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Bridgwater Mercury

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
MP Liddell-Grainger supports Fairtrade Awareness campaign
MP Ian Liddell-Grainger has joined more than 50 other parliamentarians in a campaign aimed at protecting the farmers behind some of Britain’s best-loved foods from the harmful effects of climate change.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:30:06 +0000
Bedroom fire in Marlborough Avenue, Bridgwater
TWO crews from Bridgwater Fire Station were sent to a blaze in a bathroom in a home in the town this afternoon (Saturday, March 5).

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:16:31 +0000
Bridgwater United Community Sports Trust development plans
THE Sedgemoor District Council is currently considering the disposal of the site of the Bristol Road Playing Fields in Bridgwater.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 07:41:06 +0000
Police throw book at driver stopped in Woolavington
POLICE have thrown the book at a motorist they stopped in the Bridgwater area yesterday (Friday, March 4).

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between February 17 and February 23 2022.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of February 28 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, 05 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Canary Islands to scrap all Covid rules - Best holidays from Jet2, Thomas Cook and more
As Spain contains to relax its Covid restrictions, it looks like a sun-soaked summer holiday to the Canary Islands isn't that far away. How to book yours.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:30:44 +0000
Trespassing incident causes delays near Bridgwater
TRAIN services were delayed this morning (March 4) near Bridgwater following a trespassing incident on Dunball Level Crossing.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:49:55 +0000
BTC community rallies for Ukraine
STAFF, students, and friends of Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) have come together in record time to collect a range of essentials for Ukrainian refugees.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:06:31 +0000
Candle-lit vigil for Ukraine in Bridgwater
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Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:29:36 +0000
Tai, 11, translates his letters to reach Ukrainian children
AN 11-YEAR-OLD is writing letters and sending toys to Ukrainian children “to make life a bit better for them”.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:02:07 +0000
Ian Liddell-Grainger criticises overnight closure of Minehead MIU
AN MP has criticised the decision to close Minehead's Minor Injury Unit overnight, claiming the real reason for the closure was 'to save money'.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:15:20 +0000
Avon and Somerset police detective sacked for abusive texts
A SOMERSET detective with 25 years’ "exemplary" service has been sacked after sending obscene and abusive text messages to two sexual assault victims. 

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:06:00 +0000
Sully & Co bought by Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants
ONE of the south west's largest independent accountancy practices has bought a Bridgwater firm with "a strong presence and a proud history" in the town.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:49:30 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: gifts and jewellery from H Samuel
Mother's Day is on March 27 this year and now is the time to find that perfect gift for your mum from H Samuel.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:59:53 +0000
Glastonbury poster: Full line-up announced for 2022 including Paul McCartney
This summer will see the festival return after a three year break.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:29:46 +0000
Glastonbury resale tickets: How and when you can buy them
Get tickets to the iconic festival and see Paul McCartney, Kendrick Lamar and more.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:27:20 +0000
Tribute to Ruth Moxey, of Mark, who died in Highbridge
THE family of a woman who died in a collision in Highbridge have issued a tribute to her.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:39:59 +0000
Aleksandras Gofmanas attacked emergency workers
AN attacker who assaulted three emergency workers has been jailed for more than three months.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Ian Liddell-Grainger on economic sanctions against Russia
BRIDGWATER MP Ian Liddell-Grainger believes Russian leader Vladimir Putin is "paying a painfully high economic price" following his invasion of Ukraine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:24:00 +0000
'Wonderful' playground opens at Fiddington Village Hall
RESIDENTS in Fiddington are "delighted" following the completion of a new playground at the village hall.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:29:03 +0000
Dave Chapple's book on Bridgwater 1983-2004
A SOMERSET postman has published his fifth book in 18 months.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:30:30 +0000
Trees planted in Highbridge for Platinum Jubilee
THIRTY native apple trees have been planted in the Diamond Jubilee Field at Apex Park, Highbridge. They were planted by Val Morely, Friends of Apex Park volunteer, and Lizzie Bull, Sedgemoor’s Parks Assistant, in readiness for the Queen’s Plati...

