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Bridgwater Mercury

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:50:34 +0000
Bridgwater History Day 2022 at arts centre
THE Bridgwater Arts Centre in historic Castle Street will be the scene once again for the town’s popular annual ‘History Day’.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:23:16 +0000
Enmore Park Autumn Fayre raises £600 for charity Papyrus
Enmore Park Golf Club hosted the Ladies 9 Hole Bowmaker and Autumn Fayre on Wednesday.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:02:25 +0000
Lifeboat crew rescue disabled speedboat in River Parrett
BURNHAM-on-Sea lifeboat volunteers were paged by Milford Haven Coastguard control at 2.34pm on Friday (November 4) to a grounded speedboat in the River Parrett.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Rt Rev Michael Beasley to become Bishop of Bath and Wells
THE next Bishop of Bath and Wells will use various forms of transport to attend the service installing him in the role.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival: Our take on its spectacular return
PEOPLE travelled from as far away as Canada and Spain to attend Bridgwater Carnival upon its long-awaited return, and it's clear to see why.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 15:26:00 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival returns in 2022: Results and gallery
A JEWEL in Somerset's crown shone brightly on Saturday night as Bridgwater Carnival returned 1,099 days after it was last hosted.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 11:49:00 +0000
Bumper crowd packs the town as Bridgwater Carnival returns
BRIDGWATER Carnival returned to the town last night for the first time since 2019, with a huge turnout for the procession and squibbing display.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 11:51:31 +0000
Brymore Academy student wins prestigious cricket award
A STUDENT from Brymore Academy has won a prestigious award from the Somerset Cricket Foundation for his volunteering work within the community.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Is there untapped cash in your jewellery box?
EVERYONE is acutely aware of the cost of living crisis and the need to make savings on outgoings.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:22:00 +0000
Northgate Yard, Bridgwater now has electric charging points
SEDGEMOOR District Council has now installed eight electrical vehicle charging points at Northgate Yard.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Peter Knight new Stagecoach managing director South West
PETER Knight is uprooting hundreds of miles to take over as managing director of Stagecoach operations in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Recently improved family home in Bridgwater on the market
THIS property is a spacious and significantly improved four bedroom detached house located on the prestigious western fringe of Bridgwater.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:53:00 +0000
Date confirmed for Bridgwater Snowflakes and Shopping 2022
BRIDGWATER will celebrate Christmas with its annual Snowflakes and Shopping event on Saturday, November 26, the town council has confirmed.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:07:00 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival lantern parade and fireworks 2022
BRIDGWATER'S Guy Fawkes Carnival celebrations started in style last night with a lantern parade and grand fireworks display.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Unique Battle of Waterloo medal being sold at auction
THE Charterhouse two-day collectors auction includes some stunning militaria from three soldiering generations of a family.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Equestrian holding with Grade II listed cottage in Stogursey
WICK Pound House is an equestrian holding and includes a charming Grade II listed Georgian house which is believed to date back to the 1850s.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Amicus Law merges with Broomhead & Saul and Solicitors Title
A SOMERSET-based law firm has expanded by merging with two other practices.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:27:47 +0000
RMT cancels scheduled weekend and next week rail strikes
RAIL unions have called off plans for its member to strike this weekend and next week.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:56:00 +0000
Bridgwater convention to explore relevance of Bible today
LIVING Light Christian Church will host a convention exploring how the Bible and its teachings fit around modern life in Bridgwater.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:36:11 +0000
Arts Council England awards to Somerset organisations
ARTS organisations in Somerset have received a multi-million pound boost from Arts Council England today (Friday, November 4).

