Bridgwater News

Drug bins – necessity or a menace?

Thursday, March 11, 2010

DRUG-debris bins installed in Bridgwater toilets to combat the recent increase in drug use have prompted mixed reactions.

Sedgemoor District Council has placed purpose-built syringe bins in Penel Orlieu, Blake Gardens and Taunton Road's toilet for users to put their...

Ribbon cut as carnival club opens new base

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A CARNIVAL club in Bridgwater forced to leave its previous home has unveiled its new shed headquarters. Hundreds of carnival-lovers gathered as...

Daisy becomes youngest referee

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A TEENAGE girl from Puriton has become the Somerset Football Association's youngest qualified referee. Daisy Goldsmith, who turned 14 yesterday, joins...

Challenge to harness wind power

Thursday, March 11, 2010

SCHOOLCHILDREN from Bridgwater became eco-engineers when they took part in a wind turbine-making competition. About 50 Chilton Trinity Technology...

Stuck on carnival

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A FREE new window sticker to promote this year's Bridgwater Carnival has been launched. For the sixth consecutive year, Bridgwater accountants Michael...

Lithuanian killer is jailed for burglaries

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A Lithuanian killer embarked on a "determined campaign of burglary" that targeted a Wedmore home among others. Vitalijus Rolduginas, 27, of Sydenham...

Arrival of lambs means spring is just around the corner

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Bridgwater College's Lambing Sunday proved a hit with families eager to see the newborn creatures.More than 1,400 people came to see the lambs,...

Solicitor suspended over cash secrecy

Monday, March 08, 2010

A Bridgwater solicitor has been suspended indefinitely “to protect the public” for a string of accounting failures.The Solicitors...

Appeal over pub damage

Thursday, March 04, 2010

POLICE are trying to trace this man who could help with inquiries into a case of criminal damage at a Bridgwater pub. The incident took place at an...