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Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:45:30 +0100
SomerRock makes triumphant return to Bridgwater
AT the weekend the very popular SomerRock Festival returned to Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Club.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
National Lottery funding to help girls fish in Bridgwater
WOMEN can try out fishing with Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) thanks to £9,950 of National Lottery This Girl Can funding from Sport England.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:53:59 +0100
Crew rescued as fishing boat sinks off Somerset coast
THE crew of a boat were rescued moments before it sank off the Somerset coast at the weekend.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:37:44 +0100
SIXTEEN major roadworks starting in Somerset today
A TOTAL of 16 major roadworks are being started in Somerset today (Monday, August 15).

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:21:26 +0100
Rubbish pile catches fire in Middlezoy
A LARGE quantity of rubbish that had caught fire earlier today required two fire engines to put out.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100
St Margaret’s Hospice launches its Sunflower Stroll
ST MARGARET’S Hospice has launched its Sunflower Stroll memory walk.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:33:14 +0100
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning for Somerset after heatwave
A YELLOW warning for thunderstorms affecting Somerset and the South West has been extended.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Grade II listed country property with annexe in Wedmore
SENSITIVELY combining the charm, beauty, and period features of an 18th century country property with contemporary comfort and style.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Somerset Food Trail Festival
THE Somerset Food Trail Festival was declared a roaring success after more than 190 farmers, growers, food producers, cafés, pubs, and restaurants took part in the 10-day festival from 15-24 July.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
'Ceramic zoo' sale at Lawrence
LAWRENCE looked a little like a ceramic zoo on last month when a collection of 40 lots of Meissen porcelain animals was met with steady and eager bidding.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of August 8 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:34:15 +0100
Bridgwater Green Week’s programme
BRIDGWATER Green Week will provide various activities later this month.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Four-bed semi-detached barn conversion in North Petherton
OAK Tree Barn is a superb semi-detached period barn conversion offering a wealth of character and charm throughout.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:48:30 +0100
Somerset avoids drought status during heatwave – here’s why
Somerset has avoided drought status despite it being the driest first half of the year since 1976 – here’s why.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:39:51 +0100
Bridgwater cases at magistrates' courts
AMONG recent cases dealt with at Taunton Magistrates' Courts was that of Lee Mark Thompson.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:17:31 +0100
New electric vehicle charging hub to open in Northgate Yard, Bridgwater
A BRAND-NEW electric vehicle charging hub will open in Northgate Yard, Bridgwater​'s entertainment and dining hub opening in October 2022.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:43:17 +0100
Marchant de Lange leaves Somerset for Gloucestershire
PACE bowler Marchant de Lange is leaving Somerset County Cricket Club at the end of the season to join Gloucestershire.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:55:28 +0100
Thunderstorm warning issued for Somerset
THUNDERSTORMS could develop on Monday, bringing “heavy rain” and “disruption”, the latest Met Office forecast said.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:17:38 +0100
Bridgwater air filter manufacturing company launches net zero plans
A FAMILY-RUN air filter manufacturing and services company has unveiled its vision for the future including sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of its manufacturing process (August 2022).

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:59:02 +0100
Cost of living: Deadline for pensioners to claim payment
The deadline for pensioners to claim the DWP cost of living payment is August 18.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:19:16 +0100
Police search for owner of recovered bike in Bridgwater
POLICE in Bridgwater are trying to trace the owner of this bike.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:27:45 +0100
Somerset drought: Hosepipe ban update amid Met Office heatwave weather warning
Drought looming for the south west amid Met Office amber heatwave weather warning – but will it bring a hosepipe ban for Somerset?

