Bridgwater Mercury

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Four-bedroom bungalow in North Petherton on the market for £475k
Spacious four-bedroom bungalow for sale in North Petherton listed by Fox and Sons for £475,000. Large gardens, garage, prime location.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Five-bed house dating back to 1908 for sale in Bridgwater for £650k
Five-bedroom detached house, The Elms, Bridgwater, for sale for £650,000. Period features, modern upgrades, solar panels, spacious garden, parking.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Short film about Bridgwater coming to town's cinema
Brick by Brick, a Somerset Film drama about TikTok influencers in Bridgwater, screens at Scott Cinemas 6–12 Feb with free tickets. Local community-led film.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council backs new policy to support volunteers
Somerset Council launches new Volunteering Policy to support 1,400+ volunteers across 22 teams, recognising their contribution to services and communities.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Southern Co-op and Deliveroo offer chance to win weekly groceries for a year
Southern Co-op and Deliveroo launch Somerset prize draw: win a year’s free groceries delivered weekly. Enter with code COOPWIN15 on £10+ orders via Deliveroo.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Varied weather forecast by Met Office across Bridgwater this week
Met Office forecasts mixed weather for Bridgwater: sunny intervals, heavy rain, strong winds up to 39mph, and temperatures ranging 3–12°C this week.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Business Expo to move to new venue near Bridgwater
Somerset Business Expo 2026, hosted by Sedgemoor Chamber, returns on 12 June at Junction 24, with over 80 exhibitors and expanded business networking.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What's on in Bridgwater and Burnham: January 20-26, 2026
Discover live events in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea this week, including Hal Cruttenden at Bridgwater Comedy Club, music gigs, open mic nights and Bond Live.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:59:15 +0000
Town council unanimously recommends refusal of 8-bed HMO
Bridgwater Town Council has unanimously agreed to recommend Somerset Council refuse plans for an eight-bedroom HMO on Taunton Road.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:21:51 +0000
'Vital repairs' to begin on A38 from next week
Roadworks are set to get underway next week for "vital repairs" on Taunton Road in Bridgwater.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:44:27 +0000
New gritters get pun-tastic names thanks to Somerset children
The two new gritters joining Somerset Council’s winter fleet have been given pun-tastic names by children in the county.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:56:19 +0000
Man accused of mother's murder says he 'lost his mind', court hears
Day six of the trial of Richard Breed sees two psychiatric reports discussed at Bristol Crown Court.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:14:36 +0000
What did Bridgwater look like in 2016?
The '2016 trend' has gone viral, with everyone taking a look back at what life was like a decade ago. But what were the biggest news stories from Bridgwater?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:46:00 +0000
500-bed campus for Agratas 'gigafactory' staff planned near Somerset crematorium
Staff at Somerset's new £4bn 'gigafactory' could be housed at a purpose-built, 500-bed campus to prevent additional pressure on local housing

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:42:00 +0000
Upgrading key Bridgwater roundabout would have 'limited benefit' to locals
A planned upgrade to the Cross Rifles roundabout in Bridgwater was scrapped by Somerset Council in 2024 - much to the chagrin of the local MP

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:21 +0000
Somerset Council shows short films to promote library services
Somerset Council hosted an event at the Bridgwater Arts Centre last week to showcase the services that Somerset Libraries can offer to residents.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:09:00 +0000
Council debunks Reform UK claims over asylum seeker numbers at Bridgwater school
Reform UK claimed that one in five pupils at a Bridgwater secondary school were asylum seekers - but the actual figure is far lower

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:44:10 +0000
UK’s best and worst energy suppliers, according to new Which? rankings
Scottish Power, EDF and British Gas have been named the worst energy suppliers in an annual consumer ranking by Which?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:34:45 +0000
Tesco Clubcard offering trick to turn £10 in vouchers into £30 to spend
Tesco Clubcard has a deal where you can triple voucher rewards at restaurants, meaning £10 in vouchers becomes £30 to spend on food and drink

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:32:25 +0000
Remove bad smells from your fridge with these 2 household items that 'work wonders'
Find out how to remove bad smells from your fridge with distilled vinegar and baking soda, as recommended by experts - it 'works wonders'

