Bridgwater Mercury

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office forecasts sunny weather for Bridgwater this week
The Met Office has also issued a high UV warning for Tuesday and Wednesday, with very high UV levels expected on Thursday and Friday.

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bill Revans column: Where do you draw the line with the intolerant?
Both Kneecap and Bob Vylan used the opportunity of their performances to say some things that most people will find difficult, offensive, and unacceptable.

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:45:04 +0100
Nationwide unveils branch refit with visit from MP
Nationwide in Bridgwater has unveiled a new refit, marked by a visit from Ashley Fox MP.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:44:35 +0100
Severe delays reported along the M5 Northbound between Weston and Bridgwater
Queuing traffic and serious delays have been reported along the M5 Northbound between J21 A370 (Weston-Super-Mare) and J23 (Bridgwater North).

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:01:43 +0100
Man arrested after 'approaching children' incident near Bridgwater
A man has been arrested by Avon and Somerset Police after a "concerned parent" called to report an "approaching children" incident.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Linkin Park tribute band to perform in Bridgwater this summer
The tribute act gained a strong following in 2024, playing to sold-out crowds and at major events like 1000 Lights at Birmingham's Utilita Arena.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
First steel frames erected as new factory near Bridgwater takes shape
The steel structure will be built in phases, with this marking the start of the vertical build phase of the project.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Bridgwater this week: July 1-7, 2025
A music performance, virtual reality experiences, and a performance of The Addams Family are also on the agenda.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:41:27 +0100
BBC 'regrets' not pulling Bob Vylan's 'utterly unacceptable' Glastonbury set
The BBC "regrets" not pulling the live stream of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer criticises the chants.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater planning applications, June 15-21, 2025
Here are the latest planning applications in Bridgwater submitted to Somerset Council.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater planning decisions, June 15-21, 2025
Here are the latest planning decisions made by Somerset Council in Bridgwater.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:55:00 +0100
A fine two-bed town house in Bridgwater for sale for just over £200k
This smart property is located in a popular development on the edge of Bridgwater, within easy reach of the town centre.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:56:07 +0100
Think you can get all questions correct? Take our pub quiz to find out your score
Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:54:34 +0100
Weight loss jabs linked to potentially fatal side effects, says new report
As the NHS rolls out Mounjaro being prescribed by GPs, weight loss jabs have been linked to potentially fatal side effects in new data

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:52:39 +0100
Warning not to take hay fever tablets with these medications (and alcohol)
NHS-registered online pharmacy PillTime is warning people about taking hay fever tablets with certain medication and alcohol.

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
10-year-old girl hit by car on zebra crossing calls for action
A 10-year-old girl hit by a car on a zebra crossing in Bridgwater town centre is calling calls for changes to improve road safety.

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Nursery in Bridgwater unveils £250,000 transformation
These areas provide toddlers and pre-schoolers with a calm space to help with their focus, independence, and discovery.

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Huish Episcopi bookshop celebrates Independent Bookshop Week
Visitors supported the shop’s ‘pay it forward’ scheme, which allows customers to buy a book or coffee for someone else to enjoy free of charge.

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:31:23 +0100
New manager for Middlezoy Rovers as part of BTC partnership
A new partnership between Middlezoy Rovers FC and Bridgwater & Taunton College will see a change in management for the club’s first team.

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:44:28 +0100
Vulnerable woman choked on sandwich carers 'had not prepared properly'
A vulnerable woman died after choking on a sandwich which her carers had not prepared properly, a review has found.

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:28:00 +0100
Charming refurbished cottage in the bustling village of Westonzoyland
This extended detached cottage is located in the bustling village of Westonzoyland, while Bridgwater town centre is just over four-and-a-half miles away.

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100
Camera club take photographs of sunsets and sunrises in Somerset
Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club on sunsets and sunrises

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100
In the dock: Ban for drug driving, community order for theft and train ticket fines
Latest listings from Somerset Magistrates' Courts.

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Can you guess the lyrics to these major Glastonbury 2025 acts in our quiz?
Glastonbury 2025 has the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Biffy Clyro among its acts, but can you guess the lyrics to their songs in our quiz?

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:55:40 +0100
'Severe delays' on M5 following crash near Bridgwater
There are reports of 'severe delays' on the M5 following a crash near Bridgwater this morning (June 27).

