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CONSTRUCTION workers at Hinkley Point C have overwhelmingly rejected a renewed pay offer in the long-standing dispute over pay and bonuses on the project.

Strike action at Hinkley Point C would be 'absolutely catastrophic', power plant worker says

NOMINATION: Musgrove's Sara-Jane Connors, midwife, and Keiley Tuck, bereavement midwife

Bridgwater woman thanks Musgrove midwives for going 'above and beyond'

Workers at the power point site have been embroiled in a long-running dispute over pay and bonuses with energy giant EDF

Hinkley C construction workers set to ballot on strike action after rejecting new pay deal

Three incidents have been reported to Avon and Somerset Police so far this month and officers have been patrolling the area in response.

Police appeal after man exposed himself to women at Somerset beauty spots in three separate incidents

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Bridgwater Ploughing Match is a cut above

Bridgwater Ploughing Match is a cut above

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The county’s force punished a total of 219,550 drivers in 2016 and tops a list of 10 constabularies based on a request for data under the Freedom of Information Act by TeamSport Indoor Karting.

Shocking number of speeding offences recorded by Avon and Somerset Police revealed

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REPORT: James Herbert died in police custody in Yeovil in 2010

Police should not use restraint on people who may be mentally ill, IPCC report says

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WEATHER: Wet and windy day set for Somerset

WEATHER: Wet and windy day set for Somerset

Man impaled on fence rescued by firefighters after crash

Motorcyclist impaled on fence rescued by firefighters after crash

ON THE BOX: Question Time is in Bridgwater today while there will also be a segment on the town in an episode of Antiques Road Trip next week

BBC double for Bridgwater with Question Time and Antiques Road Trip

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COSTING MORE: A pint of beer now costs more than £3, on average. PICTURE: PA Wire

Average price of a pint hits £3 - but you can get a FREE one!

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Sport

NEW CAMPAIGN: Hockey has returned to Bridgwater for the 2017/18 season.

HOCKEY: Bridgwater Ladies Seconds put up brave fight against tough opponents

SKIPPER: Wembdon Ladies captain Abbey Thomas in action against Staplegrove last Sunday. Pic: Ash Magill

FOOTBALL: Zoy Ladies extend winning start with battling win over Yeovil

CAPTAIN: Tom Abell took two wickets and ended they day unbeaten on 11 against Surrey. Pic: Somerset CCC

COUNTY CRICKET: Gloomy day for Somerset as batsmen wobble again

DEFICIT: Lewis Kerr was one of only two heat winners for Somerset Rebels away to Wolverhampton on Wednesday night. Pic: Colin Burnett

SPEEDWAY: Wolves leave Rebels with mountain to climb in KO Cup semi-final

WICKETS: Peter Trego took four wickets for Somerset on day two at The Oval.

COUNTY CRICKET: Trego shines before Sangakkara shows his class

OPENER: Steven Potter scored the first try for North Petherton 2nds against Wyvern on Saturday. Pic: Chris Hancock

RUGBY: Pethy handed third defeat by slick students

HELD: Bridgwater Reserves drew 2-2 at Stockwood Green. Pic: Debbie Gould

FOOTBALL: Wright hat-trick gives Middlezoy thrilling win

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Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, right, shakes hands with Jose Mourinho

Ed Woodward expects Amazon and Facebook to bid for Premier League rights

Alex Walmsley helped St Helens to the brink of the semi-finals

St Helens beat Salford to all but secure their place in Super League’s play-offs

Eric Dier has shown his versatility for Tottenham

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino urges Eric Dier to nail down best position

Mark Sampson

FA chief Martin Glenn reveals he sought out black woman to lead Sampson inquiry

Diego Costa

Chelsea agree terms with Atletico Madrid for transfer of Diego Costa

Alexis Sanchez was a surprise starter as Arsenal hosted Doncaster in the Carabao Cup (John Walton/PA)

Wenger denies making example of Arsenal forward Sanchez

Edward Byrom made 39 before being bowled by Gareth Batty

Somerset’s hopes of avoiding relegation dented by Surrey

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PLEA: Labour leader, Cllr Mick Lerry

LETTER: Somerset schools should spend more on pupils

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Three incidents have been reported to Avon and Somerset Police so far this month and officers have been patrolling the area in response.

Police appeal after man exposed himself to women at Somerset beauty spots in three separate incidents

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Bridgwater Town FC News

CHANCE: Bridgwater Town co-manager Dave Pearse was denied by an outstanding save late on against Hengrove Athletic. Pic: Debbie Gould

FOOTBALL: Robins held by Hengrove in underwhelming affair

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