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Bridgwater Mercury

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Sedgemoor Crematorium site manager has found her dream job
A TAUNTON born woman has found her dream vocation at a company in Sedgemoor.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:09:04 +0000
'If you're not religious, say so' - Somerset humanists' Census plea
HUMANISTS in the Taunton area are urging all non-religious people to tick the 'No Religion' box in the Census on March 21.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:31:12 +0000
Yellow weather warning for wind in Somerset
RESIDENTS in Somerset are in for a windy few days.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset district with just four positive Covid tests in three days
A SOMERSET district has seen just four positive Covid tests in the past three days.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:06:27 +0000
Piers Morgan breaks silence over decision to quit Good Morning Britain
It was announced Piers Morgan was leaving the show after he made inflammatory comments about the Duchess of Sussex.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:51:39 +0000
Attempted burglary at Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre, Bridgwater
A WOULD-be burglar tried unsuccessfully to smash his way into a medical centre in the early hours.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:47:14 +0000
Tyre slashing special constable would have been sacked if she hadn't quit
A SPECIAL constable who slashed her partner's car tyre and asked a colleague not to report it would have been sacked if she hadn't resigned, a misconduct hearing has concluded.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:32:03 +0000
Vicar of Dibley star Trevor Peacock, who lived in Somerset, has died
THE Vicar Of Dibley actor Trevor Peacock has died at the age of 89.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:01:42 +0000
BBC's Antiques Roadshow heading to the Bishop's Palace, Wells
COULD you have an undiscovered treasure in your attic?

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Work starts on 26 homes in Chilton Polden
WORK has started on the construction of 26 homes in Sedgemoor.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:23:23 +0000
Dan Walker mocks Piers Morgan's GMB departure
The news sparked reaction on Twitter not least from Morgan’s Breakfast show rival Dan Walker, who cheekily invited Piers onto the show.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:27:26 +0000
BAFTAs 2021: full list of nominations revealed
Chadwick Boseman has been nominated for best leading actor for his role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, his final role before his death last year.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:42:11 +0000
Piers Morgan explains why he stormed off set following Alex Beresford GMB clash
The controversial GMB host walked off set in the middle of a heated exchange with co-star Alex Beresford.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:41:33 +0000
This is when driving lessons will resume in England - and why driving tests are delayed
The new dates are subject to a review of the Government’s roadmap measures on 5 April.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:17:49 +0000
'Unexplained death' of man in West Quay, Bridgwater
POLICE are investigating the sudden "unexplained death" of a man in Bridgwater yesterday evening (Sunday).

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:35:33 +0000
Weston Air Festival and Armed Forces Day celebrations called off
ONE of North Somerset's "flagship events" will not take place this summer, due to continuing Covid-19 restrictions.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Home from home – becoming a host family
Every year, thousands of school age overseas students are educated at independent schools across the UK. When their school closes for half term holidays and exeat weekends, they need a great host family who will provide a home away from home.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:56:12 +0000
Somerset pupils return to school after Covid-19 lockdown
PUPILS across Somerset are set to return to school today (March 8) after the coronavirus lockdown.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:50:27 +0000
Jamie Kingscott's photo of starling murmuration around his car
THIS incredible picture of thousands of starlings flying around was taken by an ecologist who was forced to stop his car on his way to work.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:32:34 +0000
Celebrating Bridgwater business owners on International Women's Day
THREE women in Bridgwater have been sharing their experiences of the pandemic in support of International Women’s Day (March 8).

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:34:07 +0000
Major roadworks starting around Somerset today
MAJOR roadworks starting in Somerset today (Monday) include:

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:06:36 +0000
Dr Rob Hart Somerset's new children’s services assistant director – inclusion
SOMERSET has announced that Dr Rob Hart has been appointed as its new children’s services assistant director – inclusion.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:12:41 +0000
Harry and Meghan interview - The revelations
THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex have plunged the monarchy into a crisis, accusing an unnamed royal of racism, suggesting the family were jealous of Meghan and revealing how she contemplated taking her own life while pregnant.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:56:12 +0000
Temporary speed camera locations in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced where the force's mobile speed cameras will be sited at various times during the coming week.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:39:47 +0000
Car bursts into flames at Junction 14 of M5
THIS is the scene that greeted motorists travelling north up the M5 yesterday lunchtime (Sunday).

