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WH Smith in Bridgwater closed in 2024. Picture: Google

Plans for 24-hour gaming centre in centre of Bridgwater revealed

THE former WH Smith store in Bridgwater could become a 24-hour adult gaming centre, if plans are approved. Gaming centre…

A number of items sold for above their estimated values at the Somerset auction. Pictures: GTH

Why a teapot caused a stir and sold for £1,200 at a Somerset auction

HIGH-END jewellery, watches and silverware brought some excitement to a Somerset auction. The February sale at the Somerset Auction Rooms…

MP Sarah Dyke, Flooding Minister Emma Hardy and Somerset residents in Muchelney

Flooding minister visits Somerset to see “devastation” for herself

FLOODING minister Emma Hardy (Lab, Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice) was in Somerset yesterday (February 10) to see…

Somerset REFUSED permission to raise council tax rates by up to 11%

A PROPOSAL to raise council tax rates in Somerset by around 11% has been refused by the government -…

Roadworks in Bridgwater and Wellington delayed due to bad weather

ROADWORKS due to start tonight (February 9) on busy routes near Wellington and in Bridgwater have been postponed. Bad…

We compared Somerset pubs from the past to the current locations - and used AI to bring old photographs back to life

PINTS FROM THE PAST: Somerset pubs then and now – do you recognise them?

PUBS have been a mainstay of Somerset communities for generations. The ‘local’ has been a meeting point – and a…

Mash and Barrel bar/restaurants are common across the Haven holiday parks portfolio. Picture: Haven

Somerset holiday park wants to expand bar/restaurant facilities

A BAR and restaurant at a Somerset holiday park could be expanded, if plans are approved. Planware Ltd, on behalf…

Garage and contents in Bridgwater “100% destroyed” by fire this morning

A GARAGE in Bridgwater was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of this morning (February 6). Crews from…

The company behind Brean Theme Park has gone into liquidation. Picture: Brean Theme Park

Company that runs Brean Theme Park in Somerset goes into liquidation

BREAN Theme Park has gone into liquidation – plunging the future of the Somerset attraction into doubt. The company that…

A food concession is up for grabs on burnahm seafront. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Food concession on Burnham seafront up for grabs

FANCY running a business on the Somerset seafront? Well, now could be you chance… Somerset Council is inviting offers for…