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Sun, 13 Feb 2022 08:04:23 +0000
Vehicle collision at Holford, in Quantock Hills
THE three emergency services attended a road traffic collision in the Quantock Hills in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, February 13).

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of February 7 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, 13 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday February 13
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from February 13.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:50:12 +0000
Nominate a deserving hero for Pride of Somerset Youth Award
PREPARATIONS are underway for this year's Pride of Somerset Youth Awards.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Plans to convert Bridgwater town centre offices into flats approved
PLANS for new flats on one of Bridgwater’s main thoroughfares have been approved – in less than 20 minutes.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between January 27 and February 2 2022.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Decision on Starbucks plan in Bridgwater deferred
COFFEE lovers in Bridgwater will have to wait a little longer to see if a new drive-thru outlet will be opening in their town.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Dunball throughabout plan for Bridgwater set to cost over £5m
THE cost of delivering improvements to a major roundabout in Bridgwater has risen to more than £5M.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset County Council's director of public health urges caution as Covid cases rise
SOMERSET residents are being urged to remain cautious as Covid-19 cases rise in the county.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:24:00 +0000
Bridgwater woman fined for not paying £12.10 train fare
A TRAIN journey with a £12.10 fare has cost a Bridgwater woman more than £440 in court.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:20:02 +0000
New Samsung Galaxy S22 Series is coming to Sky Mobile - How to pre order yours
The new Samsung Galaxy S22 Series is available to pre-order from Sky Mobile. Here's how you can get yours.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:38:38 +0000
Copper cabling stolen from telecoms company in Merriott area
HUNDREDS of metres of copper cabling have been stolen from locations near Merriott.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:39:19 +0000
Van to tour Somerset to support repair of electrical items
A MOBILE repair and reuse project will be hitting the road this summer - and Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) wants you name it.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:53:50 +0000
Survey shows area's most expensive homes and the cheapest
THE locations with the most expensive homes and those with the cheapest homes in the TA postcode area have been revealed.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:39:20 +0000
Wembdon Post Office closing as postmaster retires
THE search is on to find new premises to run a post office in the Wembdon area of Bridgwater.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:07:36 +0000
Recycle More delays for communal properties in Sedgemoor and West Somerset
UP to 5,000 communal properties across Somerset will not receive their new bin collections until the end of June, waste bosses have admitted.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:59:14 +0000
Watchet Music Festival returns in 2022 with Belinda Carlisle to headline
A HUGELY popular music festival is set to return this summer.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:03:18 +0000
Photos from Bridgwater Re-Energised event
BRIDGWATER Chamber of Commerce held an exclusive event for the business community to hear from Sedgemoor District Council on the much-anticipated projects and developments happening in the town.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:11:00 +0000
Suspected catalytic converter thieves arrested in Weston
POLICE in Somerset arrested two people suspected of preparing to commit thefts - following a tip off from officers in Sussex.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Taunton Magistrates' Court results
THREE people have been found guilty at Taunton Magistrates' Courts of failing to give information relating to the identity of a person driving a vehicle believed to have been guilty of committing a motoring offence.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Plans revealed for homes near rugby club in North Petherton
DOZENS of new homes could soon be built near a Somerset rugby club after more detailed plans were put forward.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:00:54 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Thursday February 10
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from February 10.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:41:05 +0000
Hall committees could benefit from £775,000 SDC assistance
FOUR hall committees have approached Sedgemoor District Council (SDC) for further assistance to keep them open for their communities to use.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:32:00 +0000
Old Folks Show set to return in March after two years away
THE Old Folks Show is set to return to Bridgwater Town Hall after two years away between Thursday, March 24 and Saturday, March 26

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:20:59 +0000
Taunton Magistrates' Court results
A BRIDGWATER girl aged just 16 has admitted sending a video of a male being assaulted by numerous youths.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:40:03 +0000
Five Bridgwater students qualify for trampolining nationals
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College's Trampolining team has qualified for the Schools & Colleges National finals, with two members also gaining silver and bronze as individuals.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:13:40 +0000
Wheelie Wedmore – fall back in love with your bike
SEDGEMOOR District Council is asking residents to fall back in love with their bikes and take part in Wheelie Wedmore. ​The event is taking place on Sunday, February 13 between 11am and 3pm at the Borough, Wedmore.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:45:51 +0000
More street lights to be home to 5G aerials in Somerset
CUTTING out calls and endlessly buffering could be a thing of the past as more next generation phone masts are set to be bolted on to streetlights in Somerset.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
What the Levelling Up white paper means for Somerset
SOMERSET will see some improvements through the government’s levelling up agenda – but it’s unclear how much more money will be provided.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:30:00 +0000
National Pizza Day 2022: make pizza at home with Wowcher, Tesco, Morrisons and Ooni
National Pizza Day is celebrated on February 9 every year in the UK

