Bridgwater Mercury
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:56:35 +0100Orchard Pig added as new cider for Perfect Draft - How to buy
Beer Hawk has added its first cider option to its Perfect Draft device.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100Cinnabon could open bakery near Bridgwater M5 junction
CINNABON could be opening a new store at Dunball Services near Bridgwater, which signage suggests have a Starbucks drive-thru, a Greggs drive-thru, and a Sbarro pizzeria.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:56:41 +0100Somerset NHS Trust apologises after patient kept waiting 3 years for treatment
THE Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has apologised for the waiting times endured by some of its patients, after a Freedom of Information request revealed that one person was kept on standby for almost three years.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:50:00 +0100Sue Johnson's appeal to find stolen puppy Archie
A DOG owner desperately drove after a thief who had sped off after stealing her dachshund puppy.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:10:52 +0100Anger at council parking fee at electric car charge point
A MOTORIST has slammed the council for charging parking fees for people using its electric vehicle charge points.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Conservative Party manifesto for Somerset Council election
THE Conservative Party have placed emphasis on their “track record” ahead of May’s Somerset unitary authority elections.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:13:28 +0100Land Promotion Group submits plans for homes near Hinkley Point C
DOZENS of new homes and a community hall could soon be built on the main road to a new nuclear power station if plans are approved, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:30:00 +0100Labour's manifesto for Somerset Council election
"LABOUR are back in Somerset and hoping to build on existing strongholds in Bridgwater and Taunton.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:30:00 +0100The Green Party council election manifesto
"A RECORD number of Green Party candidates are standing in the elections to the new Somerset Council.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Advantages of being an Independent candidate
JOHN Hunt is an experienced Independent councillor, currently serving the electorate at parish, district and county council level.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100LibDem manifesto for Somerset Council election
TACKLING the government on sewage in rivers, discounted bus travel for teenagers, safe cycle routes and more trees are key Liberal Democrat proposals.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:46:42 +0100Novelty mugs from The Range, IWOOT, Menkind and more to mark National Tea Drinking Day
Until they make National Tea Drinking Day a national holiday, we're simply going to have to celebrate with novelty mugs.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:24:34 +0100Latest Covid deaths in Sedgemoor
GOVERNMENT figures show five people in Sedgemoor who had Covid-19 died in the latest weekly period.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:48:00 +0100Five Bridgwater drivers handed fines and penalty points
FIVE people from Bridgwater have been fined and handed penalty points by Bath Magistrates’ Court after committing driving offences on local roads.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:50:40 +0100Somerset take on Surrey at The Oval in County Championship
SOMERSET travel to the Kia Oval to take on Surrey in Division One of the LV= Insurance County Championship.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:22:44 +0100Oliver, 11, donates his hair to Little Princess Trust
AN 11-YEAR-OLD had his hair cut for the first time in two years to help kids with cancer.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:27:03 +0100Discover Glorious Gardens across Somerset and support St Margaret’s Hospice
MORE than 30 beautiful gardens across Somerset are opening to visitors this summer in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:43:29 +0100Suspects detained by police in foot chase in Westonzoyland
THIS is the moment two suspects ran off after being stopped by police.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:48:05 +0100Police stop pick up truck towing 'enormous trailer' on M5
CAN you spot why police ordered this vehicle off the M5?
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:15:48 +0100Somerset primary school place allocations for September 2022
ALMOST 5,000 children will be starting at the Somerset primary school of their choice at the start of the next academic year in September.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:24:48 +0100Somerset Fund grant applications now open
GRANTS up to £2,500 are now available for smaller charities, community groups, sports clubs and social enterprises in Somerset.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:00:24 +0100Scores of people enjoy Burnham RNLI's sunshine Sunday event
SCORES of people turned out for the Burnham-on-Sea RNLI open day over Easter.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:03:00 +0100Luke and Sam Hardwell put on a show in Bridgwater
SATURDAY April 16, saw the return of Bridgwater Martial Arts to Blake Hall.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:14:00 +0100Foodies flock to Bridgwater town centre for Easter festival
SHOPPERS, stallholders, and the Easter Bunny made the most of the excellent weather on Saturday at Bridgwater Food & Drink Festival in the town centre.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:19:40 +0100Steamboat launches in Bridgwater
A STEAMBOAT was launched in Bridgwater at Kings Lock near North Newton on the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:29:46 +0100Enmore Park Ladies donate to Rape Crisis Centre, SARSAS
ENMORE Park Golf Club ladies section are supporting the Lady Captain’s charity SARSAS, Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Charity.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:13:09 +0100Mobile police speed camera sites in Somerset
AVON and Somerset Police have announced scores of locations where they will be siting mobile speed cameras at various times this week.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:50:17 +0100Roadworks across Somerset this week
SOMERSET County Council has announced 16 roadworks schemes starting in the county this week.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100Somerset’s Public Health team urges Spring Booster jab take up
Somerset County Council’s Public Health team is urging older and more vulnerable residents to take up the offer of a free, further Covid-19 booster vaccine.
