A NEWLY-formed ladies’ choir is on the look-out for new members as well as sponsorship from Bridgwater businesses. Stockmoor and Wilstock Ladies’ Choir was set up in November by Kelly Longhurst, a former member of the famous Military Wives choir
ALMOST one-third of workers in Bridgwater and West Somerset are being paid less than the living wage, according to a report by the Trades Unions Congress. Official statistics obtained from the House of Commons Library show 30% of workers across
THE St John Ambulance wants the Bridgwater public to get in touch and tell them about friends, family members, colleagues, or even strangers who’ve saved lives or championed first aid The charity’s Everyday Heroes awards, supported by Physio-Control
Tribute South West One West North Petherton 25, Cleve 17 NORTH Petherton captain Damian Griffin has urged his side to kick-on for the remainder of the season, after they produced a gritty performance to surprise league leaders Cleve, writes
DOGS for the Disabled South West Supporter Group raised nearly £1,000 in 2014 by running charity stands at local events. If you’d like volunteer, fund raise or want to hear more about the group’s activities, email jamiesutherland25@yahoo.co.uk
POLICE are appealing for information following a robbery in Bridgwater in which a woman was assaulted and her wallet taken by two men. The incident happened between 9.30am and 10am on Tuesday, February 10 near Browns Pond behind the Morrisons store on
SOMERSET cricket captain Marcus Trescothick took a break from pre-season training to meet former Conservative party leader William Hague in Taunton. The ex-Foreign Secretary dropped into the County Ground to check out the latest stage in building
YOUNGSTERS made a real mess as a North Petherton nursery celebrated its first year anniversary with a ‘cake smash’ party. Staff, parents and children came together for Buttercups Nursery’s first birthday party where, as well as enjoying the cake
NORTH Petherton's Dan Frost helped England under 18s to a 21-5 victory over France at Castle Park in Doncaster on Sunday. Frost started at hooker for John Fletcher's side as they ran in three tries to overcome their French counterparts in wet conditions
SOMERSET Road Safety is offering a £50 discount on any ‘Mind Your Business’ workshops booked by the end of February. Run by Somerset County Council’s road safety task force, the sessions get companies clued-up on their legal responsibilities if
THE Bishop of Bath & Wells is calling on people in Sedgemoor to make sure they vote in the General Election on Thursday, May 7. The Rt Rev Peter Hancock said politics and the life of Christians cannot be separated, which is why he always uses
Tribute South West One West Bridgwater & Albion 8, Clevedon 25 A LACKLUSTRE display from Bridgwater & Albion saw them slip to a comprehensive defeat at the hands of local rivals Clevedon, writes Tony Pomeroy. The visitors outscored
YOUNGSTERS at Bridgwater College Academy were able to enjoy a singing and dancing session with some special guests on Wednesday. Staff and pupils welcomed First Officer Ditty and Professor Poet from the cBeebies show, The Rhyme Rocket, who delivered
FIREFIGHTERS were called to put out a fire in the kitchen of commercial premises in West Bagborough at around 2am last Thursday. The incident caused 80% fire damage to the utility area and 30% water damage to the kitchen due to a burst pipe.
COMMUTERS in Bridgwater are being encouraged to sign up to a new lift sharing scheme to help ease traffic congestion in the town. According to Somerset County Council, more people are leaving their cars at home and sharing their journeys in Bridgwater
