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Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Grand home in Bridgwater with barn set on 70 acres for sale
LYDEARD Farm, Listed Grade II, provides a very rare opportunity to buy a substantial period farmhouse in an outstanding rural setting.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of June 20 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge News and Chard and Ilminster News.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Twenty years since Time Team came to Athelney
TWENTY years ago to the week, Channel 4 program Time Team ventured back to Athelney to help uncover more of the area's historical secrets.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Exact time Glastonbury headliners will be on TV - full schedule for Saturday
Another day of Glastonbury Festival is here and you can find the schedule for Saturday and how you can watch it on TV here.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:26:10 +0100
A39 in Nether Stowey closed after crash
The A39 has been closed both ways and there is very slow traffic due to accident between Stogursey Lane (Nether Stowey) and High Street (Cannington).

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:41:55 +0100
Six injured in multiple car crash in Nether Stowey
Six people have been injured in a multi-car crash on the A39 in Nether Stowey.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:08:13 +0100
Over 4,500 people enjoy Front Garden Musical Festival
MORE than 4,500 people across Bridgwater, Highbridge, Cheddar, Woolavington and Catcott enjoyed listening to 60 musicians performing at this month's Front Garden Music Festival.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:43:08 +0100
Help Haygrove School win a £15,000 canopy
PEOPLE in Bridgwater are being asked to help a secondary school win a £15,000 canopy.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:13:44 +0100
Woman victim of acid attack in Weston-super-Mare
A WOMAN needed hospital treatment after a stranger squirted acid at her from inside a car.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:04:33 +0100
Simon Wheaton, of Bridgwater, guilty of historic child rape
THE victim of a child rapist from Bridgwater said he has had his life stolen from him.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:15:20 +0100
Upgrade of play area in Chamberlin Avenue, Bridgwater
WORK has started on an upgrade of a play area in Bridgwater.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Taunton Districts Schools FA awards evening success
TAUNTON District Schools FA held their first annual awards for a couple of years earlier this week and they were well attended at Taunton’s Wyvern Club.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:26:39 +0100
New true crime series with local journalists is out on YouTube
A new YouTube channel featuring local newsrooms across the UK is making its debut today with the new Charged - True Crime UK series.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:49:12 +0100
Where to watch Glastonbury on TV - Full BBC schedule this weekend
Here's where you can watch Glastonbury on TV this weekend.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:08:08 +0100
Glastonbury Festival 2022: Where to watch Glastonbury on TV and full set-list for Friday
Here's the line-up for the main stage at Glastonbury Festival 2022 on Friday, June 24.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:36:08 +0100
Glastonbury Festival 2022: President Zelensky addresses crowds - Watch here
The Ukrainian president called for the world to “spread the truth” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:47:33 +0100
Sky reveals new content coming to its channels and NOW in July 2022
Sky has revealed the content coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for July 2022.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:52:14 +0100
Moped rider breaks collarbone in Westonzoyland Rd Bridgwater
A TRUCK driver failed to stop following a collision with a moped in Bridgwater.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:54:00 +0100
Local businesses join Age UK Somerset in thanking volunteers
TEN businesses and organisations across Somerset have ensured that the Volunteers of Age UK Somerset felt appreciated during Volunteers’ Week celebrations this year.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:01:41 +0100
Investigations hub launches at Burnham-on-Sea hospital
PATIENTS in North Sedgemoor can now get blood tests and investigations done locally - rather than travelling 22 miles to do so.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:54:34 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday June 23
Take a look at some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, June 23.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:34:57 +0100
Met Office warning to Glastonbury punters to 'take shelter' from thunderstorms today
The Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning which takes in Somerset

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:04:01 +0100
Producers and retailers join Somerset Food Trail Festival
THE Somerset Food Trail Festival on July 15-24 is an 'open farm’ and farm-to-fork showcase that puts the spotlight on Somerset's smaller-scale, nature-friendly farmers and artisan producers in all their fascinating diversity, giving visitors a bett...

