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WHSmith confirms 'unsustainable' Bridgwater branch will close later this year
AMID heavy speculation, WHSmith has confirmed its branch in Bridgwater will close for good later this year. The nationwide stationery, magazine, and confectionary retailer said trading in Bridgwater was no longer 'sustainable'. The shop, located
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Outdoor theatre show set for Blake Gardens during summer Food and Drink Festival
A SOMERSET-BASED theatre company will perform its latest production in Blake Gardens in Bridgwater this summer. Wassail Theatre will bring its Birthday Day show to Bridgwater on Saturday, June 15, as part of the quarterly Food and Drink Festival
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Police and RNLI search for missing person at marshland site near Bridgwater
BOTH the RNLI and the police helped search for a missing person at a marshland near Bridgwater on Sunday, May 12. Burnham-on-Sea RNLI volunteers were paged at 9:35pm to reports of a missing person in the area of Steart Marshes. Less than 20
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Dedicated diversity jobs to be axed in Civil Service – ‘common sense’ minister
The Government’s “common sense” minister has announced a ban on jobs dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the Civil Service, writes Sophie Wingate from PA. Esther McVey claimed public money was being wasted “on woke hobby horses
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Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2024: Here's what to expect
THE countdown has begun for this year's Pride of Somerset Youth Awards. Remarkable young people will have their efforts recognised at the ceremony, which will take place on Thursday, May 16, 6.30pm-9pm at The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater.
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Spaxton fall to defeat against Wellington in home opener
Spaxton welcomed Wellington under the glorious sunshine but fell to a defeat in their home opener. The match began with Wellington deciding to bat, and they moved to 20 after four overs before facing two abrupt wickets. Hunt, contributing 21
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Wembdon 1st XI celebrate back-to-back wins after Minehead trip
Wembdon 1st XI began their season triumphantly with back-to-back wins following a challenging away game against Minehead. The match took place on a hot day and saw Minehead, recovering from a recent loss, opt to field first. The Wembdon pair
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Enmore Park Golf Club host successful first Ladies Open event
Enmore Park Golf Club successfully hosted their inaugural Ladies Open, which saw 80 participants from all over the South West. The Spring Open 4 Ball Bowmaker game was won by Ruth Maclennan, Suzanne Boydell, Maddie Carson and Dean Carlin with 83
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Armstead Trade Arena roadshow coming to Bridgwater this summer
The Armstead Trade Arena roadshow will visit Bridgwater this summer. Armstead Trade and Fix Radio have teamed up to host a series of fun challenges for tradespeople, with prizes worth up to £1,000. The show will take place in Carvers Mill
