Bridgwater Mercury

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three-bed period house in Wembdon up for sale at £355,000
Three-bedroom semi-detached 1930s house for sale in Wembdon. Modernised, with off-road parking, garden, and versatile converted garage. £355,000.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Registration opens for returning Somerset cycling challenge
Registration opens for the 2026 Somerset Cycle sportive on 9 May. Ride stunning routes from Bridgwater, supporting Youth Adventure Trust and local youth.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Four-bedroom 1950s home for sale in Bridgwater for £530k
Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Wembdon Hill, Bridgwater. Spacious 1950s family home with gardens, modern kitchen, terrace views. £530,000.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Met Office forecasts cloud and sun for Bridgwater this week
Met Office Bridgwater weather forecast: rain-free week ahead with a mix of sun and cloud, temperatures up to 16°C, and moderate winds.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:19:31 +0000
Work begins on new pétanque terrain at park
Work begins on a new pétanque terrain at Victoria Park, Bridgwater, funded by HPC Community Fund, Somerset Community Foundation and Bridgwater Pétanque Club.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0000
Owner of a dangerous dog and more among latest cases in court
Owning a dangerous dog, drink driving and assault are among the latest cases from Burnham-on-Sea offenders, heard at Taunton Magistrates' Court.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0000
Man sentenced to 14 months in prison for breaching a restraining order FIVE TIMES
A man from Sedgemoor has been jailed for 14 months for breaching a restraining order and sharing a photograph or film of a person in an intimate state

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:18:17 +0000
Free cinema screening coming to Bridgwater to celebrate 25 years of classic film
More than 100 free film screenings are coming to cinemas across the UK, including in Bridgwater.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:30:54 +0000
Changes could slash number of councillors in Somerset
The Local Government Boundary Commission proposes reducing Somerset Council seats from 110 to 96 and redrawing all division boundaries for the 2027 election.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:43:05 +0000
Planning application submitted for new 24-hour gym
A planning application has been submitted for a new 24-hour gym at Bridgwater Retail Park.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:08:35 +0000
Have your say in new health and wellbeing survey
People across Somerset can outline their health and wellbeing priorities in a survey launched this week.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:48:18 +0000
Poundland Bridgwater denies store is closing as plans for gym on site submitted
Poundland in Bridgwater denies plans to close the store - but a business already lining up to take its place.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:29:43 +0000
This is the exact date you should turn off your heating this year
After analysing years of Met Office date, heating experts can reveal the date you should stop heating your home this year.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:27:18 +0000
Tesco shoppers told 'do not eat' as salmonella contamination leads to recall
Tesco shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning as a product sold at the supermarket may contain salmonella.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bruce Watson to perform at Bridgwater Arts Centre in 2027
Big Country’s Bruce Watson brings his spoken word and music tour to Bridgwater Arts Centre on 14 May 2027, sharing stories and classic hits.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What's on in Bridgwater and Burnham: March 3-9, 2026
Discover top events in Bridgwater and Burnham this week: dance socials, Luke Knight’s Somerset legends, Beatles Complete tribute, and Made in Tennessee show.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Grandstand tickets to go on sale for Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival
Grandstand tickets for Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival 2026 go on sale 2 March. Book early for Somerset's famous illuminated procession on 7 November.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:40:22 +0000
Town council objects to two major housing developments
Bridgwater Town Council has objected to two major housing schemes, one for 530 homes and another for 220, at its planning committee meeting on February 26.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:21:58 +0000
Trade unionists voice support for refugees
Trade unionists in Bridgwater back refugees, supporting Refugee Action and Refugees at Home. UK urged to uphold 1951 Refugee Convention and reject hostility.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:20:43 +0000
Ministers to discuss future of Bridgwater Carnival
Government ministers to meet Sir Ashley Fox MP over support for Bridgwater Carnival, the UK’s oldest carnival, amid concerns about rising compliance costs.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater roads to face restrictions for five nights in March
Temporary traffic restrictions on Bridgwater's A38 Bristol Road from 9–14 March 2026 for Openreach cabling works, as ordered by Somerset Council.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Latest Bridgwater planning applications: February 15-21, 2026
Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Latest Bridgwater planning decisions, February 15-21, 2026
Here are the latest planning decisions made in and around Bridgwater.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater pub to host Mother's Day quiz night for charity
Join The White Willow in Bridgwater for a Mother’s Day charity quiz night on 14 March, raising funds for Breast Cancer Now. Prizes and fun for all!

