Bridgwater Mercury
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:50:54 +0100Northgate Yard car park and play area now fully open
NORTHGATE Yard is now fully completed after the final touches on the car park and play area are complete.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100Exceptionally presented barn conversion in Middlezoy
THIS is an exclusive and exceptionally presented 4 bed, 4 bathroom detached barn conversion.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:42:10 +0100Dead puppy dumped between East Huntspill and Woolavington
THE RSPCA is appealing for information after the body of a dead puppy was discovered in a layby.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:06:11 +0100Winter events at Somerset Brick and Tile Museum in Bridgwater
THIS winter Somerset Brick and Tile Museum in Bridgwater is welcoming a local author and artist for some special events that take place alongside its popular family activities.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:15:13 +0100Mohammed Saddiq, new Lord Lieutenant of Somerset
KING Charles III will have a new representative in Somerset from tomorrow (Saturday, October 29).
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:41:55 +0100Glastonbury Headliners 2023: Odds on Taylor Swift or Arctic Monkeys
In just under a month thousands of music fans will be battleling out as they try to get tickets to one of the biggest and most iconic music festivals of all time, Glastonbury.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:31:46 +0100Police issue 134 notices for speeding in pre-dawn
SCORES of motorists in Avon and Somerset who mistakenly believed an urban myth are to face their day in court.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:22:51 +0100Five Somerset swimming pools need significant maintenance
Five swimming pools in Somerset will need significant maintenance in the coming years in order to keep them open to the public.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:41:00 +0100A39 Walton night-time closure during resurfacing
A KEY road linking Bridgwater and the M5 with Wells and Glastonbury will be closed overnight for 12 days during urgent repair works.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:20:08 +0100Man arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance in Cleeve
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance in Cleeve.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:00:41 +0100Environment Agency issues response to MP Ian Liddell-Grainger
THE Environment Agency has responded to claims may by Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:55:44 +0100Bridgwater schools design carnival masks
AS THE countdown to this year’s Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival continues, twenty-three large carnival masks, designed and decorated by school children, have been placed on display in and around Bridgwater town centre.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:56:11 +0100Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards finalists announced
SEDGEMOOR Chamber of Commerce has announced all the finalists for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Channel 4 Grand Designs: Somerset couple build home in derelict cowshed
Somerset-based couple builds their dream home by transforming a derelict cowshed on this week's Grand Designs.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:40:23 +0100M5 lane re-opens after 'police incident', Bridgwater North
M5 lane closed due to 'police incident' near Bridgwater
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:04:43 +0100Ian Liddell-Grainger set to investigate Environment Agency
A SOMERSET MP is demanding explanations from the Environment Agency after reports it has become ‘obsessed’ with health and safety.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:21:17 +0100Record collective sale at Sedgemoor Auction Centre
A RECORD entry of 558 head helped ensure Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Junction 24, North Petherton, enjoyed its best ever collective sale.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100How you can help Somerset charities win a share of £16,000
THREE local charities have been given the chance to win a share of an amazing £128,000 cash giveaway by our newspaper group.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Man punched in head on Lamb Lane/St Mary Street, Bridgwater
EARLIER this month a man was punched in the head during an assault in Bridgwater.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:18:39 +0100Somerset Chamber of Commerce annual business leaders' dinner
THE county's wide range of businesses was highlighted when Somerset Chamber of Commerce hosted two high profile business leaders – Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, and Lord Mark Price, former Government Minist...
