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The road rage incident unfolded in Standards Road, Westonzoyland, police said. Picture: Google

Drivers in ‘altercation’ during road rage incident in Westonzoyland

TWO drivers got into an “altercation” during a road rage incident in Westonzoyland. Police are appealing for witnesses to come…

Police want to trace this person after a delivery driver was attacked near Bridgwater. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Delivery driver attacked by two people near Bridgwater

POLICE want to trace this person after a delivery driver was attacked by two people near Bridgwater. The incident unfolded…

The junction will be built on the M5 between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater. Picture: Costain

Contractor appointed for new £100m M5 motorway junction near Bridgwater

A NEW £100 million motorway junction on the M5 in Somerset will be built between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater -…

Santander, in Fore Street, Bridgwater, is closing in April. Picture: Google

Bridgwater Santander to close in April, banking giant confirms

BRIDGWATER Santander is to close, the bank has confirmed. The branch, in Fore Street, will close at 3pm on April…

Burnham are top of the table after a win over rivals Clevedon

Holiday firm sponsorship deal proving a lucky omen for Burnham RFC

A NEW sponsor proved lucky for Burnham rugby players in their top-of-the-table clash against Clevedon. Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Club claimed a…

Curned up grass was among damage at the Victoria Park play area. Picture: Bridgwater Town Council

Warning to dog owners after damage at Bridgwater play park

PEOPLE are being reminded to keep dogs out of children’s play areas after mess was left and equipment muddied…

Sex offender Rhys Jones, of Bridgwater, has been jailed. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Bridgwater sex offender Rhys Jones jailed for three years

REGISTERED Bridgwater sex offender Rhys Jones has been jailed for three years. The 27-year-old was sentenced on Friday, January 16,…

Weather warnings have been in place for Somerset this morning. Picture: Met Office

Heavy rain from Storm Chandra causing problems on M5 and other Somerset roads

THE M5 is among many Somerset routes struggling due to flooding this morning after as Storm Chandra continues to…

The incident occurred in Berrow Road, Burnham, on Thursday night. Picture: Google

Woman in her 70s killed after being hit by car in Somerset town

A WOMAN in her 70s died after being hit by a car in Burnham-on-Sea on Thursday (January 22). Police said…

Five Somerset roads could be closed to traffic to improve access for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders

Roads could be closed to through-traffic to help walkers, riders and cyclists: Here’s where

FIVE Somerset roads could be closed to traffic in a bid to improve access for pedestrians, cyclists and horse…