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Chief Fire Officer, Gavin Ellis, has responded to the inspection report. Pictures: DSFRS

Somerset fire service needs to “do more” to prevent fires, inspection says

THE Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Services need “to do more to prevent fires and other risks”, according…

Bridgwater shoplifter Corrie Moore will be sentenced in July. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Bridgwater shoplifter Corrie Moore admits offences across the town

A SHOPLIFTER who targeted shops across Bridgwater and assaulted staff has appeared in court. Corrie Moore, of Beech Road, Bridgwater,…

A part-closure will come into force in Church Street, Bridgwater, on June 2. Picture: Google

More roadworks in Bridgwater as Celebration Mile project continues

ANOTHER road closure is set to start in Bridgwater in the coming weeks – as roadworks continue on…

The M5 in Somerset and A303 in nearby Wiltshire are expected to be hit by traffic this weekend

Somerset set to be hit by bank holiday traffic, according to research

DRIVERS are being warned of a ‘double dose of delays’ this weekend – with UK motorists planning to make…

Somerset bank holiday bin collection changes: What you need to know

ANOTHER bank holiday is approaching – and bin and recycling collections across Somerset will change. Somerset Council has announced there…

Cllr Kathy Pearce is the new mayor of Bridgwater. Picture: BTC

Cllr Kathy Pearce takes over as Bridgwater mayor

BRIDGWATER has a new mayor – Cllr Kathy Pearce – who was voted in by councillors last Wednesday (May…

The Spice Club, in Eastover, Bridgwater, could lose its license. Picture: Google

Bridgwater restaurant faces losing its license after employing ‘illegal workers’

AN Indian restaurant in Bridgwater could lose its licence after it employed illegal workers. The Spice Club, in Eastover, will…

The illustrated map has been installed on the former CLinton Cards shop in Bridgwater. Pictures: Google/BTC

Illustrated map brightens up empty Bridgwater shopfront

THE windows of an empty Bridgwater shop now provide passing shoppers with an artist-designed map of the town. A project…

Chair of Somerset Council, Mike Best, signing the Memorandum of Understanding as Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, looks on. Picture: Somerset Council

Somerset signs memorandum of understanding with Vinnytsia region of Ukraine

A NEW understanding will see Somerset become more closely aligned with the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine. Chair of Somerset Council,…

The proposed community and leisure hub features a cafe, bar and more. Pictures: Reed Holland/Somerset Council

New leisure and community hub – including skittles and snooker – planned at Gravity site

PLANS for a replacement leisure and community hub – part of the huge Gravity development near Bridgwater -…