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Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:48:57 +0000
Somerset farm shop can stay open after plans approved
A farm shop near the M5 in Somerset will be able to remain open after securing retrospective planning permission.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:42:42 +0000
Carnival celebrations at St John and St Francis School
A PRIMARY school in Bridgwater​ joined the carnival celebrations earlier this month.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:32:41 +0000
Column: Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnivals were a massive success
The 2022 Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnivals were a massive success, there is no doubt about that.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:22 +0000
Family fun at Highbridge Christmas lights switch on
HIGHBRIDGE got into the festive spirit as its Christmas lights were switched on on Saturday (November 19)

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:33:52 +0000
Mobile speed camera locations in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police have announced hundreds of locations across Somerset where they will be siting mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:36:10 +0000
Bridgwater Swimming Club announce team captains for upcoming season
BRIDGWATER Swimming Club have announced their swim captains for the 2022/23 season ahead.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:29:36 +0000
Bridgwater Cricket Club sign New Zealand bowler Jarrod McKay
BRIDGWATER Cricket Club have announced the signing of Otago Volts quick Jarrod McKay for their 2023 West of England Premier League campaign.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:02:36 +0000
Locations of the major roadworks in Somerset this week
A TOTAL of 10 major roadworks schemes are due to be started in Somerset this week.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:11:53 +0000
‘Strong winds’ could hit Somerset tomorrow
THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning for Somerset as “small chances of very strong winds” could cause disruption tomorrow (Monday, November 21).

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:42:17 +0000
M5 lanes re-open after police incident between Burnham and Bridgwater
TRAFFIC is “running as normal” on the M5 after a police incident between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Charterhouse holding automobilia auction in April 2023
CHARTERHOUSE auctioneers and valuers have already taken entries for their next specialist auction of automobilia and memorabilia in April 2023.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Modern bungalow with stables in Bridgwater now available
THIS modern bungalow sits in a rural location, offering a 0.5 acre paddock with stables.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Detached chalet bungalow in Stogursey on the market
THIS contemporary detached chalet bungalow enjoys a private position within this charming village of Stogursey.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
New laptops for Highbridge charity and academy
A CHARITY and an academy have received laptops thanks to a council’s programme.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:04:11 +0000
Plans to build new homes on Somerset Levels delayed
Plans to build new homes on the Somerset Levels have been pushed back to allow local councillors to visit the site.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:55:58 +0000
Tributes to Jason Waring who died working at Hinkley Point C
TRIBUTES have been paid to a construction worker who lost his life in an accident at Hinkley Point C at the weekend.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:42:58 +0000
New holiday cabins near M5 services refused
Plans to build additional holiday cabins near the M5 in Somerset have been rejected by district councillors.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Sale of Wars of the Roses coins found by metal detectorist
A TREASURE hoard lost many generations ago is to be offered by Lawrences of Crewkerne.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:10:00 +0000
New takeaway in Bridgwater town centre approved
A new takeaway outlet will be able to open up in Bridgwater town centre, despite concerns about a lack of parking nearby.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:05:00 +0000
Stogumber floral cascade raises £7,875 for local charities
A VILLAGE'S impressive floral display created to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee has raised thousands of pounds for local charities.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:39:28 +0000
New council will have to find £38m in extra savings
Somerset’s new unitary authority will have to find more than £38m of additional savings in the first year of its existence.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:03:56 +0000
Bridgwater residents send donations to Ukrainian frontline
THE latest Ukrainian relief lorry will leave from Bridgwater this weekend to take much-needed supplies to the frontline.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:56:11 +0000
More than 50 homes to be built near main railway line
More than 50 new homes will be built near one of Somerset's major railway lines.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:37:25 +0000
Two more days of bus strikes across Somerset from tomorrow
BUS passengers face more misery over the coming days with strikes planned tomorrow (Friday, November 18) and Monday (November 21).

