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Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:58:38 +0100
Hinkley Point C confirmed as main sponsor for Bridgwater Carnival
ONE of Europe’s largest construction projects has teamed up with one of Europe’s largest illuminated carnivals in a unique partnership.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Georgian era Stable House near Bridgwater up for sale
STABLE House is believed to date back to the late Georgian era and we assume it to be Listed Grade II as it was converted from the original stables to the adjoining Peart Hall, the former Rectory of the village.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Stuart Pearce coming to Bridgwater as part of Bucks' Big Bash
ENGLAND football legend Stuart Pearce is on his way to Bridgwater next month to help fundraise for a cause that is close to the hearts of many.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:21:00 +0100
Bridgwater arts venues to share £2.1M for upgrades
Three arts and cultural venues in Bridgwater will be significantly revamped as part of the Bridgwater town deal.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset Masala announces opening date of Indian restaurant
SOMERSET Masala has announced the opening date of its new Taunton restaurant, which is set to bring a taste of India to the county town.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:29:00 +0100
Woman found with ‘life-threatening injuries’ in Bridgwater
AN elderly woman was airlifted to hospital after she was found with life-threatening injuries in Dukes Mead, Bridgwater, earlier today.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:55:00 +0100
Man dies after collision at motocross track near Bridgwater
A MAN who was airlifted to hospital after being involved in a collision at a motocross track near Bridgwater has died.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:41:00 +0100
TV crews spotted in Bridgwater for filming of Black Cake
BRIDGWATER was transformed into 1960s London today for the filming of Black Cake, an upcoming eight-part drama series set to air on Hulu.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:20:27 +0100
Appeal to find missing teenager Freddy
POLICE have issued an appeal to find a teenager missing from his home near Stolford.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:49:00 +0100
UCU: Staff to strike at Bridgwater & Taunton College over pay
STAFF at Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) will be striking for 10 days in a dispute over pay amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:58:00 +0100
Hinkley Point C confirmed as Bridgwater Carnival main sponsor
HINKLEY Point C has been announced as the main event sponsor for Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival 2022, which takes place on Saturday, November 5.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:48:42 +0100
Gravity site Bridgwater, Government's new Investment Zone
CHANCELLOR Kwasi Kwarteng has announced that the Gravity site just north of Bridgwater could be one of the Government's first new Investment Zones.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Fine for dodgy car plate in Avon and Somerset patch
AVON and Somerset Police have published this picture of an illegal number plate from a car in the Somerset area.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:15:00 +0100
Bridgwater solicitors take part in Will Aid charity campaign
LYONS Bowe Solicitors is offering to write basic wills for people in November in exchange for donations to leading charities as part of Will Aid.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:14:49 +0100
Haygrove School, Bridgwater graded 'good' by Ofsted
OFSTED have given a Bridgwater school a good review in their latest inspection saying 'they are committed to improving the school'.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:27:00 +0100
Bridgwater concert raises over £3,000 for Mind charity
A CONCERT organised by a local performer and businessman at the McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater has raised over £3,000 for a mental health charity.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:48:25 +0100
What is the legal drink drive unit limit in the UK for 2022?
It is advised to not drink at all if you can to potentially avoid going over the limit whilst driving.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:21:27 +0100
Thousands of UK households given 10-day warning to apply for £300 September cash boost
Households can apply for free cash through the Household Support Scheme.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:25:00 +0100
Part of Hulu series Black Cake to be filmed in Bridgwater
TELEVISION crews will be in Bridgwater this week to record scenes for an upcoming eight-part drama series set in the 1960s.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:22:33 +0100
RSPCA rescue hedgehog jammed in drainpipe in Somerset
A HEDGEHOG has been rescued by the RSPCA after getting trapped in a drain pipe bend in Somerset.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:35:34 +0100
Police searching for teen last seen in North Petherton
POLICE have located one of the missing 14-year-old twins after an appeal was launched yesterday after they were last seen in North Petherton.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:50:25 +0100
King Charles III issues statement hours before the Queen's funeral
Charles spoke out in a new statement hours before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is buried.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:12:38 +0100
Police issue appeal to find missing twins with links to Taunton and Bridgwater
POLICE have issued an appeal to find missing 14-year-old twins who were last seen in the North Petherton area.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:09:00 +0100
New sensory garden at Westover Green School and Autism Centre
A BRIDGWATER school and autism centre has built a new sensory garden to help support its children with additional needs.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:41:00 +0100
Gallery: Bridgwater Cricket Club's ‘Cycle for the Vicar’
CRICKETERS who undertook a 325-mile charity cycle in memory of a friend and teammate were celebrated when they arrived at the finish line on Sunday.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:15:00 +0100
