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Former Bridgwater manager Dave Pearse finds new role one week on
FORMER Bridgwater United manager Dave Pearse has found a new job in football just nine days after he was sacked. He will join the managerial team at Exmouth Town Football Club in East Devon. Currently, Exmouth are in a relegation place in the
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Domestic killers could face tougher sentences under new government plans
UNDER government plans, killers who have subjected their victims to coercive and controlling domestic abuse could face tougher sentences. Ministers will also consider whether the minimum term of punishment should be raised for murderers who used
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Drivers urged to avoid one thing on roads as breakdowns hit record levels
DRIVERS are being urged to keep an eye out for a specific item on roads to try and avoid suffering a pothole-related breakdown. The AA has issued guidance to "avoid puddles" after it received 52,541 callouts in October for vehicles damaged by road
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Cultivating young journalists: Enrol in Newsquest's Young Reporter short course
SCHOOLS are actively signing up their students for the Young Reporter Scheme short course, which is being launched now. Starting at the beginning of January, the four-month journalism programme is for students from school years 10 to 13. Similar
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Bridgwater's own Ramblers CC named overall champions of Somerset Carnivals
THE official overall results from all of this year's Somerset Carnivals have been announced. Bridgwater-based Ramblers CC were named joint overall champions alongside Huckyduck CC. Ramblers Chairman Steve 'Fizzer' Whaites was in disbelief with
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Nuclear waste storage room almost ready for use at Hinkley Point A site in Somerset
AN interim facility to contain nuclear waste at the Hinkley Point A site near Bridgwater is now almost ready for use. Members of the local Site Stakeholders Group (SSG) were among the final visitors to the site which will house 'concrete boxes'
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Star striker and fan favourite Jack Taylor departs Bridgwater United
BRIDGWATER United's star striker Jack Taylor made his debut for a new club at the weekend. Taylor announced last week that he would be leaving Bridgwater and had signed on for Corsham Town, a side currently playing in the Hellenic League Premier
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Bridgwater progress in England Mixed Hockey Cup after big win
England Mixed Cup Round: Bridgwater 5-1 Sidmouth & Ottery BRIDGWATER Hockey Club's Mixed team have progressed in the England Mixed Cup after a big win in Round One over Sidmouth & Ottery HC. The match ended 5-1 to Bridgwater who put in a strong
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GALLERY: The best photos from Bridgwater Snowflakes and Shopping 2023
IT was a truly Christmassy Saturday in Bridgwater as the much-loved Snowflakes and Shopping event descended on the town once again. The Bridgwater Food and Drink Festival kicked off festive festivities from 10am selling tasty treats ranging from
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Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards winners named at glittering Bridgwater ceremony
THE winners of the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2023 have been announced at a glittering event at the Canalside, in Bridgwater. Over 200 businesspeople from across the district attended the gala evening, which was organised by Bridgwater
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Enmore Golf Seniors take part in successful Turkey Trot competition
ENMORE Park Golf Club Senior Section took part in a Turkey Trot competition on Tuesday, writes Richard Walsh. Despite the very limited course due to the recent heavy rains those who took part enjoyed the opportunity to be outside playing golf.
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Successful over 60s clubbing night in Bridgwater could become regular event
MORE than 200 over 60s showed they can still move like Jagger at Age UK Somerset's free Early Night Club at The Palace, Bridgwater. Attendees made new friends or caught up with ones they hadn’t seen in a while, kept the bar busy and packed the
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn