Archives

Bridgwater Mercury

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:20:00 +0100
Chard Museum to promote town’s history thanks to donation
A MUSEUM said it will promote local history after receiving a donation through the ‘Cash for Charities’ campaign.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Young Somerset star Alfie Ogborne backs his ability
ALFIE Ogborne’s self belief has paid off and on Sunday playing against Middlesex in the Royal London One Day Cup he was rated as Somerset’s best bowler by the pundits.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
TEN little known motoring laws that could land you in court
NEW research shows more than 70 per cent of British drivers are breaking a little known law, which could see them facing fines of up to £1,000 or points on their licence.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:06:10 +0100
Pawlett Plod attracts runners from across Somerset
FOR the first time since July 2019, runners from across Somerset joined locals to compete in the Pawlett Plod.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:26:53 +0100
Met Office weather warning upgraded to amber in Somerset
The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning in Somerset from yellow to amber as storms set to sweep the county.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:22:12 +0100
Angel Place Shopping Centre Bridgwater under new ownership
ANGEL Place Shopping Centre in Bridgwater is now under new ownership following the acquisition of its owners Real Estate Investments Nederland BV.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:22:44 +0100
Bridgwater sit top of the Toolstation Western League
BRIDGWATER United have begun the Toolstation Western League season in magnificent fashion winning their two opening games 1-8 and 0-7.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:21:56 +0100
Bridgwater United Women train with legend Harry Redknapp
AS part of their final pre-season preparations the Bridgwater United Women squad headed to the South Coast on Sunday for training and team bonding.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:07:40 +0100
Upgrades for Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea play areas
SEDGEMOOR District Council have confirmed that a number of parks and play areas in the Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea area will be getting an upgrade.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:03:00 +0100
Gallery: Bridgwater Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show 2022
LOCAL petrolheads enjoyed looking at over 500 classic and vintage cars at a two-day show held in Bridgwater at the weekend.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:54:46 +0100
Somerset MVP holds family fun day at Middlezoy
The Somerset Maternity Voices Partnership recently hosted their family fun day at The Nurture Shed in Bridgwater.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:21:00 +0100
Public access to Bridgwater's Watergate set to be improved
MEMBERS of the public will soon have improved access to – and visibility of – Bridgwater’s twelfth century Watergate building.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:06:04 +0100
When is Flying Ant Day 2022 in the UK? What is it?
When is Flying Ant Day in the UK in 2022? And what is it? All you need to know.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:04:32 +0100
Pictures: North Petherton Flower Show 117th edition
NORTH Petherton Flower Show returned after two years with its 117th edition last weekend.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:45:30 +0100
SomerRock makes triumphant return to Bridgwater
AT the weekend the very popular SomerRock Festival returned to Bridgwater & Albion Rugby Club.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
National Lottery funding to help girls fish in Bridgwater
WOMEN can try out fishing with Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) thanks to £9,950 of National Lottery This Girl Can funding from Sport England.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:53:59 +0100
Crew rescued as fishing boat sinks off Somerset coast
THE crew of a boat were rescued moments before it sank off the Somerset coast at the weekend.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:37:44 +0100
SIXTEEN major roadworks starting in Somerset today
A TOTAL of 16 major roadworks are being started in Somerset today (Monday, August 15).

