Bridgwater Mercury
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of February 14 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Detached four-bedroom home in Wembdon for sale
A DETACHED home in the sought-after village of Wembdon is on the market.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000EYES ON THE ROAD: Clampdown on 'phone driving' in Somerset
SOMERSET County Council’s road safety team is working with partners to urge drivers to keep their eyes on the road.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:53:48 +0000RECAP: Updates as Storm Eunice hits Somerset
STORM Eunice will hit Somerset this morning, with a Met Office red weather warning issued for coastal areas. There is an amber weather warning in place further inland.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:30:48 +0000Police want to trace Weston man Matthew Sheppard
POLICE are appealing for the public's help to track down a man wanted in connection with an assault on an emergency worker.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:18:43 +0000Storm Eunice red warning downgraded to amber
THE Met Office red weather warning for the South West has now passed - but an amber warning remains in place until 9pm today (Friday, February 18).
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:41:10 +0000Updates on roads closed, trees down, collapsed walls
SOMERSET County Council has announced a number of road closures caused by Storm Eunice.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:10:53 +0000M5 closed northbound between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea
THE M5 is closed northbound between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea due to an overturned tanker and a spillage of milk.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:42:12 +0000Clinton Rogers is new Somerset Day patron
THE 'Voice of Somerset' for the BBC over many years is to become a patron of Somerset Day
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:02:20 +0000Restraining order slapped on man who sent abusive messages
A BRIDGWATER man pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment when he appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:19:39 +0000Water mains replacement in Kilkenny Court, Taunton
A ONE-way system will be in place for 26 days for drivers wishing to use a car park or visit a residential home in Taunton.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:42:51 +0000Will Smeed signs contract extension with Somerset
SOMERSET batter Will Smeed has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Cooper Associates County Ground at least until the end of the 2023 season.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:31:25 +0000Rubbish and recycling collections CANCELLED today
RECYCLING, rubbish and other waste collections have been suspended and all recycling sites are closed across Somerset today in response to Storm Eunice.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:38:12 +0000Storm Eunice: Somerset schools and county council services to close
ALL schools, early years centres, colleges, and other county council services across Somerset will be closed tomorrow due to Storm Eunice.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:59:46 +0000Red weather warning issued for Somerset ahead of Storm Eunice
The Met Office has put out a high weather warning alert ahead of Storm Eunice arriving on Friday.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:24:01 +0000Men convicted after investigation into rural theft
TWO men have been convicted of the theft and dishonest handling of property from farms across west Somerset following a lengthy police investigation.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:27:00 +0000Tim Hortons Weston-super-Mare first customers queued overnight
TWO dedicated Tim Hortons fans arrived at the Canadian fast-food chain's new Weston-super-Mare restaurant and drive-thru to win a year's supply of hot drinks.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:38:03 +0000Somerset businesses to benefit from grant worth up to £6,000
SMALL and medium-sized businesses in Somerset can now apply for grant funding worth up to £6,000 to help them grow and develop.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:28:33 +0000Storm Eunice hits Somerset on Friday
PEOPLE are being advised to prepare for severe winds across Somerset from the early hours of tomorrow (Friday, February 18).
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:32:21 +0000Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Thursday February 17
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from Thursday, February 17
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:18:42 +0000Bridgwater & Taunton College and Bristol Bears rugby centre
BRIDGWATER and Taunton College has announced a new Bristol Bears Aspire Centre based at the Bridgwater Campus.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:21:05 +0000Bridgwater drivers asked to switch off engines
A CAMPAIGN in Bridgwater is driving for an end to unnecessary engine idling.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:11:40 +0000What are Somerset’s safest waters to bathe in?
