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Hundreds of households in Somerset rely on heating oil to power their homes

Somerset MPs call for action over heating oil as Middle East conflict sees surge in prices

SOMERSET MPs are rallying in a bid to support people who are facing soaring bills for heating oil amid…

Officers want to trace this person after an assault outside a Bridgwater pub. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

CCTV appeal after two men hospitalised in attack outside Bridgwater pub

POLICE want to trace this man after two men were assaulted near a pub in Bridgwater – with both…

Lee Cox with the Crufts 2026 best in show, Bruin. Picture: Crufts

Somerset dog breeder takes home best in show at Crufts 2026

A SOMERSET dog owner is celebrating after his clumber spaniel took the top prize – best in show -…

The former Methodist Church, in East Huntspill, is up for sale. Pictures: Cooper and Tanner/Right Move

Six-bed home in former Somerset church up for sale: See inside

A SIX-BEDROOM home in a converted former Somerset Methodist chapel built in the Roaring Twenties with Art Deco styling,…

Young people took part in a range of creative activities in Bridgwater. Picture: BTC

More than 1,000 children enjoyed free half-term events in Bridgwater

MORE than 1,000 children took part in free half-term activities in Bridgwater. The programme, from the Bridgwater Cultural Partnership (BCP)…

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…