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:21:26 +0100
Rubbish pile catches fire in Middlezoy
A LARGE quantity of rubbish that had caught fire earlier today required two fire engines to put out.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100
St Margaret’s Hospice launches its Sunflower Stroll
ST MARGARET’S Hospice has launched its Sunflower Stroll memory walk.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:33:14 +0100
Met Office extends thunderstorm warning for Somerset after heatwave
A YELLOW warning for thunderstorms affecting Somerset and the South West has been extended.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Grade II listed country property with annexe in Wedmore
SENSITIVELY combining the charm, beauty, and period features of an 18th century country property with contemporary comfort and style.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Somerset Food Trail Festival
THE Somerset Food Trail Festival was declared a roaring success after more than 190 farmers, growers, food producers, cafés, pubs, and restaurants took part in the 10-day festival from 15-24 July.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
'Ceramic zoo' sale at Lawrence
LAWRENCE looked a little like a ceramic zoo on last month when a collection of 40 lots of Meissen porcelain animals was met with steady and eager bidding.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of August 8 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:34:15 +0100
Bridgwater Green Week’s programme
BRIDGWATER Green Week will provide various activities later this month.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Four-bed semi-detached barn conversion in North Petherton
OAK Tree Barn is a superb semi-detached period barn conversion offering a wealth of character and charm throughout.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:48:30 +0100
Somerset avoids drought status during heatwave – here’s why
Somerset has avoided drought status despite it being the driest first half of the year since 1976 – here’s why.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:39:51 +0100
Bridgwater cases at magistrates' courts
AMONG recent cases dealt with at Taunton Magistrates' Courts was that of Lee Mark Thompson.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:17:31 +0100
New electric vehicle charging hub to open in Northgate Yard, Bridgwater
A BRAND-NEW electric vehicle charging hub will open in Northgate Yard, Bridgwater​'s entertainment and dining hub opening in October 2022.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:43:17 +0100
Marchant de Lange leaves Somerset for Gloucestershire
PACE bowler Marchant de Lange is leaving Somerset County Cricket Club at the end of the season to join Gloucestershire.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:55:28 +0100
Thunderstorm warning issued for Somerset
THUNDERSTORMS could develop on Monday, bringing “heavy rain” and “disruption”, the latest Met Office forecast said.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:17:38 +0100
Bridgwater air filter manufacturing company launches net zero plans
A FAMILY-RUN air filter manufacturing and services company has unveiled its vision for the future including sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of its manufacturing process (August 2022).

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:59:02 +0100
Cost of living: Deadline for pensioners to claim payment
The deadline for pensioners to claim the DWP cost of living payment is August 18.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:19:16 +0100
Police search for owner of recovered bike in Bridgwater
POLICE in Bridgwater are trying to trace the owner of this bike.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:27:45 +0100
Somerset drought: Hosepipe ban update amid Met Office heatwave weather warning
Drought looming for the south west amid Met Office amber heatwave weather warning – but will it bring a hosepipe ban for Somerset?

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:26:45 +0100
National Drought Group to meet today as South West faces another heatwave
THE National Drought Group will meet tomorrow in the wake of a four-day extreme heat warning.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:49:00 +0100
BTC to host Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp training courses
BRIDGWATER & Taunton College (BTC) will launch new training courses after two local councils were granted funding from the Department for Education.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:53:00 +0100
BTC celebrates 100 years of Cannington land-based studies
FORMER Bridgwater and Taunton College (BTC) students and staff members have come together to celebrate 100 years of land-based studies in Cannington.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:32:07 +0100
James Hildreth announces retirement from Somerset cricket
JAMES Hildreth has today (Thursday, August 11) confirmed he will retire from professional cricket at the end of the season.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:16:22 +0100
Police sergeant misconduct hearing over on-duty sex claim
AN on-duty Avon and Somerset Police sergeant had sex with a vulnerable member of the public, it is claimed.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:44:10 +0100
Dodgy car plates in Avon and Somerset patch
AVON and Somerset Police have published these images of dodgy car registration plates spotted on vehicles in the force area.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:28:51 +0100
Ryanair strikes Spain airports: Airline shares important message with UK holidaymakers
The Foreign Office has warned Brits travelling abroad of flight disruption and urged passengers to consult with their airlines.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:42:14 +0100
How a new walking and cycling plan will make it easier to get around Bridgwater
It could soon get a lot easier to walk and cycle around one of Somerset’s largest towns under new council proposals.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:34:00 +0100
Otterhampton Village Hall re-opens as local ‘social hub’
A LOCAL village hall has become a community’s vital social hub once again after a successful refurbishment project.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:53:51 +0100
All the guidelines on hosepipe and water usage in Somerset
FOUR water companies have announced hosepipe bans across the UK, as another heatwave is set to scorch the country this week.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:09:09 +0100
Liddell-Grainger urging Exmoor national park to ban BBQs
MP Ian Liddell-Grainger is calling on Exmoor national park authority to do more to protect against wildfires.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:06:36 +0100
Red Arrows to fly over Minehead today
THE Red Arrows are expected to fly over Somerset this afternoon as part of their flypast to Exeter.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:12:53 +0100
Try out this easy recipe for bread pudding
Our food blogger and chef, Katy Harris extols the virtues of bread as part of our Your Money Matters this week and offers a great recipe too.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:55:00 +0100
Charity bike ride raises £10,000 for The Nelson Trust
A TEAM of cyclists has raised £10,000 for The Nelson Trust, a charity specialising in supporting women who have experienced trauma or abuse



home