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:01:04 +0100
300 more Bridgwater homes could be built on existing development
EDITORIAL NOTE: Accompanying footage for this story can be sent via WeTransfer, please email: daniel.mumby@reachplc.com. ‘Jonnathan Chick’ is the correct spelling.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater Arts Centre to host intimate evening with John Power
Mr Power, recognisable for his early days with The La's, before founding Cast in 1991, has made a notable name for himself on the Britpop scene.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:35:46 +0100
Charity football match to raise funds for charity in memory of 'football-mad' Jack
A charity football match will be taking place in memory of Jack, who died from cancer aged 21

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:53:00 +0100
Bridgwater fire crews battle large property blaze
A large property fire was reported in Bridgwater, with fire crews at the scene battling the blaze until 2am this morning.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Clare Moody PCC: How I hold Avon and Somerset Police to account
That means accountability when they get it wrong, supporting their good practice and sometimes asking tough questions.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:10:21 +0100
Company behind Somerset gigafactory apologises for dust
The company behind the UK’s largest battery gigafactory near Bridgwater has apologised for a “short period” of dust emanating from the construction site.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:41:29 +0100
Spaxton Primary school pupils raise nearly £2,000 for new Trim Trail
Children at Spaxton CofE Primary school near Bridgwater have raised nearly £2,000 for a new Trim Trail equipment.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:35:00 +0100
Two people hospitalised in Bristol and Taunton after being rescued following crash
Two people have been hospitalised following an incident in Enmore, during which fire crews from Taunton, Burnham and Bridgwater rescued a casualty after a crash.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:15:00 +0100
Somerset fire crews rescue casualty from vehicle after crash
Fire crews from Taunton, Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea rescued a casualty who was trapped inside their vehicle after a crash in Enmore.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: 'Complaining is a tedious pastime – full of contradictions'
We all moan about the state of our roads, the "pothole paradise" that is Somerset, yet we are quick to anger when they close our street to carry out repairs. I’m as guilty as the next man (or woman, sorry!)

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:26:40 +0100
Former library could become one-bed house
A former library in North Petherton near Bridgwater could become a one-bedroom residential dwelling if plans are approved.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Housing developer donates to Bridgwater MP's reading campaign
The donation supports the Read2Succeed campaign, launched by Sir Ashley Fox, to encourage children to read during the summer holidays.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Brian Smedley column: What a weekend in Milton Keynes taught me about Bridgwater
It got me thinking about how towns develop, how communities change and what the people who live there might be thinking.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:30:00 +0100
7-bed HMO in Bridgwater refused permission
A property in Bridgwater's Church Street has been refused permission to be converted into a seven-bed House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO).

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:00:27 +0100
Customer complains after hotel stay cancelled to make room for Hinkley Point workers
A customer has complained after claiming his booking at a hotel in Weston-super-Mare was cancelled to make room for Hinkley Point workers.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:42:59 +0100
Former Armoury Gallery owner passes away
Tributes have been paid to a Bridgwater woman who ran a well-respected gallery in the town for more than 20 years.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bill Revans column: The West Country is not being heard by the government
There is a growing sense that the West Country is not being heard by the government, and when the government makes decisions about money, we are not at the top of the list.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office forecasts sunshine and overcast conditions for Bridgwater
The Met Office has also warned of a high UV levels all week, with a high pollen warning for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Ashley Fox MP column: Winter Fuel payments and roadworks
Ashley Fox discusses the latest work he has been doing in June 2025 as Bridgwater and Burnham's MP in Parliament.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:20:29 +0100
Taunton walkathon to support poverty relief in the Philippines
A walkathon along the Bridgwater and Taunton canal this week will raise funds to support poverty relief in the Philippines.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:30:20 +0100
Village pub near Bridgwater could be demolished for houses
The former Ring O'Bells pub in Ashcott near Bridgwater could be demolished and have six houses built on site.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:33:10 +0100
‘Good progress’ on bus issues at Bridgwater Station
Buses may soon be able to provide a regular service for passengers at Bridgwater Railway Station, as “good progress” is being made.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:11:03 +0100
Somerset Council gets stay of execution but debt 'unsustainable'
Somerset Council has been given a stay of execution after the government ruled it could keep a spending deficit on special needs education off its books for another two years.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:05:36 +0100
What's in a seafood stick? Vici’s guide to a tasty, healthier snack
What's in a seafood stick? Vici's guide to a tasty, healthier snack.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:57:25 +0100
Post Office proposes moving Bridgwater branch location
Bridgwater's Post Office may be moved to a new location in the town.

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