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Somerset man wins £6.3m on Lotto - without ever touching his ticket

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Wet weekend ahead as Met Office issues warning for heavy rain

Firefighters called to tackle chimney fire in Bridgwater

Bridgwater's Finley opens festive shop and Christmas Tree Farm

Headteacher and friends swim length of English Channel and back for charity

Fire crews called to property fire in West Quantoxhead

Motorcyclist who died in A38 crash near Thurloxton named

Bridgwater lottery winner explains how jackpot transformed her life

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Firefighters are having more crashes in service vehicles, report reveals

Blackmore by Candlelight this Sunday

Award for team behind new road safety initiative for military personnel

LOOKING BACK: Duchess Sarah Ferguson visits Bridgwater this week in 1989

Trinity Close residents will not host lights display for charity this year after concerns raised by safety group

Don't miss ACTS performing songs from the movies

Bridgwater couple shed the pounds and turn their health around

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Bridgwater Snowflakes and Shopping this Friday

Attacks on 10 vehicles down to 'alcohol-fuelled behaviour', say police

Hear stories of town's heritage at Bridgwater History Day

Thieves break-in to Bridgwater's On Your Bike charity

Police want to speak to this woman regarding Bridgwater fraud offences

LOOKING BACK: Sedgemoor Splash demolished 10 years ago this week

Woman dies after crash on M5 which closed road for hours

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Lane closed on M5 due to broken down crane

GRANTS OF UP TO £5,000: How speeding drivers are helping make our roads safer

Motorcyclist dies after crash on A38 between Bridgwater and Taunton

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Sir Paul McCartney confirmed for Glastonbury Festival 2020

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Green Party announces Bridgwater and West Somerset election candidate

Glamping business on Somerset Levels goes on the market

HEATING OR EATING? Hundreds of poorer Somerset pensioners won't have to decide this winter

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Report warns of 'imminent ecological disaster' unless action taken to support insects

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Bin collections over festive period and top tips for a green Christmas

Supernatural thriller writer Justin Newland's book signing in Bridgwater

LETTER: Is the economic growth from Hinkley C worth the costs?

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M5 crash: Road re-opens but female driver in 'critical condition'

Liberal Democrats launch Bridgwater and West Somerset election campaign

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Labour launches Bridgwater and West Somerset election campaign

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'One in five Somerset workers paid under real living wage' claims TUC

Could you follow in Rosie's footsteps? Bake Off is looking for 2020 contestants now!

Bridgwater runner's battle with serious injuries after hit and run

Royal approval for Bridgwater children's author

BIG INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW: People’s poet Dr John comes to Somerset next month

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GENERAL ELECTION: Candidates officially named for Bridgwater and West Somerset

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Bridgwater couple's frustration as car and burger van broken into twice in three weeks

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Two shows in Somerset with blues rock guitarist Andrew Riverstone

PICTURES AND VIDEO

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit to Taunton area

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Bridgwater estate agent gets a sneak peek of Britney Spears' Hollywood home

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Milestone as 500th apprentice joins Hinkley C

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Snow could hit Somerset today as yellow weather warnings issued across the South West

TV bird experts visiting Bridgwater to give insight for charity

Van and fencing destroyed in suspected arson attack

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The Fountain Inn raises £1,500 for Poppy Appeal

Charges dropped against all defendants in Bulmers cider family art burglary case

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Second Dunball roundabout petrol station plan approved

New date for Squibbers Way opening

Two weather warnings issued as heavy rain expected

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Decision on 675 home plan for Wembdon is delayed

Inspirational photographer Oliver Hellowell brings exhibition to Westonzoyland

Knitted poppies to honour North Petherton’s fallen

McFly set to play first night of summer gigs in Vivary Park

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Independent candidate Diogo Rodrigues withdraws from election race

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Bridgwater pays its respects to the fallen on Remembrance Day

Sport

Big crowd expected as Pethy welcome Albion for Friday night derby

Town urged to "find some consistency" ahead of Cribbs trip

Banton blasts 80 from 28 balls in Abu Dhabi T10

Strong finish takes Saturn to victory

Ellis goal sends Robins into Premier Cup last eight

Wootton Bassett end Bridgwater's unbeaten run

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Bridgwater withdraw Reserves from county league

BTC football star selected for England Colleges squad

Somerset docked points over 'poor' Championship pitch

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Albion surge through to secure home win

Somerset skipper "over the moon" after signing new deal

Bridgwater beaten by late goal

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Robins aim to build on Vase victory

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Albion must be 'wary' of league strugglers

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Delighted Dan Evans sends Britain into Davis Cup semi-finals

Manchester City themed pub poised to open inside Etihad Stadium

Edmund gives Great Britain winning start in Davis Cup quarter-final with Germany

Russia end Tipsarevic and Serbia’s Davis Cup dream

Jose Mourinho wants Spurs job to be his last in England

Valverde: Pique must keep his focus on football

Zidane urges fans to get behind Bale as Wales winger returns to Madrid fold

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Jeremy Corbyn pledges to take ‘neutral stance’ in another EU referendum

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Rapists who high-fived each other while victim lay in pain jailed

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