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Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:08:11 +0100
Bridgwater Jubilee Pageant dancer ‘proud’ to join London celebrations
A DANCER of the Bridgwater Carnival Jubilee Pageant cart spoke of the “proud moment” she joined the celebrations for the Queen’s 70-year reign in London.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:43:30 +0100
Dr Morgan’s Grammar School for Boys celebrates 300th anniversary
DR MORGAN’S Grammar School for Boys will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2023.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:05:00 +0100
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival to host drop-in on Sunday
COMMUNITY groups, charities, and individuals can learn more about getting involved with Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival at a drop-in session on Sunday.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:01:05 +0100
Middlezoy celebrates Platnium Jubilee
Middlezoy pulled out all the stops for the four day holiday in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:24:02 +0100
Glastonbury Festival 2022: When is it and the full line up
With only few weeks left until the UK's biggest festival returns, find out when it starts.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:04:21 +0100
Two Avon and Somerset special constables misconduct hearing
TWO former Avon and Somerset Police special constables exchanged "inappropriate, derogatory and discriminatory" WhatsApp messages, it is alleged.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:51:17 +0100
Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme accepting applications now - how to get involved
Students joining this exciting scheme are treated as if they are real journalists, writing articles that are published on Newsquest’s online news sites

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:33:12 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 9
Here's some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl middle aisle's from Thursday, June 9.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:47:00 +0100
Plaque unveiled in Chilton Trinity marking Queen's Green Canopy
A NEW plaque has been unveiled in the village of Chilton Trinity to commemorate the Queen's Green Canopy initiative marking the Platinum Jubilee.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:31:47 +0100
Fire caused by sunlight refracting off mirror in Crediton
DEVON and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has sent out a warning after sunlight caused a property fire at the weekend.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:04:01 +0100
Comedian Patrick Kielty brings his tour to Bridgwater
COMEDIAN Patrick Kielty will bring his brand-new stand-up tour Borderline to Bridgwater this weekend.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:51:00 +0100
Gallery: The Lime Kiln's Beer Garden Party for the Platinum Jubilee
A POPULAR Bridgwater pub held a ‘beer garden party’ to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:22:44 +0100
Adidas reveals Gucci crossover collection - What to buy from the exciting collaboration
Shop Adidas and Gucci'ss ultimate crossover collection that combines the best of the brands.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:32:34 +0100
How did your MP vote in Boris Johnson’s confidence ballot?
BORIS Johnson survived a confidence vote last night as 211 Conservative MPs backed his leadership compared to 148 votes against him.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:37:54 +0100
Car collides with child on scooter in North Petherton
A YOUNG child who was on a scooter is in hospital with a serious leg injury following a collision with a car.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:30:00 +0100
Ian Liddell-Grainger: Boris Johnson has ‘months to redeem himself’
BRIDGWATER MP Ian Liddell-Grainger believes Boris Johnson must change the way he acts and introduce “some truly beneficial new policies” after facing a vote of confidence from Conservative MPs.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:28:00 +0100
M5 closes for four hours in Bridgwater due to vehicle fire
THE M5 was closed for southbound traffic for around four hours last night between Puriton (junction 23) and Bridgwater (junction 24) due to a vehicle fire.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:08:26 +0100
Burtle Queen’s Jubilee celebrations
BURTLE celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with three different.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:48:17 +0100
Sedgemoor District Council's Celebration Mile £9m proposal
SEDGEMOOR District Council has agreed to submit a £9 million summary business case to the Government for the creation of 'Celebration Mile'.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:05:11 +0100
Zing Cocktails has the perfect gifts for fathers day
If you can't be with your father figure this upcoming fathers day and are worried about what gift to send them in the post, then look no further.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:46:44 +0100
Bridgwater Carnival cancels plans to bring pageant cart into town
BRIDGWATER Guy Fawkes Carnival has announced they had to cancel plans to bring their Jubilee Pageant cart into town.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:40:00 +0100
Band and tribute acts mark Middlezoy Jubilee celebrations
MIDDLEZOY marked the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with live music, games, and entertainment - including performances from Elton John and Rod Stewart tribute acts.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:55:57 +0100
Bridgwater green space could become sports hub
An underutilised green space in Bridgwater could soon be transformed into a major sports hub for local residents spearheaded by the town’s football club.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:02:21 +0100
Somerset celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
SOMERSET marked the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a series of events and activities which started on Thursday, June 2.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:49:42 +0100
Plans to display carnival’s Jubilee cart in Bridgwater
BRIDGWATER Carnival is planning a display of the cart that joined the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:33:48 +0100
Cllr Phillip Spencer is new North Petherton Town Mayor
NORTH Petherton has a new Town Mayor.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:22:57 +0100
Somerset towns which may benefit from levelling up fund
Towns and villages across Somerset could receive a share of £80M for new regeneration projects if funding from central government is approved.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:56:00 +0100
Gallery: Buckingham Close in Bridgwater celebrates Queen's Jubilee
BUCKINGHAM Close in Bridgwater held a Platinum Jubilee celebration to rival those held at the royal palace of the same name on Sunday.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:36:13 +0100
Carnival rivals who became friends for Jubilee Pageant entry
A GROUP of rival clubs united to create the Bridgwater Carnival cart for the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London yesterday (Sunday, June 5).