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater planning applications: January 4-10, 2026
Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater submitted to Somerset Council.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater planning decisions, January 4-10, 2026
Here are the latest planning decisions made by Somerset Council in and around Bridgwater.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Flu and norovirus pile pressure on South West hospitals
NHS hospitals in the South West face rising pressure from flu and norovirus, with bed closures and patient numbers increasing, warns NHS England.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:39:53 +0000
Can you beat the odds? Take this pub quiz and show off your knowledge
Think you're good at general knowledge? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:38:33 +0000
HMRC responds to calls for personal allowance to increase from £12,750 to £20,000
HMRC has responded to calls to increase everyone's personal allowance from £12,750 to £20,000, following a petition signed by more than 60,000 people.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:33:37 +0000
The rare Royal Mint coin that could be worth up to £500 as 9 rarest £2 coins revealed
The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Your Health, Your Choice: It’s always a good time to get active
It’s never too late to start exercising. Research shows over-60s in the UK can boost strength, fitness and wellbeing with simple exercise routines.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Public invited to help shape South West fire services
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service seeks public input on its new community risk management plan. Have your say in the online survey.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset volunteers needed to help fundraise for Marie Curie
Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal seeks £20,000 in Somerset to fund end-of-life care. Volunteer or donate to support terminally ill people and families.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:22:00 +0000
Front-line support for drug and alcohol addiction in Somerset extended to 2029
Thousands of Somerset residents will continue to receive support for alcohol and drug dependency after a new multi-million-pound contract was agreed

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
A January chill about camera club's latest photos
Gallery of photographs showing the frost and cold weather in Somerset in January 2026

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Permission granted for continued use of Taunton Park and Ride for Hinkley workers
Permission has been granted by the Somerset Council for the use of more than 400 parking spaces in Taunton Gateway Park and Ride for Hinkley Point C workers.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
First adult food survey launched across Somerset
Somerset Council launches its first annual Food Survey for adults to shape healthier lifestyles. Share your food habits for a chance to win a £100 voucher.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Column: Somerset Council’s reasons for new laptop investment
Somerset Council to invest £5m in new laptops for staff amid budget pressures. Move aims to boost security, efficiency and digital services across Somerset.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:45:51 +0000
Date revealed for free tickets to Bridgwater Carnival shows
The date has been revealed for free tickets to be released for a Bridgwater Carnival show later this year.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0000
30mph speed limit coming to major Somerset roundabout near M5
A 30mph speed limit will be in place for two months on the Edithmead roundabout near junction 22 of the M5 as work to upgrade the site begins

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:58:00 +0000
Somerset Council defends 'realistic and achievable' pace of £20m transformation
Somerset Council is investing up to £20m in the next stage of its transformation programme - but auditors have warned it is going too slowly

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000
Survey launched to discover opinions on shopping in Bridgwater
Bridgwater Town Council and the Town Team have launched a survey to understand shopping habits in the town centre.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:52:57 +0000
Full list of 500 new M&S sites with more than 20 opening before April 2026
Marks and Spencer has put out a wish list of 500 areas across the UK as part of its new ‘potential location list’ - here's the full 500 and plans for 20 to open this spring

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
NHS South West urges winter jabs as hospital cases climb
NHS South West urges eligible residents to book COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines as cases rise. Appointments available at GP surgeries and pharmacies.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Antique sterling silver set sells for £2,300 at Somerset auction
A Somerset auction recently saw a collection of antique sterling silver flatware fetch a sizable sum.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Clinton Rogers: Have we become too sensitive to cope with everyday struggles?
I am not easily offended. Yet I am being seriously offended by people’s endless complaints about being offended.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Christmas tree scheme raises record-breaking sum
St Margaret’s Hospice in Somerset raises record £47,000 with Christmas tree collection, recycling 2,700 trees for hospice care with help from local volunteers.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0000
Bridgwater business to close after 100+ years in town
A Bridgwater business is set to close after over 100 years of trading in the town, with the Celebration Mile being partially blamed for the closure.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:29:00 +0000
Warning of floods 'as bad as 2014' if Reform UK defunds Somerset Rivers Authority
The leader of Reform UK in Somerset wants to withhold funding from the Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) in a bid to reduce council tax bills

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:05:44 +0000
Road closures in place as crews from four Somerset fire stations tackle blaze
Crews from four Somerset fire stations were called to a property in Burnham-on-Sea, with road closures put in place while emergency services responded.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:47:00 +0000
Traffic issues 'will worsen' without new approach to housing, councillor warns
Bridgwater Without Parish Council has warned that the cumulative impact of three major developments near the M5 must be taken into account

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:07:00 +0000
Key changes proposed for £249million Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
The Environment Agency (EA) has undertaken a Design Efficiency Review to ensure the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier (BTB) Scheme continues to deliver cost-effectively.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset residents invited to help track signs of spring
Help the Field Studies Council and Royal Society of Biology track UK spring by recording sightings of daffodils, bumblebees and more.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:42:11 +0000
Post Office put up for sale as 10 flats are planned
Bridgwater Post Office on Eastover has been put up for sale as it could be turned into 10 flats.

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