Bridgwater Mercury
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:18:40 +0000M5 at Bridgwater re-opens after closure following crash
THE M5 through Somerset has re-opened after an overnight closure following a crash and spillage.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:14:19 +0000The Bluebird Theatre Company brings The Popera House to Somerset
A THEATRE company based in Somerset is offering socially distanced shows in their mobile pop-up theatre.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Covid-19 infection rate drops across Somerset as case numbers slow
THE Covid-19 infection rate has dropped in all four Somerset districts in the latest Government figures.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:47:30 +0000Captain Tom Moore: The Queen, Boris Johnson and celebrity friends lead tributes
Famous faces have led tributes since news of Captain Sir Tim Moore's passing.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Avon and Somerset Police becomes first force to not release surnames of missing people
AVON and Somerset Police has become the first force to rule it will not release the surnames of missing people they are trying to find.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:20:55 +0000M5 northbound near Bridgwater closed after oil spillage
THE M5 northbound is closed after a collision involving a lorry resulted in a large oil spillage.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:52:00 +0000Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards finalists announced
THE finalists have been announced for the 2020 Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards, after an extended 10-month programme.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:26:35 +0000Video shows moment swimmer was rescued from the Bristol Channel
THIS video shows the dramatic moment a swimmer was rescued by the RNLI - who are warning about the dangers of swimming in cold water.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:22:14 +0000Somerset sees 15 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours
A TOTAL of 15 people with Covid-19 have died in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period, according to Government figures.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:11:31 +0000Bridgwater trio fined for driving to Land's End 'to see the cliffs'
THREE people from Bridgwater have been fined for driving down to Land's End "to see the cliffs".
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:08:03 +0000Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:54:56 +0000Knife wielding man jailed after making threats
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:30:10 +0000Somerset Day's Fly the Flag initiative
SOMERSET Day organisers are encouraging people to turn our county into a sea of yellow and red flags at this year's annual celebration.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:55:38 +0000Lorry driver sends sarcastic reply to 'bully' parking fine company
A TRANSPORT boss has written a sarcastic reply to a parking fine company - demanding they pay HIM £100 for wasting his time.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:30:45 +0000Police issue 47 fines at several house parties across Avon and Somerset
POLICE across Avon and Somerset broke up more than a dozen illegal house parties and issued 47 fines at the weekend.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Concern at low take up of flu jab among vulnerable groups in Somerset
SOMERSET County Council is urging people with underlying health conditions to take up the free offer of a flu vaccination if they haven’t already.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +00001,000 residents sign petition in a bid to halt Combwich homes plan
MORE than 1,000 people have signed a petition in a bid to stop the council from approving plans to turn green space in Combwich into 60 homes.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:45:01 +0000Bus passes in Somerset now valid before 9.30am to allow vaccine journeys
RULES over concessionary bus travel in Somerset have been relaxed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Robert Brown becomes new chief executive of Sedgemoor District Council
A NEW chief executive is set to take over Sedgemoor District Council (SDC) today (February 1).
