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CLEARED: Bridgwater House

Council writes off £600k of unpaid debt

HYPNOTHERAPIST: Sue Freeman

Chance to trial hypnobirthing class

INCREASE: 'High-harm' offences rise in Somerset

Increase in 'high-harm' gun and knife offences across Somerset

Jenny Grey, Stuart Symonds and Norma Trangmar

PICTURES: Brewhouse celebrates 40th birthday

Sharp shooting Welsh rugby union legend in Taunton

Sharp shooting Welsh rugby union legend in Taunton

CHANGES: GDPR comes into force in May

NEW LAWS: What is GDPR and what does it mean for data privacy?

EXCITED: Laura and Andy Link with their children Frankie and Finley

Nether Stowey man follows his passion to launch mobile pizzeria

Serious motorbike crash sees road shut 'for foreseeable future'

Updated

Road now open after serious motorbike crash near Bridgwater

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DANGEROUS: Whitelackington Road is full of deep and deadly potholes

Are these the worst potholes in Somerset?

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GOING GREEN: The mayor and mayoress join Robert Blake students for the tree planting ceremony (Picture by Les Pickersgill)

Mayor joins Robert Blake students to plant 400 trees

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OPENING SOON: Jack Wills will open at Clarks Village in June

Jack Wills to open Somerset outlet store

NOT GUILTY: Douglas Innes, acquitted of manslaughter

Cheeki Rafiki boss manslaughter trial not guilty verdict

TRIUMPH: Chilton students Diogo Pina, Harry Hodge and Jo Salter have been excelling at rugby

Chilton Trinity students thriving at rugby

Sara Hewitt

Charity raises more than £400 at wine tasting

SURVIVOR: Christine White has overcome the odds having been diagnosed with diabetes aged six

"I've lived with diabetes for 50 years"

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FRUSTRATION: Barclay Street residents are calling for action

Residents opposite new hotel fight for parking

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DO YOU KNOW HIM?: Police want to speak to this man in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Bridgwater

Alleged sexual assault near Blake Arms in Bridgwater

CHEQUE: Representatives fromThe British Flag hand over a cheque to St Margaret's Hospice's Terena Young

British Flag's fundraising in memory of Marcy

STUNNING: The composite image of Montacute House, Somerset, by Nigel Sharman

Stunning drone picture captures seasonal contrast in Somerset

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STRONG PAW OF THE LAW: Do you know of any potential training venues for police dogs?

Police appeal for venues to train cop dogs

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CHANGING: The former hospital on Salmon Parade is set to become a new hotel

Council leader welcomes new hotel at hospital site

TRAPPED: Boyice as he was found by RSPCA inspectors

Horrific catalogue of mistreatment of horses in Somerset

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MYSTERIOUS: What was the object falling from the sky?

Mysterious UFO caught on camera during lightning storm

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ROYAL BABY: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge has had a baby boy

Updated

ROYAL BABY: Kate Middleton gives birth to baby boy

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WIDE LOAD: Police escorts for exceptionally large vehicles have been causing hold ups for traffic

EDF respond to resident's wide load frustration

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Somerset Day to be 'the best ever'

Somerset Day to be 'the best ever'

SURVEY: The poll produced some surprising results

Two fifths of Mercury readers think we're better off economically IN Europe

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NO EXCUSES: This week's speed camera locations across Somerset

NO EXCUSES: This week's speed camera locations across Somerset

WEATHER: It's set to be a cloudy start to the day for Somerset

WEATHER: Cloudy start with outbreaks of rain set for Somerset

BRIDGWATER VIEW: Mark Willcox's picture was published this week

SOMERSET CAMERA CLUB: Photographs published on April 17, 2018

JAILED: Timothy Hill was sent to prison for eight months. PICTURE: North Yorkshire Police/PA Wire

Man, 67, jailed after giving speed cameras the middle finger...

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VENUE: Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre

Free event will showcase fitness for families

SADNESS: A body, which police believe is Dean Tate was found on Stert Island on Saturday

Fiancée pays tribute to 'amazing father' Dean Tate after body found in search for missing man

PICTURES: Thunder and lightning hit Somerset

PICTURES: Thunder and lightning hit Somerset

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CHARGED: Judah Adunbi, also known as Ras, was arrested at his Bristol home on April 18 and will appear in court next month.

Former police adviser charged with racially aggravated offence

JOY: Janet Culverhouse and Pam Earnshaw marking the end of a very successful evening with members of the ‘The Andrews’ Sister’ and the ‘The Bawdrip Little House Band’.

Bawdrip History Group project gets £7,600 boost

BOOST: Three groups got a funding boost from Sedgemoor District Council's Community Health Fund

Sedgemoor groups get funding boost from Community Health Fund

London Marathon runners urged to run slowly as forecasters warn it could be the hottest on record

London Marathon runners told to run slowly as forecasters warn it could be the hottest on record

WEATHER: Somerset Camera Club member Sue Price took this beautiful shot of the countryside near Glastonbury Tor

WEATHER: After a sunny few days it's set to get a bit colder across Somerset

SCENE: The van crashed into the house in Yeolands Drive, Clevedon, on Wednesday evening. PICTURE: Claire Hayhurst/PA Wire

Woman, 90, dies after van crashes into Somerset house

FINE: Motorists could be fined £2,500 for driving without sunglasses

You could be fined £2,500 if you drive without sunglasses

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ASSAULT: Did you see what happened?

