Somerset heroes awarded British Empire Medal by the Lord Lieutenant
SIX ‘local heroes’ from Somerset have been awarded prestigious British Empire Medals for their efforts in the community. The BEM…
Christmas Fair returning to Bridgwater: How to get involved
A CHRISTMAS Fair is returning to Bridgwater – and stallholders are being urged to apply for a place. Bridgwater Town…
Somerset fruit farm wants to expand – to grow 1,500 tonnes of strawberries a year
A SOMERSET fruit farm is hoping to expand – with six hectares of polytunnels to grow strawberries. Agri Fruit Ltd…
Garden waste collection days to change in Somerset: What you need to know
GARDEN waste collections in Somerset could be changing. Subscribers to the Somerset Council service are being urged to look out…
Roderick Lukins, of Bridgwater, jailed for child sexual offences
BRIDGWATER man Roderick Lukins has been jailed after being convicted of sexual offences against a child. The 76-year-old made sexually…
Youngsters urged to design Bridgwater MP’s 2025 Christmas card
BRIDGWATER MP Sir Ashley Fox has launched a competition for young people to design his 2025 Christmas card. The Conservative…
Bridgwater-based firm marks record year with revenues of £45 million
A BRIDGWATER-based company has continued a global expansion – celebrating its 19th consecutive year of profitable growth with a…
Busy Bridgwater road to close during the day for “urgent” works: Here’s when
A BUSY Bridgwater road will close overnight for “urgent” works later this month. Somerset Council said the Parkway will shut…
Cows rescued from water-filled ditch near Bridgwater
FIREFIGHTERS worked through the darkness to rescue four cows who got stuck in water-filled ditch. An animal rescue team and…
Three-stone diamond ring smashes guide price at Somerset auction
DIAMONDS are forever, so the song goes, and they are certainly holding value if a recent Somerset auction is…
