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RSPCA trying to solve mystery of dead dog found floating in Bridgwater Docks
THE RSPCA is trying to track down the owner of a dead dog discovered floating in the water at Bridgwater Docks. The animal charity is trying to solve the mystery of how the animal met its death. RSPCA animal rescue officer Clara Scully was
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Why was the sky purple over Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea yesterday?
RESIDENTS from the Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea areas were treated to a magnificent purple sky over the seafront yesterday afternoon. Weekly News reader Emma Snook captured these three stunning snaps of the rare phenomenon, which was so apparent
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Passenger seriously injured as car hits tree and rolls over in Bridgwater
A YOUNG woman has been seriously injured after the car she was a passenger in hit a bank and a tree before rolling over in Bridgwater in the early hours. Police are appealing for witnesses to the single-vehicle collision in Enmore Road. An
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Somerset star Jack Leach opens up about his battle with Sepsis
SOMERSET and England cricketer Jack Leach has opened up about his harrowing battle with life-threatening Sepsis during Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week. In a candid account shared with the UK Sepsis Trust, Leach discussed the illness and touched
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Final design for Bridgwater tidal barrier revealed by Environment Agency
THE Environment Agency and Somerset Council have revealed how the Bridgwater tidal barrier will look once work is eventually completed in 2027. "We have completed the detailed design and are preparing to carry out enabling works for the barrier
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I tried afternoon tea at a Marco Pierre White's restaurant and it was a cosy delight
AN afternoon tea is a classic British staple, with it being a perfect treat to celebrate birthdays, Mother's Day and many other occasions. Whether you enjoy the savoury delights of the sandwiches, the richness of the scones and cakes or the floral
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'Totally overlooked': residents appalled by approval of housing estate after protests
PLANS have been approved for 26 new homes to be built in a village near Bridgwater - but locals have shared their discontent with the decision. The Friends of Middlezoy group campaigned against the proposed Summerfield Homes development on Back
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Conservative candidate Ashley Fox endorsed by former Bridgwater MP
Former Bridgwater MP Lord Tom King has endorsed Conservative hopeful Ashley Fox. Mr Fox, who is eyeing to be the constituency's next Parliamentary representative, won the approval of Lord King after the pair met. Lord King held the office from