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Bridgwater Mercury

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:53:48 +0100
Bottle-brandishing man and woman threatening couple with children
A MAN brandished an empty bottle as he and woman threatened a couple accompanied by two children.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:03:58 +0100
Tributes to long-serving Bridgwater cricket player Josh Vickery who has passed away
THE Somerset cricket community has united in tribute after the tragic death of a popular player.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:25:45 +0100
Bridgwater United host Festival of Football this weekend
Bridgwater United have set themselves the challenge to break their all time attendance record this weekend in a Festival of Football.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:07:54 +0100
Frank Bruno and Tom Carpenter at Bridgwater gym MIND fundraiser
PEOPLE attending a charity event in Bridgwater at the weekend could be excused for feeling a little star struck.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:12:49 +0100
Bridgwater United beat Ilfracombe Town 3-0 in FA Cup
BRIDGWATER’S still depleted squad are through to Monday’s draw for the first qualifying round if the FA Cup after a 3-0 victory over Ilfracombe, writes Kerry Miller.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:13:44 +0100
Wings and Wheels success at Westonzoyland Aerodrome
VISITORS to the Wings and Wheels event at Westonzoyland Aerodrome had a peep back to a golden age at the weekend.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:38:06 +0100
Cattle rescued from barn fire in Stringston
CREWS from 13 fire stations have been battling a massive barn fire overnight.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:23:28 +0100
Plan for 5G mast on busy Bridgwater road
A 20 METRE-high phone mast providing 5G services to Bridgwater and the surrounding area is set to be installed near the town.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:31:36 +0100
Stunning fields of Somerset sunflowers open NOW
A FARM full of sunflowers is once again open to the Somerset public.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:36:12 +0100
Police mobile speed camera sites across Somerset
POLICE will be out in force checking on speeding motorists across Somerset this week.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:05:04 +0100
Well-known celebrities with ties to Somerset
A SURPRISING number of celebrities have links with our county, from politicians and producers to singers and sportspeople.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 13:24:19 +0100
Roadworks in Somerset this week
SOMERSET County Council has advertised a list of 11 major roadworks starting in the coming week.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 08:44:31 +0100
Person freed as car hits street light and overturns in North Petherton
A CAR smashed into a street light and ended up on its side in the early hours of this morning.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:55:00 +0100
Why is this farmer selling his rare classic Mini runaround?
A POLAR opposite pair of vehicles are among those going under the hammer in Somerset in October.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:50:00 +0100
Homes plan for former pub site among latest Sedgemoor applications
BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between August 5 and 11, 2021.For more details, and to comment on applications, log on to www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/planning.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:51:46 +0100
Sedgemoor has HIGHEST Covid rate in whole of England
SEDGEMOOR has the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the whole of England, according to the latest official figures.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Impressive Georgian Somerset village home with ANOTHER two-bed cottage
STANDFAST House is an impressive Grade II listed house with a charming Georgian façade.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:06:46 +0100
Climate Central map shows Somerset's rising sea level threat
AN interactive map shows that large parts of Somerset could be below the annual flood level from 2030.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:19:18 +0100
Police appeal after Bridgwater crash involving two vans and a car
POLICE are appealing to witnesses to a three-vehicle collision earlier this month.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:16:12 +0100
Bridgwater United set to host Ilfracombe tomorrow in FA Cup
Bridgwater United are ready for their FA Cup preliminary round match on Saturday August 21 against Ilfracombe Town.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:37:47 +0100
Yellow thunderstorm warning for Somerset
THE whole of Somerset has been put on alert for heavy downpours and thunder tomorrow (Saturday, August 21).

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:14:16 +0100
Shipham First School reducing waste with TerraCycle scheme
FOLLOWING in the footsteps of climate activist Greta Thunberg, Somerset school children are taking action on climate change.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:33:23 +0100
Bridgwater MP Ian Liddell-Grainger DEFENDS gun laws
A SOMERSET MP believes that 99.9% of gunowners in the UK are "responsible and law-abiding" - and says they should not be placed under stricter regulations.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:50:12 +0100
Mountain Warehouse at Clarks Village, Street, re-opens
A SHOP at Clarks Village has re-opened with a brand new look.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:25:04 +0100
Motorists in Somerset warned of delays TODAY due to 'abnormal load'
MOTORISTS are being advised to expect "some disruption in Somerset today (Thursday, August 19).