Man attacked behind Bridgwater's Palace nightclub

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DAMAGE: Two properties and a street sign were damaged in an accidental bin fire in Bridgwater

Properties and street sign damaged after accidental bin fire in Bridgwater

TRAFFIC: Crash closes one lane of the M5 Northbound in Somerset

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TRAFFIC: All lanes open on the M5 northbound after a crash near Bridgwater

BIRTHDAY: Tracey Armstrong-Stacey and Caroline Derrick celebrate Under Construction's first year

Under Construction's first year in numbers

ANGER: Protestors gather outside County Hall

Council chief apologises to parents and disabled children over 'mishandled' cuts

SPEED: Half of drivers surveyed said it was sometimes 'acceptable' to speed. PICTURE: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Half of drivers think speeding is 'acceptable', survey reveals

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BIG INTERVIEW: Tim Vine talks to the County Gazette ahead of his show in Yeovil

BIG INTERVIEW: Tim Vine talks to the County Gazette ahead of his show in Yeovil

WEATHER: Sunny Somerset once again, but will it last?

WEATHER: Sunny Somerset once again, but will it last?

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CEREMONY: Cllr John Woodman cuts the turf at the Colley Lane Southern Access Road site at the bottom of Brue Avenue (Picture by Les Pickersgill)

Work underway on £18.4m Colley Lane bypass

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LEGENDS: Fairport Convention

Legendary folk band Fairport Convention to play Bridgwater

AWARD: Colleen Catterson (Bylor), Iain Graham, Lee Jones (both EDF Energy), and Emma Keen (Kier Bam) pictured with the award

Hinkley C team scoops award for 'consideration for the community'

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Enjoy and evening with Eric and Ern at the Octagon

Enjoy an evening with Eric and Ern at the Octagon

Get on board for an adventure in the jungle

Get on board for an adventure in the jungle

TRAFFIC: Two lanes of the M5 northbound were closed following a crash between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea

Updated

TRAFFIC: All lanes now open on the M5 northbound following crash

SADNESS: Tributes have paid to TV personality Dale Winton after he died age 62

Tributes paid to Dale Winton who has died aged 62

PLASTIC BAN: Independent festivals have committed to banning single-use platics by 2020

More than 60 UK independent festivals commit to ban single-use plastics by 2021

FREE FAMILY DAY: The County Gazette Somerset Show

SOMERSET SHOW: County Gazette launches 2018 event

CLEAR SKIES: The entrance to Watchet Harbour by Les Shackleford - Somerset Camera Club

WEATHER: Another sunny day for Somerset as temperatures soar

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PROFITS FALL: Debenhams has reported a fall in half-year profits

Debenhams blames Beast from the East for 80% profits drop

AMAZING: Keith Trueman captured this shot of the Milky Way from Exmoor

Expanded Exmoor Dark Skies Festival set for Autumn

POPULAR: The Bridgwater Bolt is returning bigger and better

Record numbers expected for Bridgwater Bolt

HEAD OFFICE: The Refresco UK Head Office will relocate to Kegworth

Drinks giant merger puts Bridgwater Refresco jobs at risk

RESCUED: The River Parrett

Man taken to hospital after River Parrett rescue

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BLUE SKIES: Porlock Weir - Leanna Coles - Somerset Camera Club

WEATHER: Temperatures soar in Somerset as it hits 21 degrees

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OPEN DAY: Anne Moore and Peter Botting from Eastover Bowls Club want to see more people playing

Your chance to give bowls in Bridgwater a try

BLINDSPOT: It is not easy to travel around the temporary hoardings, as Sally Jones found out

Sally's fears over scooter safety at Bridgwater Retail Park

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DELIGHTED: Headteacher Alison Garbett with Westonzoyland Primary School children

Westonzoyland Primary School jumping for joy after Good Ofsted

DELIGHTED: Author Jane Mann at the book launch

Book documenting history of Bridgwater's pubs and clubs launched

RESCUE: The poor creature dubbed 'Sonic' has been cared for at RSPCA West Hatch

Paint-covered 'Sonic the hedgehog' rescued from Somerset garden

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OUT OF HOURS: Devon Doctors to run the out of hours GP service

Out of hours GP service being taken on by new organisation

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Bridgwater YMCA 40th anniversary 2008

NOSTALGIA: Carnival club marks 40th birthday

DEBATE: The Brexit row rolls on and on

LETTER: 'Let us change our minds on Brexit'

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WEATHER: Cloudy start to set the tone for Somerset

WEATHER: Cloudy start to set the tone for Somerset

BIRTHDAY: Dot Irons turned 100 today (Monday, April 16)

Bridgwater birthday girl celebrates a century

HOTEL: Cllrs Alan Bradford, Claire Pearce, Mike Cresswell and Anne Fraser join staff from Midas and Zeal Hotels

Work gets underway on £10m Holiday Inn near Bridgwater

DELIGHTED: East Quantock Probus Club’s Martin Lane, John Bishop, David Barge, Graham Wood and John Swayne

The daffodils return to North Petherton

BEDS COMING BACK?: Community hospital beds, such as those at Chard hospital, could reopen as soon as June

Community hospital beds could reopen in June

FIRST DAY: Is your child going to the school of your choice?