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:26:45 +0100
National Drought Group to meet today as South West faces another heatwave
THE National Drought Group will meet tomorrow in the wake of a four-day extreme heat warning.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:49:00 +0100
BTC to host Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp training courses
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College (BTC) will launch new training courses after two local councils were granted funding from the Department for Education.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:53:00 +0100
BTC celebrates 100 years of Cannington land-based studies
FORMER Bridgwater and Taunton College (BTC) students and staff members have come together to celebrate 100 years of land-based studies in Cannington.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:32:07 +0100
James Hildreth announces retirement from Somerset cricket
JAMES Hildreth has today (Thursday, August 11) confirmed he will retire from professional cricket at the end of the season.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:16:22 +0100
Police sergeant misconduct hearing over on-duty sex claim
AN on-duty Avon and Somerset Police sergeant had sex with a vulnerable member of the public, it is claimed.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:44:10 +0100
Dodgy car plates in Avon and Somerset patch
AVON and Somerset Police have published these images of dodgy car registration plates spotted on vehicles in the force area.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:28:51 +0100
Ryanair strikes Spain airports: Airline shares important message with UK holidaymakers
The Foreign Office has warned Brits travelling abroad of flight disruption and urged passengers to consult with their airlines.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:42:14 +0100
How a new walking and cycling plan will make it easier to get around Bridgwater
It could soon get a lot easier to walk and cycle around one of Somerset’s largest towns under new council proposals.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:34:00 +0100
Otterhampton Village Hall re-opens as local ‘social hub’
A LOCAL village hall has become a community’s vital social hub once again after a successful refurbishment project.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:53:51 +0100
All the guidelines on hosepipe and water usage in Somerset
FOUR water companies have announced hosepipe bans across the UK, as another heatwave is set to scorch the country this week.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:09:09 +0100
Liddell-Grainger urging Exmoor national park to ban BBQs
MP Ian Liddell-Grainger is calling on Exmoor national park authority to do more to protect against wildfires.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:06:36 +0100
Red Arrows to fly over Minehead today
THE Red Arrows are expected to fly over Somerset this afternoon as part of their flypast to Exeter.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:12:53 +0100
Try out this easy recipe for bread pudding
Our food blogger and chef, Katy Harris extols the virtues of bread as part of our Your Money Matters this week and offers a great recipe too.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:55:00 +0100
Charity bike ride raises £10,000 for The Nelson Trust
A TEAM of cyclists has raised £10,000 for The Nelson Trust, a charity specialising in supporting women who have experienced trauma or abuse

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:38:30 +0100
Cheddar Reservoir to close for five days due to 30°C+ heat
ACCESS to Cheddar Reservoir's car parks and permissive path will be suspended for five days because of the high temperatures forecast for Somerset.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:04:45 +0100
Otterhampton Village Hall re-opens after refurbishment
A VILLAGE hall in Somerset has officially re-opened with a celebration event after a successful £282,400 refurbishment project.  

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:19:59 +0100
Met Office issues extreme heat warning for Somerset
A FOUR-DAY amber warning for extreme heat has been issued for Somerset and the South West.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:32:00 +0100
Intake head placed on seabed at Hinkley Point C
HINKLEY Point C has today (Tuesday, August 8) released video and images of its latest spectacular engineering achievement – the precision placement of a 5,000-tonne intake head on the seabed of the Bristol Channel.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:43:45 +0100
Fire service battles straw baler blaze in North Petherton
THE Fire Service needed crews from seven different stations to deal with a straw baler on fire in North Petherton last night (August 8).

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:09:00 +0100
Nominate your favourite good causes for our Cash For Charities initiative
We are giving local charities the chance to take a share in a massive £16k giveaway.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:28:00 +0100
Free meals for kids at Marco Pierre White's Bridgwater restaurant this summer
CHILDREN can eat for free at Marco Pierre White's restaurant in Eastover, Bridgwater, during the summer holidays.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:32:51 +0100
Burtle Harvest Home event a success
There was plenty of fun to be had at the Burtle Harvest Home event over the weekend.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:35:16 +0100
Somerset people urged to use buses more
A CAMPAIGN to encourage more people to hop on buses has been launched as households face mounting financial pressures.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:04:22 +0100
Free Summer football and food days at Mansfield Park
TO try and help holiday hunger and fitness, Hamp Community Association (HCA) have teamed up with Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust (BUCST) to offer fre weekly football and food fun.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:38:13 +0100
Gold bracelet sells for over £1,000 at Taunton auction
FASHIONS may come and go, but the draw of well made and designed items never lose their appeal.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:17:33 +0100
War hero and ambassador's medals and memorabilia for sale
A GROUP of medals won by war hero Sir Thomas 'Archie' Lamb are included in the Charterhouse September auction of medals, militaria, coins and stamps.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:52:15 +0100
Spaxton Village Show back after two years
SPAXTON Village Show was back on Saturday afternoon (August 6) following a two-year enforced break due to Covid.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 06:30:27 +0100
Locations where police are siting speed cameras in Somerset
HERE'S a list of sites across Somerset where police will be operating mobile speed cameras during the week starting today (Monday, August 8).



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