Bridgwater Mercury
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:17:18 +0100Waste collections crisis continues in Somerset due to lack of drivers
HOUSEHOLDERS across Somerset are in for more missed collections, Somerset Waste Partnership is warning.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:09:31 +0100Leaders planning for future of Somerset local government
FOLLOWING the results of the recent poll over the future of local government in Somerset, two district leaders have come together to discuss the next steps.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:53:08 +0100How many Somerset care home staff have had Covid-19 vaccine?
AS the Government gets set to announce mandatory coronavirus vaccinations for care home workers, new figures reveal how many have already received the jab.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:26:40 +0100Why police made this Bridgwater driver late for work
THE driver of this Peugeot car was forced to give his boss an explanation of why he turned up late for work yesterday (Tuesday).
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:09:11 +0100'Multiple casualties' after flat fire in Weston-super-Mare
THERE were 'multiple casualties' after a first floor flat fire in Weston-super-Mare last night (June 15).
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:24:33 +0100Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Somerset
THE sunny weather is set to come to an end this week, as thunderstorms head to Somerset.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Folksy theatre brings Little Red and The Tempest to The Walled Gardens of Cannington
TWO open-air theatre productions are headed to Somerset next month.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Residents object to 560 homes at Folletts Farm, Bridgwater
RESIDENTS are outraged at plans for 560 homes in Bridgwater.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:33:20 +0100Police catch 22 motorists in one day driving on the hard should of the M5 in Somerset
A TOTAL of 22 motorists will be getting an unwanted letter through the post after they were spotted driving on the hard shoulder of the M5 in Somerset.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:37:13 +0100'We want weekend and evening nurse visits' say Somerset home care users
PEOPLE receiving home care and support would like to see the introduction of weekend and evening visits, according to a Healthwatch Somerset report.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:22:54 +0100Two injured in road traffic collision at Loxley Wood, Moorlinch
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a two-vehicle collision that left two people in hospital.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:16:29 +0100Latest roadworks across Somerset
MOTORISTS already facing disruption on a major road in Taunton are being advised of further roadworks in the area over the next fortnight.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:25:19 +0100Somerset woman gets green light for Quantock Hills takeaway
A SOMERSET woman can serve takeaway food from her home in the Quantock Hills after winning a legal battle against the district council.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:24:56 +0100Now you can recycle your used face masks at Morrisons in Sedgemoor
THEY'VE been a blight on our streets and have even found their way into our oceans, but now you can recycle your used face masks at Morrisons.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:53:09 +0100Walk, cycle or paddle along canal from Taunton to thank Covid heroes
YOU can show your gratitude for the heroes who have helped us through the pandemic so far at the Taunton Vale Rotary Canal Challenge.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:51:12 +0100Mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
WE'D never condone speeding on Somerset's roads and police are out in force again this week to make sure drivers stick to the limit.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:13:10 +0100Bridgwater Co-op shoplifter faces £262 court bill
A SHOPLIFTER who stole a sandwich, a loaf of bread and a number of items from a fridge valued at a total of £23.04 from the Co-op has landed himself with a £262 bill.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:40:28 +0100Power firm's investment to boost green energy in Bridgwater and Shepton Mallet
ELECTRICITY supplies in Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and beyond are set to get greener thanks to a major investment.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100NHS data-sharing plan sparks privacy fears
GP patients in Somerset have just over two months to opt out of a controversial data-sharing system after the launch date was delayed amid privacy concerns.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:08:32 +0100Stunning £4,000 clock to go under the hammer at Cooper & Tanner auction in Somerset
THE June two-day sale at Cooper and Tanner is already fit to burst with a huge selection of lots; and now that the summer months are truly upon us our items of gardenalia, and stoneware is looking splendid.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:52:31 +0100Fire in telehandler holding butane cannisters in Wedmore
GAS cylinders were removed from a telehandler which caught fire in a Somerset yard today (June 13).
