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Summer family fun at Somerset Brick and Tile Museum in Bridgwater
THIS summer there are plenty of opportunities for families and children to ‘Play with Clay’ at Somerset Brick and Tile Museum in Bridgwater. There are also some special LEGO® and wetland-themed opening days. For families, there are themed activities
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Bridgwater child rapist jailed for multiple sex assaults
A BRIDGWATER man who committed multiple sex offences on children has been jailed for 11 years. Simon Wheaton, 37, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court last Thursday (July 14). He had been found guilty last month of: inciting a boy under
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Pictures: Open day at West House Farm
WEST House Farm held its very first open day on Sunday, July 17. The free event in Chilton Polden included plenty of activities from alpaca agility to a fun dog show and raised funds for Trussell Trust, the local food bank. Here is a photo
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Bridgwater driver speeding at 29mph over limit avoids ban
A BRIDGWATER woman who was driving at almost 30mph above the speed limit has avoided a ban. Laura Claire Beardshaw, 41, of Tundra Walk, was caught travelling at 79mph on the A38 at Thurloxton and the A361 at Walford Cross on July 16 last year.
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Plans for 260 new homes in Bridgwater approved despite residents' objections
Permission to build 260 new homes on Bower Lane, in Bridgwater has been granted by Sedgemoor District Council, despite objections from local residents. The site is being developed by Countryside and comprises a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom
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Bridgwater student who hasn't missed a single day of school in five years
A STUDENT at a Bridgwater secondary school is leaving with a perfect record of never having missed a single day of lessons. Grace Mallows-Redman has not had a day's absence in five years at Robert Blake Science College, where she has been a prefect
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Council earned £2.8M from renewable energy investments
A Somerset council is hailing its investment in renewable energy as “a success story” after its two battery storage sites made more money than expected last year. South Somerset District Council has purchased more than £141m of commercial investments
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Millions of UK workers set for cash boost under new laws
Millions of UK workers will receive a welcome cash boost as new laws on tipping for hospitality workers come into force TODAY. New legislation, backed by the government today (Friday 15 July), will ban employers from withholding tips from their
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Enthusiastic participants at sold-out three-day weaving course in Bridgwater
PEOPLE attending a sold-out three-day course in Bridgwater learnt skills for 'Weaving with Colour' over the weekend. The Clayhill Arts events in Charlynch Lane from Friday to Sunday (July 15-17) was run by award-winning weaver Angie Parker.