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Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of June 24 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, 02 Jul 2022 12:01:00 +0100
Somerset fire crews tackle early-morning Bridgwater fire
FIRE crews from several Somerset stations were called to a commercial building in Bridgwater to tackle an accidental fire in the early hours on Thursday.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Georgian house with period features built in 1780 for sale
WOOLMERSDON House is the principal house in the pretty hamlet of Woolmersdon, set in the beautiful Somerset countryside.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:17:36 +0100
BrewDog unveils first customisable beer cans - How to buy
Customers will be able to personalise their beer cans with their own texts and images

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:15:21 +0100
Holland & Barrett has up to 50 per cent off in huge summer sale
With deals on over 1000 health and wellness products, you’ll find everything you need for a summer of wellness.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:34:22 +0100
New homes could be built near Gravity site
More than a dozen low-cost homes could be built near a major Somerset employment site if amended plans are approved.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:48:01 +0100
Our House musical in Bridgwater
THE award-winning musical Our House is coming to Bridgwater later this month.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:25:10 +0100
New Somerset specialist clinic to help patients with leg ulcers
PATIENTS in Somerset with hard-to-heal ulcers are now able to get more targeted treatment and support thanks to a new specialist clinic.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:03:19 +0100
Group to protest against fuel prices near Taunton and Bridgwater
A GROUP of protesters “will be blocking all three lanes of the motorway” near Taunton and Bridgwater against the “ridiculous” price of fuel.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:13:19 +0100
M5 disruption warning amid fuel cost protest
Travel disruption is expected on Monday (4 July) due to planned nationwide protests about the cost of fuel, police have warned.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Tom Abell visits St Mary's School Bridgwater
ON Monday, June 4, Envirovent teamed up with their player sponsor, Somerset Cricket captain Tom Abell to deliver new cricket equipment to St Mary's School, Bridgwater.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:08:25 +0100
Get summer must haves with ShopDisney's summer sale
ShopDisney has all your summer needs and you can save some cash to with their sale.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater drivers fined for breaking rules of the road
SEVERAL Bridgwater drivers have been fined for road offences including driving without due care and attention and while “not in a position to have proper control”.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:43:00 +0100
Police launch CCTV appeal after racially aggravated assault
POLICE have released images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with a reported racially aggravated assault in Bridgwater.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:37:00 +0100
St John and St Francis Church School rated ‘good’ by Ofsted
A BRIDGWATER primary school has improved its Ofsted rating to ‘good’ following its latest inspection in May.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:40:56 +0100
Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the South West.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:55:54 +0100
Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnival applications to open soon
THE application window to take part in the prestigious 2022 Somerset County Guy Fawkes carnival processions will open on Monday, July, 4 as one of the county’s best-loved annual events returns to the streets after a two-year pause.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:50:00 +0100
Bridgwater man fined for speeding on A38 in Somerset
A BRIDGWATER man has been fined for driving at 76mph on a Somerset A-road with a 50mph speed limit.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
MP Liddell-Grainger discusses holiday let market
MP Ian Liddell-Grainger has welcomed the opening of a Government inquiry into the effects of holiday letting on local communities.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:24:00 +0100
Love Island inspired beauty tips to sweat proof your make up from The Organic Pharmacy
Couple up with flawless skin with this summer with these expert tips for your holiday make up.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:08:32 +0100
M5 reopens after earlier single-vehicle collision
All traffic is being temporarily held due to an accident on the M5 Southbound between J22 (Burnham-On-Sea) and J23 A39 (Bridgwater North).

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:56:46 +0100
A39 near Cannington reopened after single vehicle accident
THE A39 near Cannington has been reopened after an earlier single-vehicle accident.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:44:53 +0100
TP Toys releases new trampoline in time for summer that's even cheaper than Aldi's version
The brand new UP trampoline is set to keep the kids entertained, safe and active all summer long. 

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:20:33 +0100
Here are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between June 16 and June 22 2022.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:48:59 +0100
Rural duty-cut plan 'a non-starter' says Liddell-Grainger
A PROPOSAL to lower fuel prices at rural filling stations to help cut the cost of country living has been described as ‘unworkable’ by Conservative MP Ian Liddell-Grainger.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:00:55 +0100
Striker Jack Taylor extends contract at Bridgwater United
BRIDGWATER United's talismanic striker Jack Taylor has extended his contract with the football club ahead of next season.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:48:17 +0100
The Old Morganians' annual reunion
THE old Morganians recent annual reunion was held in an entirely different venue than previously, it was held at lunch time and it began with a tour of the venue.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:25:23 +0100
Paths to be created near major Bridgwater development sites
New public paths will soon be created to link major Bridgwater housing developments together.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:04:51 +0100
Census 2021: First results show Sedgemoor’s population has grown over past decade
The first results of the 2021 census are in – and they show Sedgemoor has seen its population swell over the last decade.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:12:53 +0100
Pot throwing session at Somerset Brick and Tile Museum
ON Saturday, June 25 Ella Phillips was at the Somerset Brick and Tile Museum in Bridgwater to deliver the first of her ‘have a go’ pot throwing sessions.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:52:03 +0100
Police appeal after serious sexual assault in Bridgwater
POLICE have launched an appeal to the public to help identify a man after a woman was sexually assaulted in Bridgwater.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:47:18 +0100
Marks and Spencer releases 2022 summer women and men's occasionwear - Shop the range
Take on summer in style in Marks and Spencer's men's and women's collections perfect for any occasion.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:24:59 +0100
Ten new detectives join Avon and Somerset Police
TEN new trainee detective constables joined Avon and Somerset Police today (Monday June 27) via Police Now’s national detective programme, having completed their initial academy training.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:03:08 +0100
Pictures: North Petherton Church fete at St Mary's Church
Families from across the area enjoyed a glorious day out at St Mary's Church in North Petherton on Saturday.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:29:39 +0100
Pictures: Families enjoy Brymore Academy's country fair
There was lots of fun to be had at Brymore Academy on Saturday, June 25 as the school held its annual country fair.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:53:13 +0100
Pictures: Motorbike show at Beachside Holiday Park, Brean
Beachside Holiday Park in Brean played host to a motorbike show over the weekend.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:19:24 +0100
Somerset waste bosses could spend £5.5M replacing 22 bin lorries
Somerset waste bosses could spend more than £5.5M replacing 22 bin lorries which are approaching the end of their working life.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:10:14 +0100
Pictures: Fete and Classic Car show fun in Lympsham
VISITORS enjoyed a day out at a fete and classic car show on Saturday, June 25.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:37:03 +0100
Love Island stylist shares designer tips as ITV show champions eBay pre-loved partnership
WE'VE GOT A TEXT! Here's how you can shop designer for less according to Love Island stylist Amy Bannerman.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:49:33 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, June 26
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 26.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Skills bootcamps training for workforce on offer in Somerset
SOMERSET County Council and Dorset County Council have been awarded nearly £1million from the Department for Education’s National Skills Fund to run a third round of Skills Bootcamps.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Glastonbury Festival 2022: Where to watch Glastonbury on TV and full set-list for Sunday
Here's the full line-up on the Pyramid Stage and where you can watch Glastonbury on TV.

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 15:15:26 +0100
Best and funniest flags seen at Glastonbury 2022
A variety of funny and colourful flags have been seen at this year's Glastonbury

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:11:35 +0100
Pandora's summer sale is coming to an end - Shop the deals on charms, bracelets and more
Pandora has launched its summer sale with up to 50% off its charms, pendants and more but you'll have to be quick.

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.



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