SMALL businesses in Sedgemoor are being urged to consider a scheme that allows them to be taxed on money flowing in and out of their business. The ‘cash basis’ scheme can be used by independent traders with an annual income of less than £79,000
A NEW study has revealed number of people diagnosed with eating disorders has increased by 15% since 2000. The study, conducted by King’s College London and the University College London Institute of Child Health, shows eating disorders are under-supported
BUSINESSES in the South West have been offered printing help by a local office supplies company. First Office Equipment, who started in Wedmore and is now based in Bath, is offering copiers and printers to any company whose operations have been affected
7:14pm A BROKEN down lorry is casuing chaos for road users trying to get out of Bridgwater. The A39 Bath Road Westbound towards Stawell is blocked. Traffic is queing and police are on the scene directing traffic.
MALE victims of rape and sexual violence will receive access to vital help and support, thanks to a £500,000 grant from the Government. Victims minister Damian Green says the funding will provide services like advice and counselling to help make
EMPLOYERS could be fined up to £1,000 if they don’t own a TV license and their employees are watching live TV programmes online. Five of the top 20 live TV programmes on BBC iPlayer last year were televised during business hours, and those watching numbered
AN action group to help Somerset flood victims says it has been ‘overwhelmed’ by people’s support. Bryony Sadler, of the Flooding on the Levels Action Group (FLAG), says it has been working with the people who are putting together a six-week plan
THESE volunteers from Cannington Speed Watch are urging motorists to slow down along a busy road. The group says the C182 main route through Cannington is particularly notorious for people abusing the 30mph speed limit. Roy Pumfrey, of the
THE development of a massive superstore in Bridgwater is still to get off the ground – a year after the project was given the green light. This time last year Sedgemoor planners granted planning permission for Tesco’s Northgate store, which at
HEALTH and Social Care students from Bridgwater College visited a residential care home in Burnham to help the residents. The students gave out tea, coffee and cakes at Frith House, as well as helping with a quiz assisting partially-sighted residents
One man’s battle to save his newly built house in Moorland is still ongoing as the water creeps ever closer to Sam Notaro’s home. Family and friends have been helping Sam keep the rising water at bay by building a dam around his home. Sam said:
A LOCAL action plan to support people with mental health issues is being co-ordinated by Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens. It follows the signing of a national agreement, called the Mental Health Concordat, which
THEY were the ultimate boyband back in the ’90s, adored by hoards of fans from all over the globe and now, 21 years later, they’re stronger than ever and still breaking hearts, with their latest album, In A World Like This. Eight studio albums
KJ2 Bridgwater put on the first Instinct Fighting Championships on Saturday February 8, in front of a packed crowd. This was a much anticipated show packed with local fighters, competing alongside teams who had travelled from Plymouth, Southampton
MIGRATING toads are in danger in North Petherton if they don’t have their own lollipop lady. Volunteers are needed to help the toads waking up from their hibernation get from the North Petherton Rugby Club across the A38 to the lake at Folly Foot fishery
BRIDGWATER Town's game at Bishops Cleeve this evening (Tuesday) has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The postponement is the Robins' 12th in their last 14 games. They welcome North Leigh to Fairfax Park this Saturday (February 22)
Gems 59, Sharks 48 GEMS started strong in their match against Sharks of Yeovil this week. Having being beaten by them two weeks previous this was a grudge match that Gems needed to win to still leave them in contention of winning the Premier
THE Bridgwater Guide and Scout Shop has officially re-opened after volunteers finished helping to move and re-decorate it. The shop has moved from the top floor of Unity House in Dampiet Street to the bottom floor so visitors will not have to climb 40
