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Bridgwater Mercury

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:39:26 +0100
Martin Lewis issues energy bills price hike warning to anyone who pays by direct debit
It comes after Mr Lewis revealed he “feels sick” after sharing the latest predictions for energy prices later this year.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:36:00 +0100
Gallery: Wembdon Village Day 2022
WEMBDON'S annual Village Day returned with its full offering of events after two years with reduced schedules due to Covid.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:18:00 +0100
Initiis Ltd acquires Vodafone franchise in Bridgwater
A SOMERSET telecoms business, Initiis Ltd, has expanded its portfolio of Vodafone franchises by buying its store in Fore Street, Bridgwater.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:05:57 +0100
South West Heritage Trust open days in Taunton and Bridgwater
TWO heritage centres in Somerset are getting ready to welcome visitors in September as part of their open days programme.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:49:46 +0100
Police search for wanted man with links to Taunton and Bridgwater
POLICE are searching for a wanted man with links to the Taunton​ and Bridgwater area.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:56:00 +0100
Kaspa's opens new dessert parlour in Bridgwater town centre
DESSERT chain Kaspa's has opened a new restaurant at 10 Cornhill, Bridgwater, featuring waffles, gelatos, icre-creams, crepes, milkshakes, and sundaes.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:25:21 +0100
Police renew appeal after racially-aggravated assault in Bridgwater
POLICE are renewing an appeal for information after a racially-aggravated assault in Bridgwater​.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:02:04 +0100
Sainsbury's follow Asda, Tesco and Morrisons in announcing UK-wide ban in all stores
The nationwide ban follows similar initiatives from Tesco, Waitrose Morrisons and Asda.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:41:00 +0100
Pictures: ‘Friendly’ Bridgwater Flower & Craft Show returns
IT was a successful day at Bridgwater's Flower and Craft Show, held on Saturday, August 27 at Westfield Church.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:14:36 +0100
Headteachers express pride at resilient GCSE students
STUDENTS across Sedgemoor celebrated a fantastic set of GCSE results on Thursday, August 25.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:40:00 +0100
Postal workers form picket line in Bridgwater in dispute over pay
AROUND 60 people joined a picket line at Bridgwater's Royal Mail Delivery Office amid a national postal workers' strike on Friday.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:04:55 +0100
Police mobile speed camera locations in Somerset
POLICE have issued a list of hundreds of sites across Somerset where officers will be operating mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 06:51:04 +0100
Workers to take a month to rid road of weeds
DUE to the bank holiday today (Monday, August 29), most of the new major roadworks schemes in Somerset are starting on Wednesday.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Matthew Denney to speak at next Bridgwater TASS meeting
MEMBERS of The Arts Society Sedgemoor (TASS) will enjoy an interesting talk from speaker Matthew Denney about Great Exhibitions and World's Fairs in September.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of August 22 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:38:55 +0100
Met Office yellow weather warning sparks £5,000 'thunder fever' warning to UK drivers
The Met Office has shared yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms this week following a string of heatwaves this summer.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:22:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more: Bank holiday opening hours
August bank holiday 2022 supermarket opening times: Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Poundland, B&Q, Wickes and more.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:06:55 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 28?
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 28.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:26:17 +0100
Warning to UK dog owners over common plants that could lead to death
Common plants found in gardens across the UK could make your dog violently ill.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Farming fatalities in South West on decrease
A RISK management specialist is urging the region’s farmers not to relax safety standards after official figures revealed a drop in the number of fatalities in the British agricultural industry – with six deaths across the South West.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
The Devon and Somerset Staghounds painting at auction
A PICTURE of local stag hounds by one of Britain's most celebrated sporting artists is forecast to fetch a five-figure sum when it goes to auction.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:56:45 +0100
Sedgemoor and Somerset West and Taunton Council's ecological vision
SEDGEMOOR District Council (SDC) and Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council have produced a joint strategy to reverse the deterioration of habitats and biodiversity.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Large country house in Bridgwater goes up for sale
BENEDICTINE Priory Barn C.1097 is a stunning period property situated close to Bridgwater town centre and has five bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Charming detached house in Burrowbridge up for sale
THIS property is an extremely charming and versatile edge of village detached house with an attached two bedroom barn.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Museum Hammond microcars at Charterhouse auction
THE Hammond Collection of Microcars in Kent is being sold by Dorset-based Charterhouse Auctioneers on Thursday, October 27.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
DWP PIP £156 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions
The DWP payment could be a welcome boost for those struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:26:44 +0100
Energy bill direct debit warning to UK bill payers ahead of Ofgem price cap increase
The warning comes as Brits prepare for the energy price cap rise set to be announced by Ofgem on Friday.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:08:06 +0100
Swimming ‘not advised’ at Burnham beach due to pollution
SWIMMERS have been advised not to bathe in the water at Burnham-on-Sea's beach due to concerns about pollution. 

