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'Too many children spend the night in custody' in Bridgwater, inspection says
BRIDGWATER'S 'custody suites' have been told 'too many' children are being kept inside overnight. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) along with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) today published the
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HSBC plan to install new cash machine, CCTV camera, and sign at Fore Street branch
HSBC has applied for permission to make upgrades to its Bridgwater branch. The Fore Street bank could receive a new cash machine, as well as a CCTV camera, and sign if plans are approved. HSBC is replacing ATMs at all its branches across the
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Plans to convert family home into six-bedroom HMO despite complaints of parking woes
A FAMILY home near Bridgwater town centre could be converted into a house in multiple occupation (HMO). EDJ Investments has applied to turn the property at 9 Coronation Road into a six-bedroom HMO. In the planning statement submitted to Somerset
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Former salon set to become new 'Basic Needs' shop in Bridgwater
A FORMER salon in Bridgwater will soon become a new shop, as a new owner has taken over the premises. Mr M Desai has taken on the 1 Raleigh House building, which used to be home to Hair Creations salon. In a planning application submitted to
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Somerset residents are healthier than England’s average, report reveals
A NEW report into the health of England’s counties and local authorities has given Somerset an above-average Health Index score. An analysis of the ONS’ latest health index figures has rated Somerset well above the average of 100, according to
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Free two-day Front Garden Music Festival back for its fourth year
The Sedgemoor Front Garden Music Festival is back for its fourth year. It is scheduled to take place this summer from June 8 to 9. Doors will open to visitors at 2pm with the event coming to a conclusion at 6pm. The event offers a weekend
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Young boxer from Bridgwater crowned national champion at schools' competition
A YOUNG boxer from a Bridgwater club is celebrating a national title win. Sydenham's 14-year-old star Fabien Sulmina triumphed in the 2024 National Schools Championships in Newcastle on May 12. Competing against current East Midlands champion
