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Bridgwater death notices and funeral announcements - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater death notices and funeral announcements Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 17 May 2025 | 4:00 am
Shane Lowry lets frustrations out on turbulent day two of US PGA - Bridgwater Mercury
Shane Lowry lets frustrations out on turbulent day two of US PGA Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 17 May 2025 | 12:14 am
Edinburgh is most expensive city break destination in western Europe – study - Bridgwater Mercury
Edinburgh is most expensive city break destination in western Europe – study Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 11:06 pm
Graham Norton reveals Remember Monday’s ‘great advantage’ for Eurovision - Bridgwater Mercury
Graham Norton reveals Remember Monday’s ‘great advantage’ for Eurovision Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 9:06 pm
Crowd backs calls for public inquiry into 1997 murder of GAA official - Bridgwater Mercury
Crowd backs calls for public inquiry into 1997 murder of GAA official Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 8:56 pm
Just Stop Oil activists free after ‘unprecedented disruption’ plan at Heathrow - Bridgwater Mercury
Just Stop Oil activists free after ‘unprecedented disruption’ plan at Heathrow Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 5:46 pm
York Eyecatcher Bermuda Longtail can soar in future - Bridgwater Mercury
York Eyecatcher Bermuda Longtail can soar in future Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 5:05 pm
Lando Norris explains decision to step away from social media - Bridgwater Mercury
Lando Norris explains decision to step away from social media Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 5:05 pm
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier noise to continue for ‘several months’ - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier noise to continue for ‘several months’ Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 4:09 pm
Rebel’s Romance fends off Epic Poet for Yorkshire Cup glory - Bridgwater Mercury
Rebel’s Romance fends off Epic Poet for Yorkshire Cup glory Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 3:36 pm
Lammy and Rayner to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV - Bridgwater Mercury
Lammy and Rayner to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 3:36 pm
Campaigner wins legal challenge over use of London park for music festivals - Bridgwater Mercury
Campaigner wins legal challenge over use of London park for music festivals Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 3:27 pm
Football-fan the Prince of Wales to present FA Cup trophy - Bridgwater Mercury
Football-fan the Prince of Wales to present FA Cup trophy Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 3:07 pm
Club's friendly atmosphere key to best away day award - Bridgwater Mercury
Club's friendly atmosphere key to best away day award Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 2:12 pm
Lynx abandoned in the Cairngorms settle in at their new home - Bridgwater Mercury
Lynx abandoned in the Cairngorms settle in at their new home Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 2:07 pm
RNLI called to capsized boat towing water skier near Bridgwater - Bridgwater Mercury
RNLI called to capsized boat towing water skier near Bridgwater Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 1:50 pm
Non-League Young Player of the Year bursting with pride after scooping award - Bridgwater Mercury
Non-League Young Player of the Year bursting with pride after scooping award Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 1:04 pm
Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has ‘positive’ outlook after urgent surgery – Nuno - Bridgwater Mercury
Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has ‘positive’ outlook after urgent surgery – Nuno Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:54 pm
Chris Brown remanded after appearing in court charged over ‘bottle attack’ - Bridgwater Mercury
Chris Brown remanded after appearing in court charged over ‘bottle attack’ Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:45 pm
Two firefighters and member of public dead following large fire at ex-RAF base - Bridgwater Mercury
Two firefighters and member of public dead following large fire at ex-RAF base Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:37 pm
Man pleads guilty to murder of 96-year-old woman killed in house fire - Bridgwater Mercury
Man pleads guilty to murder of 96-year-old woman killed in house fire Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:37 pm
Funeral to take place for Garda Kevin Flatley who was killed while on duty - Bridgwater Mercury
Funeral to take place for Garda Kevin Flatley who was killed while on duty Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:17 pm
Royal Mint reveals the 9 rarest £2 coins with some worth more than £500 - Bridgwater Mercury
Royal Mint reveals the 9 rarest £2 coins with some worth more than £500 Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 12:07 pm
Man who took amphetamines killed four-week-old baby in crash - Bridgwater Mercury
