A COURSE where people can get involved with helping the community will start at Bridgwater College in the New Year. The free 12-week Personal Development and Contributing to the Community program me, which is run by the Prince’s Trust, will be
SHOPPERS in the centre of Bridgwater enjoyed a refreshingly vintage cuppa at the weekend, thanks to a ‘pop-up’ tea party held in the Cornhill. Laura Cross, who runs the monthly event, said: “Sedgemoor District Council has allowed me to do one pop-up
CINDERELLA, the most loved pantomimes of all time, returns to the Strode Theatre stage in a wonderful production from the award-winning company GSMCS. Will the glass slipper fit those awful Ugly Stepsisters? Or will Cinderella find her handsome
A BRIDGWATER man left fighting for his life following an alleged road-rage bust-up remains in a critical condition in Bristol Southmead Hospital. Peter Cox was involved in the incident in Weston on Sunday November 30 when he suffered significant
ACCLAIMED historical entertainment company Blast from the Past wrap up the celebrations at Halsway Manor with ‘A Medieval Christmas’ concert today (Tuesday). This lively, fun and festive celebration of the Yuletide of our ancestors would have known
Premier First Division Cup St George Easton-in-Gordano 1, Bridgwater Town Reserves 2 BRIDGWATER Town Reserves manager Luke Buckingham was “disappointed” with his side’s performance, despite seeing them progress into the quarter-finals of the
Tribute South West One West Bridgwater & Albion 39, Camborne 25 BRIDGWATER & Albion climbed to third in South West One West with an impressive victory over high-flying Camborne in a scintillating ten-try contest, writes Tony Pomeroy
ESTATE agents in Bridgwater have welcomed changes in stamp duty, saying these will make homes more affordable as people will be paying less tax. George Osborne claimed in his Autumn Statement that stamp duty will be cut for 98 per cent of homebuyers
DIVINE ROOTS will be taking to the stage to perform their set of ‘goddess’ songs. Playing a mix of reggae, electro, funk, hip hop, Latin and tribal rhythms the songs are full of groovy rhythms and soulful lyrics that are perfect to dance to and
FORMER IBM executive Barbara Clift has joined the board of Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a non-executive director for the next three years. She also has significant experience in the voluntary sector, supporting charities and notfor
MORE than half of 18 to 24-year-olds in the South-West would prefer to receive hard cash rather than a Christmas present, according to a recent survey. According to the figures 54.5% of those polled said they would prefer money to fund other activities
BRIDGWATER author Neil Grimmett is celebrating after securing a publishing deal with an international publishers. The deal with Amazon Publishing will see The Threshing Circle, previously only available as an e-book, in print early next year.
NATIONAL sight loss charity RNIB is calling on people to save their used stamps to help raise vital funds. The charity wants everyone to help it deliver ‘first class’ support services –with extra funds raised from unwanted stamps – as more than
MUSGROVE Park Hospital’s emergency department has been rated one of the best nationally for the care and treatment it provides patients. It was rated third in a survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) based on a patient survey. Patients
PUPILS at two Bridgwater schools will make sure they are seen this winter, thanks to a donation from specsavers. The opticians donated 100 vests to children at St Mary’s Primary School and St John & St Francis’ Church School to promote safety
