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Apprentice campaign almost won
SOMERSET County Council's 100+100 campaign now only needs to recruit 24 more apprentices. Businesses interested in taking on an apprentice can find out more by calling 0800-0150600 or www.apprenticeships.org.uk
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People working longer for less
MORE than one in five workers in the South-West are regularly doing unpaid overtime worth more than £4,500 each a year, according to a TUC analysis of official figures. Do you work overtime for no reward? Have YOUR SAY here.
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Nearly time to fill in Census
EVERY household in the United Kingdom will receive a Census on March 27. The Census, which takes place every ten years, helps the Government build up an accurate picture about the population. Help filling it in is available at www.census.gov.uk
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Planning website given a touch up
SEDGEMOOR District Council says it has improved the planning section on its website, making it easier to access planning documents and make comments. The information, layout and documents contained on the planning pages have been updated to make it more
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Update: Terry Pratchett raises swan killer reward
AUTHOR Terry Pratchett has reportedly upped the reward to catch the killer of 31 swans around Wedmore to £20,500. Three people originally stumped up £10,500 between them after being disgusted by the shootings. As reported, three dead
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MRS FLORENCE ROSINA ROSSITER
MRS Florence Rosina Rossiter (Flo) of Wembdon, Bridgwater died at Musgrove Park Hospital on January 11. She was 74 years. The funeral service took place at St George’s Church, Wembdon on Thursday, January 20, the service was conducted by Rev Peter Bannister
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Those Were The Days...
60 years ago March 6, 1951 BOROUGH magistrates turned down an application for all pubs in Bridgwater to remain open until 10.30pm. Two church ministers opposed the bid, which was made to meet demands of shift workers and factory staff
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MRS Maureen Wey
MRS Maureen Wey of Wembdon, Bridgwater, died on January 30 at her home. She was 70. The funeral on February 8, at St Mary’s Church, Bridgwater, followed by Interment at Quantock Road Cemetery, was conducted by Rev Ed Moll. The family bearers were Gary
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Updated: A38 crash victim in 'life-changing' condition
A WOMAN involved in a two-car smash on the A38 at Thurloxton last night is said to be in a "life-changing" condition in hospital. Police and fire crews were called to the incident at the junction of Shearston at 6.45pm. The A38 was closed both ways
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Tom Mogg Inn signs up to apprenticeship challenge
A PUB in Burtle has signed up to a campaign to recruit 200 apprentices. Paul Collier from the Tom Mogg Inn said he had never taken on an apprentice but decided to after hearing about Somerset County Council's 100+100 drive, which has now recruited 225
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Student's documentary explores claims that cannabis could cure cancer
A Bridgwater student's documentary exploring claims that cannabis could cure cancer has become an internet hit. Kain Derrick, 22, made the 11-minute film It's Not Just a Plant as part of his second year media arts degree project at the University
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Fire in car with gas cylinder in boot
A NISSAN Micra with a one-litre LPG cylinder in the boot was on fire in a lay-by on the A38 in North Petherton at around 5pm last night. Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to put out the blaze, which was confined to the engine