Somerset couple urge others to consider fostering – with hundreds in need of a home
“BEFORE I came in to fostering, I thought we all had happy childhoods, but now as a foster carer,…
Work underway on £5.4m overhaul of Bridgwater Town Hall
WORK on a £5.4 million overhaul of Bridgwater Town Hall to create a “state-of-the-art” theatre is underway. The regeneration…
Somerset groups help men talk about – or work through – mental health challenges
MAY 12 to 18 marks Mental Health Awareness Week and a Somerset organisation has launched an awareness campaign for…
Somerset community heroes recognised with medals for volunteer efforts
SIX Somerset community heroes have been honoured with British Empire Medals (BEM). The Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq, presented medals…
How NHS workers are encouraging the next generations to enter caring profession
THE next generation of NHS workers have been inspired to enter the caring profession during visits to Somerset schools. As…
Bridgwater house boarded up over fighting, drug dealing and criminal damage
A HOUSE in Bridgwater has been shut down amid reports of drug-related anti-social behaviour (ASB) – including drug dealing,…
TikTok DJ star Alfie Cridland set for huge show in Bridgwater: How to get tickets
TIKTOK star Alfie Cridland is coming to Bridgwater for a huge bank holiday party. The star will be at Bliss…
Somerset MP highlights “broken” SEND funding in plea to minister
“THE SEND system is broken, and unequal funding is a major reason.” Those were the words of MP Sarah Dyke…
Apartments plan above former Clinton Cards shop in Bridgwater
PLANS to create six apartments above the former Clinton Cards shop in Bridgwater have been submitted. The scheme would see…
Somerset-based special police constable due in court to face harassment charges
SOMERSET-based police Special Constable James Mouzoure is due to appear in court after being charged with harassment without fear…
