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Sat, 18 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Modern new build family home up for sale in North Petherton
WHETHER you're a first time buyer or perhaps you're looking for the ideal home, Plot 565, the Kilburn offers a wonderful place to call home in North Petherton.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Somerset drivers share what annoys them most on the motorway
EARLIER this week we asked our readers what they think is the most annoying thing another driver can do on the motorway.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:23:38 +0100
Train services in Somerset during RMT rail strike
RAIL services in and out of stations across Somerset will be severely disrupted between Tuesday and Saturday next week (June 21-25), GWR is warning.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:56:00 +0100
Groups and organisations in Sedgemoor set to receive share of £20k
SEVEN community groups in Sedgemoor are set to benefit from nearly £20,000 of funding.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Solar farm to be built at Horsey Levels, Bridgwater
A LEADING clean energy solutions providers is set to construct a solar farm on a 90-acre site at Bridgwater.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:07:00 +0100
Lakeland launches Summer Sale with up to 50 percent off including kitchen appliances
Here are a few of the items included in Lakeland's Summer Sale.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:49:47 +0100
Millions of UK iPhone users could get money back due to battery 'throttling'
A legal claim against battery "throttling" is seeking around £768million for 25 million iPhone users

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:31:43 +0100
Somerset musical duo Rileys Cove, hope to build on success
A musical duo from Wedmore, who received international recognition during the height of the covid pandemic, are hoping to build on their achievements.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Survey on spending £7.26million windfall in Somerset
RESIDENTS and businesses across Somerset are being asked how they would like to see a £7.26million windfall spent.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:16:48 +0100
Great Western Railway issues Glastonbury Festival train travel advice
Train firm Great Western Railway (GWR) has issued advice to revellers taking the train to next week's Glastonbury Festival - amid fears a rail strike could cause chaos.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:24:59 +0100
Ice Cream makers to cool down during heatwave from AO, The Range, Aldi and more
Rather than waiting for the ice cream van to arrive, why not try your hand at making your own frozen treat?

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:24:59 +0100
Glastonbury Festival issues warning to anyone camping at this year's event
Glastonbury Festival has issued a warning to anyone camping at this year's festival.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:57:54 +0100
These are the dog breeds most at risk of heatstroke - how to spot and treat it
Heatstroke is an illness that can occur in all dogs, but some breeds are slightly more susceptible to the heat.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:51:04 +0100
Parents in court for children missing school
THE parents of a child who regularly failed to attend school have been ordered to pay a combined total of £2,418 by a Taunton Magistrates' Court.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:55:03 +0100
Bridgwater family makes appeal after man attacked abroad
A woman is trying to raise money after her brother was attacked, thrown off a cliff and left for dead.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:08:00 +0100
Old Bridgwater hospital could become a new training centre
BRIDGWATER'S former hospital could return to public use as a training centre of excellence for health and social care, the district council has said.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:30:49 +0100
Woolavington primary school students enjoy career day
Woolavington Primary School recently hosted a career carousel for their Year 6 pupils.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:14:03 +0100
Quantock Hills Walking Festival enjoyed by Nether Stowey group
More than 50 people took part in the annual Quantock Hills Walking Festival this year.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:11:08 +0100
Go Outdoors slashes price of Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs in time for summer
With reports of a heatwave coming over the next few days, many of us will be flocking to our gardens to enjoy the sunny weather.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:01:29 +0100
Speeding motorist doing 112mph on M5 in Somerset
POLICE have clocked two cars speeding at over 100mph on the M5 in Somerset today (Wednesday, June 15).

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:55:35 +0100
Bridgwater Carnival thanks community for volunteer pledges
Organisers of the Bridgwater Carnival have thanked everyone who registered their interest as a volunteer at a recent event.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Heatwave in Somerset this week? Here’s the Met Office weather forecast
There have been lots of reports of a mini-heatwave arriving at the end of the week – here’s how hot it’s going to get in Somerset.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:08:37 +0100
BrewDog and Quorn team up to create new limited-edition beer - How to buy
The beer has been made in mind to be an accompaniment to a meat-free burger

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:53:07 +0100
Sea level rise by 2050s could see 200,000 properties lost in England
Southern areas of England are most at risk by the 2050s, a study has said

