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Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:16:47 +0100
Bridgwater Cllr Richard Morgan in Just Stop Oil protest
BRIDGWATER Town councillor Richard Morgan was among a group of demonstrators who stopped the traffic on busy London roads at the weekend.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
GMB ambulance workers strike ballot
HUNDREDS of ambulance workers in Somerset and Devon could go on strike later this year.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:22:49 +0100
Roadworks schemes starting in Somerset
AMONG roadworks being carried out in Somerset this week are defect corrections at the Blackbrook Interchange on the edge of Taunton.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:59:27 +0100
Full list of finalists for the Somerset Tourism Awards
THE finalists for the Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards have been announced.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of October 16 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, 23 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Black History Month in Bridgwater Engine Room
BRIDGWATER and District Trades Union Council, supported by the Somerset African Caribbean Network and Somerset Film, has celebrated Black History Month with an exhibition and evening event.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:19:41 +0100
£5,000 fine for driving in gloves, coats or scarves warning to UK drivers
You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:32:10 +0100
Yellow thunderstorm warning issued across Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK tomorrow, Sunday, October 23.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:27:56 +0100
Bridgwater community drop-in to tackle cost of living crisis
AN initiative has been set up in Bridgwater to help support the community with issues surrounding the cost of living crisis this winter.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:13:18 +0100
Somerset Disability Ball at Oake Manor Golf Club
MORE than 280 people attended the third annual Somerset Disability Ball at Oake Manor Golf Club.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 09:29:58 +0100
Somerset Labour leader Leigh Redman writes to new chancellor
SOMERSET Labour’s Cllr Leigh Redman has written to the new Chancellor to stand up for Somerset and insist our community shouldn’t pay the price for the economic crisis made in Downing Street.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Bespoke designed detached barn conversion near Bridgwater
THIS is an understated, high quality barn conversion offered to the market for the first time since its renovation 20 years ago.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Salvation Army supporting victims of modern slavery
MORE victims of organised criminal gangs are being referred to The Salvation Army’s modern slavery services in the South West than ever before, according to a new report.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Make a Difference Awards winners in Somerset
EIGHT community champions have been announced as winners in an award scheme run by BBC Radio Somerset and BBC Local Radio across England.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:22:25 +0100
Pumpkin decorations this Halloween could see fined £5,000
Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:21:30 +0100
Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl and Iceland 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
Iceland, Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:16:17 +0100
UK bank holidays 2023: What days will we get off next year
These are the confirmed 2023 bank holiday dates

