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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…

Glastonbury & Somerton MP Sarah Dyke with flooding minister Emma Hardy in Somerset

Permanent pumps to be considered to tackle flooding on Somerset Levels

THE installation of permanent pumps on the Somerset Levels to tackle flooding as it happens is to be considered…

Pétanque is coming to Victoria park, Bridgwater. Picture: BTC

New pétanque terrain set to be installed in Bridgwater park

A NEW terrain for the historic game of pétanque is being installed in Bridgwater. Bridgwater Town Council (BTC) will start…

Pentathlon's carnival shed has been badly damaged by floods which hit Somerset in recent weeks

Carnival club launches fundraiser after shed devastated by Somerset flooding

A POPULAR Somerset carnival club is facing one of its “toughest challenges” after their base was flooded. In January, Storm…

Unity has a £10m improvement programme for the Brean resort

New lido, trampoline park and more planned for Somerset holiday resort

HOLIDAYMAKERS and locals will soon be able to enjoy a new outdoor lido at a Somerset resort – with…

The former Barclays Bank, in Bridgwater High Street, could soon be converted to include nine flats and apartments. Picture: Google

Former Bridgwater bank could be converted to include nine flats and apartments

A FORMER bank premises in Bridgwater could be converted into nine flats and apartments if plans are approved. Lyndon Brett…

Police want to trace missing Jamie, 16. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police appeal to trace missing Somerset teen Jamie, 16

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace a missing 16-year-old in Somerset. Jamie, officers said, has links to…

Appeal after M5 crash near Bridgwater that left man with head injuries

A MAN suffered head injuries after a crash on the M5 near Bridgwater on Valentine’s Day (February 14). Police are…

How a revamped, metal Willow Man might have looked from the M5 through Somerset. Picture: Somerset Leveller

What did mystery Willow Man report suggest for iconic Somerset sculpture? We found out…

FOR over a decade, the Willow Man was an iconic landmark on the Somerset skyline – welcoming and bidding…

The A361 between Burrowbridge and East Lyng has closed again after a rise in water levels. Picture: Somerset Council

A361 across the Somerset Levels is CLOSED again – a day after re-opening

THE A361 between Burrowbridge and East Lyng – which re-opened on Thursday after being shut for three weeks…