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:28:44 +0000Total of positive Covid tests passes 17,000 in Somerset, but infection rate is down again
THE number of daily positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset appear to be on a downward trend.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:51:04 +0000Thatchers Cider offering Somerset community groups ten apple trees each
COMMUNITY groups are being offered the chance to receive ten free apple trees from Thatchers Cider.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:32:04 +0000Council plans to borrow £4.7m for new M5 traffic easing scheme
A SOMERSET council intends to borrow up to £4.7m for a new “throughabout” which will unlock new housing and ease traffic between Bridgwater and the M5.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:18:29 +00003,000 jobs could be created at Hinkley Point C after coronavirus restrictions lifted
AROUND 3,000 jobs could be created at Hinkley Point C (HPC) in Bridgwater once coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:15:42 +0000Furniture maker from Weston-super-Mare wins £300k on scratchcard
A FURNITURE maker from Weston-super-Mare is celebrating after he won £300,000 on a National Lottery Scratchcard.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:29:15 +0000Free HIV tests can be sent free in the post to Somerset's over 16
PEOPLE aged over 16 in Somerset can now get a free HIV test without leaving their home.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:57:55 +0000Lorry spilt load of milk cartons over M5 causing delays to motorists
MOTORISTS faced long delays after a lorry shed its load of milk cartons over a motorway.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:10:00 +0000Council denies MP's claim it overpaid highways contractor by £361,000
SOMERSET County Council has denied claims made by an MP that it overpaid its highways contractor to the tune of £361,000.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:44:00 +0000Somerset County Council runs activities for Children's Mental Health Week
AS part of Children's Mental Health Week, young people in Somerset have the chance to win a prize by expressing themselves.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:39:53 +0000Six more coronavirus deaths in Somerset in 24-hours
SIX more people who tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 28 days, have died.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:07:37 +0000This is why you may not have to pay council tax this month
Council tax is used to pay for local amenities such as local schools, rubbish collection, roads and street lighting.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:05:51 +0000Martin Lewis shares simple tip that could save motorists hundreds
Martin Lewis is a source of financial advice to millions in the UK, sharing tips on his website and in his weekly newsletter.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Squibbers Way in Bridgwater wins big AGAIN at national awards
A PROJECT in Bridgwater has won another national award.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Somerset NHS Trust reveals latest Covid-19 vaccination figures
NHS says vaccination programme in Somerset is "making very good progress" - despite only giving the jab to around half of those over 80s by January 21.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 19:58:06 +0000Latest positive coronavirus tests and infection rates in Somerset
THERE has been nearly 500 new coronavirus cases in Somerset over the past two days - but infection rates are dropping.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:22:37 +0000List of possible mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
HERE is a list of possible speed camera locations around Somerset if you're out and about this week:
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000Funding given to help West Somerset children cope with mental health challenges
FUNDING has been given to help children at three West Somerset schools to learn to cope with mental health challenges.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Latest cases at Taunton Magistrates' Court
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Court include:
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:50:00 +0000The latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between January 14 and 20, 2021.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000Aldi explain how Mrs Hinch fans could save nearly £100 a year
Luckily for Mrs Hinch and her army of followers, budget supermarket chain Aldi swooped in to save the day and make a clean home more affordable.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000GREEN FOCUS: Why are pesticides bad news for bees and what can we do?
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have reacted with alarm to the UK government’s authorisation to use the neonicotinoid thiamethoxam on sugar beet crops in the east of England. But what are the facts?
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:36:30 +0000Government move to help pet owners find suitable homes
Tenants with “well-behaved” pets will be able to secure leases more easily with landlords no longer able to issue a blanket ban on pet owners.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000'Star Count' research aims to combat light pollution
SOMERSET residents are being encouraged to take part in a nationwide 'Star Count' to record our view of the night sky.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Main road in Bridgwater closed for one evening next month for resurfacing works
A MAIN road in Bridgwater will be closed from 6.30pm until 11.30pm on February.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:08:55 +0000Somerset Covid-19 death toll passes 500 as 19 more people die in two days
THE total number of people in Somerset with Covid-19 who have died has now passed 500.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:57:15 +0000Met office issues yellow weather warning for ice
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for ice in parts of Somerset.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Darke's art is on display at Milan's Kromatic@rt show
THE work of an artist from Puriton is on show at an exhibition in Milan.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000Steven Heard from Minehead makes 'metal heads' to thank key workers
A SOMERSET man has made colourful metal figurines to cheer up his town and thank key workers for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000Taunton Magistrates' Courts results
RECENT cases dealt with at Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000Somerset worst hit area in UK - cybercrime study
SOMERSET has the most victims of cybercrime per 1,000 people throughout the whole of the UK, according to a new study.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Cold and windy weather for Somerset this weekend
THIS weekend is set to be cold and windy, so make sure to wrap up warm.