PICTURED at the opening of the new Nether Stowey Children’s Centre are Pam Bennie, Sue Davidson, Faye and Carl Brazier, and one-year-old Jessica Brazier. The children’s centre is a Somerset County Council building providing family support.
BRIDGWATER Town continued their preparations for the new season with a 2-1 win against Cullompton Rangers at Fairfax Park. Goals from Jamie Howson and the impressive Sean Kenny gave Bridgwater a 2-0 lead at the break, and although Cullompton halved
HUNDREDS of people attended a glitzy summer ball held to support a diabetes charity set up in memory of a popular North Petherton rugby player. Josh Evans, aged just 21, was killed in a car crash in October 2008 after his blood sugar level dropped.
MRS Thelma Beryl McKinstray of West Street, Bridgwater, died at her home on May 23. She was 77. The funeral, on June 7 at Westfield United Reformed Church, Bridgwater was conducted by Rev Bernard Joy. Family mourners: John McKinstray (Husband); Nigel
DANIEL John Kemmish and Emma Jane Bigwood, of Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, were married at Durleigh Church. The groom, a firefighter, is the only son of John and Anna Kemmish. The bride, a marketing manager, is the second daughter of June Bigwood. The
THE flower show season bloomed into life at Cannington. Pictured at the village’s show are judge Lilian Walter with George Williams and Alvin Newbery.
HOMEOWNERS with oil tanks can rest assured they are getting their money’s worth when they fill up. Trading standards officers from Somerset Council tested 39 domestic fuel tankers from nine depots throughout the county, and say the results show people
JOIN in with National Play Day celebrations at a family fun day at Apex Park in Highbridge on Wednesday, August 4. The free event for children and families is set to be bigger and better than last year, with over 35 activities on offer. There will be
RIDGWATER swimmer Charlie Attwood, aged 12, a pupil at Chilton Trinity Technology College, has made it through to the National Swimming Championships, which begin today at Pons Forge, Sheffield. Charlie qualified in the 200m breaststroke when he competed
CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to keep fighting for a Bridgwater bypass to avoid “massive traffic problems” if a third power plant at Hinkley Point goes ahead. At a parish council meeting last Tuesday, Cannington villagers questioned representatives from EDF
