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Missed recycling collections: Bridgwater and Frome latest to see delays

RECYCLING collections in Bridgwater and Frome could be delayed today amid ongoing problems. Somerset Council has warned of possible late…

Sgt Joe Pitman and a colleague have been recognised with bravery awards. Pictures: BHTC/Avon & Somerset Police Federation

Police officers who plunged into freezing Somerset lake to save girl receive bravery awards

FREEZING temperatures on a November day in Somerset did not prevent two police officers risking their own lives to…

The junction of the A372 Westonzoyland Road and Eastern Avenue will be closed. Picture: Google

Evening closures planned at busy Bridgwater junction for resurfacing work

MORE resurfacing work is coming to Bridgwater next week – closing a busy route. Somerset Council is carrying out work…

Road closures are planned as work at the Dunball Roundabout nears completion. Picture: Google

Roads around M5 junction near Bridgwater to close for resurfacing – starting tonight

THE overhaul of the Dunball Roundabout, near Bridgwater and junction 23 of the M5, is nearing completion – but…

The farm shop is expanding - and will re-open with a special open day event. Picture: Dav May Photography

Family-run Somerset farm shop announces grand re-opening after expansion

A DAY of “food, fun and Somerset flavour” is promised when a new-look farm shop welcomes visitors at a…

The house is understood to be the Somerset home of Peter Andre's in-laws. Pictures: Rightmove/Shimelle/CC

Are Peter Andre’s in-laws moving? Somerset country house on the market

COULD this mysterious house – on the market for more than £2 million – be a sign Peter Andre’s…

Damaged play equipment has been removed from the park at Cranleigh Gardens. Picture: Bridgwater Town Council

Play equipment at Bridgwater damaged by vandals in “disappointing” incident

PLAY equipment at a Bridgwater park is out of use after being targeted by vandals. Bridgwater Town Council (BTC) said…

Daisy had to be put down due to her health conditions. Picture: RSPCA

Bridgwater couple banned from keeping pets for a year over dog neglect

A BRIDGWATER couple have been handed suspended sentences and banned from keeping pets for 10 years after being found…

A new steel shed helps Friends of Berrow Beach store their battery-powered trolley

Grants of £2,500 on offer for green-minded Somerset projects

A GRANT scheme to fund green-minded projects in Burnham and North Somerset is welcoming applications. A total of £25,000 is…

A host of Somerset businesses and attractions are up for awards

Somerset businesses make finals of 2025 tourism awards: Full list

A RAFT of Somerset businesses have been revealed as finalists in the 2025 Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism…