Bridgwater Mercury
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:38:26 +0000Tom Rooney's paintings to be auctioned in Bridgwater
TOM Rooney, a 93-year-old retired Grenadier Guardsman who lives at a dementia care home in Bridgwater, has produced artwork which so astonished his carers they have been inspired to organise an exhibition of his work.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:36:09 +0000Social care contracts in Somerset extended for two years
SOCIAL care contracts in Somerset will be extended for a further two years after the coronavirus pandemic left “insufficient time” for fresh procurement.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Bristol Zoo in Clifton to shut after 186 years
One of the UK’s oldest zoos will close the doors of its 186-year-old site for good in September, with all its animals set to move to a new location.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Snow Moon 2022: How to see the full moon in Somerset
Despite being the quietest month for celestial events, each year February does grace us with the Snow Moon.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:53:57 +0000New youth hub launched in Sedgemoor
SEDGEMOOR District Council have partnered with a local community-based organisation to provide a modern-day youth hub service for people aged 18 to 24.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:42:50 +0000Bridgwater Docks’ lights to be converted
COUNCIL-owned streetlights at the Bridgwater Docks will be converted into more eco-friendly LED alternatives.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:30:30 +0000Frome, Somerset named the most welcoming Town in the UK
The town is named on a list of the most welcoming places to visit.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:40:09 +0000Storm Eunice set to hit Somerset on Friday
PEOPLE across Somerset are being advised to batten down the hatches with strong gales set to cause disruption later this week,
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:42:26 +0000Enmore Park Golf Club thank its volunteers for their efforts
ENMORE Park Golf Club hosted a get together to thank all members who volunteered to take on additional duties during the Covid pandemic, writes Richard Walsh.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:40:10 +0000Margot Fonteyn's tutu owned by Bridgwater woman
A STROKE of luck thanks to retired ballerina and former Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell could earn a Bridgwater ballet fanatic £3,000.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:29:09 +0000Pictures: Competitors enjoy Bridgwater Urban Orienteering event
SIXTY competitors from across the South West took part in an orienteering weekend in Bridgwater.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:33:20 +0000Police mobile speed camera sites in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police have issued details of where officers will be operating mobile speed cameras this week.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:07:07 +0000Roadworks across Somerset this week
EIGHT major roadworks schemes are starting in Somerset today (Monday, February 14).
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:26:48 +0000Aldi is selling sought after garden furniture in time for Spring
As we plough through February wind, rain and snow, we can only hope that warmer Spring days aren’t far away.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Hygiene ratings for every KFC in Somerset
KFC is the most recognisable fried chicken chain in the world, but how do the Colonel's restaurants in Somerset measure up when it comes to food standards?
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:31:35 +0000Latest deaths of people with Covid in Somerset
A TOTAL of 11 people who had Covid have died in the four Somerset districts over the past week.
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 08:04:23 +0000Vehicle collision at Holford, in Quantock Hills
THE three emergency services attended a road traffic collision in the Quantock Hills in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, February 13).
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of February 7 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday February 13
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from February 13.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:50:12 +0000Nominate a deserving hero for Pride of Somerset Youth Award
PREPARATIONS are underway for this year's Pride of Somerset Youth Awards.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Plans to convert Bridgwater town centre offices into flats approved
PLANS for new flats on one of Bridgwater’s main thoroughfares have been approved – in less than 20 minutes.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between January 27 and February 2 2022.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Decision on Starbucks plan in Bridgwater deferred
COFFEE lovers in Bridgwater will have to wait a little longer to see if a new drive-thru outlet will be opening in their town.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Dunball throughabout plan for Bridgwater set to cost over £5m
THE cost of delivering improvements to a major roundabout in Bridgwater has risen to more than £5M.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Somerset County Council's director of public health urges caution as Covid cases rise
SOMERSET residents are being urged to remain cautious as Covid-19 cases rise in the county.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:24:00 +0000Bridgwater woman fined for not paying £12.10 train fare
A TRAIN journey with a £12.10 fare has cost a Bridgwater woman more than £440 in court.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:20:02 +0000New Samsung Galaxy S22 Series is coming to Sky Mobile - How to pre order yours
The new Samsung Galaxy S22 Series is available to pre-order from Sky Mobile. Here's how you can get yours.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:38:38 +0000Copper cabling stolen from telecoms company in Merriott area
HUNDREDS of metres of copper cabling have been stolen from locations near Merriott.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:39:19 +0000Van to tour Somerset to support repair of electrical items
A MOBILE repair and reuse project will be hitting the road this summer - and Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) wants you name it.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:53:50 +0000Survey shows area's most expensive homes and the cheapest
THE locations with the most expensive homes and those with the cheapest homes in the TA postcode area have been revealed.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:39:20 +0000Wembdon Post Office closing as postmaster retires
THE search is on to find new premises to run a post office in the Wembdon area of Bridgwater.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:07:36 +0000Recycle More delays for communal properties in Sedgemoor and West Somerset
UP to 5,000 communal properties across Somerset will not receive their new bin collections until the end of June, waste bosses have admitted.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:59:14 +0000Watchet Music Festival returns in 2022 with Belinda Carlisle to headline
A HUGELY popular music festival is set to return this summer.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:03:18 +0000Photos from Bridgwater Re-Energised event
BRIDGWATER Chamber of Commerce held an exclusive event for the business community to hear from Sedgemoor District Council on the much-anticipated projects and developments happening in the town.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:11:00 +0000Suspected catalytic converter thieves arrested in Weston
POLICE in Somerset arrested two people suspected of preparing to commit thefts - following a tip off from officers in Sussex.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Taunton Magistrates' Court results
THREE people have been found guilty at Taunton Magistrates' Courts of failing to give information relating to the identity of a person driving a vehicle believed to have been guilty of committing a motoring offence.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Plans revealed for homes near rugby club in North Petherton
DOZENS of new homes could soon be built near a Somerset rugby club after more detailed plans were put forward.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:00:54 +0000Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Thursday February 10
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from February 10.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:41:05 +0000Hall committees could benefit from £775,000 SDC assistance
FOUR hall committees have approached Sedgemoor District Council (SDC) for further assistance to keep them open for their communities to use.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:32:00 +0000Old Folks Show set to return in March after two years away
THE Old Folks Show is set to return to Bridgwater Town Hall after two years away between Thursday, March 24 and Saturday, March 26
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:20:59 +0000Taunton Magistrates' Court results
A BRIDGWATER girl aged just 16 has admitted sending a video of a male being assaulted by numerous youths.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:40:03 +0000Five Bridgwater students qualify for trampolining nationals
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College's Trampolining team has qualified for the Schools & Colleges National finals, with two members also gaining silver and bronze as individuals.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:13:40 +0000Wheelie Wedmore – fall back in love with your bike
SEDGEMOOR District Council is asking residents to fall back in love with their bikes and take part in Wheelie Wedmore. The event is taking place on Sunday, February 13 between 11am and 3pm at the Borough, Wedmore.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:45:51 +0000More street lights to be home to 5G aerials in Somerset
CUTTING out calls and endlessly buffering could be a thing of the past as more next generation phone masts are set to be bolted on to streetlights in Somerset.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000What the Levelling Up white paper means for Somerset
SOMERSET will see some improvements through the government’s levelling up agenda – but it’s unclear how much more money will be provided.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:30:00 +0000National Pizza Day 2022: make pizza at home with Wowcher, Tesco, Morrisons and Ooni
National Pizza Day is celebrated on February 9 every year in the UK
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0000How to get 5 Odeon tickets for £25 up until the start of March
Groupon's tickets deal at Odeon is staying available until the beginning of March
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:19:26 +0000Disney celebrates Valentines Day with exclusive collection
Get your closet Disney mad a gift this Valentine's day with exclusive new loved-themed products.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:53:21 +0000RSPCA Brent Knoll appeal to find home for Buddy
THE RSPCA has issued a rehoming appeal for an unwanted dog that has spent 500 days in kennelsThe animal charity hopes to find an animal lover desperate to find his special someone.Buddy is the longest stay dog at RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre after...
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:35:07 +0000Workers jump clear as train speeds past on Somerset track
A TRAIN travelling at 95mph in Somerset had a near miss with two track workers before striking part of a tree.