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:55:22 +0000
Somerset rugby referees at England v Japan Twickenham match
THREE women rugby officials from Somerset proudly flew the flag for the county alongside 47 other female referees at Twickenham.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:26:44 +0000
Fumiko Mackintosh moves into Avalon care home in Bridgwater
A JAPANESE woman who has been living in the UK for nearly 30 years has been enjoying a ‘cultural experience day’ organised by her care home in Bridgwater to enable her to revisit her native heritage.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:56:23 +0000
Is wanted Bridgwater man Karl O'Reilly in Glastonbury area?
POLICE believe a wanted man could be in the Glastonbury area.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:41:00 +0000
Further upgrade of Bridgwater town centre approved
Somerset councillors took just ten minutes to unanimously approve additional upgrades to Bridgwater town centre.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Get vaccinated and boost your winter protection
This winter, we expect to see both flu and Covid viruses circulating at potentially high levels.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:06:47 +0000
Coca Cola issues recall for 'potential risk' due to wrong packaging
Coca-Cola has recalled a limited number of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar multipacks.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:26:53 +0000
Chief Constable names Kevin Curd as sacked police officer
AVON and Somerset's Chief Constable has reversed her decision not to name a police constable she sacked.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:16:27 +0000
Decision on 560 M5 homes pushed back
Protesters in Somerset have cause for celebration after a decision on more than 500 new homes near the M5 was pushed back.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:05:00 +0000
Christmas gift fair at Sedgemoor Auction Centre near Bridgwater
ENOSIS Events will host a Christmas gift fair at Junction24 near Bridgwater on Sunday, November 20, offering a range of present ideas from local businesses.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:52:19 +0000
Somerset Council propose lowest income houses to pay no Council Tax
Lowest income households set to pay no Council Tax under new Somerset Council proposals.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Train services disruption on Somerset during latest strike
RAIL passengers travelling to and from Somerset are being warned to expect four days of disruption starting on Saturday (November 19).

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:09:57 +0000
Amazon Warehouse discount tool launched by MoneySavingExpert
MoneySavingExpert has created a free tool to help you nab the best discounts on Amazon Warehouse.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:08:02 +0000
A39 Western Way, Bridgwater, re-opens as water leak repaired
A ROAD closure in Bridgwater has been lifted three days ahead of schedule following repairs to a water main.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:53:00 +0000
‘Rory – The Purl Cat’: Bridgwater ex-nurse publishes first book
LOTTIE Dale, a retired nurse living near Bridgwater, has had her first book, book, Rory – The Purl Cat, published by Austin Macauley Publishers.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:24:31 +0000
Taxi driver loses licence after allegedly driving while stoned
A Somerset taxi driver has had his licence revoked after allegedly driving while stoned with passengers on board.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:32:30 +0000
Marion Evered Trust raised £20,000 for Oak Ward at Musgrove
A FAMILY-run charity has raised £20,000 for a children's ward at Musgrove Park Hospital, in Taunton.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:52:55 +0000
Arrest after glass bottle attack near Palace nightclub Bridgwater
POLICE have arrested a man after another man was struck over the head with a glass bottle close to the rear of Palace nightclub in Bridgwater.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:13:00 +0000
Flowers Band coming to Bridgwater for first time in November
THE Flowers Band , one of the best brass bands in the world, is coming to perform at St Mary's Church in Bridgwater on Saturday, November 26.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:25:17 +0000
Carnival Inn, Bridgwater, wins Loo of Year platinum award
A BRIDGWATER pub is flushed with success after picking up an accolade in a Loo of the Year Awards 2022.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:32:00 +0000
Ian Liddell-Grainger MP speaks to Bridgwater businesses
BUSINESS representatives had the chance to hear from Ian Liddell-Grainger MP at a networking event in Bridgwater on Friday.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:14:31 +0000
Black Friday vouchers at Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse
DINERS can get 40 per cent off at a restaurant in Bridgwater in the New Year.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:46:19 +0000
Rt Rev Michael Beasley installed as Bishop of Bath & Wells
THE 80th Bishop of Bath and Wells gifted 1,000 tree saplings to guests at his installation on Saturday (November 12).

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:43:05 +0000
Roberts Waste Ltd 'thrilled' to win award
Roberts Waste Ltd of Bridgwater has been awarded for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:45:00 +0000
North Petherton Carnival pictures and results
NORTH Petherton Carnival returned after Covid on Saturday, November 12, with thousands of people lining the streets of the town.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:10:54 +0000
Busy week of action at Enmore Park Golf Club
On Wednesday 37 Ladies at Enmore Park Golf Club took part in the 18 hole Poppy Appeal stableford at the end of which it was Finoa Ryan, was the winners with 37 points.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:59:16 +0000
List of the major roadworks starting in Somerset this week
THERE are several big roadworks projects starting across Somerset this week from today (Monday, November 14).



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