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:39:53 +0100
Increased concern for missing Somerset man Matthew
POLICE say they are "increasingly concerned" for a Somerset man who has been missing for almost a fortnight.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:15:00 +0100
District council submits Celebration Mile planning application
SEDGEMOOR District Council has submitted a planning application to enhance Salmon Parade, East Quay, New Road, and Eastover as part of its Celebration Mile.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:27:00 +0100
M5 to close northbound between Bridgwater junctions tonight
THE northbound carriageway of the M5 will be closed between junction 24 (Bridgwater south) and junction 23 (Bridgwater north) tonight for roadworks.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:52:15 +0100
New forest school for North Petherton pupils
Pupils at North Petherton Primary School are enjoying a revitalised forest school thanks to apprentices from Western Power Distribution.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:48:22 +0100
Somerset Waste Partnership confirm 6am starts for crews
SOMERSET Waste Partnership (SWP) have confirmed that recycling and rubbish collections will start an hour earlier for the rest of this week in response to rising temperatures.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:42:13 +0100
Red Letter Days reveals theatre experiences from MAMMA MIA! to Mary Poppins
Red Letter Days has revealed ten theatre experiences worthy of the spotlight - How to book your seats.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:13:51 +0100
People of Bridgwater set to celebrate Twinning Day on July 9
ON Saturday July 9, people of Bridgwater can spend the day enjoying music, comedy, dance, carnival around the streets of the town to celebrate Twinning Day.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:24:17 +0100
Liddell-Grainger supports cutting back on rewilding
BRIDGWATER and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger backs the Government’s decision to cut back its rewilding programme in order to maintain food production.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:38:21 +0100
ShopDisney has the perfect Star Wars Fathers Day gifts
Get the Star Wars fan in your life the perfect gift from ShopDisney.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:07:54 +0100
Strawberry Supermoon : How to see June full moon in Somerset tomorrow
The Strawberry Supermoon is the last supermoon of the year – here’s how to see it in Somerset.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:44:29 +0100
Shirley Banks killer John Cannan 'on his deathbed'
A SADISTIC killer who murdered a newly-wed young woman and dumped her body on the Quantock Hills, in Somerset, is reportedly on his deathbed.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:33:00 +0100
Gallery: Flower Festival at St Mary's Church in Bridgwater
A FLOWER festival was held at St Mary's Church in Bridgwater to celebrate its newly installed bells.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:56:05 +0100
Effie Wilson's 100th birthday party at the Puriton Inn
A PURITON woman who still lives in her own home celebrated her 100th birthday at the local pub.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:32:15 +0100
Nutmeg House Restaurant re-opens in Bridgwater
THERE was a touch of nostalgia for Bridgwater Town Mayor when she officially re-opening a restaurant in the town.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:50:21 +0100
Ladies enjoy Brydon Cup at Enmore Park Golf Club
DEBRA Perry who plays off a handicap of 45 was the winner of the Ladies Stableford competition at Enmore Park Golf Club with 37 points.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:35:40 +0100
Roadworks starting in Somerset today
ROADWORKS are being carried out on Taunton's newest main road over 11 weeks.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:27:41 +0100
Love Island 2022: Dress like the islanders with eBay's pre-loved cut-out dresses
Love Island is back for a new series and you can dress like the islanders with the Love Island Official Looks hub on eBay.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 22:17:33 +0100
Father's Day: Best steakhouses in Somerset according to Tripadvisor reviews
Celebrate Father's Day at one of the best steakhouses in Somerset, according to their Tripadvisor reviews.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Modern family home with sauna up for sale in Bridgwater
THIS spacious detached bungalow situated on a particularly generous plot, within the prestigious and rarely available residential area.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Speed buddies outside Somerset schools
AVON and Somerset Police and Somerset's High Sheriff have team up to improve road safety near schools in the county.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 06:10:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, June 12
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 12.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 06:04:00 +0100
Somerset tea garden The Chantry in Kilve is a fairy-tale
Tucked away near the coast is a hidden gem.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of June 2 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week across Somerset.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Volvo and Triump cars from 1968 going to auction in Somerset
TWO classic sports cars, a Volvo and a Triumph both from 1968, are set to go head to head against each other at the Charterhouse classic car auction on July 6 at Haynes.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
The 10 cheapest places to buy petrol in Bridgwater
BACK in April, the Bridgwater Mercury gathered the cheapest fuel prices in Bridgwater as fuel became a big concern for motorists with the rise in the cost of living across the country.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 06:09:00 +0100
I got a Too Good To Go bag for £4 from Co-op and here's what was inside
Many of us are feeling the pressure from the cost of living crisis, but this useful app might help out



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