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Man presented with British Empire Medal for services to village near Bridgwater
A MAN has been presented with a British Empire Medal after being named in the New Year Honours list 2024. Harry Meade was recognised for services to the community in Goathurst, near Bridgwater. Over his 60 years serving the village, he has
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New 'innovative' kebab shop German Doner Kebab to open Bridgwater branch in June
A NEW kebab shop is set to open in Bridgwater next month, marking the chain's 141st branch in the UK. German Doner Kebab (GDK) will unveil its new restaurant at Unit 2, Northgate Yard in June, although an official date is yet to be confirmed.
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Your chance to make one of 300 ceramic figures to be displayed across Sedgemoor
THIS summer, a workshop will take place to give locals the chance to build their own ceramic figure as part of a massive exhibition. Commissioned by Seed Sedgemoor, Bridget Hemmings (Project Lead) will be organising ceramics workshops in Bridgwater
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South Petherton beat Spaxton by eight wickets in Somerset League Division Three
ON Saturday afternoon, Spaxton hosted South Petherton who’d had a mixed start to their season in Somerset League Division Three before this game. After being put in Spaxton lost an early wicket and after five overs had reached 14 for one.
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New musical theatre programme brings the West End to local college
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College (BTC) has announced the launch of its exclusive Somerstage Associate Programme. The initiative is a result of a collaboration between BTC and the distinguished musical theatre school Somerstage. Its aim is to enhance
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Burger bar with locally sourced products to open in Bridgwater
A BURGER restaurant using locally sourced products has set a date for its official opening in Bridgwater. Boom Tingz Burgerz will open its doors on Saturday, June 1 at 46 High Street with the Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Jacqui Solomon, in attendance
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Ben Powell wins Sunday's Pro Shop Stableford at Enmore Golf Club
SUNDAY'S Pro Shop Stableford at Enmore Park Golf Club was won by Ben Powell with 39 points, one ahead of Rob Chilcott, while Matthew Newstead was third with 35. Week five of the Tuesday Summer League saw Daniel Foy triumph with 21 points. However
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Women's and girls' cricket reaches an all-time high in Somerset
WHEN Kieran Peters was appointed in June 2022 as pathway coach and women and girls lead for Somerset, he became the first full time person to be employed by the county to oversee the development of the women’s and girls’ game. We caught up with