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Bridgwater Mercury

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Four-bed detached home with field views in Chilton Trinity
THIS is a stunning four bedroom detached house with views across the neighbouring reed bed field. An early viewing is highly advised.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
A superb equestrian property in Wedmore up for sale
THIS is a fine country property, perfect for equestrian use, but equally suited to those seeking a rural lifestyle.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:24:53 +0100
First stage of £9M upgrade to Bridgwater's Celebration Mile given green light
The first stage of a £9m upgrade to Bridgwater’s ‘Celebration Mile’ has been given the unanimous thumbs up by district councillors.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:45:54 +0100
Official figures show crime is on the rise in Somerset
CRIME has risen over the last year in Somerset, official police records reveal.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:38:38 +0100
Patients satisfaction with GP services in Somerset drops to its lowest level
PATIENT satisfaction with GP services in Somerset has dropped to its lowest ever level, new figures show.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:50:04 +0100
Fuel protest convoys on M5 and A38 in Somerset
MOTORISTS in Somerset are being warned of possible delays with a fuel protest underway this morning (Friday, July 22)

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:56:50 +0100
Bridgwater Mercury: Tim Lethaby to hold Meet the Editor session
The man in charge of the editorial department of the Bridgwater Mercury is set to hold a Meet the Editor session.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Sedgemoor District Council's community grants
COMMUNITY groups and individuals across the district will benefit from nearly £6,000 of grant funding, thanks to awards from Sedgemoor District Council.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:31:54 +0100
Tesco shoppers issued legal warning as 'Tesco Method' TikTok craze goes viral
Tesco said it is aware of the issue and has implemented a fix which prevents the fraudulent use of this coupon.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:44:56 +0100
Cannington village and its fabulous floral displays
Cannington village had some extraordinary displays in this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s Southwest in Bloom competition.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:07:03 +0100
Diogo Rodrigues given Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce role
DIOGO Rodrigues has been appointed relationship manager at Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Quantock Veterinary Hospital shares advice for dog owners
A SOMERSET veterinary practice is sharing advice to help prevent dog owners from having to send out SOS distress calls during the summer holidays.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:48:50 +0100
Fuel protests on M5 in Somerset and other roads
MOTORISTS are being warned of delays on the M5 in Somerset tomorrow (Friday, July 22) with protesters planning slow moving roadblock protests against the rising cost of fuel.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:40:06 +0100
Somerset Aerofest at Middlezoy Aerodrome
FAMILIES are promised a great day out at the second annual Somerset Aerofest at Middlezoy Aerodrome.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:15:56 +0100
Met Office issues thunderstorms warning for Somerset
A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for Somerset and the South West.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:41:44 +0100
Bridgerton reveal new cast members ahead of series 3 filming
Filming for season 3 of Bridgeton has begun in London

