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Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:17:34 +0100
Free event marshalling training for Bridgwater Carnival
BRIDGWATER Guy Fawkes Carnival and Bridgwater and Taunton College have teamed up to provide marshals with a free College Certificate in Event Marshalling.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:24:04 +0100
Ashcott Beer Festival in pictures
THE Ashcott Beer Festival took place on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 July.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:39:10 +0100
Bertie Kelly represents England at table tennis competition
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College (BTC) student Bertie Kelly has represented England as part of the team competing at the ISF World Schools Gymnasiade in France, also acting as flag bearer during a parade through the town.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:23:39 +0100
Heatwave continues in Somerset this week
SOMERSET can expect temperatures of 30degs C today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday, July 11 and 12) as the heatwave continues, according to the Met Office.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:56:15 +0100
Police mobile camera sites in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police have published a list of sites where officers will be checking motorists' speeds from today (Monday, July 11).

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:34:09 +0100
Roadworks across Somerset this week
WORK to form a new road in Somerset starts today (Monday, July 11).

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:09:06 +0100
RSPCA issue 'silent killer' warning to UK dog owners this weekend amid Met Office forecast
Forecasters predict a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected in the UK.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:39:31 +0100
Police appeal for witnesses after Bridgwater crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a two-vehicle collision occurred in Bridgwater today, (Sunday, July 10).

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:50:59 +0100
Police step in to prevent stop illegal rave on Quantock Hills
POLICE stepped in to prevent a planned rave in a beauty spot last night (Saturday, July 9).

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Escape to Guernsey, where there's so much to see and do
AND we all thought it was going to be easy to get away once the pandemic died down.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
North Petherton family home with stunning back garden
THIS end of terrace four bedroom family home in North Petherton is a truly unique property.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:20:12 +0100
Motorcyclist in hospital following collision with car
A MOTORCYCLIST is in hospital following a collision with a car on a Somerset road.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:36:46 +0100
Fire service rescue cow stuck in River Parrett in Wembdon
DEVON and Somerset Fire Service have rescued a cow that was stuck in the mud on the River Parrett this morning (Saturday, July 9).

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 13:35:34 +0100
SIX of the biggest mistakes drivers on M5 in Somerset make
IF you're planning on getting on the M5 any time soon, here's a list of the biggest driving mistakes - and how to avoid them

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Charterhouse silver, jewellery and watch auction
AN inherited collection of ancient and modern silver is going under the Charterhouse auctioneers gavel in their specialist sale of silver, jewellery and watches on Thursday, August 4.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: applications for Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between June 23 and June 29 2022 for Bridgwater and Burnham & Highbridge.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of July 2 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:46:37 +0100
Heatwave could cause delays on GWR trains this weekend
PASSENGERS catching the train in Somerset this weekend are being warned of potential delays - due to the wrong kind of weather.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:08:06 +0100
New luxury lodges at Windmill Retreat and Spa
FOUR new state-of-the-art lodges are being opened at a holiday park in Middlezoy in time for the school summer holidays.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:37:18 +0100
Bridgwater petrol prices soar by 30p per litre in 3 months - where is the cheapest station?
Petrol prices in Bridgwater have soared by around 30p per litre in the past three months.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:20:33 +0100
New Bridwater facility could help people start their own business
Bridgwater residents wishing to start their own business will soon have access to new, low-cost facilities in the town centre to help them on their way.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:17:33 +0100
Somerset MPs react to Boris Johnson's resignation
Somerset had barely woken up this morning when the Prime Minister announced his resignation.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:50:33 +0100
Boris Johnson resignation speech: Read full statement as he steps down as UK Prime Minister
The Prime Minister’s resignation after haemorrhaging support among his ministers and MPs will fire the starting gun for a contest to replace him.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:50:31 +0100
On the run prisoner Sean Phipps could be in Somerset
POLICE are appealing to people in Somerset to look out for a prisoner who has gone on the run.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:38:36 +0100
Bridgwater Flower & Craft Show returns after four year break
BRIDGWATER Flower and Craft Show is back after a four-year gap.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:31:15 +0100
Boris Johnson 'quits' as UK Prime Minister - What happens now?
Boris Johnson has spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady and agreed to stand down, a No 10 source said.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:17:39 +0100
Boris Johnson stands down: Reports suggest Prime Minister as resigned - what we know
Mr Johnson finally lost control of power in No 10 following a string of resignations from ministers and aides, according to reports.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:49:39 +0100
1,299 Somerset potholes repaired in June
MORE than 60 potholes were repaired on Somerset's roads every working day last month, according to figures from Travel Somerset.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:07:15 +0100
Shocked residents discover vandalism in Chedzoy village orchard
Residents of a Somerset village were left 'shocked and saddened' after heartless vandals wrecked a community orchard.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:57:49 +0100
Bridgwater Moghul Indian takeaway wins award
AN Indian takeaway in Bridgwater and its chef have recently won awards.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:17:13 +0100
Somerset NHS FT helps people facing unemployment back into work
A TEAM at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has been helping people who are unemployed or at threat of redundancy to find a career in the NHS.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:18:20 +0100
Man arrested after indecent exposure reports in Bridgwater
POLICE have arrested a 36-year-old man after reports that he indecently exposed himself in Bridgwater Hight Street in the early hours of Thursday, June 30.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:12:00 +0100
Robert Blake Science College holds prom at Bridgwater and Albion Rugby Club
There was a show of beauty and excitement at Bridgwater and Albion Rugby Club this week as it hosted Robert Blake Science College's Year 11 leaver’s prom.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:07:59 +0100
Chilton Trinity School holds prom at Oake Manor Golf Club
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Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:44:03 +0100
More than 150 Somerset children taken to hospital for teeth extractions
More than 150 Somerset children under the age of 11 had to be admitted to hospital to get teeth removed as the NHS dentistry crisis deepens.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:45:35 +0100
Housing association to build 302 rural homes in two years
HOUSING association LiveWest has committed to build 302 homes in rural areas across Somerset over the next two years.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:20:13 +0100
Born Free Foundation reveals dangerous wild animals in Somerset
See the dangerous and wild animals being kept in Somerset - and where they are - with Born Free's interactive map.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:05:48 +0100
Operation Scorpion drugs crackdown backed by police
AVON and Somerset Police are joining South West counterparts in Operation Scorpion, a crackdown on drugs.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:29:06 +0100
Duo plead guilty to two thefts in Bower estate, Bridgwater
TWO men will be sentenced next month after they pleaded guilty to committing thefts in Bridgwater that saw over £3,000 taken from a vehicle.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:47:51 +0100
Fuel cost protests to hit Somerset road
MOTORISTS are being reminded to expect travel delays in Somerset today (Monday, July 4).

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:24:27 +0100
Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust up for an award
BRIDGWATER United Community Sports Trust’ has been shortlisted as a finalist in BBC Radio Somerset’s Make a Difference Awards for the work the trust has been doing in the Bridgwater & surrounding areas.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:30:51 +0100
Major roadworks across Somerset
A NUMBER of lengthy roadworks schemes are starting in Somerset this week.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:37:12 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 3
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July3.

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.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:07:35 +0100
Homes in Sedgemoor shares advice to reduce house fires risk
SEDGEMOOR'S largest housing provider has shared advice for reducing the risk of domestic fires following several reports in the area.

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.



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