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  • Electrical firm teams up with SHAL Housing

    BRIDGWATER-BASED social landlord, SHAL Housing, has appointed S F French Electrical Contractors as its electrical contractor for day-to-day repairs, including emergency out-of-office-hours calls.

  • A39 accident at Dunball

    THE A39 at Dunball in Bridgwater is partially blocked both ways following an accident. Two cars were involved in an incident this afternoon between the A38 at Bristol Road and J23 of the M5.

  • Fete fun raises cash for St Edward's

    THE Rev Craig Marshall is pictured receiving a posy from six-year-old Annie Shute, at Goathurst Church fete. The event, organised by Gill Modley, was held at Calleva House in the village, and the many stalls and attractions run by villagers raised a

  • Search for missing man Gerald McGonnell

    POLICE have renewed a public appeal to find a missing man, who they believe may have been in the Bridgwater area. Gerald McGonnell, from Watchet, was last seen in his hometown on September 2009, but there has been another recent unconfirmed sighting

  • Chris Jagger to get new support this weekend

    A LAST-MINUTE line-up change will see a local band support international singer-songwriter Chris Jagger at Westcroft Cider Farm on Saturday. Nick Grimsley and Neil Richards - better known as acoustic duo Squirrelcatapult - will step in to support

  • Bishop Sutton 0, Bridgwater Town 0

    Bridgwater Town’s pre-season friendly programme continued with a goalless draw against Bishop Sutton in Avon last night. Bridgwater take on Street tomorrow night – 7pm kick-off. Team v Bishop Sutton: Luke Buckingham, Leigh Bailey,

  • Police tape off area in Bath Road

    POLICE have taped off a small area near homes in Bath Road in Bridgwater this morning. Officers were called out at 4.30am following reports that a 21-year-old man had been cut and punched to the face. However, following investigations

  • Farmers warn of Chinese lantern dangers

    THE National Farmers Union and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are warning about the dangers posed by Chinese lanterns to crops and livestock. The lanterns are becoming increasingly popular at weddings and birthday parties, but the fire service