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HISTORICAL FACTS: Bridgwater - The Untold Story

VIP donor with ultra-rare blood says she feels ‘honoured’ to help sick patients

Staff at the NHS blood and transplant frozen blood bank in Liverpool said meeting Mina Stoddart-Stones was like ‘meeting royalty’.

The Independent UK

Gloucester ranked best motorway service station in Great Britain

The Guardian - UK

Girl 17, dies after being struck by car on M5 motorway

The M5 is closed in both directions between junctions 24 (Bridgwater) and 25 (Taunton).

The Independent UK

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Giant moon replica installed on water in Somerset town deflates in ‘extreme weather’

Installation by artist Luke Jerram has ‘brought joy and astonishment’ in recent days, drawing 10,000 visitors to Bridgwater Docks

The Independent UK

Tory candidate Ashley Fox accused of lying to MPs to secure job

Fox had said he had no political ambitions when being vetted as chair of Independent Monitoring Authority

The Guardian - UK

Chemicals firm Vuba expands South West operations with lettings deal

The Yorkshire-headquartered firm specialises in resin bound surfacing for driveways

Birmingham Post

Somerset manufacture, SWP Concrete Solutions, invests in new HQ

The Bridgwater company has secured a £5.3m finance package from HSBC

Birmingham Post

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Full £23.2m funding secured for Bridgwater Town Deal projects

The government has approved the final three businesses cases for Somerset Council's bid to the Towns Fund pot

Birmingham Post

Hinkley Point C to help Toolstation workers in Somerset find new jobs

More than 200 jobs are at risk at the hardware supplier’s warehouse in Bridgwater

Birmingham Post

Somerset-based hardware supplier Toolstation increases staff salaries by 9.4%

Based in Bridgwater, the company supplies tools, accessories and building supplies to over 550 stores

Birmingham Post

Mum nearly loses eye after crashing £180 e-scooter which she bought to ride to shops

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES - Limara Greenwood from Bridgwater, Somerset, bought a second-hand e-scooter to get to the shops as she feared she would be judged if using a mobility scooter, but she has regretted it

Daily Mirror

Some left needing surgery after dozens injured in double-decker bus crash

Avon and Somerset Police had declared a major incident after the crash on the A39 Quantock Road, in Bridgwater.

The Independent UK

Dozens injured after doubledecker bus carrying 70 overturns in Somerset

Crash involving vehicle carrying building workers to Hinkley Point C was initially declared a major incident

The Guardian - UK

Double-decker bus overturns in crash with motorcycle

Avon and Somerset Police said the A39 Quantock Road in Bridgwater has been closed.

The Independent UK

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Bridgwater's Angel Place shopping centre under new ownership

Irish family-owned business Martin Property Group has acquired a portfolio of centres across the UK including Angel Place

Birmingham Post

Major Bridgwater manufacturer marks 50 years in business

The family-run firm celebrated the occasion with a visit from the town's mayor, councillor Liz Leavy

Birmingham Post

Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce appoints new relationship manager

The South West business support organisation is going through a "rapid" expansion programme

Birmingham Post

Plans for 260 Somerset homes approved for site in Bridgwater

Developer Countryside Properties said the decision was an "exciting step forward" as it looks to expand its South West footprint

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Clean energy firm secures planning permission for Somerset solar farm

Enviromena said the project near Bridgwater could be able to produce enough energy to power around 9,750 homes a year

Evening Standard

South African cricketer hospitalised after being attacked outside Somerset pub

Mondli Khumalo, a fast bowler for North Petherton Cricket Club, is in a serious but stable condition, Avon and Somerset Police say.

Birmingham Post

New Somerset director for Thomas Westcott accountants

Tara Bell, who will be based at the Bridgwater office, has more than 19 years’ experience

Birmingham Post

Cornwall's lithium mines look to supply planned Somerset gigafactory

Team behind Gravity site near Bridgwater tour Cornish Lithium and British Lithium operations in duchy

The Guardian - UK

Women’s FA Cup: Karna Solskjær makes debut in Manchester United victory

Karna Solskjær, the daughter of ex-manager Ole Gunnar, came on in the 2-0 win at Bridgwater while third-tier Southampton upset Bristol City 1-0

Birmingham Post

Kwasi Kwarteng meets Somerset firm to discuss 'challenges' of UK electric vehicle production

The business secretary visited the factory of engineering and robotics company Electrified Automation in Bridgwater

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