Bridgwater Mercury
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:51:02 +0100Angie Parker weaving course in Bridgwater
PEOPLE attending a sold-out three-day course in Bridgwater learnt skills for 'Weaving with Colour' over the weekend.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:39:16 +0100Appeal to find wanted man William Owens
POLICE say they are concerned for the welfare of a wanted man who may be in the Somerset area.
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:02:00 +0100Private family home in quiet village near Bridgwater
THIS is a well presented and secluded three bedroom detached bungalow with wrap around gardens in a quiet area of Pawlett.
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of July 11 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.
Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:25:53 +0100M5 southbound closed Bridgwater after crash and fuel spill
THE M5 southbound after Junction 23 is currently closed after a fuel spillage and two-vehicle incident.
Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Large period home set on 2.45 acres in North Newton
THIS is a wonderful detached residence occupying a plot of around 2.45 acres, within this stunning rural setting.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:51:15 +0100Sounds of the Street music in Bridgwater
FOLLOWING on from the hugely successful three-day festival in Taunton earlier this month, The Sound of the Streets is now coming to Bridgwater for a free afternoon of vibrant funky music.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:01:35 +0100Haygrove School prom in photos
YOUNG men and women from Haygrove School in Bridgwater celebrated the end of their school lives in style at their prom.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:41:00 +0100Met Office issues red warning for the south of England
“Exceptional” and “perhaps record-breaking temperatures” are likely on Monday and Tuesday in Somerset.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:56:29 +0100Flag at half mast for funeral of Cllr Nigel Taylor
THE flag is flying at half mast outside Somerset County Council's HQ at County Hall, in Taunton, to mark the funeral of the authority's former chairman.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:32:04 +0100Avon & Somerset Police's 700 drugs disruption acts in a week
AVON and Somerset Police officers carried out "almost 700 acts of disruption" in a clampdown on drug supply and associated crime.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:02:58 +0100Man arrested in connection with sexual assault in Bridgwater
POLICE have arrested a man in connection with a serious assault in Bridgwater.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Captain Tom Abell believes Somerset can win the Vitality Blast
SOMERSET will be going into Saturday's Vitality Blast T20 Finals Day oozing with confidence after their record-breaking quarter-final win over Derbyshire.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:04:47 +0100Waste and recycling crews extra early shifts in extreme heat
WASTE and recycling collection crews will be starting their shifts extra early to avoid the worst of the heat during the extreme weather warning next week.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Charterhouse auction of Hillcrest, Blandford, contents
NEARLY all of the contents of this three-storey country house are going up for auction this summer.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:10:16 +0100Arul Suppiah speaks about his battle with anorexia
FORMER Somerset cricket star Arul Suppiah has courageously opened up about his battle with anorexia
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:25:30 +0100Levels Country Store opening on Somerset Levels
A BUSINESSWOMAN is opening a farm shop and convenience store that will help villagers cut down their petrol bills.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:16:20 +0100Warning to stay away from cliffs during heatwave
People looking to make the most of the hot weather and visit the coastline have been warned that there is an increased risk of rock falls.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:54:44 +0100Acoustic musician to play in Combwich
BRIDGWATER music lovers can see an acoustic musician perform live at a pub near the town this month.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:33:49 +0100New construction building at BTC supports low carbon agenda
A ‘BOLT TIGHTENING’ ceremony has taken place to mark the latest phase of building work on Bridgwater & Taunton College’s innovative new Construction & Civil Engineering Building, part of ongoing development across the college’s campuses.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:35:48 +0100Amber heat warning in Somerset until Tuesday
WE can expect some sizzling hot weather for a few more days into next week, according to the Met Office.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:53:27 +0100Taunton Magistrates' Courts results
AN Ashcott man has been handed a six-week suspended prison sentence for breaching a community order.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:06:55 +0100Concerns raised over borrowing as Gravity employment site progresses
Concerns have been raised about how much money will need to be borrowed to deliver a major new employment site near Bridgwater.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:19:16 +0100Lauren Emery returns to Bridgwater and Taunton College
FORMER Bridgwater and Taunton College (BTC) student Lauren Emery has returned to judge a competition for barbering students.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:06:13 +0100Police try to trace owner of stolen bike found in Bridgwater
POLICE are trying to reunite this stolen bicycle which was found in Bridgwater town centre with its rightful owner.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Carnival Corner: Re-live Jubilee Pageant with documentary
WITH just over 17 weeks to go until Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival once again meanders its way through the streets of Bridgwater, preparations are really beginning to take shape.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:53:02 +0100Bridgwater businesses invited to join free webinar
BUSINESSES in the area are being invited to join a free session run by LOCALiQ on pay-per-click strategy.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:35:04 +0100Cost of living: Universal Credit claimants to get £325 support on Thursday
A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:07:32 +0100DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans
The warning relates to anybody with a social media account as a new 2,000 strong DWP team is launched aiming to crackdown on benefit fraud.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:14:18 +0100Can I go home from work if it's too hot?
