Bridgwater Mercury
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Community gets behind nature in Somerset nature project
A Somerset nature engagement project has been seen as an outstanding success by the community
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Jasun Envirocare: Bridgwater air filter firm honoured by BSI
A Bridgwater-based air filter manufacturing company is celebrating an award from the British Standards Institution
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:43:26 +0100Bridgwater Agratas giga-factory residents asked for feedback
Locals are invited to five public meetings to discuss the recently announced Agratas giga-factory in Puriton, near Bridgwater.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Chasing the Sun screening at Scott Cinemas Bridgwater
A BAFTA winning director is bringing his new film to the big screen in Bridgwater
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:48:22 +0100Somerset retailers sell knives to children as young as 13
Working in collaboration with Trading Standards and volunteer cadets, Avon and Somerset Police have recently carried out a undercover purchase test operation to discover whether local retailers abide by the Offensive Weapons Act.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:00:54 +0100Tales from a barman, the quiet modesty of war heroes
H: Tales from behind the bar: The modest war heroes who shaped our lives
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:21:05 +0100Bridgwater's Wayne Goss makeup YouTuber has millions of fans
Wayne Goss, a successful makeup YouTuber born in Bridgwater has built up four million subscribers on YouTube.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100Bridgwater Town Council leader on cinema & local filmmaking
Bridgwater Town Council leader Brian Smedley has spoken on cinema and local filmmaking in his latest Mercury column.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Have your say on Somerset's nature recovery strategy
Somerset residents have less than a week to have their say on proposals to protect and enhance their county’s natural beauty.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:05:57 +0100DWP Carer's Allowance backlash over demands for repayment
The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1,000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5,000 and £20,000
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0100Royal Mint rarest coins as 50p sells for £2,500 on eBay
The Kew Gardens 50p is a highly desirable coin, due to its scarcity in circulation and as a commemorative coin
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:57:04 +0100Warning issued to anyone travelling to Australia over rule
Brits travelling to Australia have been warned by the Foreign Office over a 'strict' rule that could derail their whole trip.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:54:20 +0100DWP Universal Credit child support worth up to £20,000
Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:49:03 +0100DVSA MOT failure warning for often forgotten car part
If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:16:36 +0100A361 closed in both directions near Taunton and Bridgwater
The A361 is closed in both directions in East Lyng due to a collision.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Give your opinion on the future of nature in Somerset
Somerset Council is urging residents to take the final opportunity to guide the future of nature in the county.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Bridgwater and Yeovil Chambers host joint networking event
More than 40 business owners gathered at the first joint business networking event between the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce and Yeovil and District Chamber CIC.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:49:10 +0100Bridgwater new homes to support adults with disabilities
New homes opened in Bridgwater will support adults with learning disabilities.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:47:14 +0100Nythe Road Solar Farm protested at Houses of Parliament
The proposed Nythe Road Solar Farm between Street and Bridgwater has been protested against at the Houses of Parliament.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:57:25 +0100New LEON restaurant opens at Sedgemoor services on M5
A new branch of LEON has opened at Sedgemoor services on the M5.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:24:50 +0100Puriton Primary School staff member runs London Marathon
A staff member from Puriton Primary School near Bridgwater has run the London Marathon after recovering from cancer.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:55:54 +0100Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea decline in English identifiers
The Sedgemoor area which includes Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea has seen a decline in English identifiers.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:34:00 +0100Bridgwater tidal barrier hasn't secured final backing from Treasury
A major flood prevention scheme in Bridgwater still hasn’t secured final backing from the government – though work on site will continue.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100Passion for Somerset sponsors Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2024
Passion for Somerset is sponsoring the Sporting Achievement Award, which aims to recognise exceptional talent and dedication of individuals or teams in the realm of sports.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +010030mph limit proposed by Somerset Council for Enmore Road
Somerset Council is looking to introduce a 30mph speed limit on selected lengths of road in Enmore.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:53:28 +0100Rwanda Bill explained as it finally becomes law in the UK
The Rwanda Bill is to become law in the UK, but what exactly does that mean and how will it work?
