BUDDING journalists were introduced to the media world thanks to a day held at the YMCA in Bridgwater. Somerset Rural Youth Project held a day in partnership with Sounds Positive to give young people an insight into how television, radio, newspapers
NEARLY 100 families attended Sydenham Family Centre's spring fair, which raised £300 on the day. The event, which was officially opened by Mayor Bill Monteith, included face painting, a bouncy castle, a pottery workshop and raffle. Alice Martins de
NORTH Petherton residents were evacuated today after a fire broke out at a farm. Six fire engines were called to the site in Moorland at 12.45pm, where a workshop was well alight. The area was cordoned off because of a highly explosive acetylene cylinder
NEWS hounds from Eastover Primary School in Bridgwater interviewed one of the oldest living former pupils for the launch of their new school newspaper. Veda Acland, aged 90, attended the school around 82 years ago and joined current pupils to answer
A BRIDGWATER author has released an essential guide detailing the best pub walks in the Quantocks and Exmoor. Roger Evans' Pocket Pub Walks: Exmoor and the Quantocks gives readers the chance to enjoy 15 different routes across the countryside. The routes
NEW research has unearthed legendary explorer Sir Francis Drake's historical ties to Bridgwater. Adventurer Michael Turner, 55, from Burnham, has dedicated 30 years to researching the heroic sailor's past. Michael has backpacked and hitchhiked across
THE traffic lights at the busy junction of Penel Orlieu, West Street, North Street and Broadway in Bridgwater are now working again. The lights failed during this morning's rush hour, prompting chaotic scenes. The same set of lights
TWO Sedgemoor couples celebrated 60 years of marriage on the same day - but for one pair the day was memorable for a remarkable reunion. Ron and Marion Stone, of Church Road, West Huntspill marked their diamond wedding anniversary with Ron's best man
BRIDGWATER College students have won first place in a national stage design competition. The Royal Opera House Design Challenge called for students to produce sketches and a detailed scale model for a production of Verdi’s opera Aida – to feature at
