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The area of the Brean Country Club golf course that could be affected by the application

Fresh plans for up to 160 static caravans on part of Somerset golf course

A SOMERSET holiday resort has applied for an opinion from planners on whether it could install up to 160…

Work starts on the A38 at the Edithmead roundabout near Burnham today. Picture: Google

Work starts today on improvements around junction of the M5 in Somerset

WORK ahead of major improvements at a motorway junction in Somerset get started today (January 19) and are set…

A Georgian sapphire and pearl ring sold for £2,200 at Somerset Auction Rooms

Georgian ring sparkles at Somerset auction – see how much it went for

THE January blues failed to materialise at a Somerset auction – as strong prices were achieved for sellers. Somerset Auction…

Anderson & Wall owner Richard Humphrey with Bridgwater MP, Ashley Fox, inset

Bridgwater business closing after 107 years – and owner hits out at Celebration Mile project

A BRIDGWATER motorcycle showroom and equipment store is closing down at the end of this month – and has…

Burnham flat badly damaged by fireplace blaze

A FLAT in Burnham-on-Sea was badly damaged by fire yesterday (January 15). Firefighters were sent to the scene, in College…

Taunton Road in Bridgwater is set to close for nine evenings from February 2. Picture: OneNetwork

Busy Bridgwater road to close for NINE evenings next month

A BUSY Bridgwater road is set to close in the evenings for nine days for resurfacing work. Taunton Road is…

Somerset Councillor John Cook-Woodman has defected to Reform UK. Picture: Reform UK

Somerset Conservative councillor defects to Reform UK

FORMER Conservative councillor John Cook-Woodman has defected to Reform UK, claiming he has been “impressed” by the party’s leader,…

Wembdon Reservoir is set to be sold at auction in February. Pictures: GTH

Somerset RESERVOIR with ‘development potential’ set for sale at auction: See inside

WE all have our idea of a dream property – a sprawling country estate, or an elegant London townhouse,…

Gill, centre, of Bridgwater, received a Pride of Britain Award for her fundraising efforts. Picture: CHSW

Bridgwater charity stalwart Gill Brown passes away at 81 after cancer battle

GILL Brown – a dedicated charity fundraiser from Bridgwater – has passed away at the age of 81. Mrs Brown…

The footpath, in St Matthews Field, Bridgwater, has been upgraded. Picture: BTC

Work to improve Bridgwater footpath completed

A FOOTPATH at a Bridgwater park has been improved to improve access for residents. Bridgwater Town Council (BTC) has completed…