WE'VE already had a number of entries from charities hoping for a share of our £16,000 community giveaway.

A BRIDGWATER care home has been rated as one of the best in the south west based on ratings by reviews and their families.

by Local Democracy reporter Daniel Mumby.

THE start of term at a Bridgwater secondary school has been delayed over safety concerns.

AVON and Somerset Police have arrested ten people in connection with an ongoing protest at a dairy plant in Bridgwater.

SOMERSET County Council is urging the Government to take action now over an issue that has brought new house building almost to a standstill in Somerset.

A NEW weather warning for Somerset and the South West has been issued by the Met Office

HUNDREDS of runners joined the Bridgwater Half Marathon, 10k, and the 5k Fun Run last Sunday (September 4) to raise funds for a good cause.

THERE were plenty of impressive entries into the Stogursey Flower Show on Sunday, despite the summer's challenging growing conditions.

GUESTS at the official opening of a new business in Bridgwater got the chance to have a go at throwing axes.

PROTESTORS from Animal Rebellion have returned to the Müller Bridgwater site in the early hours of the morning (Monday, September 5).

THE Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Somerset and the South West.

ON Bank Holiday Monday Enmore ran their annual fun Family Pro Am Day when 60 participants enjoyed the course and practised their golfing skills.

AS a result of a good quiz evening held recently at Victoria Park Bowling Club, Bridgwater, the club presented a cheque for over £1000 to SURE.

SUPPORTERS of an animal and climate group have shut down the Muller Bridgwater dairy facility as part of a campaign to disrupt the milk supply around the UK.

HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

THIS property is believed to have origins dating back several hundred years, Shearston House enjoys a most appealing setting.

WITH incredible scenery all around this unique and versatile property is perfect for buyers looking for a flexible home.

JUST over a dozen planning applications have been submitted to Sedgemoor District Council since Thursday, August 11.

A BRIDGWATER secondary school is delaying the start of the academic year following an "incident" today (Friday, September 2).

TWO people were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision near Spaxton.

BRIDGWATER MP Ian Liddell-Grainger has asked bird keepers living in his constituency to follow rules aimed at halting the spread of bird flu.

THE beer flowed and the music played as revellers enjoyed the first Pawlett Beer Festival over the recent bank holiday weekend.

More than 100 new caravans could be sited near a popular Somerset wedding venue to provide accommodation for people building the county’s new nuclear power station.

MORE public health signage should be displayed at beaches to reduce the risk of people entering polluted water, says Ian Liddell-Grainger MP.

The TV presenter and journalist appeared on BBC Breakfast from 2001 until 2016.

Missing man Sam has been found safe.

DOZENS of winners have been named from the successful return of the Bridgwater Flower & Craft Show for the first time since 2018.

BRIDGWATER Guy Fawkes Carnival has received a welcome grant from Arts Council England to support its work with schools and this year's celebrations.

It comes after Mr Lewis revealed he “feels sick” after sharing the latest predictions for energy prices later this year.

WEMBDON'S annual Village Day returned with its full offering of events after two years with reduced schedules due to Covid.

A SOMERSET telecoms business, Initiis Ltd, has expanded its portfolio of Vodafone franchises by buying its store in Fore Street, Bridgwater.

TWO heritage centres in Somerset are getting ready to welcome visitors in September as part of their open days programme.

POLICE are searching for a wanted man with links to the Taunton​ and Bridgwater area.

DESSERT chain Kaspa's has opened a new restaurant at 10 Cornhill, Bridgwater, featuring waffles, gelatos, icre-creams, crepes, milkshakes, and sundaes.

POLICE are renewing an appeal for information after a racially-aggravated assault in Bridgwater​.

The nationwide ban follows similar initiatives from Tesco, Waitrose Morrisons and Asda.

IT was a successful day at Bridgwater's Flower and Craft Show, held on Saturday, August 27 at Westfield Church.

STUDENTS across Sedgemoor celebrated a fantastic set of GCSE results on Thursday, August 25.

AROUND 60 people joined a picket line at Bridgwater's Royal Mail Delivery Office amid a national postal workers' strike on Friday.

POLICE have issued a list of hundreds of sites across Somerset where officers will be operating mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

DUE to the bank holiday today (Monday, August 29), most of the new major roadworks schemes in Somerset are starting on Wednesday.

MEMBERS of The Arts Society Sedgemoor (TASS) will enjoy an interesting talk from speaker Matthew Denney about Great Exhibitions and World's Fairs in September.

HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

The Met Office has shared yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms this week following a string of heatwaves this summer.

August bank holiday 2022 supermarket opening times: Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Poundland, B&Q, Wickes and more.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 28.

Common plants found in gardens across the UK could make your dog violently ill.

A RISK management specialist is urging the region’s farmers not to relax safety standards after official figures revealed a drop in the number of fatalities in the British agricultural industry – with six deaths across the South West.

A PICTURE of local stag hounds by one of Britain's most celebrated sporting artists is forecast to fetch a five-figure sum when it goes to auction.