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Arsenal’s route to the Women’s Champions League final - Bridgwater Mercury
Arsenal’s route to the Women’s Champions League final Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 23 May 2025 | 5:05 am
Stunning pictures of spring wildlife in the sunshine thanks to camera club snappers - Bridgwater Mercury
Stunning pictures of spring wildlife in the sunshine thanks to camera club snappers Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 23 May 2025 | 5:00 am
Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave four dead and one missing - Bridgwater Mercury
Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave four dead and one missing Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 23 May 2025 | 3:03 am
Patients able to track prescription status with new ‘Amazon-style’ service - Bridgwater Mercury
Patients able to track prescription status with new ‘Amazon-style’ service Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 11:06 pm
Lynx likely to predate on sheep and lambs if reintroduced, study finds - Bridgwater Mercury
Lynx likely to predate on sheep and lambs if reintroduced, study finds Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 11:06 pm
U2’s Bono calls to ‘stop war’ as band perform Sunday Bloody Sunday at The Ivors - Bridgwater Mercury
U2’s Bono calls to ‘stop war’ as band perform Sunday Bloody Sunday at The Ivors Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 10:18 pm
Russian hackers hit Western firms sending aid to Ukraine, US intelligence says - Bridgwater Mercury
Russian hackers hit Western firms sending aid to Ukraine, US intelligence says Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 9:59 pm
Ronan Hale’s late penalty earns a draw for Ross County - Bridgwater Mercury
Ronan Hale’s late penalty earns a draw for Ross County Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 9:28 pm
Zak Crawley feels like ‘part of the team again’ after Trent Bridge century - Bridgwater Mercury
Zak Crawley feels like ‘part of the team again’ after Trent Bridge century Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:24 pm
Johnson favoured ‘authoritarian approach’ to pandemic punishments, inquiry told - Bridgwater Mercury
Johnson favoured ‘authoritarian approach’ to pandemic punishments, inquiry told Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:08 pm
Mothers-to-be moved to safety as fire breaks out at maternity hospital - Bridgwater Mercury
Mothers-to-be moved to safety as fire breaks out at maternity hospital Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 6:58 pm
Bridgwater shoplifter admits multiple thefts and staff assaults - Rayo
Bridgwater shoplifter admits multiple thefts and staff assaults Rayo
Published on 22 May 2025 | 6:17 pm
Corrie, 25, from Bridgwater admits to assaulting multiple shop workers - Bridgwater Mercury
Corrie, 25, from Bridgwater admits to assaulting multiple shop workers Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 5:41 pm
Thomas Tuchel expected to name strong squad for Andorra and Senegal games - Bridgwater Mercury
Thomas Tuchel expected to name strong squad for Andorra and Senegal games Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 4:42 pm
Teenager was in tears after alleged rape by Heaven security guard, court told - Bridgwater Mercury
Teenager was in tears after alleged rape by Heaven security guard, court told Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 4:38 pm
Bridgwater shoplifter Corrie Moore admits offences across the town - The Somerset Leveller
Bridgwater shoplifter Corrie Moore admits offences across the town The Somerset Leveller
Published on 22 May 2025 | 4:24 pm
Primark rolls out popular online service to all of its stores in Great Britain - Bridgwater Mercury
Primark rolls out popular online service to all of its stores in Great Britain Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 4:09 pm
Kate names Royal Navy warship as William says it ‘screams UK power’ - Bridgwater Mercury
Kate names Royal Navy warship as William says it ‘screams UK power’ Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 3:55 pm
Charities warn against making family reunion ‘more difficult’ - Bridgwater Mercury
Charities warn against making family reunion ‘more difficult’ Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 3:47 pm
No new direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled, Kremlin says - Bridgwater Mercury
No new direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled, Kremlin says Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 3:37 pm
Opportunity knocks for Haggas-trained colt at Goodwood - Bridgwater Mercury
Opportunity knocks for Haggas-trained colt at Goodwood Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 2:58 pm
Uber announces new Courier service for customers to ‘send and receive items’ - Bridgwater Mercury
Uber announces new Courier service for customers to ‘send and receive items’ Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 2:43 pm
Broken helicopter blade ‘narrowly missed’ worker on oil rig, report finds - Bridgwater Mercury
Broken helicopter blade ‘narrowly missed’ worker on oil rig, report finds Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 2:05 pm
Eritreans now most common nationality of migrants crossing Channel - Bridgwater Mercury
Eritreans now most common nationality of migrants crossing Channel Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 1:57 pm