WITH many workplaces sweltering as the temperature nudges into the 30s Celsius, can it ever be so hot at work that you are allowed to go home?
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:04:47 +0100Man injured during disturbance in Salmon Parade
A MAN who tried to break up a disturbance outside a Bridgwater food store sustained head and eye injuries after he stepped in.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:08:54 +0100Extreme heat warning extended to Monday next week
THE Met Office has extended its weather warning for extreme heat in Somerset into the next working week.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:02:16 +0100Laura Briggs running 290 miles to support Mo Laughton
A FORMER County Gazette reporter is in training to run a mind-boggling 290 miles in six days in support of her friend, who is battling cancer.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:51:50 +0100Bridgwater & Taunton College extends digital project
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College (BTC) has announced that hundreds more students will receive iPads following the successful first phase of its pioneering digital strategy project.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:18:18 +0100Andy Parkhouse's 25 years at Jasun Envirocare
A TAUNTON man is celebrating 25 years working for a family-run fun.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:27:19 +0100Show home unveiled at Grange Meadows, Cannington
HOUSEBUILDER Crest Nicholson has unveiled its show home at Grange Meadows in Cannington.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:09:08 +0100FlexFarming’s production facility recognised as one of Europe’s largest vertical farms
BRIDGWATER-based indoor vertical farm FlexFarming is redefining the future of fresh food production with its 500sqm, 10-tonne strawberry production facility, which is recognised as one of Europe’s largest Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) ve...
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:54:29 +0100Delays on M5 near Bridgwater after two crashes
There are delays on the M5 this morning after two separate crashes.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:33:11 +0100Missed recycling pick ups due to heatwave & staff shortages
HOUSEHOLDERS in Somerset are being warned of missed kerbside recycling pick ups due to the heatwave and staff shortages.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:21:22 +0100Avon & Somerset PC 'used confidential details from computer'
AN Avon and Somerset PC used the police computer system to access confidential information about people he knew, it is claimed.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:54:02 +0100Extreme heat weather warning for Somerset
THE Met Office has issued an extreme heat warning for Sunday, July 17.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:23:00 +0100Bridgwater Scania driver fined for insecure trailer load
A BRIDGWATER man has been fined after he admitted towing a trailer with “insufficient load security” that risked causing injury.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:26:32 +0100Man stabbed in Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater by men in balaclavas
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old man was assaulted in Bridgwater.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:25:46 +0100Bridgwater College Academy holds Year 11 prom at Brymore Academy
There was plenty of glitz and glamour on display at Bridgwater College's prom last week.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:39:00 +0100Gallery: Bridgwater Quayside Festival returns
STUNNING sunshine greeted the return of the popular Bridgwater Quayside Festival on Saturday, July 9.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:10:25 +0100Google Bus arriving at Toolstation, Bridgwater
PEOPLE in the Bridgwater area will this week be able to learn more about smart home technology and get tips on saving money on energy bills.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:17:34 +0100Free event marshalling training for Bridgwater Carnival
BRIDGWATER Guy Fawkes Carnival and Bridgwater and Taunton College have teamed up to provide marshals with a free College Certificate in Event Marshalling.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:24:04 +0100Ashcott Beer Festival in pictures
THE Ashcott Beer Festival took place on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 July.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:39:10 +0100Bertie Kelly represents England at table tennis competition
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College (BTC) student Bertie Kelly has represented England as part of the team competing at the ISF World Schools Gymnasiade in France, also acting as flag bearer during a parade through the town.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:23:39 +0100Heatwave continues in Somerset this week
SOMERSET can expect temperatures of 30degs C today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday, July 11 and 12) as the heatwave continues, according to the Met Office.