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:44:51 +0100
St John and St Francis Church School Platinum Jubilee celebrations
TO celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee, pupils have all been very busy preparing decorations in their classes.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Ian Liddell-Grainger MP to vote against Boris Johnson tonight
BRIDGWATER MP Ian Liddell-Grainger will cast his ballot against Boris Johnson in tonight's vote of confidence, he has confirmed.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:32:15 +0100
Ian Liddell-Grainger no-confidence vote in Boris Johnson
BRIDGWATER and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger has told Prime Minister Boris Johnson he should go.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:36:58 +0100
Three generations of Bridgwater family compete together
AT the weekend three generations from one family were competing at the Area 12 Riding Club Qualifier at Pontispool Equestrian Centre.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:09:23 +0100
Police mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced the following locations where officers will be siting mobile speed cameras from today (Monday, June 6) during this week.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:53:45 +0100
Roadworks across Somerset this week
HERE are the major roadworks schemes starting in Somerset this week.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:07:57 +0100
GBH attack in Alexandra Parade, Weston-super-Mare
POLICE are trying to identify these three man following an attack in a Somerset town.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:35:50 +0100
Get the Love Island look in your garden with a DIY firepit – how to build your own
If you’d like to get the Love Island look, here’s a DIY firepit you can create in your own back yard, plus some easier options if you want to save time.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 15:27:06 +0100
Bridgwater’s Platinum Jubilee Cart in London
THE Bridgwater’s Platinum Jubilee Cart has joined the pageant parade in London to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 15:07:39 +0100
Jubilee celebrations at the Walnut Tree
THE Walnut Tree Hotel joined the Jubilee celebrations on Saturday, June 4.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Top land price of £262,000 at auction in Somerset
JUSTIN Lowe, a partner and auctioneer for Greenslade Taylor Hunt, has reported an enthusiastic crowd of buyers at the firm's May auction held at the Batch Country House Hotel, in Lympsham.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 06:40:00 +0100
Why SPF is so important and why you should wear it daily
Everyone has a skincare routine that works for them, a mix of serums, toners oils and creams that work for you might not work for someone else.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
BBC's The Outlaws series 2 full cast and when it will be on TV
After the success of the first series last year, Stephen Merchant's The Outlaws returns to BBC One

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:57:06 +0100
Queen’s Jubilee celebrations at Westonzoyland Village Hall grounds
PLATINUM Jubilee celebrations in Westonzoyland took place at the village hall grounds.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:18:01 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of May 30 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, 04 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Greenslade Taylor Hunt Collectors' Sale
THOSE who like their model locomotives on a larger scale are in for a treat at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s next specialist Collectors' Sale.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:55:04 +0100
Thunderstorm warning for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning that could affect parts of England and parts of Somerset tomorrow (Sunday, June 5).

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:06:51 +0100
Bridgwater’s Platinum Jubilee cart in London
BRIDGWATER’S Platinum Jubilee cart travelled to London yesterday (Friday, June 3).

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 06:31:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer launch burger bao buns for summer barbecues
Marks and Spencer bring out burger bao buns to help turn your standard barbecue into a summertime showstopper

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:20:00 +0100
Police appeal for information after two men assaulted in Bridgwater
POLICE are appealing for the public's help to locate two men who were assaulted during an incident in Bridgwater at the end of May.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:22:00 +0100
Families enjoy beacon lighting event in Woolavington
MORE than 3,500 beacons were lit across the UK last night at 9:45pm to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee - including in the village of Woolavington.



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