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Sat, 03 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Unique and versatile family home in Tarnock for sale
WITH incredible scenery all around this unique and versatile property is perfect for buyers looking for a flexible home.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
PLANNING ROUND-UP: What's been proposed in Sedgemoor?
JUST over a dozen planning applications have been submitted to Sedgemoor District Council since Thursday, August 11.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:42:27 +0100
Incident delays start of term at Haygrove School, Bridgwater
A BRIDGWATER secondary school is delaying the start of the academic year following an "incident" today (Friday, September 2).

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:55:14 +0100
Two people taken to hospital after A39 crash near Spaxton
TWO people were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision near Spaxton.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Ian Liddell-Grainger urges keepers to follow bird flu rules
BRIDGWATER MP Ian Liddell-Grainger has asked bird keepers living in his constituency to follow rules aimed at halting the spread of bird flu.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:11:45 +0100
First Pawlett Beer festival proves a success
THE beer flowed and the music played as revellers enjoyed the first Pawlett Beer Festival over the recent bank holiday weekend.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:20:56 +0100
More than 100 new caravans for Hinkley Point C workers could be sited near Somerset wedding venue
More than 100 new caravans could be sited near a popular Somerset wedding venue to provide accommodation for people building the county’s new nuclear power station.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:40:00 +0100
Ian Liddell-Grainger: More must be done to protect public from polluted water
MORE public health signage should be displayed at beaches to reduce the risk of people entering polluted water, says Ian Liddell-Grainger MP.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:16:24 +0100
Bill Turnbull, former BBC Breakfast host, dies aged 66 as family issues statement
The TV presenter and journalist appeared on BBC Breakfast from 2001 until 2016.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:11:01 +0100
Police appeal to find missing Bridgwater man Stan
Missing man Sam has been found safe.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:19:00 +0100
Bridgwater Flower & Craft Show: Full list of cup winners
DOZENS of winners have been named from the successful return of the Bridgwater Flower & Craft Show for the first time since 2018.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:33:00 +0100
Funding boost for Bridgwater Carnival from Arts Council England
BRIDGWATER Guy Fawkes Carnival has received a welcome grant from Arts Council England to support its work with schools and this year's celebrations.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:39:26 +0100
Martin Lewis issues energy bills price hike warning to anyone who pays by direct debit
It comes after Mr Lewis revealed he “feels sick” after sharing the latest predictions for energy prices later this year.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:36:00 +0100
Gallery: Wembdon Village Day 2022
WEMBDON'S annual Village Day returned with its full offering of events after two years with reduced schedules due to Covid.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:18:00 +0100
Initiis Ltd acquires Vodafone franchise in Bridgwater
A SOMERSET telecoms business, Initiis Ltd, has expanded its portfolio of Vodafone franchises by buying its store in Fore Street, Bridgwater.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:05:57 +0100
South West Heritage Trust open days in Taunton and Bridgwater
TWO heritage centres in Somerset are getting ready to welcome visitors in September as part of their open days programme.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:49:46 +0100
Police search for wanted man with links to Taunton and Bridgwater
POLICE are searching for a wanted man with links to the Taunton​ and Bridgwater area.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:56:00 +0100
Kaspa's opens new dessert parlour in Bridgwater town centre
DESSERT chain Kaspa's has opened a new restaurant at 10 Cornhill, Bridgwater, featuring waffles, gelatos, icre-creams, crepes, milkshakes, and sundaes.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:25:21 +0100
Police renew appeal after racially-aggravated assault in Bridgwater
POLICE are renewing an appeal for information after a racially-aggravated assault in Bridgwater​.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:02:04 +0100
Sainsbury's follow Asda, Tesco and Morrisons in announcing UK-wide ban in all stores
The nationwide ban follows similar initiatives from Tesco, Waitrose Morrisons and Asda.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:41:00 +0100
Pictures: ‘Friendly’ Bridgwater Flower & Craft Show returns
IT was a successful day at Bridgwater's Flower and Craft Show, held on Saturday, August 27 at Westfield Church.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:14:36 +0100
Headteachers express pride at resilient GCSE students
STUDENTS across Sedgemoor celebrated a fantastic set of GCSE results on Thursday, August 25.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:40:00 +0100
Postal workers form picket line in Bridgwater in dispute over pay
AROUND 60 people joined a picket line at Bridgwater's Royal Mail Delivery Office amid a national postal workers' strike on Friday.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:04:55 +0100
Police mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
POLICE have issued a list of hundreds of sites across Somerset where officers will be operating mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 06:51:04 +0100
Workers to take a month to rid road of weeds
DUE to the bank holiday today (Monday, August 29), most of the new major roadworks schemes in Somerset are starting on Wednesday.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Matthew Denney to speak at next Bridgwater TASS meeting
MEMBERS of The Arts Society Sedgemoor (TASS) will enjoy an interesting talk from speaker Matthew Denney about Great Exhibitions and World's Fairs in September.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of August 22 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:38:55 +0100
Met Office yellow weather warning sparks £5,000 'thunder fever' warning to UK drivers
The Met Office has shared yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms this week following a string of heatwaves this summer.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:22:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more: Bank holiday opening hours
August bank holiday 2022 supermarket opening times: Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Poundland, B&Q, Wickes and more.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:06:55 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 28?
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 28.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:26:17 +0100
Warning to UK dog owners over common plants that could lead to death
Common plants found in gardens across the UK could make your dog violently ill.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Farming fatalities in South West on decrease
A RISK management specialist is urging the region’s farmers not to relax safety standards after official figures revealed a drop in the number of fatalities in the British agricultural industry – with six deaths across the South West.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
The Devon and Somerset Staghounds painting at auction
A PICTURE of local stag hounds by one of Britain's most celebrated sporting artists is forecast to fetch a five-figure sum when it goes to auction.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:56:45 +0100
Sedgemoor and Somerset West and Taunton Council's ecological vision
SEDGEMOOR District Council (SDC) and Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council have produced a joint strategy to reverse the deterioration of habitats and biodiversity.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Charming detached house in Burrowbridge up for sale
THIS property is an extremely charming and versatile edge of village detached house with an attached two bedroom barn.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Large country house in Bridgwater goes up for sale
BENEDICTINE Priory Barn C.1097 is a stunning period property situated close to Bridgwater town centre and has five bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Museum Hammond microcars at Charterhouse auction
THE Hammond Collection of Microcars in Kent is being sold by Dorset-based Charterhouse Auctioneers on Thursday, October 27.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
DWP PIP £156 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions
The DWP payment could be a welcome boost for those struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:26:44 +0100
Energy bill direct debit warning to UK bill payers ahead of Ofgem price cap increase
The warning comes as Brits prepare for the energy price cap rise set to be announced by Ofgem on Friday.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:08:06 +0100
Swimming ‘not advised’ at Burnham beach due to pollution
SWIMMERS have been advised not to bathe in the water at Burnham-on-Sea's beach due to concerns about pollution. 

