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Theordnance has been found at the Highbridge end of Apex Park, police said. Picture: Google

Cordon in place after construction work reveals ‘suspected ordnance’ in Somerset park

POLICE have put up a cordon around part of a Somerset park after a “suspected ordnance” was found on…

Tractor and 20 tonnes of hay destroyed in late-night fire

A TRACTOR and 20 tonnes of hay are believed to have been destroyed by fire last night. At around 10.20pm…

Bridgwater Playday will take place on August 5, 2026

Bridgwater playday 2026: How to get involved in free event

BRIDGWATER Playday will return for 2026. Bridgwater Town Council (BTC) has announced the event, celebrating a national campaign championing every…

Somerset Council has struggled to balance the books in recent years

Row over finances as Somerset leadership claims authority is in ‘recovery phase’

SOMERSET’S finances are moving into a “recovery phase”, according to leaders, after a budget for the coming year was…

The advertising mirror was the top seller at a recent Somerset auction

Advertising mirror and Hollywood legends’ autographs sell well at Somerset auction

A SHOP mirror display showcasing gun cartridges was the top seller at a recent Somerset collectors’ auction – which…

Members of the Polden Stichers donating the blankets to Somerset Council

Hand-sewn blankets donated to children in care in Somerset

A COMMUNITY group has donated 20 hand‑sewn blankets to children in care in Somerset. The 15-strong Polden Stitchers, which has…

The number of councillors in Somerset could fall under the new plans. Picture: LGBC

Plan to cut number of Somerset Council members from 110 to 96 revealed

THE number of representatives on Somerset Council is set to fall if new boundary changes are approved. Under plans put…

The sale will take place at the Blake Museum, in Bridgwater. Picture: Google

Free spring fair announced at Bridgwater’s Blake Museum

THE Friends of Blake Museum will hold their annual Spring Fair at the Bridgwater venue on Saturday, March 14. Running…

Cllr Jacqui Solomon, Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Kathy Pearce, Cllr Gill Slocombe and mayoress Sue Young at the event. Picture: Bridgwater Town Council

Heads-and-tails contest lands Bridgwater group a £250 boost

A HEADS and tails contest landed a Bridgwater group with a £250 donation at a gathering in Swindon. Mayor of…

Big Country founder Bruce Watson will be in Bridgwater in May

Big Country legend set for Bridgwater show

GUITARIST Bruce Watson – a founder member of the legendary Big Country – is heading to Bridgwater. Watson, alongside singer…