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Ice Cream Man: Movie Review

This week, Ice Cream Man has come to cinemas, the new horror comedy from Eli Roth in which the seaside town of Baylean Bay is visited by a mysterious ice cream vendor selling unusual flavours, who soon manages to put every child who eats his supply under his control...

Rail Minister acknowledges strong case for better rail services in Bridgwater

The campaign for improved rail services in Bridgwater has received a significant boost after Rail Minister Lord Hendy acknowledged the town's strong economic case for enhanced rail connectivity and recognised the importance of considering Bridgwater's future growth in...

King Alfred in Somerset | The Burnt Cakes Legend Explained

When most people think of King Alfred, they think of one story. The cakes. According to legend, Alfred was hiding in Somerset when he was asked to watch a batch of cakes baking. Distracted by thoughts of war and the future of his kingdom, he let them burn. Whether the...

Tessa Munt MP urges the Government to support our local businesses

Lib Dem MP for Wells and Mendip Hills, Tessa Munt, is calling for greater support to save local businesses, as new analysis reveals the extent of closures. According to official ONS figures, Somerset saw 60 businesses close their doors in the first half of 2026. This...

Playday 2026 draws thousands to St Matthew’s Field

The free Bridgwater Playday, held on Wednesday 5 August at St Matthew's Field, has been hailed a success, with an estimated 3,000 children, parents and guardians attending throughout the day. The event returned to St Matthew's Field for its second year, transforming...

Free Summer lunch clubs for children and young people

Children and young people are invited to enjoy free lunches and activities throughout August at Summer Lunch Clubs hosted at Recreation Community Hub and Parkway Hub. The sessions are open to all children and young people and will provide a simple, nutritious meal in...

The Bridgwater Boy Who Never Left

Local Profile: Paul SmithHow Paul Smith Became One of Bridgwater's Most Trusted Faces Paul Smith has built more than an insurance business. He's helped shape a football club, sponsors numerous local initiatives every year and become one of those people who...

New Board begins work on £20 million vision for Bridgwater South

The first meeting of the Bridgwater South Pride in Place Board took place on Friday 31 July, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of a major government-backed programme that will bring up to £20 million of investment to the area over the next 10 years....

Bridgwater Castle: The Lost Fortress Beneath the Town

A moat, towering walls, turrets and drawbridges might not be the first things that come to mind when walking through modern Bridgwater. Today, the centre of town is filled with shops, offices, homes and busy roads. There are no dramatic castle ruins dominating the...

Bridgwater Town Council appoints Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer

Bridgwater Town Council has confirmed the appointment of Sally Jones as its new Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer, following a robust recruitment and interview process that attracted a strong field of candidates for the role. Throughout the process, candidates...

Community Drop-in Sessions – We’re Here for You – Weekly

🤝 Get the Support You Need at Our Community Drop-In Sessions! 🤝 Looking for support or just want to chat? Our friendly team is here to help with various services—no appointment needed. Swing by and say hello! Join us at Victoria Park Community Centre on Mondays and...

Business Networking in Bridgwater – Free Monthly Breakfast Event – 18th September 2026

Business networking in Bridgwater with Sedgemoor fm Looking for friendly, effective business networking in Bridgwater that actually helps you build relationships and grow your business? If so, Sedgemoor fm hosts a free monthly Business Networking Breakfast in the...

Cheddar Country Market – Every Tuesday

Cheddar Country Market is on EVERY Tuesday. There you’ll find a variety of freshly baked savoury and sweet baking, preserves, honey, eggs, meat, seasonal plants and vegetables, fruit and handmade crafts. All locally produced by our members, often in their own homes...

Eat & Drink Arts festival Minehead Christmas light switch on – November – 27th 2026

Food, Drink & craft stallholders visiting 3 towns in Somerset Supporting local independent stallholders and towns

Cloudbusting: The Kate Bush Songbook – February – 12th

Since embarking on their musical journey back in 2012, Cloudbusting have been touring theatres and music venues across the UK and Europe, exploring the intricacies and nuance of Kate’s stunning albums. Along the way, many of those complex and at times powerful...

The Carpenters Experience – December – 5th

When we were young we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they’re back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well… The UK’s leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians,...

Kerry Ellis – Rock Anthems – November – 4th

Sir Brian May described Kerry Ellis as having ‘the most beautiful voice in Britain.’ So he asked her to sing Queen’s greatest hits in the smash hit musical, We Will Rock You. The duo met in 2002 and released three albums together, as well as touring the world. Rock...

Shaun Ryder – Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays – October – 31st

He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on – including Celebrity Gogglebox, and I’m A...

The Unravelling Wilburys – October – 23rd

Now hear this, y’all… Rumour has it the Wilbury brothers wuz plyin’ their trade one night in Tootsie’s Bar, Nashville, when they spotted George Harrison from The Beatles and his pal, Jeff Lynne outta the ELO in the crowd. Seems George & Jeff wuz lovin’ the show...

Louis and the Iguanas – October – 17th

Louis and the Iguanas, established in 1999, has won the hearts of many with its ska, funk, soul and reggae tunes. Their performances are packed with a punchy rhythm section and captivating vocal harmonies. To book, go to:...

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⚽ Saturday afternoon on Sedgemoor fm is your Sports Show AND great music. Today, Liam Badnall talks to Bridgwater United FC Women's Trevor Jenkins and Bob Buckingham ahead of their cup clash against Plymouth Argyle. The afternoon apparently includes live music and cider tasting Sheppy's Cider Ltd Cider Ltd But that's just part of the afternoon.Dave Englefield will be in the studio, with our team of reporters keeping you in touch with clubs across the region as we check in with our reporters before matches, during the first half, at half-time and after the final whistle, alongside the big scores from the Premier League and EFL.Local sports and good music.👉 Your Saturday afternoon on Sedgemoor fm.104.2fm | Smart Speaker | App | SedBridgwater United FC WomenUnBridgwater United FCwTaunton Town FCTWells City Football ClubyFrome Town AFC Weston-super-Mare AFC-Yeovil Town FC Yeovil Town FC ...

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On The Carnival Show tonight, Ben catches up with Nunsford Nutters Carnival Club in the building shed, ahead of their first appearance of the year at Seaton Carnival this weekend!Listen live to the Carnival Show, Wednesdays 7–9pm on 104.2fm, smart speaker, app or sedgemoorfm.comGET IN TOUCH: ⬇️📱: 07492 508010 (SMS or WhatsApp)📧: carnival@sedgemoorfm.com#CarnivalShow ...

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