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:26:42 +0100
Holiday traffic causes M5 delays after earlier accident
DRIVERS are facing delays on the M5 between Taunton and Clevedon due to holiday traffic ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:14:06 +0100
Somerset Wildlife Trust's Nature Reserves Fund Appeal
SOMERSET Wildlife Trust has launched a critical appeal to raise funds to care for its nature reserves.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:56:00 +0100
Bridgwater residents present antisocial driving petition
CONCERNED residents living on a Bridgwater road have presented a petition asking for action to be taken against antisocial driving.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:39:30 +0100
GCSE results from Somerset schools and colleges
WE'VE got a few more GCSE results round ups to add to our live blog yesterday.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
All recycling and waste collections a day later next week
THERE are changes to recycling and waste collections across Somerset next week due to the Bank Holiday.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:29:23 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers warned over four driving law changes in the UK
The driving law changes could lead to fines as motorist are urged to get themselves up to date.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:18:53 +0100
Tesco shoppers left 'gutted' by Tesco Clubcard change in November
Tesco has around 19 million Clubcard members across the UK.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:26:32 +0100
GCSE results for students in Somerset
It's GCSE results day today and we're bringing you details of how the various schools in Somerset have fared.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:06:15 +0100
Priti Patel visits Avon and Somerset Police headquarters
HOME secretary Priti Patel visited Avon and Somerset Police's Portishead headquarters yesterday (August 24).

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:56:07 +0100
Almost 30 new low-cost homes to be built in Bridgwater town centre
Nearly 30 low-cost homes will be delivered in Bridgwater town centre after the district council stepped in to buy out a commercial developer.



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