BRIDGWATER is set to be given an historic new landmark ... an 8ft bronze statue to celebrate 400 years of Carnival in the town. The proposed monument, which will be 4ft square, is likely to go on a plinth along the Carnival route through the town centre
BRIDGWATER stands as the biggest town in the Southwest not to have its own representation. But all that will change on Thursday when the people of Bridgwater will vote for their first town council since 1971. Full information of candidates in this week's
AMBITIOUS plans for a leisure complex featuring a health centre, gymnasium and conference theatre have been submitted by bosses at Express Park, Bridgwater's 105-acre business site. If planning is approved, a development costing in excess of £4 million
THREE Bridgwater and Albion players will be getting their first taste of Rugby League when the Somerset Vikings start their debut season with a home match against Gloucester Warriors at Taunton RFC's Hyde Lane ground on Saturday (2.30pm). Steve Hunt will
THE ladies' Late Division in the Bridgwater and District Six-a-Side Summer Skittles League began with a tremendous contest between champions Wicket Ladies and ex-winners Gobby's Lot at the Swan, North Petherton. Wicket Ladies were one-pin winners as home
A YOUTH group in Wellington has taken a giant leap towards the completion of a £30,000 refurbishment project. Headed by group leader Steve Altria, 1st Wellington Scouts have been fundraising tirelessly to raise money to carry out refurbishment of the
CHRISTMAS could be coming to the countryside near West Buckland after a Taunton decorations company won permission to expand into an old hen house. The Festive Lighting Company will continue to operate out of its Canon Street base, but says it may expand
Delightful Delilah is the new pint-sized arrival at Sheppy's Cider Farm at Bradford-on-Tone near Taunton. The farm recently purchased two pregnant long-horn heifers and Delilah was the first to arrive on April 22. Visitors to the farm have since been
ROYAL Marines based at Norton Manor Camp are hoping to arrive back home from the war in Iraq by the end of May. Lt Col Gordon Messenger, Commanding Officer of 40 Commando, said gifts and messages of support -- including several which appeared in the County
A MAN who has protested outside council buildings for two weeks over asylum seekers has had his banners removed and has been arrested. Nicky Giles, 35, has collected thousands of signatures since mounting his demonstration outside the town hall, claiming
BRIDGWATER College has unveiled expansion plans costing over £2 million. Proposals for three new developments include a new classroom block and workshops for construction trade courses. The college has again applied to create a link with the town by converting
BRIDGWATER Town will be aiming to end a run of seven years without a first-team trophy when they tackle Brislington in the Screwfix Direct League Les Philips Cup final at Melksham on Saturday (3pm). Although the reserves have lifted both the Somerset
AFTER seven seasons in the first division of the Somtech Taunton and District Saturday League, Bridgwater side Redgate could be facing relegation. The 9-1 defeat by local rivals Wellworthy Saints in their final match last Tuesday meant that they are just