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:48:56 +0100JD Wetherspoon adding new items to its menu in May
JD Wetherspoon is set to add a number of new items to its food menu from May 1, 2024 including a Ramen noodle bowl - see the full list of changes.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:58:07 +0100Bridgwater rescue after person in water at Hamp Bridge
A person in the canal in Bridgwater has been rescued from the Hamp Bridge by fire and ambulance services.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:32:14 +0100Bridgwater drivers Somerset's most dangerous research shows
Bridgwater has the most dangerous drivers in Somerset, according to new findings.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:30:01 +0100Bridgwater Town Council builds new bus shelter at busy stop
Bridgwater Town Council has built a new bus shelter at a busy stop.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:21:23 +0100Huw Edwards officially resigns from BBC on 'medical advice'
Huw Edwards has resigned from the BBC on 'medical advice' following reports he paid a young person for explicit images.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:43:43 +0100Rishi Sunak press conference ahead of Rwanda plan vote
Rishi Sunak is set to hold a press conference ahead of the pivotal Rwanda plan vote Monday evening
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:40:29 +0100How to stop flies coming into your home as fly season looms
A home expert has revealed 7 top tips for keeping flies out of your home this spring and summer.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:39:13 +0100Children to narrate David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III
BBC's Planet Earth III and Children in Need have teamed up to find schoolchildren to narrate a special episode of David Attenborough’s series.
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 08:42:00 +0100Property for sale in Westonzoyland: Four bedroom house
This four-bedroom detached property was built around 13 years ago and occupies a pleasant position in the village of Westonzoyland on the outskirts of Bridgwater
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Bridgwater night out planned by ChatGPT AI software
Here's what ChatGPT told us to do for the perfect night out in Bridgwater.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Angel Place Shopping Centre: Bridgwater Chamber patron
Angel Place Shopping Centre has been confirmed as a patron of Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:33:00 +0100Property for sale in Bridgwater: Three bedroom townhouse
This semi-detached property occupies a prime central position in Bridgwater and is only a few minutes’ walk away from the town centre and a wide range of amenities.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100How to nominate somone for the 2024 South West Farmer Awards
Here is your chance to enter the 2024 South West Farmer Awards.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100Plans to install new 25-metre tall 5G towers near Bridgwater
Plans submitted to Somerset Council hope to attain permission to install two new 25-metre tall 5G towers near Bridgwater.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:59:30 +0100Your response to the view that we are almost all woke
Earlier this week, we published a story on the ‘woke agenda’ and the polarisation in modern society that has stemmed from the debate.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Somerset left divided on PM Rishi Sunak's smoking ban
Rishi Sunak's proposal to ban young people from ever being able to legally smoke has received a mixed reaction in Somerset
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:58:45 +0100Eni Aluko says football is not safe for women, is she right?
Former England Lionesses striker Eni Aluko has sparked a fresh debate with controversial claims that the game is not a safe place for women online or in stadiums.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:02:34 +0100Lewis Wood, former Bridgwater police officer jailed
A former Avon and Somerset police officer has been jailed for sending photographs of a manslaughter victim’s body to family and friends.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:42:13 +0100Car, cyclist and busy roundabout at rush hour brings danger
Today, I very nearly hit a cyclist on a roundabout and I honestly don’t know who was at fault, probably me.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:27:00 +0100Somerset Council’s top earners revealed in Town Hall Rich List
A total of 17 Somerset Council employees are receiving over £100,000 in total remuneration a year, according to data from the 2024 Town Hall Rich List.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:20:51 +0100Universal Credit: Claimants face fines over these changes
The DWP has issued a warning to millions of Brits who currently claim benefits.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:14:57 +0100Holford's Plough Inn pub on the market for new operators
Holford's Plough Inn pub which dates back almost 500 years is on the market for new operators.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:58:55 +0100Bridgwater to host new Super Saturday event this summer
Bridgwater is set to host a new Super Saturday event this summer thanks to funding from the Bridgwater Town Deal.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:23:44 +0100London Marathon: The 6 best foods for anyone running
As with most exercise, there are certain foods that you can include in your diet that will have a positive impact on performance.