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Energy bills set to fall by £238 as price cap falls to lowest mark in two years
ENERGY bills are set to fall to their lowest price in two years from April, as regulator Ofgem reduces its energy price cap in response to wholesale prices. The price an average household will pay for energy is set to drop by 12.3 per cent, from
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Funding for new Bridgwater roads has been 'squandered', former councillor claims
FUNDING for new roads in Bridgwater has been “squandered” on schemes which will not ease congestion, according to a former district councillor. David Preece served on Sedgemoor District Council between 2003 and 2011, and has been a passionate advocate
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Council withdraws funding for Bridgwater Carnival barriers and portable toilets
Somerset Council has withdrawn funding for safety barriers and portable toilets for the 2024 Bridgwater Carnival as part of its budget to balance its books. The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is a linchpin of the town’s cultural calendar, attracting
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Bridgwater gym hosts charity marathon in memory of Bethany Branson and Zach Peek
A GYM in Bridgwater will host a charity run to raise funds in memory of locals Bethany Branson and Zach Peek this weekend. Bethany Branson, 19, died in November 2022 when she was a passenger in a car that was involved in a collision with a Ford
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New Bridgwater nightclub opens tonight: Dick and Dom to headline with DJ set
A NEW nightclub will open in Bridgwater tonight (Friday, February 23), and kids' TV legends Dick and Dom are set to take to the stage to christen the new nightlife spot. Bliss Bridgwater found at 62 High Street, is set to open this evening at 10pm
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Minister says UK taxpayers will not have to cover extra Hinkley Point C costs
TAXPAYERS will not have to cover additional costs for the Hinkley Point C nuclear plant, a minister has told Commons. Ben Hatton and Rhiannon James (PA Political Staff) report from Westminster. French energy giant EDF is aiming for the plant
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Bridgwater nursery celebrates 'good' Ofsted rating at first ever inspection
A NURSERY which opened in Bridgwater less than two years ago is celebrating its 'good' rating from Ofsted following a recent inspection. It was the first ever Ofsted visit for Little Adventures Nursery in Victoria Park on Tuesday, January 16, and
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Data reveals over 98 percent of burglars in Bridgwater were not charged in 2023
NEW data has revealed some shocking statistics on burglaries in Bridgwater during the year 2023. The figures, revealed in a Freedom of Information request by Newsquest AI, show that out of 297 reported burglaries in the town, just 1.7% resulted
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Bridgwater & Taunton College celebrates award at Buckingham Palace
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College has been recognised at a Buckingham Palace ceremony for its achievements in developing responsive and effective nursing education. The team from University Centre Somerset (UCS), the higher education arm of BTC, were
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Local police officer nominated for 'Courageous' award after apprehending murderer
A LOCAL police officer from the Sedgemoor Neighbourhood Policing team has been nominated for an award after single-handedly apprehending a murderer. PC Chris Hinchliffe has been shortlisted for the Avon and Somerset Force Value awards in the 'Courageous
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The five cheapest petrol stations in Bridgwater revealed as average price rises
FUEL prices are once again on the rise, so it's only natural the most economically savvy of us want to know where to get petrol on the cheap - luckily, we've got you covered. Average fuel prices have risen by more than 3p per litre in three weeks
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Jason Byrne's unique stand-up comedy show coming to Bridgwater
Star comedian Jason Byrne is coming to Bridgwater as part of his UK tour. The funny man is bringing his brand-new show ‘NO SHOW’ to the McMillan Theatre on November 29. Jason Byrne, renowned for his zany and comical live performances, is expected
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‘It was lovely to be able to catch up with Angela Rippon backstage at Strictly’
THE ever youthful and ever-so-bendy (you’ll know if you’ve watched Strictly Come Dancing!) Angela Rippon is a remarkable woman. And we do have something in common. Not being remarkable, you understand, but the fact that we both once worked for