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:43:21 +0100
The British Touring Shakespeare comes to Somerset
AN internationally acclaimed theatre company is coming to two iconic Somerset venues.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:42:58 +0100
Weather of ‘two halves’ for Glastonbury fans
THE gates to Glastonbury Festival will officially open today after a three-year hiatus, with music fans set to enjoy high temperatures alongside the infamous showers and mud on Worthy Farm.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:32:31 +0100
Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning that could affect Somerset tomorrow, Thursday, June 23.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:25:02 +0100
Nutrimuscle reveals TikTok's most popular recipes of 2022 from Feta Pasta to Pizza Toast
The supplement brand Nutrimuscle has compiled a list of the most popular dishes to take the video app by storm from Feta pasta to Salmon bowls.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:48:07 +0100
Ukraine Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra confirmed for Glastonbury performance
Eurovision winners, Kalush Orchestra, will be performing at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:44:00 +0100
‘UK builders go woke’: Hinkley GMB representative hits back
A TRADE union representative working at Hinkley Point C has emphas

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:04:57 +0100
Jennifer and Stephen Chapple's family shares personal statement
THE family of Jennifer and Stephen Chapple have shared their tributes following the sentencing of Colling Reeves.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:13:00 +0100
Bridgwater man fined for avoiding train fare in Taunton
A MAN from Bridgwater has been fined £440 after avoiding paying a £7.90 train fare.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:59:56 +0100
Family of Highbridge dad of four to hold event in his memory
The Highbridge family of a dad of four, whose life was tragically cut short at the age of just 33, are trying to raise awareness of the hidden condition that killed him

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:32:46 +0100
Pets at Home releases summer range for keeping cool and fun in the sun
Summer is a great time to spend more time outdoors with your pets – here’s how to make sure they have fun in the sun while keeping cool too.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:32:20 +0100
M5 and A303 overnight closures in Somerset this week
DRIVERS planning on making late-night trips on the M5 and A303 this week should be aware of carriageway closures in place from tonight.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:48:54 +0100
Somerset campaign as horse-vehicle incidents increase
DRIVERS in Somerset are being urged to 'rein in' as incidents involving horses and vehicles are on the rise

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:46:15 +0100
Charity netball event in Bridgwater raises £3000
ON Saturday June 11 in the sunshine at BCA - Sports Development Centre 120 people took to court to play in a mixed tournament to raise money for Us, Duchenne and our super men and Mind.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:40:01 +0100
Game Changer sessions in Taunton and Bridgwater
LEARNING disability technology specialist Alex Roland from Your IT Now hopes passing on his passion for gaming could be a game changer.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:15:40 +0100
Bridgwater motorists banned or fined for driving offences
FIVE drivers from Bridgwater have been sentenced by magistrates after admitting or being found guilty of motoring offences on roads in the south west.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:15:42 +0100
Flag raising and events in Somerset to mark Armed Forces Day
SOMERSET County Council has raised the flag outside County Hall in Taunton to mark Armed Forces Day this coming Saturday (June 25).

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:01:04 +0100
Health hubs for farmers in Frome, Exmoor and Bridgwater
AGRICULTURAL workers, farmers and their families can now get specialist advice from NHS professionals at Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auction, as well as Frome Market and Bridgwater's Derek Mead Health Room.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:14:33 +0100
Clayhill Arts to open doors as part of National Garden Scheme
A Somerset arts centre will be opening its doors as part of the National Garden Scheme this weekend (Saturday 25 - 26 June).

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:52:29 +0100
Pictures: Visitors enjoy Bridgwater Food & Drink Festival
DESPITE the bad weather, many residents headed to the Bridgwater Food and Drink Festival on Saturday (June 18).

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:12:17 +0100
Police mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
THERE may well be slow moving traffic in the Glastonbury area this week with the festival taking place - but motorists still stand a good chance of being caught if they speed.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Planets align in night sky - how to watch in Somerset
This week is the best time to see a rare event where all the major planets line up in the night's sky, coinciding with the return of the Glastonbury Festival.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:03:46 +0100
Home gym equipment that costs less than annual David Lloyd, Virgin Active Gyms memberships
We've more than got used to working out from home over the last two years so why not give your home gym a bit of an upgrade?

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
1960 Jaguar at Charterhouse auction
A CLASSIC Jaguar, which has been in the same family for 62 years, is going under the Charterhouse gavel in their classic and collector car auction on Wednesday July 6 at the Haynes International Motor Museum.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
French San-Sou-Pap motorcycle at Charterhouse auction
IN the Charterhouse specialist auction of classic and vintage motorcycles on Wednesday, June 29, is a rare 1920’s French San-Sou-Pap motorcycle.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Greenslade Taylor Hunt June antiques sale
THE ultimate romantic symbol – the diamond ring – was the sparkling star of the show at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s June antiques sale.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 07:44:55 +0100
Bridgwater Lotto millionaires at Glastonbury Festival
A FESTIVAL-obsessed couple are gearing up for their first Glastonbury weekend as millionaires since winning the National Lottery – in a second-hand caravan.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 07:07:12 +0100
Gulls die in 'completely senseless' shootings in Bridgwater
THE RSPCA has condemned the "completely senseless" shooting of two herring gulls in an airgun attack in Bridgwater.



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