Bridgwater Mercury

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three-bed Bridgwater house with countryside views for sale at £695,000
Three-bedroom Bridgwater home with countryside views, upgraded interiors and three reception rooms is on the market for £695,000.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater planning applications: October 11-17, 2026
Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater submitted to Somerset Council.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater planning decisions: October 11-17, 2026
Here are the latest planning decisions made in and around Bridgwater by Somerset Council.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ilminster man sentenced for breaching restraining order and criminal damage
An Ilminster man has been sentenced for harassment, breaching a restraining order and criminal damage.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 10 hardest primary schools to get into in Somerset revealed
New data reveals the 10 hardest primary schools to get into across Somerset, based on catchment distance and capacity.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Your Health, Your Choice: You're never too old to start exercising
Pete Richards asks whether age is just a number and why staying active can help people feel younger for longer.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Angel Place hosts spooky family fun and supports Turn Bridgwater Pink
Angel Place Shopping Centre in Bridgwater hosted a free Halloween event on October 17, with a silent disco, trail, fancy dress and Cancer Research UK support.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restored five-bedroom farmhouse near Bridgwater for sale at £750,000
Five-bedroom farmhouse near Bridgwater with period features and a Dutch barn is on the market in North Newton for £750,000.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:22:00 +0100
Some of the latest Bridgwater offenders who appeared in Magistrates' Court
Here are some of the latest Bridgwater and wider Somerset offenders who have been sentenced in Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0100
RECAP - M5 lanes reopen after earlier crash causes delays
A crash on the M5 in north Somerset temporarily closed a lane of traffic and caused severe delays for drivers heading south this afternoon.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:21:57 +0100
Primary school children get creative ahead of Bridgwater Carnival
Local pupils have been getting stuck in with paint, glue and glitter as they prepare to play their part in this year’s festivities.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:46:20 +0100
Public invited to find out what goes on in a Somerset police control room
Members of the public can tune in to a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the Somerset police control room, where "no two calls are ever the same."

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:29:15 +0100
Prince William reveals hilarious Somerset mix-up with pop superstar
The Prince of Wales revealed the brilliant encounter during a surprise appearance on The Graham Norton Show which aired on Friday, October 23.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
M5 motorway closures Somerset drivers need to be aware of this weekend
Somerset drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M5 for the weekend of October 23 to 25

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset garden fundraiser raises over £35,000 for hospice care
St Margaret’s Hospice Care raises more than £35,000 as 55 Somerset gardens open to support patients and families.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brymore Academy donates 250kg of food to Bridgwater Food Bank
Brymore Academy students and families donated 250kg of food to Bridgwater Food Bank following a community appeal.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South West firms invited to support CHSW with Breakfast with Santa
Children’s Hospice South West invites businesses to host a Breakfast with Santa fundraiser and support local families this Christmas.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater seeks young person to switch on Christmas lights
Bridgwater is seeking nominations for a young person to switch on the town's Christmas lights at the Snowflakes event.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
PCC column: How national reform could help victims in Somerset
Avon and Somerset PCC Clare Moody welcomes new courts and reforms aimed at improving support for victims of crime.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:40:35 +0100
RECAP: Storm Austen hits Somerset as strong winds and rain cause disruption
Large parts of Somerset have been hit by disruption caused by Storm Austen with strong winds and rain today (October 23).

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:34:07 +0100
RECAP: M5 updates as holiday traffic delays build
Significant southbound delays and queuing on the M5 in Somerset as weekend holiday traffic builds - here's everything you need to know.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
1,227 people living in Bridgwater HMOs amid calls for tougher planning controls
Town councillors want Somerset Council to introduce tougher planning controls amid growing concerns over the concentration of shared housing.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:59:22 +0100
M5 reopens in Somerset after overturned lorry as police share update
Police have shared an update after the M5 northbound was closed for several hours this afternoon, Friday October 23, when a lorry overturned.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:55 +0100
Bristol Airport warns passengers as Storm Austen causes flight cancellations
Somerset travellers have been urged to check their flights before setting off as Storm Austen brings disruptive weather across the UK.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
80s rock icon and I’m A Celeb star set for Halloween appearance in Somerset
The unmistakable frontman is promising outrageous stories, wild adventures and plenty of surprises in his October 31 appearance.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:20:16 +0100
Who is responsible for repairing a damaged garden fence after a storm in the UK?
Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are due to hit the UK. But who is responsible for potential garden fence damages?

