in the south west and Wales.

Mon, 16 May 2022 11:06:17 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: All the furniture you need to host the best garden party
As the plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are announced, the UK is set for a long weekend of celebrating and garden parties.

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:13:16 +0100
Bridgerton season 3 to be Penelope and Colin's love story
Bridgerton season 3 to be Penelope and Colin's love story. Read more:

Sun, 15 May 2022 10:19:39 +0100
Met Office issues thunderstorms warning for the South West
THE Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for the South West.

Sun, 15 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Big Count 2022 to monitor wildlife numbers in Somerset
SOMERSET Wildlife Trust has announced the launch of the Big Count 2022, a countywide citizen science venture to help monitor changes in local wildlife populations.

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:26:11 +0100
The historic buildings we’re at risk of losing forever
Some of them are in a bad way.

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:25:21 +0100
The Guinness World Records set in Somerset
Some amazing stuff has happened in our wonderful county.



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