Bridgwater Mercury
Sat, 08 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Woman assaults man and destroys his work tools and pool cue
A WELLINGTON woman attacked a man and destroyed a number of his personal items, Taunton Magistrates' Court heard.
Sat, 08 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Looking back: Elton John at the County Ground in Taunton
DO you remember when Elton John came to Taunton? Not only did he play at the County Ground in Taunton in 2006, he returned six years later in 2012...
Sat, 08 May 2021 05:50:00 +0100PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Greenkeepers' facility plan for Somerset golf club
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between April 22 and 28, 2021.
Fri, 07 May 2021 15:16:00 +0100Somerset County Council agrees to fund food vouches over half term
FOOD vouchers will be available to families in need during half term thanks to £250,000 of funding.
Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100How to celebrate our wonderful county on next week's Somerset Day
TRIBUTE will be paid on Somerset Day to people who have made a superhuman effort to keep the county going during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fri, 07 May 2021 10:45:21 +0100CEO Stephen Henagulph leaves the Somerset Chamber of Commerce
THE CEO of the Somerset Chamber of Commerce left by 'mutual consent' last month.
Fri, 07 May 2021 10:40:00 +0100Nether Stowey villagers vote in referendum to have more control of their community
VILLAGERS in Nether Stowey have overwhelmingly voted to have a greater say in the future of their community.
Fri, 07 May 2021 10:15:19 +0100Demolition of old Haygrove School building in Bridgwater begins
THE demolition of an old school building in Bridgwater started last week.
Fri, 07 May 2021 09:32:14 +0100Tyre slasher banned from leaving home every evening for most of summer
A BRIDGWATER woman has been banned from leaving her house from 6pm to midnight over most of the summer after admitting causing criminal damage.
Fri, 07 May 2021 06:10:00 +0100Drink drive PC James Hayward faces Avon and Somerset misconduct hearing
A POLICE officer faces a misconduct hearing next week days after being sentenced in court for drink driving.
Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Weston Monkton pupil cuts off hair to give to the Little Princess Trust
A 10-YEAR-OLD from West Monkton has donated 12 inches of her hair to help children with cancer.
Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Figure on Mendip Hills created to celebrate launch of Resident Evil Village
THE mystery of the hillside artwork has finally been revealed.
Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Plastic bag tax to double in England - and apply to ALL shops
THE cost of single-use plastic carrier bags will double later this month.
Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100James Hayward quits police after being caught drink driving in Taunton
A ROOKIE police officer who hit the bottle because he was affected by sexual abuse cases was caught drink driving by colleagues.
Thu, 06 May 2021 15:56:28 +0100Former Millfield School student, Rosie Smith, releases first single
A FORMER student from Taunton has released her debut single - highlighting domestic abuse.
Thu, 06 May 2021 10:52:24 +0100REVEALED: The Japanese knotweed hotspots in Somerset
AS the UK’s most invasive plant enters its spring growth phase, Japanese knotweed expert Environet reveals the latest Somerset hotspots using data from its interactive online tracker, Exposed: the Japanese Knotweed Heatmap.
Thu, 06 May 2021 09:46:44 +0100Three firms fined for failing to give details of speeding drivers
THREE firms have been hit with fines and court costs running into four figures.
Thu, 06 May 2021 08:32:03 +0100Pictures and results: Success at Glastonbury Road Run
A POPULAR running event took place in Glastonbury on Sunday (May 2).
Wed, 05 May 2021 19:43:07 +0100Fire at Walrow Industrial Estate, Commerce Way, Highbridge
SCORES of people were evacuated from an industrial estate during a fire this evening (Wednesday).
Wed, 05 May 2021 16:45:00 +0100Family grieve 'loving daughter and sister' Charlie Hill who died on M5
THE family of a teenager who died in a motorway collision yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, May 4) have paid tribute to her.
Wed, 05 May 2021 11:36:50 +0100Mothers' names to be on marriage certificates in Somerset for first time
MOTHERS' names will be included in marriage certificates issued in Somerset for the first time.
Wed, 05 May 2021 06:34:00 +0100Two people trapped after crash near Bridgwater
TWO people were rescued after a crash near Bridgwater last night (May 4).
Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Westonzoyland Primary School gets top makeover
A PRIMARY school near Bridgwater had a makeover this month.
Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Greenway Farm, Wembdon, told to remove ‘dining igloos’ after plans refused
A SOMERSET restaurant will have to remove “dining igloos” from its grounds after being refused retrospective planning permission.
Tue, 04 May 2021 09:41:25 +0100Inquest opens into death of Philip Morris, after body found in Bridgwater Docks
A MAN whose body was recovered from Bridgwater Docks has been named.
Tue, 04 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Bridgwater United Football Club unveils plans for Bristol Road Playing Fields
BRIDGWATER'S Bristol Road Playing Fields are set to look very different in the near future, under plans revealed by Bridgwater United Football Club.
