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Bridgwater Mercury

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Barbara and John Norris, from Bridgwater, celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
A COUPLE who are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary have said love, respect and patience is the key to a healthy marriage.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Riding area plan among latest Sedgemoor applications
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between July 22 and 28, 2021.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater mum takes on One Million Steps Challenge for Diabetes UK
A BRIDGWATER mum is tackling a one million step challenge to raise money for charity.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:18:17 +0100
Body found in Cheddar, Somerset, believed to be missing man
A BODY has been found in a Somerset village this morning (July 7).

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:56:56 +0100
Wessex Water closes Vicarage Road/B3191 near Minehead for emergency work
A MAIN road in West Somerset is closed until Wednesday (August 11) for emergency work.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:17:57 +0100
Missing man, George, could be in Shipham or Cheddar
POLICE are appealing for information about missing man, George.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset farmhouse on sale for first time in 100 years
CHILTON Farm is a very attractive period four-bed farmhouse enjoying a private location set within the heart of the popular village of Chilton Trinity.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:33:07 +0100
Crews tackle polytunnel fire in Hatch Beauchamp, near Taunton
A POLYTUNNEL caught fire near Taunton yesterday (August 5).

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:13:41 +0100
Crews tackle Burnham-on-Sea pier fire
Burnham-on-Sea pier has caught fire this afternoon (August 5).

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:08:03 +0100
Mass brawl outside nightclub in Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater
POLICE are trying to identify a man who was knocked unconscious during a mass brawl outside a nightclub.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:11:44 +0100
Caravan overturns on M5 motorway in Bridgwater
Traffic building as Highways England officers deal with overturn caravan on M5 near Bridgwater.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:31:24 +0100
Simon Beck draws the band Sparks on Brean beach, near Burnham-on-Sea
AN artist has created a giant drawing of the band Sparks on a Somerset beach.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:24:08 +0100
Crackdown on drivers at Somerset's worst speeding blackspots
POLICE have launched a crackdown on speeding blackspots in Somerset.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:10:34 +0100
Taunton and Bridgwater crews tackle kitchen fire in North Petherton
CREWS tackled a kitchen fire during the early hours of this morning (August 5).

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:38:46 +0100
Crews tackle van fire in Minehead
CREWS tackled a van on fire in a Somerset town yesterday evening (July 4).

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:45:39 +0100
Speeding motorist avoids ban as partner is 'heavily pregnant'
A SPEEDING motorist got off without a driving ban because his partner is heavily pregnant.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:24:29 +0100
Details released of virtual Bridgwater Guy Fawkes replacing cancelled event
ORGANISERS have revealed the full details of this year's virtual Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:21:46 +0100
Police issue fresh appeal to find wanted teenager
AVON and Somerset Police have issued a fresh appeal to the public to help trace a wanted man.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Sedgemoor schools make time capsules for Hinkley Point C pylons
CHILDREN from Sedgemoor schools have been making time capsules to put in the new T-pylons.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:52:18 +0100
Woman in hospital after being cut free from two-vehicle crash
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Ashcott this afternoon (Tuesday).