Judge clears way for Government to sign Chagos Islands deal after injunction - Bridgwater Mercury
Judge clears way for Government to sign Chagos Islands deal after injunction Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 1:35 pm
Officer who used spray on amputee, 92, did not see he was disabled, court told - Bridgwater Mercury
Officer who used spray on amputee, 92, did not see he was disabled, court told Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 12:37 pm
Chagos Islands injunction should be discharged, High Court judge says - Bridgwater Mercury
Chagos Islands injunction should be discharged, High Court judge says Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 11:58 am
Colson Smith says he will miss Coronation Street ‘forever’ after leaving soap - Bridgwater Mercury
Colson Smith says he will miss Coronation Street ‘forever’ after leaving soap Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 11:26 am
Ofgem set to confirm latest energy price cap for household bills - Bridgwater Mercury
Ofgem set to confirm latest energy price cap for household bills Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 11:26 am
Chemical castration of sex offenders ‘worthwhile’ exploring – review chairman - Bridgwater Mercury
Chemical castration of sex offenders ‘worthwhile’ exploring – review chairman Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 10:55 am
Abolishing culture, media and sport department would be ‘madness’ – minister - Bridgwater Mercury
Abolishing culture, media and sport department would be ‘madness’ – minister Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 10:35 am
Colson Smith shares unseen final Corrie moments as fans 'broken' amid exit - Bridgwater Mercury
Colson Smith shares unseen final Corrie moments as fans 'broken' amid exit Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 9:34 am
Weld eager for rain ahead of Swelter’s Guineas date - Bridgwater Mercury
Weld eager for rain ahead of Swelter’s Guineas date Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 9:17 am
BT sees earnings holding firm amid mammoth cost-cutting drive - Bridgwater Mercury
BT sees earnings holding firm amid mammoth cost-cutting drive Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 8:48 am
More roadworks in Bridgwater as Celebration Mile project continues - The Somerset Leveller
More roadworks in Bridgwater as Celebration Mile project continues The Somerset Leveller
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:45 am
EasyJet records ‘slight improvement’ in half-year financial results - Bridgwater Mercury
EasyJet records ‘slight improvement’ in half-year financial results Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 6:38 am
Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’ - Bridgwater Mercury
Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’ Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 6:06 am
Free meals for kids at Marco Pierre White's restaurant over May half-term - Bridgwater Mercury
Free meals for kids at Marco Pierre White's restaurant over May half-term Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 4:00 am
Positive attitude to ageing linked to better recovery from falls - Bridgwater Mercury
Positive attitude to ageing linked to better recovery from falls Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 May 2025 | 12:05 am
Fraud victims let down by outdated 1960s policing structure, report finds - Bridgwater Mercury
Fraud victims let down by outdated 1960s policing structure, report finds Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 11:06 pm
ICRIR given advice over enabling potential meetings for victims and perpetrators - Bridgwater Mercury
ICRIR given advice over enabling potential meetings for victims and perpetrators Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 4:24 pm
Bridgwater Indian restaurant could lose license over ‘illegal workers’ - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater Indian restaurant could lose license over ‘illegal workers’ Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 4:07 pm
Partial closure of Bridgwater’s Church Street - Somerset Council
Partial closure of Bridgwater’s Church Street Somerset Council
Published on 21 May 2025 | 3:54 pm
Lawyer and accountant charged with money laundering offences - Bridgwater Mercury
Lawyer and accountant charged with money laundering offences Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 3:45 pm
Tommy Robinson charged with harassing two journalists - Bridgwater Mercury
Tommy Robinson charged with harassing two journalists Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 2:54 pm
Covid booster jabs not being taken up enough - Bridgwater Mercury
Covid booster jabs not being taken up enough Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 2:23 pm
Somerset author recalls being captured by Russian Army - Bridgwater Mercury
Somerset author recalls being captured by Russian Army Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 12:28 pm
Bridgwater Carnival Concert audition winners announced - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater Carnival Concert audition winners announced Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 10:10 am
Examples of where inflation jumped in April – and where it eased - Bridgwater Mercury
Examples of where inflation jumped in April – and where it eased Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 9:47 am
Dog spends over 500 days at Somerset RSPCA centre - Bridgwater Mercury