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:15:52 +0100
Fire crews battle blaze at farm in Brean, near Burnham-on-Sea
FIRE crews are still battling a blaze involving 500 hay bales in Somerset.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:04:31 +0100
Why Sedgemoor has second highest Covid rate in the country
SOMERSET'S health bosses are urging people in Sedgemoor to be cautious after it emerged the district has the second highest Covid-19 rate in the country.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Westcountry WARAG 2021 to take place in Westonzoyland this month
AN event held near Bridgwater this month is set to take visitors back in time to World War One.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:15:24 +0100
Miss Somerset Elegance Amber Jefferson in national final
A WOMAN who took early retirement at the age of 40 is in the national final of a modelling competition.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:40:42 +0100
What this weekend's Blue Moon means for you
WE'VE experienced several special celestial events this year, from meteor showers to multiple Supermoons, a total lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:31:14 +0100
Bridgwater United beat Brixham in forced FA Cup replay
Bridgwater United scraped a plucky 2-1 victory over Brixham last night in their enforced FA Cup replay, in a game that had plenty of drama, but no sin bins.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:23:37 +0100
Volunteer bikers' life saving efforts recognised with prestigious medal
THE members of a group of lifesavers have all been awarded a prestigious medal in recognition of 30 years' vital service.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:29:07 +0100
Businesses at Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet, to close as owners decide to sell
MULTIPLE businesses at a popular shopping destination in Somerset are set to close.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Official event to open new toddler play area at Eastover Park in Bridgwater
A NEW play area in Bridgwater is holding an official opening event next week.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:56:24 +0100
Concern for Somerset man Phillip who went missing this morning
THERE are concerns for a Somerset man who went missing this morning (Tuesday, August 17).

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:20:47 +0100
Weston-super-Mare man charged with indecent exposure
A MAN from Somerset has been charged with indecent exposure.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:17:04 +0100
Wedmore Beer Festival in September
ORGANISERS of the 20th Wedmore Real Ale Festival can't wait to get things safely underway after missing out last year due to Covid.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Figures revealed: Children being treated for eating disorders by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
MORE than 100 young people were treated by the Somerset Trust for eating disorders as the coronavirus pandemic took its toll on the mental health of the nation's children.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Six homes could replace The Pimpernel pub, West Huntspill
SIX new homes could replace a former landmark pub in a Somerset village.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Bridgwater Quayside Festival's mini-fest
BRIDGWATER town centre was alive with music, theatre, exhibitions and activities on Saturday (August 14).

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:19:34 +0100
Avenue Nursery School in North Petherton closes its doors after 30 years
IT was the end of an era when a nursery school serving the community for almost three decades closed its doors for the final time last month.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:34:49 +0100
Somerset district where Covid infection rate doubles in a week
THE Covid infection rate has almost doubled in a week on on Somerset district, according to the latest official figures.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:08:47 +0100
BBC's Clinton Rogers writes his autobiography
FORMER BBC correspondent Clinton Rogers has gone into print - to raise money for St Margaret’s Hospice.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:56:20 +0100
PICTURES: Petrolheads' delight at Bridgwater Classic Car Show
PETROLHEADS had a fuel-filled day at the Bridgwater Classic and Vintage Club Show.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:43:40 +0100
Are you aware of the Covid-19 self-isolation rule changes?
Self-isolation requirements have been eased - but only for children and the double-jabbed.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:36:49 +0100
MP asks residents to 'keep up pressure' to re-open Victoria Park Medical Centre, Bridgwater
A SOMERSET MP is urging resident to ‘keep up the pressure’ to ensure a medical centre re-opens as soon as possible.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:20:38 +0100
Six high-profile murders in Somerset since 1990
Over the past few decades, Somerset has seen some truly shocking crimes.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:08:46 +0100
Plans to replace temporary classrooms at Woolavington Primary School
PLANS have been submitted to replace temporary classrooms at a Somerset school, which are in 'poor condition' and are 'impacting on teaching and learning'.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:04:46 +0100
Police mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced the locations where officers will be manning mobile speed cameras this week.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:47:48 +0100
Bullock rescued from King Sedgemoor Drain
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a bullock that was stuck in a water-filled ditch 'for some time'.



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