Tue, 04 May 2021 22:14:04 +0100Two in hospital after firefighters free them from two-vehicle crash near Bridgwater
TWO people had to be cut free from two vehicles following a road traffic collision this evening (Tuesday).
Tue, 04 May 2021 17:14:09 +0100Nonwovenn, of Bridgwater, gets £6.6m loan to buy premises
SOMERSET-based technical fabrics manufacturer Nonwovenn has secured ownership of its operating premises and invested in new technology following a £6.6 million funding package from Lloyds Bank.
Tue, 04 May 2021 16:58:54 +0100Somerset Covid rates are low - but one district is above national average
COVID-19 infection rates are relatively low in Somerset - although one district is above the national average.
Tue, 04 May 2021 16:25:00 +0100How police manage the 2,380 KNOWN sex offenders in Avon and Somerset
POLICE have revealed that there are 2,380 registered sex offenders living in Avon and Somerset.
Tue, 04 May 2021 14:55:00 +0100What you MUST do if you have Covid-19 symptoms
SOMERSET residents are being reminded that they need to book a PCR test if they are showing symptoms of Covid-19 - or have tested positive using a lateral flow (rapid) test kit.
Tue, 04 May 2021 12:53:37 +0100Ten trees damaged after strong winds in Somerset
TEN trees were damaged due to the high winds in Somerset last night (May 3).
Tue, 04 May 2021 12:33:08 +0100Mysterious artwork appears on Mendip Hills, near Cheddar
A MYSTERIOUS piece of artwork appeared on the Mendip Hills this weekend.
Tue, 04 May 2021 08:49:41 +0100Check roadworks starting where you live in Somerset this week
ROADWORKS being carried out across Somerset starting this week include:
Tue, 04 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Plans for 80 homes APPROVED in Bridgwater
DOZENS of new low-cost homes will be delivered near the Willow Man sculpture in Bridgwater after revised plans were approved.
Mon, 03 May 2021 12:22:00 +0100Alan Bradford becomes Sedgemoor District Council chairman
SEDGEMOOR District Council has a new chairman, with Councillor Alan Bradford being sworn in at the council's annual meeting.
Mon, 03 May 2021 10:00:03 +0100Emergency services rescue climbers from old quarry in Axbridge
A COUPLE were rescued after becoming stuck while climbing an old quarry yesterday evening (May 2).
Mon, 03 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Taunton Magistrates' Courts results
MARTA Grzeszczuk, 37, of Severn Road, Weston-super-Mare, pleaded guilty at Taunton Magistrates' Court to permitting a person without the correct licence and without insurance to drive a vehicle in the town.
Mon, 03 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Plans for Kilve car park, near Bridgwater, approved
VISITORS to a Somerset beauty spot could keep being hit with steep parking fines after “un-consented” changes to a car park were allowed to remain in place.
Mon, 03 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100£2M for 14 council houses across four sites in Bridgwater
A SOMERSET council is to shell out up to £2M to build 14 new council houses across four separate sites in Bridgwater.
Sun, 02 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Diversity Voice helps migrants in and around Somerset thanks to HPC Community Fund grant
A BRIDGWATER charity received an £180,000 grant in 2018 and has spent three years helping the inclusion of migrants and incoming workers in and around Somerset.
Sun, 02 May 2021 05:55:00 +0100From Bentleys to Minis: Classic cars line-up for Somerset auction
ENTRIES are well under way for the next Charterhouse auction of vintage and classic cars in July, although there seems to be a theme of green cars consigned!
Sun, 02 May 2021 05:50:00 +0100Former undertakers could become a home: Sedgemoor planning applications
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between April 15 and 21, 2021.
Sun, 02 May 2021 08:28:59 +0100Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in May - the full list
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in May.
Sun, 02 May 2021 08:27:43 +0100UK supermarkets issue urgent recalls on chocolate, meat and fruit items
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind urgent product recalls across the UK.
Sat, 01 May 2021 16:37:18 +0100WEATHER WARNING: 60mph winds forecast for Somerset on Monday and Tuesday
GET ready for it - the Met Office is predicting some pretty blustery weather on Monday and Tuesday.
Sat, 01 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100Businesswomen running virtual wellbeing course for women this month
A GROUP of Somerset businesswomen are giving up their time for free to stage a four-part online event to encourage wellbeing in these unprecedented times.
Sat, 01 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100The 19 Somerset pharmacies where you can get a free and fast Covid test
PEOPLE in Somerset have access to assisted Covid-19 testing from today (Saturday, May 1) as the county takes another important step in the roadmap out of lockdown.
Sat, 01 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100Analysis by AA Cars shows people in Taunton are searching for electric vehicles
DESPITE car dealer closures across England, interest in electric vehicles has jumped almost 20 per cent in 2020.
Sat, 01 May 2021 10:45:43 +0100Tickets for Worthy pastures at Glastonbury Festival site selling out
TICKETS for the first family-friendly campsite to be run at the home of the Glastonbury Festival were selling fast this morning.