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:02:16 +0100
Why Taunton's park and ride will be FREE from next week
ANYONE using Taunton's park and ride service from next week won't have to pay.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:27:29 +0100
Somerset communities where there have been NO COVID DEATHS
TWO neighbourhoods in Somerset are among 14 in England and Wales postcode areas that have recorded NO Covid deaths since the start of the pandemic, according to official figures.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:34:14 +0100
Massive donation to Musgrove maternity unit in memory of baby born sleeping
A COUPLE whose baby girl was born sleeping have raised £9,187 in her memory to help other expectant parents.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:44:00 +0100
Man suffers cuts to his head in attack outside Bridgwater takeaway
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with an early hours assault in Bridgwater town centre.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:42:52 +0100
Somerset district among largest INCREASES in Covid rates
A SOMERSET district is among the five HIGHEST increases in Covid-19 positivity rates in England, new figures reveal.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Shocking drivers' speeds recorded by Avon and Somerset Police
MOTORISTS are being warned to slow down following some of the speeds clocked by police during a current speeding campaign.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Council agrees to sign Bridgwater cycling charter
EFFORTS to secure better cycling provision in Bridgwater have received a boost from the district council.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
PICTURES: Haygrove Summer School gives a taste of subjects
YOUNGSTERS getting ready to move to 'big school' next term got a grounding in what to expect at a recent summer school.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:21:25 +0100
Work on Bridgwater tidal barrier could start in 2023
THE construction of the Bridgwater tidal barrier could begin in early-2023 – provided that central government grants permission.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:58:05 +0100
Eco-Centre looks for land or premises in Somerset to combat climate change
A SOMERSET group aiming to combat climate change and protect the environment is looking to secure premises of land for an eco-centre.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:10:34 +0100
A38 Taunton Road, near Bridgwater, closed due to incident
A MAIN road between Taunton and Bridgwater is closed due to an incident.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:57:02 +0100
Eye theatre suite opens at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
A NEW £4.4million eye theatre suite has opened at a Somerset hospital.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:13:31 +0100
Somerset braced for possible heavy rain, thunder and lightning
THE Met Office has put out a warning of possible thunderstorms across Somerset today (Monday).

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:26:21 +0100
Pictures: Visitors at 43rd Dunster Country Fair
VISITORS flocked to Dunster's 43rd Country Fair last week.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:44:01 +0100
Jake's design tops Covid memorial in Bridgwater
A COVID-19 memorial at Sedgemoor Crematorium in Somerset is now available for the public to visit.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:55:07 +0100
Mobile speed cameras across Avon and Somerset
POLICE will be out in force with their mobile speed cameras across the Avon and Somerset district this week.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:06:55 +0100
Ross Edwards signs for Bridgwater United
BRIDGWATER United have made a new signing.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:54:25 +0100
Unbeaten Wembdon Girls U13s finish top of the league
AFTER last season was declared null and void with the Girls sitting top of the U12s league, Wembdon Football Club’s U13 Girls carried on their great form into this season and have been crowned Somerset Girls U13s League champions.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:05:00 +0100
Science teacher Andrew Freethy banned over child images
A TEACHER from Somerset who was jailed for making and distributing indecent images of children has been banned from teaching.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 18:57:34 +0100
Hildreth half century sees Somerset beat Yorkshire in One Day Cup
THE experienced James Hildreth guided Somerset to a five-wicket win against Yorkshire in today's Royal London One Day Cup clash.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fancy a chilled out job where you MUST take your annual leave?
RECKON you're Somerset's weariest worker?

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:58:38 +0100
Aerial pictures of Taunton's Creech Castle junction
WORK is due to start next week on a massive upgrade to a major road feeding Taunton.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:05:00 +0100
Just 3% of Avon and Somerset rape probes end in prosecution, figures reveal
JUST a fraction of rape investigations in Avon and Somerset resulted in someone being charged last year, new figures reveal.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Period home in popular Somerset village up for sale
SPRINGFIELD is an attractive period property in the heart of this popular village.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
YOUR pictures from Glastonbury's Worthy Pastures campsite
LAST week saw the opening of the new Worthy Pastures campsite in Pilton.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Where does your Somerset town rank in the UK Sexiest Places list?
BRIDGWATER has been named Somerset's sexiest place.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Plan for new caravan site among Sedgemoor applications
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between July 15 and 21, 2021.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:18:32 +0100
Next of kin informed of young man's 'life threatening' injuries in crash
A YOUNG man is in hospital with 'life-threatening injuries' following a two-vehicle collision in Somerset.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 06:05:00 +0100
Nearly 100 CHILDREN authorised to use guns, data shows
NEARLY 100 children in Avon and Somerset are authorised to use guns, figures show.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Stunning Somerset home - with a RECORDING STUDIO
SITUATED in an exclusive countryside setting and positioned on the southwestern edge of very generously-sized plot measuring approximately one acre is Southwold, an extended, four-bedroom detached family residence.



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