A BARN full of hay bales caught fire at a farm in Spaxton today. Three fire engines from Bridgwater and Nether Stowey were sent to Merlyns Farm in Tuxwell Road to find the fire was next to several buildings. Crews called for more fire engines
A FORMER police community support officer is facing jail after being found guilty of eight sex offences involving a girl. Lawrence Dunn, 48, of Axbridge Road, Burnham, was convicted of six counts of sexual activity with a girl under 16, and another two
COMMUNITY leaders have launched a campaign to identify zones for a pilot resident parking scheme following concerns over parking in Bridgwater's Town Centre. Westover Councillors have submitted a report to Somerset County Council based on public consultation
A NURSE from St Margaret's Hospice is hoping to raise £9,000 for the charity by taking on a 75km trek in the Himalayas. Sue Kilic, from Oakgrove Way in Bridgwater, will be doing the challenge with her daughter, Verity Wood, and her daughter's fiancé
TWO top basketball players have been awarded scholarships in Bridgwater College’s Sports Academy programme. Adam Lewis, captain of the Basketball Academy, and Jack Roberts have both been successful with their applications to the new Sports Academy
FRIENDS and family members of Sue Mantyk popped round to her home in North Petherton for a cuppa as part of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. Events were held throughout Somerset to support the Macmillan appeal.
TIGER Old Boys cemented their spot in second place in Division 1 of the Uxella Bridgwater & District Sunday League after dishing out a 12-4 hiding to Blake Old Boys. A Chris Taylor hat-trick, braces from Gary Head, Ryan Weston and Kyle Winter
IN the Rowbarton Charity Cup, the all Taunton & District Saturday League Division 3 contest between Sydenham Rangers and Bishop’s Hull was won by Rangers 4-2 as Martyn Milton, Cam Wilkinson, Kyle Winter and Les Pope all got on the score sheet.