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:58:53 +010010,000 South West signatures call for football reform
Thousands of people in the South West have helped trigger an upcoming Parliamentary debate over the introduction of an independent regulator for football.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:23:28 +0100More than 1,500 extra patients on treatment waiting list at Somerset Trust
MORE than 1,500 extra patients joined the waiting list for routine treatment at Somerset Trust in April, figures reveal.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Martin Woodsford of Somerset lost 13 STONE in weight
A BRIDGWATER man who lost a staggering 13 STONE and won a national weightloss award is now hoping to help others slim down.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:50:00 +0100Glastonbury weekender with a difference this summer
Lovers of live music currently suffering withdrawal symptoms can get a festival fix with a unique Glastonbury Weekender experience this summer.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:50:00 +0100Plan for new accommodation at Cheddar church among Sedgemoor applications
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between May 27 and June 2, 2021.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:03:31 +0100Somerset hotel in top 10 most stunning UK bedroom views
With staycations the popular choice this year, find out which holiday accommodation offers the most stunning views - including one popular Somerset location.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:13:09 +0100Somerset coronavirus heroes awarded Queen's Birthday Honours
THE heroic work of so many during the Covid-19 crisis is celebrated in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, including in Somerset.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:17:29 +0100Hundreds turn out for Glastonbury anti-lockdown protest
HUNDREDS of protesters have turned out to protest against lockdown measures aimed at curbing the coronavirus.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 09:30:00 +010013 more coronavirus cases diagnosed in Somerset
THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 13 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 07:54:03 +0100Delta variant cases identified in Sedgemoor
Cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Sedgemoor, new figures reveal.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Would-be shoplifter caught trying to steal alcohol in Morrisons
A WOULD-be shoplifter attempted steal bottles of spirits from Morrisons, in Wells.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Justin Sargent, of Somerset Community Foundation, receives the OBE
THE chief executive of Somerset Community Foundation has been made an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:45:47 +0100Homes to get Bright Blue Bags for extra recycling
EVERY home in Taunton Deane is set to get one of these 'Bright Blue Bags' in the autumn.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:42:44 +0100How to get your free Greggs sausage rolls in Bridgwater during the Euros
AS excitement around the start of the long awaited UEFA Euro 2020 tournament builds, official food delivery partner Just Eat has teamed up with Greggs to bring football and food together with Rolls for Goals – giving customers free sausage rolls fo...
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:18:45 +0100Two people in hospital after vehicle collision at Loxley Wood, Moorlinch
TWO people were taken to hospital following a road traffic collision yesterday evening (Thursday).
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:12:52 +0100Police appeal to locate wanted man Benjamin Rankin
POLICE have issued an appeal to find a man charged with riot and arson.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:12:13 +0100Recycling collection chaos across Somerset - 'blame Brexit and Covid' says waste firm
HUNDREDS of households across Somerset where recycling collections have been missed this week will have to wait until the next scheduled pick up.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:18:25 +0100Suspended jail term for man who attacked officer at Bridgwater police centre
DANIEL Lee Redwood, 38, of no fixed address, was given a 13-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months after pleading guilty at Taunton Magistrates' Court to two offences.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:35:00 +0100Frome and Wembdon Cricket Clubs' women's teams in action
FROME and Wembdon Cricket Clubs' Women’s 1st XIs had their latest Softball League Division 1 fixture on Sunday.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:46:00 +0100Crews tackle tractor fire in Westonzoyland, near Bridgwater
CREWS tackled a tractor fire near Bridgwater yesterday afternoon (June 8).
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:22:12 +0100Crews tackle landfill fire on Bristol Road, Bridgwater
FIVE fire engines attended a fire at a landfill site yesterday afternoon (June 8).
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival gives cheque to clubs
CARNIVAL Clubs, like many other organisations, have suffered greatly due to the impact of Covid-19.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:23:59 +0100Why Bridgwater's MP could also be Burnham-on-Sea's MP after the next General Election
PROPOSALS have been unveiled that could see the people of Staplegrove represented by a different MP than Taunton after the next General Election.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:36:43 +0100BBC plans for 2021 Glastonbury Festival weekend revealed
THE BBC will once again broadcast a weekend of special programmes to mark Glastonbury Festival, which has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to the pandemic.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:42:03 +0100Tribute to 'wonderful, caring, selfless' Stacey Steer, killed in motorbike collision at Holford
THE family of a much-loved nurse who died following a road traffic collision have released a tribute.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:17:17 +0100BBC TV documentary goes behind the scenes at Hinkley C build
RIGHT on Bridgwater’s doorstep, the serious feat of engineering happening at the coast won’t have escaped many people’s attention.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:14:20 +0100Front Garden Music Festival comes to Sedgemoor
RESIDENTS in Sedgemoor enjoyed a free music festival on Sunday (June 6).
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:15:34 +0100Bridgwater to receive £22 MILLION funding to boost town projects
BRIDGWATER has received more than £22 MILLION to improve the town's attractions and facilities.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:11:24 +0100Hundreds of recycling kerbside collections rescheduled this week due to staff shortages
RECYCLING collections scheduled for parts of Sedgemoor tomorrow (Tuesday) have been put back to Saturday (June 12) for this week only.