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Bridgwater Mercury

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:25:23 +0100
Paths to be created near major Bridgwater development sites
New public paths will soon be created to link major Bridgwater housing developments together.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:04:51 +0100
Census 2021: First results show Sedgemoor’s population has grown over past decade
The first results of the 2021 census are in – and they show Sedgemoor has seen its population swell over the last decade.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:12:53 +0100
Pot throwing session at Somerset Brick and Tile Museum
ON Saturday, June 25 Ella Phillips was at the Somerset Brick and Tile Museum in Bridgwater to deliver the first of her ‘have a go’ pot throwing sessions.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:52:03 +0100
Police appeal after serious sexual assault in Bridgwater
POLICE have launched an appeal to the public to help identify a man after a woman was sexually assaulted in Bridgwater.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:47:18 +0100
Marks and Spencer releases 2022 summer women and men's occasionwear - Shop the range
Take on summer in style in Marks and Spencer's men's and women's collections perfect for any occasion.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:24:59 +0100
Ten new detectives join Avon and Somerset Police
TEN new trainee detective constables joined Avon and Somerset Police today (Monday June 27) via Police Now’s national detective programme, having completed their initial academy training.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:03:08 +0100
Pictures: North Petherton Church fete at St Mary's Church
Families from across the area enjoyed a glorious day out at St Mary's Church in North Petherton on Saturday.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:29:39 +0100
Pictures: Families enjoy Brymore Academy's country fair
There was lots of fun to be had at Brymore Academy on Saturday, June 25 as the school held its annual country fair.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:53:13 +0100
Pictures: Motorbike show at Beachside Holiday Park, Brean
Beachside Holiday Park in Brean played host to a motorbike show over the weekend.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:19:24 +0100
Somerset waste bosses could spend £5.5M replacing 22 bin lorries
Somerset waste bosses could spend more than £5.5M replacing 22 bin lorries which are approaching the end of their working life.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:10:14 +0100
Pictures: Fete and Classic Car show fun in Lympsham
VISITORS enjoyed a day out at a fete and classic car show on Saturday, June 25.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:37:03 +0100
Love Island stylist shares designer tips as ITV show champions eBay pre-loved partnership
WE'VE GOT A TEXT! Here's how you can shop designer for less according to Love Island stylist Amy Bannerman.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:49:33 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, June 26
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 26.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Skills bootcamps training for workforce on offer in Somerset
SOMERSET County Council and Dorset County Council have been awarded nearly £1million from the Department for Education’s National Skills Fund to run a third round of Skills Bootcamps.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Glastonbury Festival 2022: Where to watch Glastonbury on TV and full set-list for Sunday
Here's the full line-up on the Pyramid Stage and where you can watch Glastonbury on TV.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Grand home in Bridgwater with barn set on 70 acres for sale
LYDEARD Farm, Listed Grade II, provides a very rare opportunity to buy a substantial period farmhouse in an outstanding rural setting.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of June 20 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge News and Chard and Ilminster News.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Twenty years since Time Team came to Athelney
TWENTY years ago to the week, Channel 4 program Time Team ventured back to Athelney to help uncover more of the area's historical secrets.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 15:15:26 +0100
Best and funniest flags seen at Glastonbury 2022
A variety of funny and colourful flags have been seen at this year's Glastonbury

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:11:35 +0100
Pandora's summer sale is coming to an end - Shop the deals on charms, bracelets and more
Pandora has launched its summer sale with up to 50% off its charms, pendants and more but you'll have to be quick.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Exact time Glastonbury headliners will be on TV - full schedule for Saturday
Another day of Glastonbury Festival is here and you can find the schedule for Saturday and how you can watch it on TV here.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:26:10 +0100
A39 in Nether Stowey closed after crash
The A39 has been closed both ways and there is very slow traffic due to accident between Stogursey Lane (Nether Stowey) and High Street (Cannington).

