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Bridgwater Mercury

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Locals enjoy One Big Bootcamp fundraiser for Ukraine
ON Sunday March 20 at 10am, a number of Bridgwater locals joined in One Big Bootcamp at the Bridgwater College Academy to raise funds to send to Ukraine.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:33:44 +0000
Who owns motorcycle found in shed in Bridgwater?
POLICE are trying to trace the owner of this motorcycle they seized in Bridgwater.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Pictures: Joy at Bridgwater Art Fair
SPRING was in the air on Saturday (March 19) at Bridgwater Art Fair.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:14:41 +0000
County lines drugs gang jailed
DRUG dealers who brought heroin and cocaine to Somerset from London have received prison sentences totalling more than 20 years for a criminal enterprise estimated to be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:41:58 +0000
Spaxton Primary School children join tree planting schemes
A GROUP of primary school pupils planted small saplings near a church in Spaxton as part of the Plant Britain scheme.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:51:00 +0000
VIDEO: Magical marriage proposal at Ben Hart's Bridgwater show
A MAGICIAN jumped at the chance to help create a magical proposal at a live show at Bridgwater’s McMillan Theatre on Friday night.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:46:48 +0000
Pictures: Skate and scooter park festival at Bridgwater YMCA Skate Park
A SKATE and scooter festival took place in memory of Dan 'Viv' Mee on Sunday (March 20).

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:33:01 +0000
64 arrests in Avon and Somerset during regional drugs op
AVON and Somerset Police have this month worked with colleagues across the South West to tackle cross border drugs supply activities.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:00:12 +0000
Police mobile camera sites in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced at which locations they will be siting mobile speed cameras in Somerset this week.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:30:05 +0000
This week's roadworks in Somerset
A TOTAL of 14 major roadworks are starting across Somerset this week.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:30:00 +0000
Luxury Easter treats to get for this year, including Belgian chocolate eggs
Cartwright & Butler are offering a number of Easter treats including hampers, gift boxes and more

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater grandfather donates winnings from The Bunch Of Grapes pub to the BDFA
A BRIDGWATER grandfather donated £3,100 of winnings to a charity close to his heart earlier this month.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:12:00 +0000
Expedia reveals top travel destinations for 2022 holidays
For many of us, 2022 is the year of returning to travel. As travel restrictions ease across the globe, many will be hoping to make up for the lost two years of travel.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Best Bridgerton-style homes for sale in the UK from Zoopla - See inside them
Here's your chance to live as the Bridgertons do. See the best Bridgerton-style properties on the market in the UK right now.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:07:08 +0000
North Petherton Surgery is most oversubscribed GP in Somerset
THE GP practices in Somerset with the most and least patients per doctor have been revealed.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Simon Bament, from Taunton Deane Swifts, gives advice in latest green focus column
SWIFTS have nested in Taunton for hundreds of years. Landing only to raise their young, swifts are largely aerial birds that can be seen flying low over the rooftops in screaming groups on warm summer evenings. The world’s fastest bird in level fli...

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater ambassador plan to cut down anti-social behaviour
SIX lucky individuals could soon be paid more than £28,000 a year to patrol Bridgwater town centre in a bid to cut down on antisocial behaviour.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Bridgerton series two full cast ahead of the Netflix series return
Bridgerton is almost back. Here's the full cast with who is returning and the new faces set to appear.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:08:57 +0000
Crews tackle back garden fire in Cheddar last night
FIRE crews tackled a blaze in the back garden of a property late last night (Friday, March 18).

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:10:00 +0000
Bridgerton Secret Cinema Ball extended into April - How to get tickets
As Bridgerton

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Bridgerton series 2 release date: When does the Netflix show return?
Dear Reader, Bridgerton is about to return to our screens and we couldn't be more excited.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Where is Bridgerton filmed? See all the locations featured in the Netflix series
Walk in the footsteps of the Bridgerton family as you explore the real-life locations of Netflix's regency romance.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:33:42 +0000
Mark McCracken jailed for solar panels fraud
A COWBOY solar panel supplier has been jailed for conning customers out of thousands of pounds.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:53:04 +0000
Valley Fest, set alongside Chew Valley Lake, line-up announced
THE line-up for a popular Somerset festival has been announced.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:43:41 +0000
Two fined for littering cigarettes in Weston-super-Mare
TWO people have been handed court bills worth hundreds of pounds after breaching a public spaces protection order in Weston-super-Mare by littering cigarettes. 