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:23:01 +0100Scott Cinemas at Northgate Yard, Bridgwater: Take a look inside
AS part of the Northgate Yard official opening today (October 24, 2022), the brand new Scott Cinemas opened as well.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:16:35 +0100Northgate Yard officially opens in Bridgwater
NORTHGATE Yard has officially been opened today, Monday, October 24, 2022.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:13:55 +0100Langford Lakes Tree Farm offering 100 free Christmas trees
A FARM that donates Christmas trees to three local towns is now looking to spread even more festive cheer by giving away a further 100 to charities.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:32:59 +0100Police officers 'at risk of corruption' because of poor pay
Police could be at risk of “corruption and financial control and coercion by criminal gangs” because they are paid so poorly.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:58:55 +0100Unpaid mental health carers in Somerset celebration
SOMERSET NHS Foundation Trust (FT), which runs Musgrove Park Hospital, community and mental health services, is celebrating 20 years of supporting unpaid mental health carers.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:08:42 +0100Bridgwater Carnival DVD set to include Jubilee Pageant cart documentary
A ONE-HOUR-LONG documentary about the building of a unique carnival cart for the Queen is to be part of a special souvenir two-disc 2022 Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival DVD.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:16:47 +0100Bridgwater Cllr Richard Morgan in Just Stop Oil protest
BRIDGWATER Town councillor Richard Morgan was among a group of demonstrators who stopped the traffic on busy London roads at the weekend.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100GMB ambulance workers strike ballot
HUNDREDS of ambulance workers in Somerset and Devon could go on strike later this year.
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:22:49 +0100Roadworks schemes starting in Somerset
AMONG roadworks being carried out in Somerset this week are defect corrections at the Blackbrook Interchange on the edge of Taunton.
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:59:27 +0100Full list of finalists for the Somerset Tourism Awards
THE finalists for the Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards have been announced.
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100Somerset Camera Club pictures for the week of October 16 2022
HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100Black History Month in Bridgwater Engine Room
BRIDGWATER and District Trades Union Council, supported by the Somerset African Caribbean Network and Somerset Film, has celebrated Black History Month with an exhibition and evening event.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:19:41 +0100£5,000 fine for driving in gloves, coats or scarves warning to UK drivers
You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:32:10 +0100Yellow thunderstorm warning issued across Somerset
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK tomorrow, Sunday, October 23.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:27:56 +0100Bridgwater community drop-in to tackle cost of living crisis
AN initiative has been set up in Bridgwater to help support the community with issues surrounding the cost of living crisis this winter.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:13:18 +0100Somerset Disability Ball at Oake Manor Golf Club
MORE than 280 people attended the third annual Somerset Disability Ball at Oake Manor Golf Club.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 09:29:58 +0100Somerset Labour leader Leigh Redman writes to new chancellor
SOMERSET Labour’s Cllr Leigh Redman has written to the new Chancellor to stand up for Somerset and insist our community shouldn’t pay the price for the economic crisis made in Downing Street.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100Bespoke designed detached barn conversion near Bridgwater
THIS is an understated, high quality barn conversion offered to the market for the first time since its renovation 20 years ago.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100Salvation Army supporting victims of modern slavery
MORE victims of organised criminal gangs are being referred to The Salvation Army’s modern slavery services in the South West than ever before, according to a new report.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Make a Difference Awards winners in Somerset
EIGHT community champions have been announced as winners in an award scheme run by BBC Radio Somerset and BBC Local Radio across England.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:22:25 +0100Pumpkin decorations this Halloween could see fined £5,000
Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:21:30 +0100Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl and Iceland 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
Iceland, Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:16:17 +0100UK bank holidays 2023: What days will we get off next year
These are the confirmed 2023 bank holiday dates
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:06:00 +0100Injunction issued to protect Homes in Sedgemoor customer
AN injunction has been issued to protect a Homes in Sedgemoor customer from abuse and coercive behaviour.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:52:02 +0100LIVE: Lane closed on M5 following collision near Bridgwater
One lane was closed and there was heavy traffic following a collision involving two vehicles on the M5 between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:30:00 +0100Elysian Twirlers of Bridgwater represent England in Italy
MEMBERS of the Bridgwater-based Elysian Twirlers baton twirling team tasted success while representing England at a major competition in Italy.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:41:19 +0100Change of heart after Axbridge charity collection market ban
A Somerset council has had a change of heart after an arcane policy prevented money from being sent to Ukrainian refugees.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:42:00 +0100Somerset bus drivers take second day of strike action
BUS services will be disrupted in Somerset today as RMT union members take strike action over pay and conditions.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:14:37 +0100Ian Liddell-Grainger wants EU style support for farmers
IT may be cheaper and easier long-term to revert to a European-style system of direct support for UK farmers, says Bridgwater and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:20:36 +0100Work starts on 33 new flats in Bridgwater
Work to build more than thirty new flats in Bridgwater has officially started.