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: The highs and lows of Glastonbury Festival
Clinton Rogers recalls 26 years covering Glastonbury Festival, from backstage rows and mud to unforgettable performances.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New dedicated urology investigations unit opens at Bridgwater Diagnostic Centre
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust opens dedicated urology investigations unit at Bridgwater Diagnostic Centre, offering tests, clinics and procedures in one place.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0100
Small Somerset villages urged to "amass evidence" to stop inappropriate housing
Somerset Communities Raging Against Poor Planning (SCRAPP) brings together 21 Somerset town and villages to stop inappropriate development

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Guest house near Bridgwater fined £52,000 by court - here's why
Walpole House near Bridgwater has been fined £52,000 after inspectors uncovered serious fire safety failings at the guest house

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:39:02 +0100
M5 traffic stopped after two incidents in Somerset
The M5 is suffering major delays after a second reported incident brought traffic to a halt within hours of an earlier motorway disruption today (October 22).

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:51:50 +0100
Prime minister Andy Burnham backs new 'Wessex' devolution deal for Somerset
Andy Burnham has publicly backed plans for a new Wessex mayor by 2028, which would see more power devolved to Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0100
Council could make changes to Celebration Mile in Bridgwater before Christmas
Somerset Council is weighing up whether two-way traffic could be restored to East Quay and Salmon Parade earlier then originally proposed

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:45:25 +0100
M5 traffic at a standstill with delays after 'crash' in Somerset
The M5 traffic is at a standstill on a stretch of road in Somerset amid reports of a crash today (October 22).

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
COLUMN: Hair and beauty sector loses one in five employees as rising costs bite
When I thought about visiting a hair salon during British Beauty Week I did wonder whether I should book myself in for a haircut, but then I decided there wouldn't have been much work for them to do.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Latest Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea offenders in Magistrates' Court
Here are some of the latest Bridgwater, Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Magistrates’ Court this past week.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset Camera Club captures dogs, a land train and more 'on the move'
Somerset Camera Club members capture ‘on the move’ photos, from dogs and walkers to a horse-drawn land train, featured in local newspapers.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater College tutor shortlisted for Sky Arts Hero Award by ex-pupil
Bridgwater College tutor Katherine Skern has been shortlisted for the Sky Arts Hero Award after a nomination from a former student.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brian Smedley column: What the break-up of Yugoslavia can teach us
From Somerset to Montenegro, Brian Smedley reflects on peace, friendship and internationalism through choral music.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Unique Bridgwater spectacle beats London firework displays to take UK top spot
Bridgwater has come out on top in new nation-wide research looking at the Bonfire Night events people are most keen to photograph.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Sleep better with Sleepeezee range endorsed by Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
A good night of sleep remains one of the most reliable foundations of everyday health, and finding the right bed has long been a personal decision for Somerset households.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater care home celebrates 10 years with anniversary celebration
Casa di Lusso Care Home in Bridgwater celebrates 10 years of care, community and connection with residents, families and staff.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater forecast warns of heavy rain and winds reaching 49mph
Bridgwater weather forecast: Heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 49mph expected this week, according to the Met Office.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:16:06 +0100
Somerset to be hit by first storm of the season with winds of up to 60MPH
A storm has been forecast to hit the south of England, with Somerset set to be affected by winds of up to 60MPH.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0100
CrossCountry boss pledges to consider new stop at Bridgwater railway station
CrossCountry (which will shortly be nationalised) has said proposals for services to call at Bridgwater in the future will be taken "very seriously"

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warning as fraudsters pose as Somerset police officers in convincing phone scam
Somerset residents are being warned about criminals pretend to be police officers before attempting to get money or banking information.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:29:17 +0100
Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year
Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Bridgwater and Burnham: October 20-26, 2026
Bridgwater and Burnham events guide: Masters of Deception, Atomic Rooster, Hundred Watt Club and The New Jersey Boys.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 14,000 Somerset students attend Active Bystander assemblies
More than 14,000 Somerset students have taken part in Active Bystander assemblies promoting safety and positive action.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Somerset braced for potentially 'damaging' weather as Met Office issue warning
The Met Office has warned of potentially damaging gusts, travel disruption and power cuts ahead of a weather warning later this week.

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