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Why walking and cycling across the Somerset Levels could soon get much easier
WALKING and cycling right across the Somerset Levels could soon get a whole lot easier, thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of local parish councils. When Somerset Council assumed control in April 2023, a number of local community networks (
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Somerset skipper named for Metro Bank One Day Cup
Somerset CCC have confirmed a squad for the 2024 Metro Bank One Day Cup. Sean Dickson will once again captain the squad which sees the additions of Archie Vaughan and Joe Heywood. 18-year-old Archie signed his first professional contract earlier
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Robert Blake student becomes Jiujitsu world champion
A student from Robert Blake School has competed on the world stage representing his Brazilian jiu-jitsu club from Bridgwater. Gabriel Krzykawski took part in the World Junior Jiujitsu Championships and, after receiving silver in the GI category
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Double celebration for Bridgwater Blackhawks as they win two trophies
The Bridgwater Blackhawks have finished a successful season, winning both the Exeter Playoffs and the Somerset League. It’s been a fantastic season because of the hard work and skill of all players have put in this year. Everyone gave their best
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Tribute acts come together for fifth annual Dizfest
Middlezoy-based festival Dizfest is back for its fifth year on Saturday, July 27. Bands, soloists and tribute acts are lined up for what's predicted to be an unmissable family friendly night. The festival, entirely run by volunteers, is a mix
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Transport campaigners call for improvements at Bridgwater railway station
TRANSPORT campaigners are calling for improvements to be made to Bridgwater’s railway station to help deliver the final stretch of a key walking and cycling route into the town centre. The Celebration Mile will eventually run unbroken from Bridgwater
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Bridgwater nursery celebrates 'Good' Ofsted report with prom and graduation ceremony
A NURSERY in Bridgwater has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time. Sunbeams Nursery first opened in 2013, and has since been rated Good at every single one of its inspections. The most recent visit from Ofsted took place
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Somerset warm up for 50-over cup with Devon and Cornwall matches
Somerset prepared for this year's Metro Bank 50 over Cup campaign with matches against their local National County teams Cornwall and Devon, both of which they won. Fielding a team that was missing their regular first teasers who are involved in
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'I will miss it every day': Bridgwater teaching assistant retires after 37 years
A TEACHING assistant at a nursery and infants school in Bridgwater has retired after 37 years. On Wednesday, July 24, tributes were paid to Mrs Carol Guest by staff and children at Hamp Nursery and Infant School, as they bid a 'sad farewell' to
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The best and worst GP surgeries in and around Bridgwater - as rated by patients
The 2024 GP Patient Survey has revealed where patients are most satisfied across Bridgwater and surrounding areas. Once again, patients have had their say on the service they are provided by their GPs in the annual assessment carried out by the
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Wet weather fails to put dampener on flower and vegetable show
A flower and vegetable show braved wet weather to raise approximately £1880 of funds for two churches. The annual North Newton Flower & Veg Show took place on 20 July, and was organised by village volunteers who met throughout the year to plan