Bridgwater Mercury
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:43:30 +0000North Newton School pupils shortlisted for creative writing awards
PUPILS from North Newton School recently took part in a creative writing competition and were shortlisted for awards.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:23:08 +0000Villagers woken by 'big bang' as car reportedly hits three parked vehicles
PEOPLE in a village street were woken by "a big bang" in the early hours after a car reportedly struck a number of parked vehicles.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:37:24 +0000National publicity is good for Bridgwater Carnival
PROMOTING Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival to a local, national and international audience is not an easy task.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:25:44 +0000Extension to the Quantock pub in Bridgwater is approved
A Bridgwater pub can create a new bar for outside customers – despite neighbours’ concerns that it will generate too much noise.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:40:00 +0000Covid cases rise in Sedgemoor amid 'expected' increase nationally
THE number of people in hospital with Covid-19 in England climbed back above 10,000 yesterday with all regions recording a rise in patients.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:38:28 +0000Platinum Jubilee abseil off Wells Cathedral
PEOPLE are being invited to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by SAFELY throwing themselves off the top of Wells Cathedral.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:06:53 +0000Langport voted 'best place to live in Somerset'
LANGPORT has been voted the best place to live in Somerset in a recent survey.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:02:16 +0000Who won what at the Somerset Business Awards
THE winners of the Somerset Business Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering event at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000Local Heritage List project to protect Somerset and Exmoor
A CALL has gone out to communities across Somerset to help protect their local heritage.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:57:42 +0000ATG Tickets extends 2 for 1 tickets deal to April from the National Lottery - How to get yours
ATG Tickets is extending its 2 for 1 tickets offer into April at participating shows thanks to the National Lottery.
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:34:00 +0000Tickets still available for return of town's Old Folks Show
TICKETS are still available for this year's Old Folks Show, which is returning to Bridgwater later this month after two years away.
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:28:07 +0000Somerset sites where police are checking motorists' speeds
AVON and Somerset Police have publicised details of where they plan to site mobile speed cameras this week.
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:01:00 +0000GALLERY: Knit and Knatter group celebrates 10th anniversary
A BRIDGWATER knitting group celebrated ten years of bringing like-minded people together to knit, crochet and socialise last Tuesday (March 8).
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:51:19 +0000Roadworks starting in Somerset
SIX roadwork schemes starting in Somerset today (Monday, March 14) will last between three weeks and over three months.
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Report highlights abuse threat to over 60s from relatives and partners - but help and support is available
As outlined in the Later Lives: Older people and domestic abuse report by Safe Lives, victims aged 61+ are much more likely to experience abuse from an adult family member or current intimate partner than those 60 and under.
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Top tips for staying healthy this Spring
As the weather becomes brighter and Covid restrictions turn to guidance, Somerset County Council’s Public Health team are sharing some top tips for staying healthy this Spring:
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:26:41 +0000Salvation Army brings new jobseeker service to Bridgwater
PEOPLE from Bridgwater and the surrounding area who are looking for a job are now able to utilise the Employment Plus service offered by The Salvation Army.
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 15:18:00 +0000Tripadvisor reveals best international destinations for Spring - See the top 10
Tripadvisor has revealed its most popular international destinations for Spring. See the top 10 and the best flight deals to get there.
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000Oak tree planted to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
AN ENGLISH oak tree has been planted on protected land next to Hinkley Point B to mark the Queen’s forthcoming platinum anniversary on the throne.
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000Bridgwater author publishes new novel
A BRIDGWATER author has published a new novel containing "many inferences which Somerset readers will recognise"
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 12:59:05 +0000Car fire in Bridgwater
FIRE control received a call from a member of the public regarding a car fire in Bridgwater.
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Isabelle, 8, makes keyrings to raise funds for Ukraine
AN 8-YEAR-OLD is creating and selling Ukraine-themed keyrings “to help those in need”.
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:14:12 +0000Somerset County Cricket Club to host fundraising for Ukraine
SOMERSET County Cricket Club will be hosting a fundraising evening later next week to help raise money for those affected by the current situation in Ukraine.
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between February 24 and March 2 2022.
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000Yellow wind warning for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for the whole of Somerset later today (Saturday, March 12).
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0000Somerset Business Awards winners
THE winners of the Somerset Business Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering event at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare.
