TWO fire engines from Bridgwater were called to reports of a vehicle fire on the M5 today (October 3). Crews found a small vehicle towing a caravan which had a fire in the engine compartment, but it was out before they arrived. The incident happened
SOLICITORS in the Bridgwater area will be helping people draw up their wills for free throughout November. Firms supporting the charity Will Aid's campaign include: Ash Clifford and Pardoes, both in Northgate, Bridgwater; Amicus Law, at the Sedgemoor
Bridgwater Jupiter 39, Sydenham Gems 36 THE eagerly-awaited derby saw Bridgwater Jupiter claim bragging rights over Sydenham Gems. Both sides had a tentative opening quarter with Jupiter ending with a one goal lead. Jupiter found their feet
Somerset 1 North Petherton II 13, Wellington II 10 AFTER a 53-0 drubbing from St Bernadettes last week Petherton responded with a tight win over Wellington 2nds on Saturday, writes Simon Gingell. The first half was almost total Pethy dominance
PEOPLE at risk of flooding by the River Parrett have a new number to phone for flood warning infomation. Dial the Environment Agency's floodline on 0845-9881188 and then, when prompted, enter 164263 if you are from the Manley Gardens or East Quay
Bridgwater A 3, Taunton Vale 3 VALE started the brighter before Bridgwater scored through Steve Turvey following a fast counter-attack. The defence of Eele, Mike Morrish and a returning Clayton Hobbs came under immense pressure and Taunton bagged
BRIDGWATER Town pulled off a cup upset by turning over Hemel Hempstead 3-1 last night (October 2). The Robins took the lead against the Southern League Premier Division side after 25 minutes through Dave Pearse – a lead which they held on to until
ANYBODY keen to learn how getting active could improve their mental well-being should visit Bridgwater YMCA on October 10. As part of World Mental Health Day, NHS Somerset is putting on a series of fun activities from 2pm to 4pm, including free
THE family of a 19-year-old Bridgwater woman who was killed in a crash in Thurloxton on Sunday have described her as a “bubbly, kind and loving person”. Sophie Lack and her boyfriend, Luke Porter, 22, were on the A38 heading from Bridgwater to Taunton
BCS Colleges Netball Bridgwater College 64, St Brendan’s 11 IN a dazzling blitz of their opposition, goals scored from Sammy Kemmish and Karis Holleron saw them lead 15-2. Hannah Symes and Morgan Middleton worked well to prevent St Brendan
WORK has begun on a giant police HQ in Bridgwater. The operations base at Express Park will include a custody and crime investigation centre, a police station, specialist operations and policing teams. The start of work follows the signing