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0000
How to get 5 Odeon tickets for £25 up until the start of March
Groupon's tickets deal at Odeon is staying available until the beginning of March

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:19:26 +0000
Disney celebrates Valentines Day with exclusive collection
Get your closet Disney mad a gift this Valentine's day with exclusive new loved-themed products.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:53:21 +0000
RSPCA Brent Knoll appeal to find home for Buddy
THE RSPCA has issued a rehoming appeal for an unwanted dog that has spent 500 days in kennelsThe animal charity hopes to find an animal lover desperate to find his special someone.Buddy is the longest stay dog at RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre after...

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:35:07 +0000
Workers jump clear as train speeds past on Somerset track
A TRAIN travelling at 95mph in Somerset had a near miss with two track workers before striking part of a tree.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:43:42 +0000
Appeal to Mercedes driver over BMWs collision in Bridgwater
POLICE investigating a road traffic collision are appealing for the driver of a "sporty" Mercedes to assist their enquiry.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:25:57 +0000
Bridgwater guitarists rock out for Clashmob on Cornhill
ON Saturday, February 5, thirty participants from around Sedgemoor took part in a Clashmob at CornHill in Bridgwater.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0000
How to recreate the Queen's look: most expensive jewellery revealed
The Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, here are some of her most expensive jewellery looks and how you can recreate them.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:30:00 +0000
Kate Garraway among celebrities supporting Comic Relief with TK Maxx T-shirts
Kate Garraway, Rose Ayling-Ellis and Frankie Bridge are supporting this year's Comic Relief effort with T-shirts from TK Maxx.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:58:59 +0000
MP expenses: How much do Somerset's representatives cost?
THE annual business costs of Somerset’s MPs for the 2020-21 financial year have been revealed by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA).

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:21:16 +0000
New services for county council’s Slinky bus
A SOMERSET County Council's bus service that supports residents who do not have access to a car or public transport has expanded its reach.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:53:32 +0000
Gang with knives threaten teenage boy in Bower Fields, Bridgwater
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a boy was threatened by a gang of teenagers with knives in Bridgwater.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:40:53 +0000
Man collected more than 15,000 cans to help charities
A MAN from Bridgwater has collected more than 15,000 aluminum cans to raise funds for several charities.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:31:02 +0000
Less drug seizures by Avon and Somerset police in pandemic
FEWER drug seizures were carried out by Avon and Somerset police during the first year of the pandemic, despite a significant increase in drug hauls nationally.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:28:47 +0000
Covid-19, five deaths and rise in cases in Sedgemoor District
GOVERNMENT figures reported five Covid-19 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test between January 31 and 6 February in the Sedgemoor District.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:44:26 +0000
Sainsbury's shoplifter from Bridgwater gets £199 court bill
A SHOPLIFTER must pay £199 after admitting stealing meat valued at £126.35 from Sainsbury's in Bridgwater.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:53:28 +0000
Covid-19 vaccination centres in Bridgwater
SPARK Somerset visited key businesses and community organisations in Bridgwater last week to encourage residents to have their Covid-19 vaccinations.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:11:08 +0000
Drainage works proving successful at Enmore Park Golf Club
OVER the last few weeks primary drainage works has been undertaken on the course that has gone very well despite extreme downpours during the process.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:50:39 +0000
Major roadworks starting in Somerset this week
A MAJOR roadworks scheme set to last more than three months starts in Somerset today (Monday, January 7).

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:30:00 +0000
Valentine’s Day: Pets at Home gift guide
Show your pets some extra love this Valentine’s Day by choosing a treat from the Pets at Home Valentine’s Day gift guide.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:30:00 +0000
Best staycation spots for Half Term from Vrbo - How to book
With Half Term on the horizon, we're all overdue for a relaxing staycation away from the bustle of everyday life. Here's how to book one.



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