Dog spends over 500 days at Somerset RSPCA centre Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 9:29 am
MP claims number of Somerset asylum bedspaces are 'too high' - Bridgwater Mercury
MP claims number of Somerset asylum bedspaces are 'too high' Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 8:39 am
Head coach bursting with joy after dramatic Papa Johns Women's Junior Cup win - Bridgwater Mercury
Head coach bursting with joy after dramatic Papa Johns Women's Junior Cup win Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 8:13 am
26 Bridgwater homes approved on former school site - Bridgwater Mercury
26 Bridgwater homes approved on former school site Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 6:00 am
Cllr Kathy Pearce takes over as Bridgwater mayor - The Somerset Leveller
Cllr Kathy Pearce takes over as Bridgwater mayor The Somerset Leveller
Published on 21 May 2025 | 4:03 am
Ladies coach jubilant after watching his side win cup - Bridgwater Mercury
Ladies coach jubilant after watching his side win cup Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 6:25 pm
Bridgwater restaurant faces losing its license after employing ‘illegal workers’ - The Somerset Leveller
Bridgwater restaurant faces losing its license after employing ‘illegal workers’ The Somerset Leveller
Published on 20 May 2025 | 3:53 pm
Secret World Wildlife Rescue applies for alcohol license - Bridgwater Mercury
Secret World Wildlife Rescue applies for alcohol license Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 3:44 pm
Bridgwater United FC unveils new women’s strategy - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater United FC unveils new women’s strategy Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 2:55 pm
Draper and Alcaraz lead 2025 men’s HSBC Championships lineup - Bridgwater Mercury
Draper and Alcaraz lead 2025 men’s HSBC Championships lineup Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 2:44 pm
Illustrated map brightens up empty Bridgwater shopfront - The Somerset Leveller
Illustrated map brightens up empty Bridgwater shopfront The Somerset Leveller
Published on 20 May 2025 | 2:43 pm
ITV announces huge change for Good Morning Britain TV schedule from 2026 - Bridgwater Mercury
ITV announces huge change for Good Morning Britain TV schedule from 2026 Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 2:26 pm
ITV unveils major changes to GMB, Lorraine and Loose Women - Bridgwater Mercury
ITV unveils major changes to GMB, Lorraine and Loose Women Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 2:11 pm
Coach's pride at winning back-to-back national rugby titles - Bridgwater Mercury
Coach's pride at winning back-to-back national rugby titles Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 2:04 pm
Coach 'proudest man in the world' after national rugby final win - Bridgwater Mercury
Coach 'proudest man in the world' after national rugby final win Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 1:54 pm
Coronation Street legend who was killed off signs up for Celebrity MasterChef - Bridgwater Mercury
Coronation Street legend who was killed off signs up for Celebrity MasterChef Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 1:25 pm
Morrisons reveals major change for loyalty customers (how to get more points) - Bridgwater Mercury
Morrisons reveals major change for loyalty customers (how to get more points) Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 12:54 pm
Leading British players write Prime Minister asking for investment in tennis - Bridgwater Mercury
Leading British players write Prime Minister asking for investment in tennis Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 11:44 am
Letter: Bird and bat nesting a priority for housing - Bridgwater Mercury
Letter: Bird and bat nesting a priority for housing Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 11:34 am
Helen Skelton embarrasses 'mortified' eldest child whilst on school run - Bridgwater Mercury
Helen Skelton embarrasses 'mortified' eldest child whilst on school run Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 11:23 am
Albinson reveals players lived out their dreams despite defeat - Bridgwater Mercury
Albinson reveals players lived out their dreams despite defeat Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 10:51 am
Six bed HMO approved for Bridgwater family home - Bridgwater Mercury
Six bed HMO approved for Bridgwater family home Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 10:03 am
Haygrove School replacement could open in September 2028 - Bridgwater Mercury
Haygrove School replacement could open in September 2028 Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 9:28 am
Bridgwater Freemasons install cabinet for defibrillator - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater Freemasons install cabinet for defibrillator Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 8:44 am
TikTok star Alfie Cridland coming to Bridgwater nightclub - Bridgwater Mercury
TikTok star Alfie Cridland coming to Bridgwater nightclub Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 8:13 am
Met Office issues thunderstorm warning amid 'unseasonably cold nights' - Bridgwater Mercury
Met Office issues thunderstorm warning amid 'unseasonably cold nights' Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:01 am
Ashley Fox MP column: Net Zero, food security, and SEND - Bridgwater Mercury
Ashley Fox MP column: Net Zero, food security, and SEND Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 6:00 am
