A ROGUE item of clothing caught fire at a home in Bridgwater this afternoon. The clothing was left on a bare light bulb prompting two fire engines to be called to the scene in Polden Street at 4.15pm. Fire crews said there was minimal damage and the
THE carnival celebrations may be over for another year, but you can still buy your own piece of memorabilia. Angela Gawn has created an oil painting called ‘The Master of Ceremonies’ in which people can be seen enjoying the squibbing. Copies can be
SEDGEMOOR Manor Junior School’s girl footballers defied the odds to reach the final of a county tournament – despite entering as underdogs. The team qualified for the Somerset FA County finals after winning the Bridgwater and Sedgemoor area tournament
AN England cricket star spent the day with pupils at Sedgemoor Manor Junior School honing their batting and bowling skills. Caroline Atkins, a member of the World Cup and Twenty20 winning England ladies team, worked with children in years five and six
THESE pictures show students from Haygrove School in Bridgwater enjoying a course in climbing and canoeing at the town’s YMCA. The course is part of the students’ certificate in personal effectiveness with the aim of taking responsibility for
DOZENS of talented young performers are bringing a touch of US hip-hop to Bridgwater every week with funky street dancing sessions. Trained dance and aerobic instructor Julia Kamin, who lives in Puriton, has been teaching local youngsters aged between
A BRIDGWATER College student has overcome a personal tragedy to achieve outstanding academic success. Michelle Cook, of Woolavington, was left devastated during her studies when she was told her five-year-old daughter Natasha would die aged
