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Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Senior staff salaries at Somerset County Council
THE chief executive of Somerset County Council is on a higher salary than the Prime Minister, figures on the authority's website show.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Arc buys and renovates two Bridgwater properties to house the homeless
A CHARITY has bought and renovated two properties in Bridgwater to house people who are facing homelessness.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
8 tips to help you get back into fitness as lockdown restriction ease
After a year of lockdown restrictions, it can be hard to find the motivation to put your workout gear on and start an exercise, no matter how small.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:22:55 +0100
Which? reveals Bridgwater motorway services are worst in the UK
WHICH? has revealed the best and worst motorway services in the UK - and one Somerset stop has been ranked the worst in the UK.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater Haygrove School student raises money for Stand Up to Cancer by baking
A STUDENT from a school in Bridgwater raised more than £300 for charity thanks to her star baking skills.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:49:21 +0100
Latest Covid-19 cases and infection rates in Somerset
THERE have been 20 new coronavirus cases in Somerset in the past 24-hours.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:32:03 +0100
Somerset fire crews battle White Hart Inn fire in Devon
FIRE crews from all over Somerset have spent their Easter Sunday battling a large pub fire in Devon.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 09:43:00 +0100
Fire crews rescue casualty after collision on West Street, Axbridge
IT took more than two hours to rescue a person trapped inside a vehicle after a road traffic collision this morning (April 4).

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:40:29 +0100
Watch: Peaceful protests in Somerset towns over Easter weekend
PEACEFUL protests took place across Somerset yesterday against the new policing bill.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Reflections on a year like no other
WHAT a year it’s been.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Callan John Foster admits driving while disqualified
A DISQUALIFIED driver has received another ban after he was caught behind the wheel.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK - is your dog on the list?
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? - Easter egg tradition explained
Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:40:13 +0100
Police warning ahead of protests in Taunton, Bridgwater, Glastonbury, Bristol and Bath
POLICE have urged people to 'find alternative ways' of expressing their views today as protests are due to take place in various Somerset towns.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Plans for 20 homes at Carrotts Farm Shop in North Petherton APPROVED
THE gap between two Somerset towns will soon be “measured in millimetres” after plans for new homes were approved.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 19:27:54 +0100
Police appeal for wanted man with links to Bristol and Weston-super-Mare
POLICE are asking people to call 999 if they see wanted man Aaron Matheson.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:13:07 +0100
Latest coronavirus figures and infection rates for Somerset districts
THERE have been just 12 new Covid-19 cases in Somerset in the past 24-hours - and the rate of infection is falling in all four districts.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:44:11 +0100
Somerset residents needed for home renovation show on Channel 5 with Nick Knowles
A TELEVISION company are looking for Somerset residents to take part in a redecorating show with Nick Knowles.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:05:41 +0100
Sedgemoor District Council issues warning to dog owners about rules on beaches
A WARNING has been issued to dog owners after six people were fined £100 for not picking up dog poo and ignoring banned area signs.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:38:12 +0100
Crews tackle property fire on Meadway, Woolavington, near Bridgwater
THERE was "thick, black smoke" coming from the roof of a property on fire last night (April 2).

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
The Wellbe Hub offers training courses for companies
A SOMERSET company is offering training courses to help improve wellbeing in the workplace.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Looking back: Peter Andre's visit to Taunton
DID you meet Peter Andre when he came to Taunton?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Arc in Taunton launch Virtual Big Sleep Out 2021 to raise money for homelessness
A HOMELESS charity have launched their 2021 Big Sleep Out event.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Plans for major extension and redevelopment of Grange Hotel Brent Knoll
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between March 18 and 24, 2021.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: The best Easter Bank Holiday deals
The best bargains hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl this Easter Bank Holiday.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Dobbies reveals gardening trends at Shepton Mallet store
GARDEN centre retailer Dobbies has unveiled that lavender was the most popular plant of 2020 at its Shepton Mallet store, with alpines set to be popular this year.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Supermarkets issue urgent product recalls on baby formula, meat and dairy
Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and choking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:17:44 +0100
Bridgwater Carnival to receive grant from Culture Recovery Fund
BRIDGWATER Guys Fawkes Carnival is to receive £54,117 thanks to the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:51:25 +0100
Latest Covid-19 figures and infection rates in Somerset
THERE have been just 18 Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the last 24-hour period.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:13:22 +0100
Figures released show rise in violence against ambulance workers in South West
AMBULANCE workers have reported nearly 1800 incidents of violence and aggression from patients and members of the public over the past year.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:34:45 +0100
Kill The Bill protest planned in Somerset town this Easter
A PEACEFUL socially-distanced protest is set to take place in Taunton tomorrow (April 3).

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brick Beauty salon in former castle cellar in West Quay, Bridgwater
A FEATURE from a 400-year-old castle has been converted into a 21st Century beauty salon

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:55:09 +0100
Met Office says 'fine and dry' weather for Somerset over Easter
IF you're planning to venture out and see friends and family outdoors this weekend, then the weather forecast will be at the forefront of your mind.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset headteachers outrage over special needs provision cuts
SOMERSET headteachers have clashed with the county council over possible cuts to special needs provision in schools.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:16:44 +0100
Six common mistakes we all make when enjoying a barbecue
Some will offer a wide array of marinated meats cooked to perfection while others will offer dry burgers and a poor selection of condiments.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:15:22 +0100
Amazon Prime has revealed the new TV series and films coming in April
Amazon Prime has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in April.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:51:37 +0100
Family statement after Taunton man killed in ISIS terror attack in Mozambique
THE family of a Taunton man killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique have issued a statement following the loss of a man with "something of the lovable rogue about him".

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:36:00 +0100
Bridgwater Delivery Office workers walk out on strike
AROUND 100 postmen and women walked out on strike this morning (April 1) at Bridgwater Delivery Office.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:33:10 +0100
Mount Street homes in Bridgwater approved
THE former headquarters of Somerset’s libraries service will be turned into town centre housing under plans approved by district councillors.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:56:40 +0100
Somerset sees 38 new confirmed Covid cases in 24 hours
THERE were 38 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:07:38 +0100
Police rescue swan on M5 near Junction 23
A SWAN took its life into its own wings on the busy motorway through Somerset this week.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Somerset pharmacies opening over Easter
SOMERSET Clinical Commissioning Group has which pharmacies will be opening over Easter.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:41:49 +0100
Thousands of Somerset workers get pay rise as Living Wage goes up
THOUSANDS of workers in Somerset have been given a pay rise from today (Thursday).

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:05:00 +0100
When your waste and recycling will be collected in Somerset over Easter
EVERY household in Somerset will have Easter waste collection day changes.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Latest Taunton Magistrates' Courts results
A BRIDGWATER man has been made to pay for attacking two police officers on Christmas Day 2020.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset recycling centres switch to summer opening today
ALL 16 Somerset recycling sites switch to their summer timetables from today (Thursday, April 1) – but for essential journeys only to start with.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:21:02 +0100
Somerset Rock Choir leader Xander-Jaymes Le Petit helps fundraise for Comic Relief
A SOMERSET choir leader played a starring role in a fundraising effort which has raised more than £45,000 for Comic Relief.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:24:57 +0100
Somerset records another Covid death, but new cases stay low
THE death of another person in Somerset with Covid has been recorded in the latest figures.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:01:46 +0100
Clinically vulnerable don't need to shield from tomorrow
FROM tomorrow (Thursday), around four million of the most clinically vulnerable people in England and Wales will no longer need to shield at home.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:31:24 +0100
Spray painters in West Street, Bridgwater
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with an incident of criminal damage.



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