Person from Bridgwater jailed for 14 months for assault and threats to kill - Bridgwater Mercury
Person from Bridgwater jailed for 14 months for assault and threats to kill Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 4:33 am
Mixed weather with chance of rain forecast for Bridgwater this week - Bridgwater Mercury
Mixed weather with chance of rain forecast for Bridgwater this week Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 May 2025 | 4:00 am
UK facing youth unemployment crisis as young people not prepared for work - Bridgwater Mercury
UK facing youth unemployment crisis as young people not prepared for work Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 19 May 2025 | 11:01 pm
Topsham praise unwavering belief after taking regional rugby title at Allianz Stadium - Bridgwater Mercury
Topsham praise unwavering belief after taking regional rugby title at Allianz Stadium Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 19 May 2025 | 5:45 pm
Man to be sentenced for inappropriate behaviour in front of children in Bridgwater - Bridgwater Mercury
Man to be sentenced for inappropriate behaviour in front of children in Bridgwater Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 19 May 2025 | 11:07 am
We need outstanding maternity services to support our children - Bridgwater Mercury
We need outstanding maternity services to support our children Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 19 May 2025 | 9:41 am
What's on in Bridgwater this week, May 20-26, 2025 - Bridgwater Mercury
What's on in Bridgwater this week, May 20-26, 2025 Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 19 May 2025 | 4:00 am
Bridgwater Town Council to introduce wilding initiatives in public spaces - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater Town Council to introduce wilding initiatives in public spaces Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 19 May 2025 | 4:00 am
Charming three-bedroom cottage on the market with attractive guide price - Bridgwater Mercury
Charming three-bedroom cottage on the market with attractive guide price Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 18 May 2025 | 8:58 am
Bridgwater set to get new wildlife zones - BBC
Bridgwater set to get new wildlife zones BBC
Published on 17 May 2025 | 3:34 pm
First ever B.A.T.S market in Bridgwater this Sunday - Bridgwater Mercury
First ever B.A.T.S market in Bridgwater this Sunday Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 17 May 2025 | 12:04 pm
Boarded up shop windows transformed in Bridgwater - Bridgwater Mercury
Boarded up shop windows transformed in Bridgwater Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 17 May 2025 | 11:13 am
Bridgwater planning decisions, April 27-May 3, 2025 - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater planning decisions, April 27-May 3, 2025 Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Housing estate at site of former primary school set to go ahead - Bridgwater Mercury
Housing estate at site of former primary school set to go ahead Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bridgwater's Ben officially opens new gym - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater's Ben officially opens new gym Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bridgwater planning applications, April 20-26, 2025 - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater planning applications, April 20-26, 2025 Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bridgwater's VE Day 80 celebrations to honour wartime generation - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater's VE Day 80 celebrations to honour wartime generation Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Unpaid carers in Somerset encouraged to attend free information day in Bridgwater - Somerset Council
Unpaid carers in Somerset encouraged to attend free information day in Bridgwater Somerset Council
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
750 homes an ‘intolerable burden’ on residents – Bridgwater MP - Bridgwater Mercury
750 homes an ‘intolerable burden’ on residents – Bridgwater MP Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bridgwater residents voice concerns over 'backwards' housing plan - BBC
Bridgwater residents voice concerns over 'backwards' housing plan BBC
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Flooding fears from ‘unauthorised’ excavations near Bridgwater - Bridgwater Mercury
Flooding fears from ‘unauthorised’ excavations near Bridgwater Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Brian Smedley: 'Bridgwater is not the worse place in the world' - Bridgwater Mercury
Brian Smedley: 'Bridgwater is not the worse place in the world' Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Homeless Bridgwater man 'overwhelmed' with job offers and support - BBC
Homeless Bridgwater man 'overwhelmed' with job offers and support BBC
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Next steps for Bridgwater Docks regeneration - Somerset Council
Next steps for Bridgwater Docks regeneration Somerset Council
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bridgwater pub attack leaves man with broken eye socket - BBC
Bridgwater pub attack leaves man with broken eye socket BBC
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier sees arrival of giant construction barge - GOV.UK
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier sees arrival of giant construction barge GOV.UK
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am