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  • NETBALL: Emeralds suffer heavy defeat

    Emeralds 12, Reckleford 52 EMERALDS suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Reckleford of Yeovil on Saturday. Trailing 15-2 at the end of the first quarter, Reckleford extended that to 28-3 by the end of the second quarter, depspite good defending

  • NETBALL: Revenge is sweet for Bridgwater Jupiter

    Jupiter 56, Devizes 47 JUPITER gained their revenge on Devizes with a nine-point victory on Sunday. Devizes had already beaten them twice this season, but Jupiter started strong and controlled with every player working out Devizes game plan

  • Bridgwater J Singers seek new leader

    BRIDGWATER based J Singers are looking for a new leader as of January, following the resignation of their current musical director after six successful years. The group is seeking an enthusiastic and patient person with some experience of conducting

  • Day of democracy at Bridgwater schools

    STUDENTS from schools across the Bridgwater area have been learning about the role of local government and understanding the functions of local democracy in the town. Sedgemoor District Council invited schools to take part in Local Democracy Day

  • Town Bridge won't be ready for Bridgwater Carnival

    BRIDGWATER’S historic Town Bridge will not be fully repaired and restored in time for carnival, Somerset County Council has said. A major overhaul to strengthen and repair the near 150-year-old bridge over the River Parrett began in August with

  • Postal workers walk out over colleague dismissal

    POSTAL workers at the Bridgwater Royal Mail depot in Friarn Street have walked out this morning in protest over the dismissal of a colleague. Around 80 workers are on an unofficial strike outside the gates of the depot. The disrution means

  • HOCKEY: Lott treble fires Bridgwater past students

    Plymouth Uni 2, Bridgwater Men 4 BRIDGWATER fought back from a goal down to beat Plymouth Uni 4-2 on Saturday. As with any university team, Bridgy were expecting a young, quick fit team and that is exactly what they got and found themselves

  • Angling for a win at Bridgwater fishing contest

    THE final junior fishing match of the season will be held this Saturday at Summerhayes fishery in Bridgwater. The competition is open to 11 to 16-year-olds with the winner receiving a £50 Somerset Angling tackle shop voucher. The match will