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Author to visit Bridgwater on UK tour to discuss new book about rock music's origins
A MUSIC historian who has just released a new book about rock music's origins in Britain will visit Bridgwater on her UK tour. Elizabeth Sharkey, author of Why Britain Rocked: How Rock became Roll and Took Over the World, will visit Bridgwater
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Local artist elected chair of new group to bring arts centre from the old to the new
A LOCAL artist has been elected chair of the new Friends of Bridgwater Arts Centre group, following its first meeting. Jonet Middleton was chosen to lead the group, which means she also becomes chair of the new Arts Centre Steering Group set up
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New Hinkley Point C factories proving as 'game-changer for the nuclear sector'
NEW factories for Hinkley Point C near Bridgwater are reportedly providing proven evidence for a new approach to nuclear construction. EDF states that the factories in Bristol have given a significant productivity boost by following a modular construction
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Residents warned of 'devastating consequences' of a dip in Bridgwater & Taunton Canal
THE Canal & River Trust (CRT) has issued a warning to locals hoping to take a dip in the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal this summer. Residents have been advised that however tempting the water may look, getting in is not a good idea, as CRT states
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Adult learning open day coming to Polden Bower School
Polden Bower School has teamed up with Somerset Skills and Learning to host an adult learning open day on August 12. The Bridgwater-based school invites parents, carers, guardians, and school staff residing in Somerset to explore the learning opportunities
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Nonwovenn fabric-tech firm names new commercial director
Leading nonwoven fabric-tech firm Nonwovenn has appointed Silke Brand-Kirsch as its new commercial director. Ms Brand-Kirsch, an experienced leader in the industry, has been entrusted with the mission to implement the company's future growth and
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£10k donation offers boost to free gym is working to change young lives
A BOXING club that works with vulnerable young people has been boosted by a £10,000 donation from the Hinkley Point C Community Fund. The funds have been donated to the Bridgwater-based Valley Kings Foundation and will enable the charity to deliver
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Bridgwater rugby club standing up for men's mental health
Bridgwater & Albion RFC is championing men's mental health with a new Talk Club. The male mental health charity is adding to its network of over 80 clubs working to reduce the alarming suicide rate among men under 50. Three new Talk Clubs are
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Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce welcomes returning general manager
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new general manager. Roger Smith will be returning to the post, having previously managed the Chamber for two years between 2020 and 2022. Prior to rejoining, Mr Smith spent two years working for