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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
B&Q, Argos, The Range, Wayfair: Where you can buy an egg chair for Summer
If you're looking for some garden furniture inspiration or need a cosy chair for a conservatory, egg chairs are the way to go.

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
Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between January 27 and February 2 2022.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Sports headphones and wireless earbuds under £150 from Adidas, AO and Currys
For those who managed to stick with their New Year's fitness resolutions, there's no better way to thank yourself than upgrading your headphones.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:22:38 +0000
Tributes paid to Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Carnival secretary
TRIBUTES have been paid to the long-serving secretary of Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Carnival who “was taken from us too soon”.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:31:26 +0000
Berrow Road, Burnham, re-opens after sewer upgrade
AN extensive sewer upgrade in Burnham-on-Sea has been completed in half the time originally scheduled.

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
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 10:23:18 +0000
Loveholidays launches holiday deals from £83pp in time for Valentine’s Day - how to get yours
A variety of destinations are included in the offer, including Prague, Rome and Paris so 2022 could be your year to get travelling.

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 12:13:00 +0000
£7.80 train fare costs Burnham-on-Sea man over £400
A MAN from Burnham-on-Sea has been handed a court bill of over £400 after failing to pay a £7.80 train fare. 

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:44:51 +0000
Plans revealed for 58 homes on Steart Farm site in Cheddar
A SOMERSET site once earmarked for a supermarket could become home to dozens of new houses under new proposals.

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 09:13:04 +0000
Burnham-on-Sea’s theatre company changes its name
BURNHAM-on-Sea’s Princess Theatre Company has changed its name.

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 10:01:43 +0000
The Perfume Shop reveals its Valentine's Day deals - here's what's on offer
The Perfume Shop has plenty of Valentine's Day deals for that special someone, here is what's on offer.

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 09:42:51 +0000
Kings of Wessex U16 crowned Somerset County Hockey champions
KINGS of Wessex U16 Girls hockey team have won the 2022 Somerset County Hockey Championships.

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 11:30:00 +0000
Ooni, Wowcher and more: Best pizza ovens to buy for National Pizza Day
We’ve put together a list of some of the best pizza ovens on the market to take your homemade pizza to the next level.

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 11:00:00 +0000
Valentine's Day stationery from Paperchase, Papier and more
We're rounded up some of the best Valentine's Day stationery from Paperchase, Papier and more.

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.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:09:39 +0000
Pictures: Family's enjoy Brean Play open day
A SOFT play attraction held an open day last Wednesday (February 2).

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 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 16:02:44 +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 09:21:14 +0000
Sky reveals content coming to Sky Cinema in February 2022 - how to get Sky
Find out what's coming to Sky Cinema in February here.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of January 31 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, 06 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between January 20 and January 26 2022.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
List of Somerset beacons as The Queen starts celebrating Platinum Jubilee
TODAY (February 6) The Queen will formally start celebrating her Platinum Jubilee - the seventieth anniversary of her accession to the throne.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 11:13:49 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday February 6?
Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:43:59 +0000
Casualty in hospital after crash in Mark, near Highbridge
A CASUALTY was taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash last night (February 4).

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 06:10:00 +0000
Big Blue Bags being delivered in Sedgemoor and West Somerset
RECYCLE More’s Bright Blue Bags will start arriving on doorsteps in Sedgemoor and West Somerset from Monday (February 7).

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Three-bed home for sale on Withy Road, West Huntspill
A THREE-BED detached property situated in 14 acres is on the market for £1.2million.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Red Letter Days launches Valentine’s Day gift guide – How to buy
Romance is in the air as Red Letter Days has launched its Valentine’s Day gift guide including everything from Bungee jumps to spa retreats.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:36:25 +0000
Police cannabis raids in Highbridge and Bridgwater areas
POLICE in Sedgemoor have carried out three raids this week as part of their aim to shut down cannabis growing operations.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:07:05 +0000
Police reissue appeal for missing Weston man Robin
POLICE are asking the public to check outbuildings and caravans amid growing concerns for the welfare of a Somerset man missing for more than a week.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:01:03 +0000
Woman touched inappropriately in Sass Bar, Weston-super-Mare
POLICE are investigating an incident in which a woman was touched inappropriately in a bar in a Somerset town.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:54:28 +0000
Motorhome destroyed in barn fire between Highbridge and Mark
A MOTORHOME was destroyed in a fire on a farm in the Burnham-on-Sea area.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Cheddar-based group start A Million Metres challenge for Mind and The Space
A GROUP of friends are aiming to run one million metres this month to raise money for two mental health charities.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:17:00 +0000
Mark First & Pre-School Academy pupils learn about recycling
PUPILS at Mark First & Pre-School CE Academy learnt about the importance of recycling in assemblies and workshops this week.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:26:37 +0000
Valentine's Day 2022: Moonpig launch range of body heat reactive cards
The Moonpig cards are described as 'cheeky' in nature

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:44:14 +0000
Somerset County Council backs Fizz Free February campaign
COULD you stop drinking fizzy drinks for 28 days?

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:21:47 +0000
Latest Covid-19 figures for Sedgemoor District
THE latest Covid-19 figures show a rise in cases in the Sedgemoor District.



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