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Bridgwater truck driver fined for insufficiently secured trailer load
A BRIDGWATER man has been fined £500 after he admitted drawing a trailer with an insecure load that risked causing injury. Court documents say Gareth Usher, of Polden Street, drove a Scania articulated goods vehicle with a trailer that had “insufficient
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Man stabbed in Bridgwater park by men in balaclavas
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old man was assaulted in Bridgwater. The man was stabbed in the local park and officers believe there were five offenders. The incident happened in Cranleigh Gardens at around 11pm on Saturday
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Difficult weekend for Bridgwater CC Firsts as they lose in league and cup
BRIDGWATER Cricket Club First XI suffered a disappointing weekend, losing in both league and cup, as availability woes finally got the better of them. Taunton St Andrews CC - 1st XI 351 / 8 (50) vs Bridgwater CC - 1st XI 216 / All out (38.2)
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PICTURES: Bridgwater Quayside Festival returns in Somerset sunshine
STUNNING sunshine greeted the return of the popular Bridgwater Quayside Festival on Saturday, July 9. The free annual festival features street theatre, live music and DJs, circus acts, games, stalls, art exhibitions, and other family-friendly activities
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Bridgwater College Academy holds Year 11 prom at Brymore Academy
There was plenty of glitz and glamour on display at Bridgwater College Academy's prom last week. Pupils descended on Brymore Academy near Cannington clad in their debonair suits and amazing dresses. The youngsters made a wide array of stylish
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Google Bus at Toolstation with FREE home technology tips and how to reduce your energy bills
PEOPLE in the Bridgwater area will this week be able to learn more about smart home technology and get tips on saving money on energy bills. The Google Bus is arriving at Toolstation for two days of Helpful Home workshops on Wednesday and Thursday
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Free event marshalling training for volunteers at Bridgwater Carnival
BRIDGWATER Guy Fawkes Carnival and Bridgwater and Taunton College have teamed up to provide aspiring marshals with a free College Certificate in Event Marshalling for this year’s carnival weekend activities. The certificate takes just two hours
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PICTURES: Ashcott Beer Festival
THE Ashcott Beer Festival took place on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 July. On the Saturday, the beer festival hosted a family fun day with a ‘Steam Punk’ theme. The festival is an annual event that also helps charities operating in the parish.
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RSPCA issue 'silent killer' warning to dog owners across the UK this weekend
Dog owners across the UK have been issued an urgent "silent killer" warning as Brits brace for sizzling temperatures this weekend. Forecasters predict a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected
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BTC student Bertie Kelly represents England at table tennis competition
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College (BTC) student Bertie Kelly has represented England as part of the team competing at the ISF World Schools Gymnasiade in France, also acting as flag bearer during a parade through the town. Bertie, who won two gold medals