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Another mystery creature spotted in River Parrett

2:24pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THIS mystery object in Bridgwater’s River Parrett has drawn the attention of crowds and the fire service today (May 23).

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Sedgemoor CAB gets Wessex Water grant

8:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

WESSEX Water has awarded Sedgemoor Citizens Advice Bureau an £11,000 grant to help it support customers in financial distress.

Day Lewis Pharmacy fundraisers support Wivey Link transport service

8:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A FETE is being held at Day Lewis Pharmacy in Wiveliscombe tomorrow (May 24) from 2pm.

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Afghan Heroes charity benefits from donation at The Somerset Retreat

7:30pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

VETERANS from the Somerset branch of The Rifles and the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regimental Association presented a cheque for £400 to the Afghan Heroes charity at The Somerset Retreat unit for soldiers at Ashcott.

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Protesters prepare to fight 2,000 homes proposal earmarked between Comeytrowe and Trull

7:30pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

HUNDREDS of objectors are preparing to fight developers planning to build 2,000 homes on 286 acres of fields between Comeytrowe and Trull – a 7.5% growth in Taunton’s housing stock.

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Berrow and Burnham beaches scoop Seaside Award

7:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

TOURISTS are hoped to flock to Berrow and Burnham beaches this summer after both received awards for their cleanliness.

MP Tessa Munt welcomes Wedmore teenager to Westminster

5:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

BURNHAM and Highbridge MP Tessa Munt welcomed a Sedgemoor teenager to Parliament to celebrate Adult Learners’ Week.

Musgrove Park Hospital volunteer swims in aid of endoscopy unit

5:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A LONG-SERVING volunteer at Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital raised nearly £150 in a sponsored swim... despite suffering osteoarthritis.

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