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 14:16:00 +0000Fred Olsen has an Around The World in 80 Days cruise from Southampton- See the itinerary
Fred Olsen is offering travellers a trip of a lifetime in this incredible Around The World in 80 Days cruise.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:21:00 +0000Lips Can Kill tour bringing live music to The Cobblestones
FOUR London-based bands will bring their live music to Bridgwater on Friday, March 26 on the Lips Can Kill tour.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:21:47 +0000Wembdon woman's plea for Ukrainian family to be granted refuge
A WEMBDON couple have branded the British government "cynical" for refusing visas to allow four of their family members from Ukraine to come to this country.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:52:51 +0000Starbucks drive-thru in Bridgwater approved
Bridgwater coffee-lovers can soon grab a hot drink following their weekly shop after plans for a new Starbucks were approved.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:37:23 +0000Future of Victoria Park Medical Centre in Bridgwater
A Bridgwater doctors’ surgery which closed last summer could be reopened as a “health and well-being hub” as part of plans being contemplated by health bosses.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:29:49 +0000Hedgerow planting helps wildlife in Wilstock
VOLUNTEERS from the local community undertook the challenge of planting a brand new hedgerow to help nature flourish and encourage wildlife around the village of Wilstock, in North Petherton, this week.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:47:57 +0000Knife recovered on Hamp estate, in Bridgwater
POLICE discovered this knife during an operation on an estate in Bridgwater.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:38:31 +0000Aldi's top rated garden furniture including a hot tub, log burner and pizza oven
Check out some of Aldi's top-rated garden furniture from its much sought after outdoor log burner to an incredible hot tub.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:31:43 +0000Contractor appointed for Dunball Roundabout upgrade
A PLAN for a £5.2million scheme to improve the busy Dunball Roundabout near Bridgwater is a step closer following the appointment of a contractor.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:58:21 +0000Julie Rose, of Bridgwater, on Tesco Mother's Day card
A BRIDGWATER cancer patient features on a Mother’s Day card sold nationwide in Tesco to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:02:24 +0000St Margaret’s Hospice Care’s Colour Run is back
ST MARGARET’S Hospice Care is inviting people across Somerset to throw on their brightest outfits and join them for the most colourful fun run of the year.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:08:45 +0000Driver stuck in lane 2, on phone, eating McDonald's on M5
AN "unimpressive" motorist proved that multi-tasking is NOT a good idea behind the wheel on the motorway.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:25:13 +0000'Distressed person running around Bridgwater' police appeal
POLICE have expressed concerns about a person frequently seen running around in Bridgwater.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:26:54 +0000Driver banned for speeding along Bridgwater road
A MOTORIST who drove at 49mph along Squibbers Way, Bridgwater, has been banned from getting behind the wheel for six months.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:43:14 +0000Arc CEO Justin Roxburgh retires
THE chief executive of a Taunton-based homeless charity has stepped down after more than eight years at the helm.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:22:25 +0000Bridgwater church collects donations for Ukraine
A BRIDGWATER church is collecting donations for Ukrainian refugees.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:50:24 +0000Missing Marion, from Brent, has links to Somerset
PEOPLE in Somerset are being asked to look out for a missing elderly woman with links to the county.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:58:53 +0000Bridgwater bar celebrates businesswomen in the community
A BRIDGWATER business celebrated International Women’s Day with a networking event.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000Line of Duty: Exclusive video access to AC-12 reunion
GREENOCK actor Martin Compston is reuniting with his Line of Duty colleagues for a spectacular one-off event next week in aid of a hospice in his hometown - and we are giving our subscribers EXCLUSIVE access to the show.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000Line of Duty: How to watch exclusive AC-12 reunion
LINE of Duty fans will be able to watch an exclusive AC-12 reunion – available ONLY to our subscribers.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:30:00 +0000The Range garden bar taking Instagram by storm
The bar has been a huge hit on Instagram as outdoor furniture sales start to soar.
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000'There's a disparity, but hope for the future' says bishop
TODAY (Tuesday, March 8) is International Women's Day.
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:01:03 +0000Meet the new Members of Youth Parliament elected to represent Somerset
THREE newly elected Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) will now represent Somerset’s young people on a number of key issues including climate change, mental health, LGBTQ+, equality and safety.
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:30:08 +0000Bridgwater United captain Leah Burridge discusses IWD
AS it is International Women’s Day today we caught up with captain of the Bridgwater United Women’s Football team to speak about the women’s game in Somerset.