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:15:00 +0000
SLaMS joins the UK Men’s Sheds Association to save lives
TODAY (March 3) the Somerset Levels and Moors Shed (SLaMS) joins the UK Men’s Sheds Association as it launches the Charter for Wellbeing in Craft and DIY.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:57:50 +0000
Weekend catch up for missed rubbish collections
BAGS more recycling is being collected across Sedgemoor and West Somerset following the start of Recycle More.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Snapchat predator Christopher Ware jailed
A SNAPCHAT predator has been jailed for blackmailing seven young girls into sending him sexual images while using a string of false identities.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:34:37 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday March 3
Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, March 3.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:00:00 +0000
Aldi's hanging egg chair is back - but you'll have to be quick
Aldi's Hanging Egg Chair is back in stock today, but be quick as it is expected to sell out!

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:13:43 +0000
Westfield and Cannington churches welcome new community minister
EXPERIENCED community minister Marie Trubic will be working within the communities in the district.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:14:19 +0000
Police release CCTV image in probe into Bridgwater robbery
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they believe may have witnessed a robbery in Bridgwater.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:32:16 +0000
Tributes to James Goodman, who died after road traffic collision
A YOUNG man who tragically died following a road traffic incident is being remembered as a fun-loving person who would help anyone.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:51:36 +0000
Three men fined for failing to pay train fares in Somerset
THREE men from Somerset have been fined hundreds of pounds after being proved guilty of travelling on Great Western Railway services without paying a fare.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:08:35 +0000
Decision made to close overnight service at Minehead's Minor Injuries Unit
A DECISION has been made to close the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) in Minehead overnight.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Mum shaves her head to raise funds for two good causes
A MUM will be completely shaving her head to raise money for new school playground equipment and a charity.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:00:57 +0000
Police appeal to find wanted man Scott Brain
POLICE in Avon and Somerset have issued an image of a wanted man.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
New column from publicity director for Bridgwater Carnival
HELLO, my name is Dave Stokes and I am the Publicity Director for Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival. It’s great to be working in partnership with the Bridgwater Mercury again, and every two weeks a member of the carnival’s publicity team will be pro...

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:30:00 +0000
M&S sale has up to 50 percent off from selected lines from women's clothes to homeware
M&S has slashed its prices across its products from women's clothes to homeware. Shop the best deals here.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000
The Fragrance Shop is offering up to 60 percent off perfumes - but you'll have to be quick
The Fragrance Shop has launched a sale but you'll need to be quick.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:33:18 +0000
Bridgwater Independent Market launched this month
A NEW weekend market is coming to Bridgwater this month.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:04:27 +0000
Adam Hayes and family's three generations at markets
THREE generations of the same family have been connected to livestock markets in Taunton and North Petherton.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:43:08 +0000
Allocation of secondary schools for Somerset primary pupils
THE number of Somerset 11-year-olds starting at the preferred secondary school in September has hit a record level.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:45:06 +0000
Hip-hop act to perform at Taunton Creative Innovation Centre
A HIP-HOP act will perform in Taunton​ at the Creative Innovation Centre this Friday (March 4).

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:47:20 +0000
Altercation in Farmfoods car park, Weston-super-Mare
TWO men were arrested following a bust up in a supermarket car park.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:49:59 +0000
Bridgwater woman shares details of her Slimming World journey
A BRIDGWATER woman has described her successful Slimming World journey.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:13:18 +0000
Enmore Park GC helps twins get Duke of Edinburgh award
DESPITE the aftermath of the storms 52 of the Ladies Section at Enmore Park Golf Club were able to get out and enjoy an eight hole team multiplier competition on Wednesday.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:06:39 +0000
Top 10 PlayStation 5 games and PS5 restocks including GTA V and Elden Ring
Here are the top 10 PlayStation 5 games in 2022 and where you can purchase a PS5.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:40:00 +0000
Motorist must pay over £800 for driving uninsured in Taunton
A TEENAGER who failed to be "of good behaviour" at appointments arranged as part of a community order has been fined £200 at Taunton Magistrates' Court.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:25:59 +0000
Avon and Somerset Police catch uninsured American motorist
AN American motorist has been stopped by Avon and Somerset Police's roads policing unit for driving without insurance.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:00:08 +0000
Fire crews rescue horse from ditch near Burrowbridge
A LOCAL farmer helped out as firefighters from Taunton rescued a large horse stuck in a water-filled ditch.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:11:26 +0000
Haven Holiday Park in Burnham-on-Sea applies for licence to host outdoor entertainment
RESIDENTS of a seaside town in Somerset could soon find a "mini-Glastonbury" on their doorstep if a local holiday park gets its entertainment licence changed.



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