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:45:28 +0000
Bridgwater's Northgate Yard scheme to be done by October
A flagship regeneration scheme in Bridgwater will be completed in the autumn despite setbacks caused by recent storms, the district council has promised.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:02:22 +0000
Man pretended to be armed to demand £10 at KFC Taunton
A HOMELESS man in a wheelchair who attempted to hold up the KFC restaurant in Taunton was barricaded in the toilet by staff and customers until police arrived and arrested him, a court has heard.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:30:01 +0000
Former landfill near Bridgwater could generate clean energy
A FORMER landfill site near Bridgwater could be used to generate clean energy and save hundreds of tonnes of carbon a year under plans outlined by Somerset County Council this week.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:03:53 +0000
Recruitment fair in Bridgwater
SEDGEMOOR District Council is holding a Recruitment Fair in

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:34:25 +0000
Bridgwater tidal barrier gets Government go-ahead
NEARLY 13,000 homes and businesses will be better protected thanks to the construction of a new tidal barrier in Somerset authorised by the Environment Secretary this week.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:16:29 +0000
'Racially-aggravated' attack outside Palace club, Bridgwater
A YOUNG man attacked by a gang outside a nightclub sustained a broken nose and minor facial injuries.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:41:22 +0000
BBCOne appeal to track down fugitive Alex Male
AN appeal to track down a Somerset man named as one of the UK's most wanted fugitives has featured on BBCOne's Crimewatch Live programme this morning (Thursday, March 17).

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
No ban for speeding motorist on M5 in Somerset
A BUSINESSMAN from Cornwall has kept his licence despite racking up enough points to warrant a driving ban after being caught speeding on the M5 in Somerset.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:23:36 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Thursday March 17?
The latest offers in Aldi’s Specialbuys and the Middle of Lidl

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:06:00 +0000
Bridgwater sends lorryload of donations to Ukrainian refugees
A LORRY containing over 1,000 boxes full of donations for Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Poland left Bridgwater today.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:43:00 +0000
Man pleads guilty to driving under influence of cocaine
A BRIDGWATER man has been fined and handed a one-year disqualification for driving while under the influence of cocaine.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:53:12 +0000
'Nothing UN can or should do to halt full-blown war in Ukraine' - Liddell-Grainger
NOTHING can be done by the United Nations to halt the "full-blown war" in Ukraine, according to Bridgwater and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:06:05 +0000
Programme to improve residents’ employability reaches Bridgwater
A FREE course that will target unemployed or economically inactive people who need specialist, personalised support to get back into work has reached Bridgwater.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:26:09 +0000
New defibrillator installed in Bridgwater, Dunkery Rd
A NEW defibrillator has been installed in Bridgwater.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:50:53 +0000
Solution to pollution issue halting new Somerset homes 'closer'
AN impasse over pollution fears that has seen planning applications for thousands of homes across Somerset put on hold is closer to being unlocked.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:43:30 +0000
North 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 +0000
Villagers 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 +0000
National publicity is good for Bridgwater Carnival
PROMOTING Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival to a local, national and international audience is not an easy task.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:27:12 +0000
Nasty Gal does the Zara pink dress that went viral on TikTok for less - How to get yours
TikTok has been obsessing over Zara's pink satin dress after it showed up on the app.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:25:44 +0000
Extension 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 +0000
Covid 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 +0000
Platinum 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 +0000
Langport 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 +0000
Who 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 +0000
Local Heritage List project to protect Somerset and Exmoor
A CALL has gone out to communities across Somerset to help protect their local heritage.



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