Adam Grierson

Aug 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | Adam Grierson

Adam Grierson - BBC Radio SomersetAugust 19, 2024 at 6:04 AM·3 min readBusinesses in Bridgwater have spoken of their concern as months of roadworks have started to create a new pedestrian and cycle route. The £9m project to create the Celebration Mile in Bridgwater started with the closure of part of Eastover, with the road remaining closed until November. The final phase should be completed toward the end of 2025 - completing the route from the railway station to the Northgate Docks.

Jun 13, 2024 | bbc.com | Adam Grierson

Thousands to join walk for hospital charityBy Adam Grierson, BBC News, West of EnglandStars AppealLast year's event raised more than £150,000Thousands of people are taking on a charity walk to raise money for a hospital appeal. The Walk for Wards sees participants walking up to 10km (6.2 miles), with the option of taking on 3km or 5km, next month (July 7). Money raised will go to the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s charity.

Jun 10, 2024 | bbc.com | Adam Grierson

Late parish councillor honoured with new hallBy Adam Grierson, BBC News, West of EnglandAllington with Boscombe Parish CouncilMichael Brunton's eldest son Dan and his widow Fiona opened the new hallA parish councillor who served as chairman for 14 years before he died has been honoured with a new village hall. Michael Brunton had hoped the Wiltshire villages of Allington and Boscombe would have their own hall, but died in 2021 before the project could be completed.

Jun 9, 2024 | bbc.com | Adam Grierson

Record breaker rows 36 marathons in 36 daysBy Adam Grierson, BBC News, West of England Amanda Yates Amanda Yates took on the challenge after taking up rowing during the pandemic A woman has beaten a world record after rowing 36 marathons in 36 consecutive days. Amanda Yates, from Northleach in Gloucestershire, took on the challenge to raise money for MAD Challenges - an organisation that hosts activities for people living with a chronic illness, injury or disability.

Jun 8, 2024 | bbc.com | Adam Grierson

Canal anniversary to be celebrated with flotillaBy Adam Grierson, BBC, West of EnglandCanal & River TrustThe Bridgwater and Taunton Canal connects the two townsA flotilla of boats will gather to celebrate 30 years since the reopening of an historic canal. The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal dates back almost two centuries, but closed in 1907. It was restored and reopened in 1994, and today is maintained by the Canal and Rivers Trust.