22 children in Somerset 'not offered a primary school place'

CHANGES: JD Wetherspoon to close all social media accounts

JD Wetherspoon closes all social media accounts amid trolling concerns

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PLACEMENTS: Parents across Somerset will find out their child's school

SCHOOL PLACES: What to do if you don't get the choice you want

SPRING: Young ones on Burrow Mump - Eric Harris, Somerset Camera Club

WEATHER: Start of a pleasant week for Somerset

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CHECK YOUR SPEED: Avon and Somerset camera locations

NO EXCUSE: Speed camera locations across Somerset this week

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Sport

BRIGHT FUTURE: Ben Towells

SWIMMING: Bridgwater youngsters impress at gala

NEPTUNE'S Katie Harris in action against Monmouth

NETBALL: Ethridge stars for Mars while Saturn well beaten

JOY: Sophie Luff (left) celebrates winning the Kia Super League with Western Storm in 2017. Pic: PA

CRICKET: Storm star Luff 'disappointed' by scrapping of Super League from 2020

IN-FORM: Tom Banton has scored 355 runs for the 2nd XI in the space of two days.

CRICKET: Banton smashes double ton to stake first-team claim

TRY TIME: North Petherton's Carl Jones touches down against Cullompton. All pics: Chris Hancock

PICTURES: Pethy round off fine season with thumping win - but it's late agony for Albion

CRUCIAL: Bridgwater Town Reserves' Lee Villis in action against Staplegrove on Saturday.

FOOTBALL: Narrow away wins for Zoy and Town Reserves

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Sport

SPECULATION: Lewis Gregory was surprised to hear of reports linking him with a move away from Somerset.

CRICKET: Gregory addresses speculation over Somerset future

SUCCESS: Josh Davey was among the wickets as Somerset defeated Worcestershire in their County Championship opener. Pic: Alex Davidson/SCCC

CRICKET: Somerset start season with a win as bowlers crush Worcestershire

WINNERS: Somerset's Sophie Luff (left) and Stafanie Taylor celebrate success at the 2017 KSL finals day.

CRICKET: Somerset "100% committed" to supporting Western Storm in light of 100-ball announcement

ALL SMILES: Bridgwater Town rounded off their home league season with a late win over Cadbury Heath. Pic: Debbie Gould

FOOTBALL: Town leave it late to record thrilling victory

SILVERWARE: This year's top talents at Bridgwater Hockey Club.

HOCKEY: Bridgwater's outstanding players recognised

HOME TIE: Can Bridgwater Town end on a high today? Pic: Debbie Gould

FOOTBALL: Robins boss Pearse looking to end home campaign on a high

NEW MAN: Somerset bowler Max Waller is an intriguing addition to the Bridgwater squad. Pic: Somerset CCC

CRICKET: Plenty of change on and off the field at The Parks

VITAL: James Hildreth acknowledges the crowd. Pic: Alex Davidson/SCCC

COUNTY CRICKET: Hildreth century guides Somerset to vital lead on day two

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National sport

Josh Taylor to fight Viktor Postol in a WBC World super lightweight title eliminator (Ronnie Esplin/PA Wire)

Taylor aims to keep it perfect against Postol

Sean Cox was attacked near a pub outside Anfield (Peter Byrne/PA)

Italian men charged over Anfield attack on Liverpool supporter

Patrick Vieira has been linked with a return to Arsenal as manager (Richard Sellers/Empics)

Former New York midfielder says European clubs would be ‘lucky to have’ Vieira

Sunderland boss Chris Coleman has admitted he does not know where midfielder Jack Rodwell (left) is (Nick Potts/PA)

Sunderland manager Chris Coleman unsure of Jack Rodwell’s whereabouts

James Harden helped the Houston Rockets book their second-round place with 24 points (Eric Christian Smith/AP)

Houston hammer Minnesota to reach second round of NBA play-offs

Patrick Vieira has been linked with a return to Arsenal (PA)

Patrick Vieira honoured to be linked with Arsenal job

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (Martin Rickett/Empics)

Football rumours from the media

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PLEA: Labour leader, Cllr Mick Lerry

LETTER: Somerset schools should spend more on pupils

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INCREASE: 'High-harm' offences rise in Somerset

Increase in 'high-harm' gun and knife offences across Somerset

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ALL SMILES: Bridgwater Town rounded off their home league season with a late win over Cadbury Heath. Pic: Debbie Gould

FOOTBALL: Town leave it late to record thrilling victory

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