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Your Health, Your Choice: Why some discomfort is important in life
Modern life makes physical activity optional, fuelling UK obesity and inactivity. Pete Richards urges small challenges to boost fitness, health and resilience.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater MP warns places of worship at risk of closure
Churches and listed places of worship risk closure after the government ends the listed places of worship grant scheme, warns Sir Ashley Fox MP.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Evening of entertainment in Bridgwater to support mayor's charity
Support mental health in Bridgwater at the Thursday Night Survival Kit event, 23 April, Bridgwater Arts Centre. Live music, quiz, raising funds for Men’s Shed.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Photos from the Bridgwater Carnival Gangs and Features Old Folks show
Bridgwater Carnival's Gangs and Features Old Folks Show took place over February 26, 27 and 28

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council under financial scrutiny after government letter
Somerset Council faces government scrutiny over financial management, with £30m exceptional support considered. External audit raises concerns.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Solar farm invites Somerset schools for educational visits
Burnham and Weston Energy offers fully funded school visits to its solar farm in 2026, teaching pupils about renewable energy, climate change, and biodiversity.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Retro day brings back happy memories for Bridgwater care home residents
Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater hosted a retro day, with music, games and dressing up, helping residents reminisce and enjoy nostalgic activities.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:39:38 +0000
Bridgwater and Burnham fire crews help tackle blaze in 'derelict' building
Fire crews from Taunton, Bridgwater, and Burnham-on-Sea helped put out a blaze this morning in a ‘derelict building’ in the Hamp area of Bridgwater.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:31:00 +0000
Two Somerset community hospitals could lose half their beds under NHS reforms
Two of Somerset's community hospitals could temporarily lose half their inpatient bids to allow a wider range of local services to be delivered

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:43:22 +0000
Man caused fatal motorway crash after he ‘looked down for a cigarette'
A man from near Bridgwater has been sentenced after causing a fatal collision on the M32.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:07:12 +0000
Somerset Council on government 'naughty step' as budget day looms
Somerset Council will be able to set a balanced budget for the next 12 months - but further central government support will be in short supply

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Looking back: When Bridgwater College scooped a prestigious award for sport
In February 2016, Bridgwater College celebrated a significant achievement by winning its 14th Association of Colleges Beacon Award for sport. The award recognised the college's commitment to providing its students with a variety of opportunities that...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
King's representative in Somerset appointed patron of chamber of commerce
Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq, named patron of Somerset Chamber of Commerce, supporting local businesses and Somerset’s economic growth.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Clinton Rogers column: We need your help for Musgrove Park
League of Friends donates £835k for new spinal surgery robot at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, boosting NHS care amid growing charity fundraising challenges.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:51:11 +0000
McLaren Formula 1 engineer visits college to talk to students
A senior engineer from McLaren Formula 1 has returned to University Centre Somerset (UCS) to speak with current students about his career in motorsport.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:18:00 +0000
Council issues update after filling drain cover with tarmac
Somerset Council has issued an update after filling a drain cover with tarmac earlier this month.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Know your numbers: How one simple check changed Nick’s story
High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” - because many people have it and don’t realise it.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:32:00 +0000
Police officer dismissed for using photo frame to 'weigh down keyboard keys'
A police officer has been dismissed after giving a false impression she was working by using a picture frame to weigh down keys on her laptop.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:30:21 +0000
Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'
Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:28:36 +0000
Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour
Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:24:13 +0000
Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up
Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brian Smedley column: A history of the aristocracy and the law
Bridgwater’s royal history explored as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is arrested; from Civil War divisions, anti-slavery petitions to notable monarch visits.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset air ambulance helicopter converted into intensive care unit
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s new AW169 helicopter is being fitted as a mobile intensive care unit after a £1m appeal, boosting critical care in Somerset.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset CCC captain shares thoughts on upcoming season at members' lunch
Somerset CCC held their first 2026 members’ lunch at Taunton, featuring captain Lewis Gregory and club updates ahead of the new county cricket season.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:41:23 +0000
Roundabout no longer closing but lane closures and traffic lights to be in place
The Cross Rifles roundabout in Bridgwater will no longer be closed this evening (February 25), with lane closures in place instead.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +0000
Uncertainty over future of 'pride in place' funding in Somerset
The government has not confirmed whether other parts of Somerset will benefit from the next round of its pride in place regeneration programme

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