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:41:55 +0100
Six injured in multiple car crash in Nether Stowey
Six people have been injured in a multi-car crash on the A39 in Nether Stowey.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:08:13 +0100
Over 4,500 people enjoy Front Garden Musical Festival
MORE than 4,500 people across Bridgwater, Highbridge, Cheddar, Woolavington and Catcott enjoyed listening to 60 musicians performing at this month's Front Garden Music Festival.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:43:08 +0100
Help Haygrove School win a £15,000 canopy
PEOPLE in Bridgwater are being asked to help a secondary school win a £15,000 canopy.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:13:44 +0100
Woman victim of acid attack in Weston-super-Mare
A WOMAN needed hospital treatment after a stranger squirted acid at her from inside a car.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:04:33 +0100
Simon Wheaton, of Bridgwater, guilty of historic child rape
THE victim of a child rapist from Bridgwater said he has had his life stolen from him.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:15:20 +0100
Upgrade of play area in Chamberlin Avenue, Bridgwater
WORK has started on an upgrade of a play area in Bridgwater.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Taunton Districts Schools FA awards evening success
TAUNTON District Schools FA held their first annual awards for a couple of years earlier this week and they were well attended at Taunton’s Wyvern Club.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:26:39 +0100
New true crime series with local journalists is out on YouTube
A new YouTube channel featuring local newsrooms across the UK is making its debut today with the new Charged - True Crime UK series.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:49:12 +0100
Where to watch Glastonbury on TV - Full BBC schedule this weekend
Here's where you can watch Glastonbury on TV this weekend.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:08:08 +0100
Glastonbury Festival 2022: Where to watch Glastonbury on TV and full set-list for Friday
Here's the line-up for the main stage at Glastonbury Festival 2022 on Friday, June 24.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:36:08 +0100
Glastonbury Festival 2022: President Zelensky addresses crowds - Watch here
The Ukrainian president called for the world to “spread the truth” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:47:33 +0100
Sky reveals new content coming to its channels and NOW in July 2022
Sky has revealed the content coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for July 2022.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:52:14 +0100
Moped rider breaks collarbone in Westonzoyland Rd Bridgwater
A TRUCK driver failed to stop following a collision with a moped in Bridgwater.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:54:00 +0100
Local businesses join Age UK Somerset in thanking volunteers
TEN businesses and organisations across Somerset have ensured that the Volunteers of Age UK Somerset felt appreciated during Volunteers’ Week celebrations this year.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:01:41 +0100
Investigations hub launches at Burnham-on-Sea hospital
PATIENTS in North Sedgemoor can now get blood tests and investigations done locally - rather than travelling 22 miles to do so.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:54:34 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday June 23
Take a look at some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, June 23.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:34:57 +0100
Met Office warning to Glastonbury punters to 'take shelter' from thunderstorms today
The Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning which takes in Somerset

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:04:01 +0100
Producers and retailers join Somerset Food Trail Festival
THE Somerset Food Trail Festival on July 15-24 is an 'open farm’ and farm-to-fork showcase that puts the spotlight on Somerset's smaller-scale, nature-friendly farmers and artisan producers in all their fascinating diversity, giving visitors a bett...

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:43:21 +0100
The British Touring Shakespeare comes to Somerset
AN internationally acclaimed theatre company is coming to two iconic Somerset venues.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:42:58 +0100
Weather of ‘two halves’ for Glastonbury fans
THE gates to Glastonbury Festival will officially open today after a three-year hiatus, with music fans set to enjoy high temperatures alongside the infamous showers and mud on Worthy Farm.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:32:31 +0100
Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning that could affect Somerset tomorrow, Thursday, June 23.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:25:02 +0100
Nutrimuscle reveals TikTok's most popular recipes of 2022 from Feta Pasta to Pizza Toast
The supplement brand Nutrimuscle has compiled a list of the most popular dishes to take the video app by storm from Feta pasta to Salmon bowls.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:48:07 +0100
Ukraine Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra confirmed for Glastonbury performance
Eurovision winners, Kalush Orchestra, will be performing at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:44:00 +0100
‘UK builders go woke’: Hinkley GMB representative hits back
A TRADE union representative working at Hinkley Point C has emphas

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:04:57 +0100
Jennifer and Stephen Chapple's family shares personal statement
THE family of Jennifer and Stephen Chapple have shared their tributes following the sentencing of Colling Reeves.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:13:00 +0100
Bridgwater man fined for avoiding train fare in Taunton
A MAN from Bridgwater has been fined £440 after avoiding paying a £7.90 train fare.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:59:56 +0100
Family of Highbridge dad of four to hold event in his memory
The Highbridge family of a dad of four, whose life was tragically cut short at the age of just 33, are trying to raise awareness of the hidden condition that killed him

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:32:46 +0100
Pets at Home releases summer range for keeping cool and fun in the sun
Summer is a great time to spend more time outdoors with your pets – here’s how to make sure they have fun in the sun while keeping cool too.



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