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Bridgwater, Somerset, UK
Joined September 2011
Government looking for sites for large-scale nuclear power plant like Hinkley Point C
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Great British Energy-Nuclear has been tasked with identifying potential sites for another large-scale nuclear power plant, similar to the one at…
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M5 crash between car and lorry near Bridgwater leads to exit slip road closure
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The M5 Northbound at Junction 24 (North Petherton) exit slip road is currently blocked due to a collision between a car and a lorry.
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Carnival 'temporarily held' for nearly an hour after performer falls from cart
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A performer on one of the carts in a Somerset carnival circuit 'fell' off during a carnival, halting the procession for nearly an hour.
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Carnival club shares update on performer who fell off cart
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A Bridgwater-based carnival club has provided an update on an incident which saw one of its performers injured after falling off a cart.
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Somerset PCC reacts to role being abolished by government
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Deliberate fire at Bridgwater play area sparks emergency response
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Emergency services had to attend a fire in a play area in Bridgwater on Wednesday afternoon (November 12).
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Green light for 111 houses in 323 home development in Bridgwater
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Bridgwater Christmas Light switch-on date and time revealed
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The date and time for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On has been revealed by Bridgwater Town Council.
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Clinton Rogers column: Why are supermarket goods shrinking?
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Shoppers face shrinkflation as biscuits, chocolate, crisps and household essentials like Lurpak and Whiskas shrink in size but not in price,…
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Somerset A-road blocked after crash outside Londis
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A major A-road in Somerset is blocked after a car crash outside a Londis shop.
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Somerset friends take on 100km challenge in memory of dad and granddad
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Emmie Kay and Tash Selway from Somerset are taking on a 100 km challenge in memory of their dad and grandad, who passed away due to pancreatic…
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Somerset faces new 24-hour Met Office yellow weather warning
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The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Somerset set to come into effect from Friday morning (November 14).
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Fire crews from five Somerset stations put out blaze that destroyed 39 vehicles
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Fire crews from five different Somerset stations were called to extinguish a large property fire that destroyed 39 vehicles.
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Column: Our Bridgwater Carnival is the greatest show on earth
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Bridgwater Carnival dazzled crowds with spectacular carts, dancing and unique squibbing.
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Victorian ghost tale linked to Somerset returns this Christmas
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Blabbermouth Community Storytelling will be retelling the story of The Mistletoe Bough across various Somerset locations this Christmas.
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Brian Smedley: We ARE one world - and we need to remember that
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Seven areas in Somerset named among most deprived in country
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Seven areas in Somerset have been named as some of the most deprived in the country, according to new government data.
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Residents gather in Bridgwater to pay respects on Armistice Day
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Four-bedroom home near Bridgwater up for sale for £535,000
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Modern four-bedroom cottage in Moorlinch for sale at £535,000. Features oak fittings, gardens, double garage, and views across fields and farmland.
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