MP Ian Liddell-Grainger said “clean, bathing beaches” are a “great asset for tourism” in West Somerset.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:08:46 +0000Storm Eunice bringing severe winds to Somerset
THE impact of severe gales forecast for the whole of Somerset later this week is likely to be worse than originally predicted.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:34:45 +0000Petition to rename Somerset Council
A CAMPAIGN has been mounted to 'reclaim Somerset' ahead of the formation of a new council in our area.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Liberal Democrats in Somerset demand better deal for unpaid carers as part of council budget
LIBERAL Democrats across Somerset have demanded a better deal for unpaid carers as part of the final budget before the new unitary authority takes charge.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000Aldi's hugely popular outdoor log burner is back in stock - but you'll have to be quick
The log burner sold out last month, but is now back in stock at Aldi and is priced at just £69.99.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000AO give away 12 FREE bottles of wine with Haier fridge
You can get 12 free bottles of wine with this new fridge.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:09:41 +0000Catalin Victor Gergely given court order as part of modern slavery campaign
A MAN suspected of threatening and exploiting vulnerable workers at a meat processing factory in the south west has had tough conditions placed on him by a Somerset court.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:43:21 +0000Ryan Gill admits possession of cannabis and cocaine
A SOMERSET man has admitted possession of two different drugs in two towns in the county on the same day.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:42:28 +0000Curtis Ford's jail term extended for prison attack
A SOMERSET murderer has had 16 months added to his life sentence after he broke another inmate’s jaw during a fight.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:25:01 +0000Somerset artist writes a song for the Willow Man
A SOMERSET musician is raising awareness for the conditions of the Willow Man with one of his original songs.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:38:26 +0000Tom Rooney's paintings to be auctioned in Bridgwater
TOM Rooney, a 93-year-old retired Grenadier Guardsman who lives at a dementia care home in Bridgwater, has produced artwork which so astonished his carers they have been inspired to organise an exhibition of his work.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:36:09 +0000Social care contracts in Somerset extended for two years
SOCIAL care contracts in Somerset will be extended for a further two years after the coronavirus pandemic left “insufficient time” for fresh procurement.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:26:57 +0000Speeding pharmacist from Minehead avoids driving ban
A SPEEDING motorist has avoided a driving ban - because of his job.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:57:45 +0000See inside Tim Hortons in Weston-super-Mare ahead of opening day
TIM Hortons is opening its first Somerset store in Weston-super-Mare on Thursday. The Bridgwater Mercury had the opportunity to see inside before its launch.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000When is Aldi's egg chair back on sale?
When is the Aldi egg chair back on sale?
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:15:30 +0000Trainline sale - get 33 per cent off digital railcards
There is limited availability at the discounted price, so you will have to act quickly.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000The Royal Mint launches 150 years of FA Cup commemorative coin
Designed by artists Matt Dent and Christian Davies, the trophy appears in miniature on the £2 coin.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Bristol Zoo in Clifton to shut after 186 years
One of the UK’s oldest zoos will close the doors of its 186-year-old site for good in September, with all its animals set to move to a new location.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Snow Moon 2022: How to see the full moon in Somerset
Despite being the quietest month for celestial events, each year February does grace us with the Snow Moon.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:53:57 +0000New youth hub launched in Sedgemoor
SEDGEMOOR District Council have partnered with a local community-based organisation to provide a modern-day youth hub service for people aged 18 to 24.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:42:50 +0000Bridgwater Docks’ lights to be converted
COUNCIL-owned streetlights at the Bridgwater Docks will be converted into more eco-friendly LED alternatives.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:30:30 +0000Frome, Somerset named the most welcoming Town in the UK
The town is named on a list of the most welcoming places to visit.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:40:09 +0000Storm Eunice set to hit Somerset on Friday
PEOPLE across Somerset are being advised to batten down the hatches with strong gales set to cause disruption later this week,
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:42:26 +0000Enmore Park Golf Club thank its volunteers for their efforts
ENMORE Park Golf Club hosted a get together to thank all members who volunteered to take on additional duties during the Covid pandemic, writes Richard Walsh.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:40:10 +0000Margot Fonteyn's tutu owned by Bridgwater woman
A STROKE of luck thanks to retired ballerina and former Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell could earn a Bridgwater ballet fanatic £3,000.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:29:09 +0000Pictures: Competitors enjoy Bridgwater Urban Orienteering event
SIXTY competitors from across the South West took part in an orienteering weekend in Bridgwater.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:33:20 +0000Police mobile speed camera sites in Somerset this week
AVON and Somerset Police have issued details of where officers will be operating mobile speed cameras this week.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:07:07 +0000Roadworks across Somerset this week
EIGHT major roadworks schemes are starting in Somerset today (Monday, February 14).