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:39:50 +0000
LETTER: 'We need to improve Bridgwater's open spaces'
TAUNTON and Wellington parks were designed as such.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Plans for 38 homes approved in Wedmore
SOMERSET'S most expensive village will soon get some new affordable homes – despite concerns that they will not meet local need.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:26:27 +0000
The Covid restrictions being lifted from tomorrow
NEW rules allowing people to meet up outside with ONE other person come into effect from tomorrow (Monday).

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:26:53 +0000
Just ONE positive Covid test in 24 hours in one Somerset district
THE Covid-19 infection rate in all four Somerset districts has now dropped to below 60 people per 100,000 population.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:01:09 +0000
LETTER: NHS 1pc pay rise 'quite wrong'
So, the NHS has been offered a derisory 1% pay rise and public service workers a pay freeze. This should come as no surprise to anyone. We all know that despite the false adulation by our Prime Minister the Tories resent money being paid to the Pu...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 13:44:10 +0000
Death of Radoslaw Lewandowski, of Manor Road, Yeovil, 'not suspicious'
POLICE say they are not treating as suspicious the death of a 22-year-old Somerset man.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:25:10 +0000
Umbrella-busting weather on its way for Somerset - heavy rain, strong winds and hail
BRACE yourselves for some pretty awful weather in a couple of days time.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
New managing director for Mama Bear's Nursery and Pre-School group
A NEW managing director (MD) has been appointed at a nursery and pre-school organisation.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:50:00 +0000
17 new homes in Bridgwater among latest planning applications
THE following planning applications were submitted to Sedgemoor District Council between February 18 and 24, 2021.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0000
ENVIRONMENT COLUMN: Coastal awards and other projects launched for Somerset youngsters
THE Somerset Wildlife Trust, HPC CIM funded Somerset Brilliant Coast team, is currently working in partnership the ‘Litter Free Coast and Sea Somerset’ (hosted by the Severn Estuary Partnership and funded by Wessex Water) and with the Carymoor...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Clayhill Arts, Bridgwater, to host miniature artworks
SOMERSET is to become home to an exhibition of miniature artworks, inspired by more than 200 artists' experience of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Art First project seeks to brighten up Sedgemoor buses
SOMERSET artists have been tasked with brightening up Sedgemoor's buses - and they are looking for the public to get involved, too.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
130 homes approved for A38 Taunton Road, North Petherton
DETAILED plans for 130 new homes near Bridgwater have been approved – despite councillors complaining that existing traffic problems on the A38 have not been adequately addressed.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:12:54 +0000
Chimney fire in Northbrook Road, Shapwick
FIREFIGHTERS called in an aerial ladder platform to tackle a chimney fire in Shapwick this afternoon (Saturday).

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:25:47 +0000
Almost two-thirds of latest new confirmed Somerset Covid cases in one district
ALMOST two-thirds of the new confirmed Covid-19 cases reported in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period were in one district.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:08:00 +0000
Appeal to find missing Worle man Roger, aged 81
POLICE say Roger has now been found safe and well.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 08:43:13 +0000
BBC Points West's Ali Vowles returns to work after Covid
BBC Points West reporter Ali Vowles has returned to work this morning (Saturday) after being laid low with Covid-19.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000
DO YOU AGREE? The EIGHT best places to live in Somerset
WE'RE a lucky lot living in such a beautiful county as Somerset.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:37:09 +0000
Covid-19 infection rates across Somerset
THE latest daily Covid-19 figures show there were 30 positive tests in Somerset in a 24-hour period.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Westonzoyland's Musgrove Willows wins Rural Business Award
A SOMERSET-BASED company has been named one of the best businesses in rural Britain, in winning a Rural Business Award.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Latest cases from Taunton Magistrates' Court
A WOMAN in Bridgwater has been fined for possession of a class A drug.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Greenslade Taylor Hunt reacts to Rishi Sunak's budget announcement
WHEN Rishi Sunak announced the Budget for 2021 this week, he said the stamp duty holiday would now be until the end of June (rather than the end of March).

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:55:00 +0000
Harry Potter franchise in top spot in World Book Day film poll
THE Harry Potter film franchise certainly cast a spell on South West cinema-goers, as the region has voted the magical movies as the greatest screen adaptations of all time.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:19:00 +0000
Radoslaw Lewandowski dies after being found injured in house in Manor Road, Yeovil
A MAN who was found with serious injuries in a Somerset town has died in hospital.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Plans for 354 homes south of Quantock Road in Bridgwater approved
COUNCILLORS have passed plans for more than 350 new homes in Bridgwater – but have insisted a proposed new junction on the A39 be completed first.



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