Somerset's most deprived area is in Bridgwater
Synopsis by Somerset Live Nov 18 22
Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show where the most deprived areas are in the countyRead full article 
Somerset Live: Somerset's most deprived area is in Bridgwater
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