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:31:00 +0000
Work begins at Strawberry Grange development in Bridgwater
CONSTRUCTION work is officially underway at the 260-home Strawberry Grange development in Bridgwater.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:55:37 +0000
Bridgwater driver banned for doing 136mph on M4
A BRIDGWATER driver has been banned after being caught travelling at more than 130mph on the motorway.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:43:52 +0000
Woolavington Village Primary School 'good' Ofsted report
STAFF and children at Woolavington Village Primary School are celebrating after receiving a glowing Ofsted report, with inspectors judging the school ‘good’ in all categories.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:36:45 +0000
Samuel Netley pleads not guilty to underage sex charge
A FORMER Bridgwater man has appeared in court charged with four counts of sexual activity with a child.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:24:00 +0000
Town ready to celebrate first Bridgwater Carnival since 2019
 BRIDGWATER Guy Fawkes Carnival will return to the town's streets tomorrow night (Saturday, November 5) following the Covid pandemic.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:47:27 +0000
Burglaries in Bridgwater and Woolavington on same day
POLICE investigating two burglaries in the Bridgwater area on the same day are looking at the possibility they were carried out by the same person.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:52:49 +0000
The White Feather Coffee Co kiosk opens its doors at Bridgwater Railway Station
A NEW coffee kiosk opened this morning (Thursday, November 3) at Bridgwater Railway Station.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:22:50 +0000
RMT's Barry West criticises Buses of Somerset pay offer
A UNION leader has accused a bus boss of "mistruths and fictional figures" the day before drivers and other staff walk out for a third time.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:58:56 +0000
Tree planting funding boost for Somerset
PLANS to plant thousands of new trees in Somerset have received a £300,000 funding boost.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Winter opening times for Sedgemoor beaches confirmed
SEDGEMOOR District Council has confirmed the winter opening times for their beaches.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
South West Water respond to MP Liddell-Grainger's Wimbleball comments
EARLIER this week, MP Ian Liddell-Grainger warned that work needs to start as rapidly as possible on increasing the capacity of the largest reservoir in the southwest if chronic water shortages are to be avoided.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:35:55 +0000
Glastonbury tickets sold out in minutes in first drop
Glastonbury coach and ticket packages went on sale tonight and within less than half an hour, they sold out.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:03:28 +0000
Glastonbury Tickets 2023: Tips to beat the ticket sale
All the tips you need to try to secure Glastonbury 2023 tickets as tickets with coach travel go on sale on November 3 and general tickets go on sale November 6.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:47:05 +0000
Buses of Somerset staff on strike on Friday
BUS bosses in Somerset are blaming union leaders for a third strike day taking place on Friday (November 4).

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:59:00 +0000
Deaf Woolavington man excited to join carnival procession for first time
A BRIDGWATER man is set to take part in his first carnival this weekend after being welcomed into Masqueraders Carnival Club.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:33:51 +0000
Little Adventures Nursery opens its doors in Bridgwater
A NURSERY has officially opened its doors in Bridgwater.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:59:42 +0000
Four Somerset residents arrested in Just Stop Oil protests London
FOUR people from Somerset have been arrested during the Just Stop Oil protests in London earlier this week.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:35:14 +0000
New Mediterranean restaurant could open in Somerset town centre
A new Mediterranean restaurant could soon open in a Somerset coastal town if a new licence is granted.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:58:45 +0000
Latest train strike days announced
TRAIN passengers are set for more misery with another set of rail strikes this weekend and into next week.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:51:26 +0000
Inspired Schools welcome James Hildreth to leaders event
SOMERSET cricket legend James Hildreth will be heading to an event in Bridgwater next week to help inspire the next generation of leaders.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:38:12 +0000
Sir Kier Starmer: Journalists have 'crucial job'
Impartial, responsible journalism is a cornerstone for a healthy, secure democracy. It must be protected.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:13:20 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival clean-up costs Sedgemoor Council £5k
THIS Saturday, November 5, sees the annual thrilling parade of Bridgwater Carnival, for which many townspeople have been working on since this time last year.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:43:02 +0000
Somerset doctors' surgeries 'need to make websites simpler'
Somerset doctors’ surgeries should make their websites simpler to navigate in order to ensure patients get access to the services they need.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:15:18 +0000
Wimbleball Dam levels must be raised - MP Ian Liddell-Grainger
A SOMERSET MP has warned that work needs to start as rapidly as possible on increasing the capacity of the largest reservoir in the southwest if chronic water shortages are to be avoided.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:23:37 +0000
Up to 750 new Bridgwater homes could be built near M5
The number of homes being built near the M5 in Bridgwater could soon be nearly doubled under new proposals.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:10:00 +0000
Major incident declared as fireworks destroy shipping container
A MAJOR incident was declared in Somerset on Friday night after the emergency services received reports of explosions at a pyrotechnics factory.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:50:28 +0000
Harriet Kemsley to bring her show to Bridgwater
HARRIET Kemsley will be performing in Bridgwater at the McMillan Theatre on November 17.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:06:57 +0000
PC Kevin Curd misconduct hearing
AN off-duty Avon and Somerset police officer accessed a confidential call record with no policing purpose, it is alleged.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:27:01 +0000
Ian Liddell-Grainger and Wessex Water in Lord Lieutenant row
A LETTER from Bridgwater and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger to the Prime Minister contains a number of "inaccurate comments", according to Wessex Water.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:49:36 +0000
Owen Meredith: Trusted journalism has become more important than ever before
During another tumultuous year, the role of journalism in our society has become more important than ever before.



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