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:06:00 +0100
Injunction issued to protect Homes in Sedgemoor customer
AN injunction has been issued to protect a Homes in Sedgemoor customer from abuse and coercive behaviour.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:52:02 +0100
LIVE: Lane closed on M5 following collision near Bridgwater
One lane was closed and there was heavy traffic following a collision involving two vehicles on the M5 between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Elysian Twirlers of Bridgwater represent England in Italy
MEMBERS of the Bridgwater-based Elysian Twirlers baton twirling team tasted success while representing England at a major competition in Italy.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:41:19 +0100
Change of heart after Axbridge charity collection market ban
A Somerset council has had a change of heart after an arcane policy prevented money from being sent to Ukrainian refugees.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:42:00 +0100
Somerset bus drivers take second day of strike action
BUS services will be disrupted in Somerset today as RMT union members take strike action over pay and conditions.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:14:37 +0100
Ian Liddell-Grainger wants EU style support for farmers
IT may be cheaper and easier long-term to revert to a European-style system of direct support for UK farmers, says Bridgwater and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:20:36 +0100
Work starts on 33 new flats in Bridgwater
Work to build more than thirty new flats in Bridgwater has officially started.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:49:09 +0100
Avon and Somerset's PC Perry misconduct hearing
AN Avon and Somerset police constable has been accused of assaulting a member of the public and making a "discriminatory comment" to a fellow officer.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:27:00 +0100
Ben McGrail hosts Homes in Sedgemoor awards in Bridgwater
COMMUNITY spirit was at the forefront of the celebrations at this year's Star of the Year Awards, organised by a housing provider, Homes in Sedgemoor.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:14:56 +0100
Sensational £2 offer could max your chances to win a share of the next EuroMillions
What can £2 get you in today’s economy?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:28:57 +0100
Liz Truss resigns: Liddell-Grainger's reaction
BRIDGWATER and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger says the Conservatives need to quickly choose a new leader who has "the support and respect" of his party's MPs.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Mums2Be Smokefree helps people quit smoking during pregnancy
EVERY baby is precious, but Somerset mum Emma Vokes and her partner Lee treasure every second with their "pure rainbow" son.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:40:33 +0100
Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister - what she said
Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:51:21 +0100
ITV Political Editor makes Jeremy Hunt name blunder by dropping c-word
The journalist and presenter slipped up his words while discussing the new Chancellor's planned cuts to public spending.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:53:27 +0100
64,000 Avon & Somerset drivers drivers clocked by volunteers
POLICE in Avon and Somerset sent a letter warning a speeding driver to slow down on average roughly once every 10 seconds last year.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:58:24 +0100
Latest results Taunton Magistrates' Courts
A MOTORIST who drove at almost twice the 30mph limit has avoided a ban after magistrates ruled it could have led to him losing his home.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:50:00 +0100
Official opening of Northgate Yard pushed back to October 24
NORTHGATE Yard's grand opening has been pushed back because of a shipping delay and will now take place on Monday, October 24.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:05:00 +0100
BTC to host South West Esports Festival heats in early 2023
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College will host a regional heat in next year's South West Esports Festival, organised by Tech South West.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
St Margaret's Hospice Light up a Life
PEOPLE are being invited to dedicate a star in a virtual night sky to remember a loved one over the festive season.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:48:31 +0100
Clarke Willmott re-appointed to regional NFU legal panel
NATIONAL law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been reappointed to the National Farmers Union (NFU) legal panel for the South West.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:34:19 +0100
New bus priority lanes to be built in Taunton and Bridgwater
New 'bus priority lanes' will be introduced in Taunton and Bridgwater by 2025.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:19:17 +0100
Aldi recruiting 170 staff in Somerset ahead of Christmas
ALDI is creating around 170 new jobs in Somerset ahead of the festive season.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Chedzoy Christmas market to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society and church
CHEDZOY Village Hall will be transformed into a Christmas market next month to raise money for the church and the Alzheimer's Society.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:29:44 +0100
Glastonbury 2023 tickets: Emily Eavis explains increase in cost
Glastonbury 2023 ticket prices have been increased and Emily Eavis has responded to the backlash from festivalgoers, explaining the rise in price.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:23:05 +0100
Revealed: The 18 places you should not park your car
There are lots of issues surrounding where exactly you are allowed to park your car.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:53:00 +0100
Gallery: Love U Lots charity ball for Mind in Somerset
ATTENDEES of a sold-out charity ball in memory of a Bridgwater son and brother have been thanked for their role in a night to remember.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:55:55 +0100
Police appeal to help tackle hare coursing in Somerset
THE laws around hare coursing have changed and Avon and Somerset Police Rural Affairs Unit’s PCSO Mike Storey explains here what that means.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:55:00 +0100
Renegades win Bridgwater Carnival Concerts 2022 top prize
RENEGADES Carnival Club took the top award as the curtains closed on the final night of this year's Bridgwater Carnival Concerts.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:21:44 +0100
Catcott autumn dinner and dance back after pandemic
CATCOTT Village Association (CVA) held its first autumn dinner dance since the pandemic in the village hall on Saturday (October 15).

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:57:27 +0100
Roadworks in Somerset this week
TRAVEL Somerset has released a list of major roadworks being undertaken across the county starting this week.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:07:39 +0100
New Covid symptom expert warns is 'more common than loss of smell' as UK cases rise
Covid experts are reporting a new dominant symptom which appears to be more common than the loss of taste or smell.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:25:16 +0100
Martin Lewis issues 'unpleasant' financial warning to couples living together in the UK
The warning came in Martin Lewis’ latest Money Saving Expert newsletter

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 14:30:00 +0100
Brainwave charity opens doors to Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce
A CHARITY that supports children with disabilities and additional needs has discussed its vital work with the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce.



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