Kitchen Danilo Bridgwater to close amidst cost of living crisis
AN Italian-themed restaurant in Bridgwater is having to shut its doors as spirally energy costs "do not make it viable" to keep it open.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:50:31 +0100
Where will the Queen be buried? Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest
Thousands travelled to London and millions more tuned in to see the Queen’s funeral on Monday.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:54:30 +0100
How much will the Queen's funeral cost? UK state funerals explained
The Queen’s funeral will mark a major moment in history as the nation thanks Her late Majesty for 70 years of public service.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:40:21 +0100
When is the two minute silence on Monday? Queen's funeral to end with national silence
Queen Elizabeth II will be reunited with her late husband Prince Philip later today.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:25:00 +0100
EDF explores creating Hinkley workers' campsite in Nether Stowey
EDF Energy is considering transforming agricultural land into a caravan site with 103 pitches to accommodate Hinkley Point C workers in Nether Stowey.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:09:00 +0100
Man and woman die in two-car collision on A38 near Axbridge
TWO people have died in a two-car collision on the A38 between Tarnock and Lower Weare near Axbridge, Somerset.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:48:00 +0100
Dryad Gin launches with aim of bringing community together
AN entrepreneur has launched her own Somerset-inspired gin with the aim of bringing her community together and telling a story of the Quantocks.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:31:00 +0100
Somerset food banks close for Queen's funeral bank holiday
FOOD banks across Somerset will close tomorrow (Monday, September 19) – the date of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Barn conversion in rural mews available near North Petherton
THIS property is a two storey converted barn within an exclusive residential complex of similar high specification conversions set around 1.5 miles to North Petherton.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:49:27 +0100
M5 traffic eases after car fire between Taunton and Bridgwater
TWO lanes are closed on the M5 northbound carriageway between Taunton and Bridgwater because of a car fire.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:03:00 +0100
Bridgwater business owner queues for 25 hours for Queen's lying-in-state
A BRIDGWATER business owner braved a 25-hour queue to pay her respects to Queen Elizabeth II at her lying-in-state at Westminster Hall in London.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:33:00 +0100
Greenslade Taylor Hunt's sixth anniversary general sale in Sedgemoor
A BUMPER crowd is expected at Greenslade Taylor Hunt's next general sale at Sedgemoor Auction Centre, located by junction 24, on Thursday, September 22.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Stunning five-bed family home with modern open plan living
RHODEL is a five-bedroomed detached bungalow that offers deceptively spacious and flexible family accommodation near Bridgwater.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:14:00 +0100
The Cliffs road in Cheddar Gorge to close for five weeks
A MAIN road in Cheddar Gorge will close for five weeks to allow for urgent rock face safety work from Monday, September 19.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:54:00 +0100
Bridgwater songwriter to feature in Christmas At The Holly Day Inn
BRIDGWATER songwriter Marty Davies has signed an agreement with a Monika Gergelova to have his song featured in a film, Christmas At The Holly Day Inn.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:59:00 +0100
Scott Cinemas announces closure of current Bridgwater venue
SCOTT Cinemas has announced that its Penel Orlieu venue in Bridgwater will close this month to make way for its new seven-screen Northgate Yard multiplex.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:49:00 +0100
Women's Institute makes bags and blankets for Avalon Nursing Home residents
RESIDENTS at a Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater have been enjoying personalised walking aid storage bags and blankets thanks to the local Women's Institute.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:11:07 +0100
DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date
The DWP and HMRC have put arrangements in place to ensure all benefits and credits due to be paid on this date.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:22:00 +0100
Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change
Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable within months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:18:00 +0100
Little Crickets children pay respects to Queen at St Mary's Church
CHILDREN at Little Crickets Nursery and Pre-School paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at St Mary's Church in Bridgwater after the sad news of her death.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:16:00 +0100
Tickets on sale for Love U Lots charity ball in memory of Dan Mee
AN organisation established in memory of a Bridgwater college student who sadly died in 2019 will hold a charity ball in the town next month.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:20:40 +0100
These are all the times the Queen visited Somerset
The nation has been united in mourning over the past week following the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:17:00 +0100
Waste collections in Somerset suspended on Queen's funeral bank holiday
WASTE collections will be suspended on Monday, September 19, which has been designated as a national bank holiday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:21 +0100
Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and more: See the supermarkets and shops closed for the Queen’s funeral
Tesco, Aldi and other supermarkets are choosing to close their doors to honour Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:50:56 +0100
Somerset hospitals advise patients on bank holiday appointments
PATIENTS with an appointment scheduled for Monday, September 19 – the date of the Queen’s funeral – have been advised to “plan as if it is going ahead”.



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