Sun, 17 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Concert tickets to go on sale from May
TICKETS for this years Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Concerts are set to go on sale from next month.
Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100Rachael Millington talks all about fashion in her green focus column
FASHION Revolution Week 2022 takes place from 18th- 24th April. This year’s theme is MONEY FASHION POWER.
Sun, 17 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100A SIX-BEDROOM Edwardian family home for sale in Mark, Highbridge
A SIX-BEDROOM family home with a huge garden and detached annexe is for sale in Highbridge.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Nine Somerset battles in the 2022 May elections
SOMERSET voters face a series of close battles for their support as the different parties fight for control of the new unitary council, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 09:38:55 +0100Somerset Waste Partnership on Easter recycling collections
RECYCLING collection days in Somerset are set to change next week due to the Easter bank holiday.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Latest planning applications in Sedgemoor
BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between March 31 and April 6 2022.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100Bridgwater residents left without reliable internet after cable damaged
RESIDENTS in Bridgwater have been left fuming after a damaged cable has left them without reliable internet for the past two weeks.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:41:55 +0100Latest Covid-19 data in Sedgemoor
THERE were two more coronavirus deaths recorded in the latest 24-hour period in Sedgemoor.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:51:30 +0100Bridgwater crews tackle fire in derelict building near Salmon Parade
A FIRE broke out in a derelict building last night (Thursday, April 14).
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:40:00 +0100Lorryload of donations leaves Bridgwater to help Ukraine
A LORRY full of medical supplies and other donated items to help refugees and casualties of the war in Ukraine left Bridgwater at the start of April.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Letter on the new unitary council plan by Alan Paul
Dear sir,
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:48:17 +0100Easter Bunny visits Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School
NURSERY children in Taunton and Bridgwater were delighted by a visit from a special guest.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:09:02 +0100Win Somerset festival tickets with hidden pebbles
SOMERSET residents have a chance to win festival tickets by finding branded competition pebbles hidden around the county.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:30:46 +010014-year-old reported missing has been found, police say
POLICE have appealed for the public to help them find a teenager who has been reported missing after he was last seen in Bridgwater this morning.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:06:44 +0100Pedestrian crossing overtake in Cannington
POLICE have slammed this motorist for a "horrendous" overtaking of another vehicle on a pedestrian crossing.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:07:04 +0100The 10 cheapest places to buy petrol in Bridgwater
THE rise in the cost of living across the UK is currently a big concern for all residents.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:21:16 +0100Hour-long delays on M5 motorway between Burnham-on-Sea and Sedgemoor Services
THERE are delays of an hour on the M5 this morning (April 14) due to animals in the road.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:30:00 +0100NHS Somerset advice over Easter
THE NHS in Somerset is asking people to make sure they are prepared this Easter and choose the right NHS service for their healthcare needs.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:27:25 +0100Bridgwater man given send off with motorcycle procession
Steve Austin was laid to rest today (Wednesday, April 13)
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:39:23 +0100Record breaking Walford Cross Machinery Sale
THE popular Walford Cross Machinery Sale between Bridgwater and Taunton enjoyed a record-breaking year, according to Andy Clements, associate with auctioneers Greenslade Taylor Hunt.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:07:45 +0100National Highways no rubbish plea to tourists
NATIONAL Highways are pleading with tourists descending on Somerset and the South West to keep the region's roadsides clear of litter.