FOR the first time since July 2019, runners from across Somerset joined locals to compete in the Pawlett Plod. This year there were two races - the usual 10k event was organised by Highbridge Flooring and Burnham Harriers as part of the Somerset
Somerset is bracing itself for stormy weather as the Met Office upgraded its weather warning from yellow to amber. After heatwaves ravaged the nation, bringing with them drought and hosepipe bans, most people have been hoping for a drop or two
ANGEL Place Shopping Centre in Bridgwater is now under new ownership following the acquisition of its owners Real Estate Investments Nederland BV. The new owner is Irish family-owned business Martin Property Group. They have acquired the national
BRIDGWATER United have begun the Toolstation Western League season in magnificent fashion winning their two opening games 1-8 and 0-7. In both away games they were truly dominant and have showed the league their intentions for the season. Street
AS part of their final pre-season preparations the Bridgwater United Women squad headed to the South Coast on Sunday for training and team bonding. The team first trained at the innovative and unique FTY Lab in Bournemouth. FTY is a hi-tech football
SEDGEMOOR District Council have confirmed that a number of parks and play areas in the Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea area will be getting an upgrade. Once the school holidays are over, Sedgemoor’s Parks and Open Spaces team, along with Clean Surroundings
PETROLHEADS enjoyed looking at over 500 classic and vintage cars at a two-day show held in Bridgwater at the weekend. The Bridgwater Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show was held at Morganians Rugby Club, Chedzoy Lane, on August 13 and August 14 between
The Somerset Maternity Voices Partnership recently hosted their family fun day at The Nurture Shed in Bridgwater. The event was an opportunity to say a big thank you to volunteers for all of their support and involvement over the past year.
MEMBERS of the public will soon have improved access to – and visibility of – Bridgwater’s twelfth century Watergate building. The Watergate, located in West Quay, is one of town’s oldest surviving structures and one of the few remaining parts
Every summer, usually in July or August, you'll suddenly notice flying ants appearing everywhere in the UK. This phenomenon is known as Flying Ant Day – although it's confusing because it doesn't actually happen on one particular day every year
NORTH Petherton Flower Show returned after two years with its 117th edition last weekend. The event took place on Saturday, August 13 at the Community Centre featuring lots of flower, plant, and craft categories. All children’s categories were
AT the weekend the very popular SomerRock Festival returned to Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Club. The festival brought Somerset's biggest and best tribute acts to Bridgwater and locals enjoyed the music and festivities. It was ideal weather for
WOMEN can try out fishing with Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) thanks to £9,950 of National Lottery This Girl Can funding from Sport England. The charity’s Girls Go Fishing project is supporting women over 18 to take up angling by offering two free