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:33:18 +0100
Asda shares simple fridge trick that could save UK families £60 each month
The average family with children is throwing away a whopping £60 worth of food and drink each month.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:37:39 +0100
Burglar suspect dies in Axminster after running from police
AVON and Somerset Police is to refer itself to the police watchdog following the death of a suspect.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:59:17 +0100
Documentary on Bridgwater Carnival raises funds for good causes
A NEW documentary film that captures the friendships, rivalry, dedication, and emotions of Bridgwater​ Guy Fawkes Carnival has helped to raise over £900 for charities.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:21:39 +0100
Duncan Sharkey appointed Somerset County Council chief executive
THE top officer charged with heading up a new unitary authority for the whole of Somerset has been appointed.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Group of friends from Bridgwater raise vital funds for Chron’s and Colitis UK
THREE friends from Bridgwater​ affected by a life-long condition have raised more than £3000 for a charity.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:36:49 +0100
McDonald's to launch new rewards scheme allowing customers to get free food
McDonald’s has revealed as revealed it’s to make a major change this week.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:17:54 +0100
Evri to close Bridgwater depot with 100 jobs under threat
UP to 100 workers based at a Bridgwater parcel delivery depot look set to lose their jobs.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:51:59 +0100
Met Office warns of thunderstorms in parts of Somerset
THUNDERSTORMS are developing across parts of Somerset, the Met Office said.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:48:02 +0100
Workers evacuated after scaffolding fire at Hinkley Point C
WORKERS at Hinkley Point C were evacuated after a fire broke out on the construction site.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:27:02 +0100
Bridgwater Mayor Making of Cllr Liz Leavy
BRIDGWATER'S new Mayor has been officially installed as the town's first citizen.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:11:05 +0100
PC 'acted inappropriately' with several women officers
AN Avon and Somerset police constable acted "inappropriately" with at least four female officers, it is alleged.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:55:22 +0100
Heifer sold for record £3,000 at dairy auction
LEADING dairy auctioneers, Greenslade Taylor Hunt, which runs Sedgemoor Auction Centre, at Junction 24, North Petherton, achieved a record price of £3,000 through its weekly dairy market.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:44:53 +0100
Bridgwater charity dance to raises funds for Beacon Cancer Centre
A CHARITY dance in Bridgwater will raise funds for the Beacon Cancer Musgrove.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:03:00 +0100
Nearly 350 new homes and care home could be built on edge of Bridgwater near M5
Nearly 350 new homes could be built on the southern edge of Bridgwater if new plans are approved by district councillors.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:10:03 +0100
Family fun at Somerset Brick and Tile Museum in Bridgwater
THIS summer there are plenty of opportunities for families and children to ‘Play with Clay’ at Somerset Brick and Tile Museum in Bridgwater.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:06:08 +0100
Simon Wheaton jailed for multiple child sex offences
A BRIDGWATER man who committed multiple sex offences on children has been jailed for 11 years.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:53:25 +0100
Open day at West House Farm in Chilton Polden
WEST House Farm held its very first open day on Sunday, July 17.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:56:45 +0100
Bridgwater driver speeding at 29mph over limit avoids ban
A BRIDGWATER woman who was driving at almost 30mph above the speed limit has avoided a ban.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:10:49 +0100
Plans for 260 new homes in Bridgwater approved despite residents' objections
Permission to build 260 new homes on Bower Lane, in Bridgwater has been granted by Sedgemoor District Council, despite objections from local residents.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:12:00 +0100
Grace Mallows-Redman ever present attendance at Robert Blake
A STUDENT at a Bridgwater secondary school is leaving with a perfect record of never having missed a single day of lessons.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:57:58 +0100
Somerset council earned £2.8M from renewable energy investments
A Somerset council is hailing its investment in renewable energy as “a success story” after its two battery storage sites made more money than expected last year.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:30:44 +0100
Hinkley Point B power station prepares to shut down
THERE will be tears and celebrations to mark the end of an era as Hinkley Point B nuclear power station stops generating electricity within days.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:51:02 +0100
Angie Parker weaving course in Bridgwater
PEOPLE attending a sold-out three-day course in Bridgwater learnt skills for 'Weaving with Colour' over the weekend.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:39:16 +0100
Appeal to find wanted man William Owens
POLICE say they are concerned for the welfare of a wanted man who may be in the Somerset area.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:09:56 +0100
New tipping laws for bars and restaurants will see millions receive cash boost
New legislation, backed by the government today will ban employers from withholding tips from their staff.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:02:00 +0100
Private family home in quiet village near Bridgwater
THIS is a well presented and secluded three bedroom detached bungalow with wrap around gardens in a quiet area of Pawlett.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of July 11 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:25:53 +0100
M5 southbound closed Bridgwater after crash and fuel spill
THE M5 southbound after Junction 23 is currently closed after a fuel spillage and two-vehicle incident.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Large period home set on 2.45 acres in North Newton
THIS is a wonderful detached residence occupying a plot of around 2.45 acres, within this stunning rural setting.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:51:15 +0100
Sounds of the Street music in Bridgwater
FOLLOWING on from the hugely successful three-day festival in Taunton earlier this month, The Sound of the Streets is now coming to Bridgwater for a free afternoon of vibrant funky music.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:01:35 +0100
Haygrove School prom in photos
YOUNG men and women from Haygrove School in Bridgwater celebrated the end of their school lives in style at their prom.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:41:00 +0100
Met Office issues red warning for the south of England
“Exceptional” and “perhaps record-breaking temperatures” are likely on Monday and Tuesday in Somerset.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:56:29 +0100
Flag at half mast for funeral of Cllr Nigel Taylor
THE flag is flying at half mast outside Somerset County Council's HQ at County Hall, in Taunton, to mark the funeral of the authority's former chairman.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:32:04 +0100
Avon & Somerset Police's 700 drugs disruption acts in a week
AVON and Somerset Police officers carried out "almost 700 acts of disruption" in a clampdown on drug supply and associated crime.



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