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:26:42 +0100
Holiday traffic causes M5 delays after earlier accident
DRIVERS are facing delays on the M5 between Taunton and Clevedon due to holiday traffic ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:14:06 +0100
Somerset Wildlife Trust's Nature Reserves Fund Appeal
SOMERSET Wildlife Trust has launched a critical appeal to raise funds to care for its nature reserves.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:56:00 +0100
Bridgwater residents present antisocial driving petition
CONCERNED residents living on a Bridgwater road have presented a petition asking for action to be taken against antisocial driving.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:39:30 +0100
GCSE results from Somerset schools and colleges
WE'VE got a few more GCSE results round ups to add to our live blog yesterday.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
All recycling and waste collections a day later next week
THERE are changes to recycling and waste collections across Somerset next week due to the Bank Holiday.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:29:23 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers warned over four driving law changes in the UK
The driving law changes could lead to fines as motorist are urged to get themselves up to date.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:18:53 +0100
Tesco shoppers left 'gutted' by Tesco Clubcard change in November
Tesco has around 19 million Clubcard members across the UK.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:26:32 +0100
GCSE results for students in Somerset
It's GCSE results day today and we're bringing you details of how the various schools in Somerset have fared.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:06:15 +0100
Priti Patel visits Avon and Somerset Police headquarters
HOME secretary Priti Patel visited Avon and Somerset Police's Portishead headquarters yesterday (August 24).

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:56:07 +0100
Almost 30 new low-cost homes to be built in Bridgwater town centre
Nearly 30 low-cost homes will be delivered in Bridgwater town centre after the district council stepped in to buy out a commercial developer.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:03:00 +0100
‘Loving’ man dies weeks after being assaulted in Bridgwater
A FATHER and grandfather who spent six weeks in a coma after being assaulted in Bridgwater has sadly died. 

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:07:00 +0100
£4.3M investment brings more affordable homes to Bridgwater
DOZENS of houses in Bridgwater have been purchased by Sedgemoor District Council to be offered as low-cost social housing for rent.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:04:24 +0100
83% of Somerset schools good/outstanding according to Ofsted
JUST over four in five schools in Somerset were rated good or outstanding at their last inspection, figures show.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:28:55 +0100
A39 cleared after accident near Cannington, Sedgemoor
THE A39 has been cleared after it was blocked in both directions following an accident between Oatley Lane (Cannington) and Currypool Lane (Keenthorne).

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:29:00 +0100
Mecca Bingo closes in Bridgwater after 48 years
MECCA Bingo has thanked its Bridgwater customers following the closure of its bingo hall after nearly 50 years in the town.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Somerset Business Awards 2023 entries open on September 12
ENTRIES open on Monday, September 12, for the prestigious Somerset Business Awards 2023 organised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:58:43 +0100
CCTV image of Sedgemoor man following Poole burglary
POLICE investigating a burglary in Dorset have turned their attention to Sedgemoor.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:01:36 +0100
Facebook down: Why is my news feed showing posts to celebrities
Facebook users have been reporting issues with their service this morning as their homepage has not been showing regular posts.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:43:36 +0100
Falling panel crushes Hinkley Point C worker's leg
A WORKER at Hinkley Point C sustained a serious leg injury after a heavy panel dropped on him at the weekend.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:11:00 +0100
CBD Journey building could become new Bridgwater takeaway
PLANS have been submitted to convert a former health and wellbeing shop into a takeaway in Eastover, Bridgwater.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:07:45 +0100
Delays on M5 near Bridgwater due to urgent barrier repairs
ONE lane is closed in both directions on the M5 near Bridgwater while National Highways carries out “emergency barrier repairs”.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:54:27 +0100
Farm near Somerset beauty spot to become major power storage facility
A farm on the edge of a Somerset beauty spot will become a major power storage facility after new plans were approved by district councillors.



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