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PARENTS in Sedgemoor are being offered anti-bullying packs as part of national Parents Week. To receive a pack e-mail parentsupport@parentlineplus.org.uk or call 0808-8002222.

LETTERS from debt collectors demanding payment for old debts are soaring, according to Consumer Direct. The organisation says the debts are chased by post and over the phone - call Consumer Direct on 08454-040506 for help and advice.

TEENAGERS in Sedgemoor are being warned against on-line scams as they search the internet for Christmas bargains. Consumer Direct says it has received thousands of calls complaining about goods or services bought on-line

AN investigation has been launched following a small fire at Hinkley Point B power station this afternoon. A spokesman for EDF Energy said the fire started in a room in the gas circulator workshop building just before 1.30pm. Staff in

MANDY Butt, Kirsty Wilton, Val Baker and Di Smith took on the Midnight Memory walk in Bristol and raised more that £900 between them. Send us your Around the World snaps to Bridgwater Mercury, Royal Clarence House, York Buildings, High Street, Bridgwater

OPERATION Christmas Child is seeking support from people in Sedgemoor as it marks the 20th anniversary of its 'shoebox' campaign. The 2010 campaign runs until November 18. Call 0870-0112002

FROM learning how to save a snake from a burning building to abseiling down an 80ft cliff face, Bridgwater's firefighters have been picking up new life-saving skills. As reported in the Mercury, Bridgwater Fire Station has been upgraded

DEPRIVED areas in Bridgwater could regress 20 to 30 years if local youth clubs are axed, a leading councillor has warned. County councillor for Bridgwater South, Steve Gill, works closely with two youth centres potentially under threat, ReCreation in

A WOOLAVINGTON mother who has three children with cystic fibrosis has inspired a local group to raise money and awareness of the life-threatening disease. Charlotte Head has four children, three of whom - daughters Saskia, 11, Tia Rose, four, and son

Latest results from Sedgemoor Magistrates’ Court include: Susan Anita Fitzpatrick, 31, of Davies Close, Bridgwater, assault, 18-month community order, £150 compensation, £85 costs (G). Mark Beckett, 41, of Friars Way, Burnham, assault, 12-month