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2,000-year-old Celtic brooch found by metal detectorist sells for £55,000 at auction

2,000-year-old Celtic brooch found by metal detectorist sells for £55,000 at auction

A 2,000-year-old Celtic Chieftain’s chariot brooch which was unearthed by a metal detectorist has sold for £55,000 at auction - seven times its estimate.

Mecca Bingo ; Taunton.

Mecca Bingo on the search for community champions

MECCA Bingo is asking residents in Somerset to help them find people whose community spirit has gone 'above and beyond' so they can give them additional support to continue their good work.

More new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in four Somerset districts

More new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in four Somerset districts

THERE have been 43 new Covid-19 cases across all four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours.

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Sedgemoor District Council headquarters in Bridgwater. CREDIT: Google Maps. Free for use for all BBC wire partners.

Council releases Bridgwater Town Investment Plan Summary to set out its vision for the town

SEDGEMOOR District Council released the Bridgwater Town Investment Plan Summary document today (February 26) to provide stakeholders and the public with a condensed version of the plan.

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People aged 40-49 next in line for Covid-19 vaccines as rollout continues by age

People aged 40-49 next in line for Covid-19 vaccines as rollout continues by age

PEOPLE aged 40-49 are next in line for a Covid-19 vaccine, after Government advisers concluded that vaccinating in order of age remains the quickest way to cut deaths.

File photo dated 11/07/18 of a sign outside a Sainsbury's supermarket.The company has said sales dropped over its festive quarter after general merchandise trading was hit by consumer caution and as it held off from heavy discounting. PRESS ASSOCIATIO

Sainsbury’s to increase salaries for supermarket and Argos staff and pay bonus to frontline workers

SAINSBURY’S will increase salaries for staff at its supermarkets and Argos stores and pay a bonus to frontline workers, the third since the pandemic started, the retailer said.

WORKS: Temporary works to repair Crescent Car Park in Taunton will start next week

Temporary repair works to Crescent car park to start next week

WORKS to repair the Crescent car park in Taunton will start on Monday (March 1).

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FUNDRAISING: Thomas and his dog, Flora

Young Somerset dog walker wins national dog walking competition

A SOMERSET dog walker and his four-legged friend have won an online national competition which encouraged dog owners to keep fit and active during lockdown.

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Puriton home shut for three months in bid to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour

A THREE-MONTH closure order has been granted against a property in Puriton in a bid to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour.

Deliveroo is on the search for delivery drivers and riders in Bridgwater

Deliveroo is coming to Bridgwater - and they're on the search for delivery drivers

DELIVEROO has revealed it is bringing its food delivery operation to Bridgwater - and it is on the search for delivery drivers and riders.

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