Man who took amphetamines killed four-week-old baby in crash Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 11:29 am
New opposition leader on Somerset Council after reshuffle - Bridgwater Mercury
New opposition leader on Somerset Council after reshuffle Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 10:59 am
Distiller to make more of tipple that helped her scoop national award for gin - Bridgwater Mercury
Distiller to make more of tipple that helped her scoop national award for gin Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 9:58 am
Petition to close Polden Street to traffic debated by councillors - Bridgwater Mercury
Petition to close Polden Street to traffic debated by councillors Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 9:36 am
New Mayor of Bridgwater appointed for 2025/26 - Bridgwater Mercury
New Mayor of Bridgwater appointed for 2025/26 Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 8:31 am
Expert shares best time to water your plants on a hot day - Bridgwater Mercury
Expert shares best time to water your plants on a hot day Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:57 am
Marie Claire owner Future set for lower revenues amid ‘challenging’ backdrop - Bridgwater Mercury
Marie Claire owner Future set for lower revenues amid ‘challenging’ backdrop Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:27 am
Decorated Australian veteran loses defamation appeal over Afghanistan killings - Bridgwater Mercury
Decorated Australian veteran loses defamation appeal over Afghanistan killings Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:27 am
Town to bloom this summer with new floral displays - Bridgwater Mercury
Town to bloom this summer with new floral displays Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 4:00 am
Jazz night with international musicians coming to village hall - Bridgwater Mercury
Jazz night with international musicians coming to village hall Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 16 May 2025 | 4:00 am
Ruling Court on track for second Classic strike - Bridgwater Mercury
Ruling Court on track for second Classic strike Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 May 2025 | 4:46 pm
Keep the faith with York Eyecatcher Nightwalker - Bridgwater Mercury
Keep the faith with York Eyecatcher Nightwalker Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 May 2025 | 4:46 pm
Popular North Yorkshire farm shop opens nursery - Bridgwater Mercury
Popular North Yorkshire farm shop opens nursery Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 May 2025 | 3:19 pm
Bridgwater Carnival gets more Arts Council funding - Somerset Live
Bridgwater Carnival gets more Arts Council funding Somerset Live
Published on 15 May 2025 | 2:20 pm
Average private school fees rise to more than £22,000 a year - Bridgwater Mercury
Average private school fees rise to more than £22,000 a year Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 May 2025 | 11:50 am
More than £18,000 arts funding awarded to Bridgwater Carnival - Bridgwater Mercury
More than £18,000 arts funding awarded to Bridgwater Carnival Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 May 2025 | 11:27 am
Unite members accept 8% NHS pay deal - Bridgwater Mercury
Unite members accept 8% NHS pay deal Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 May 2025 | 10:56 am
Infrastructure probe to look at why transport ‘brought to a standstill’ - Bridgwater Mercury
Infrastructure probe to look at why transport ‘brought to a standstill’ Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 May 2025 | 10:43 am
Most of Somerset below average for youth opportunity - Bridgwater Mercury
Most of Somerset below average for youth opportunity Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 May 2025 | 10:39 am
Somerset town transformation as work starts on arts and entertainment venue - Somerset Live
Somerset town transformation as work starts on arts and entertainment venue Somerset Live
Published on 15 May 2025 | 10:30 am
Work underway on £5.4 million Bridgwater Town Hall regeneration - Bridgwater Mercury
Work underway on £5.4 million Bridgwater Town Hall regeneration Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 May 2025 | 8:56 am
EastEnders' new star has very famous mum (who has even been on the soap before!) - Bridgwater Mercury
EastEnders' new star has very famous mum (who has even been on the soap before!) Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 May 2025 | 8:10 am
Walkout at Scottish Water set to resume in ongoing pay dispute - Bridgwater Mercury
Walkout at Scottish Water set to resume in ongoing pay dispute Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:03 am
New stamps celebrate CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia - Bridgwater Mercury
New stamps celebrate CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 11:06 pm
Radio 2 breakfast audience drops slightly following Zoe Ball’s exit - Bridgwater Mercury
Radio 2 breakfast audience drops slightly following Zoe Ball’s exit Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 11:06 pm
Airdrieonians earn first-leg lead over Cove in play-offs - Bridgwater Mercury
Airdrieonians earn first-leg lead over Cove in play-offs Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 9:26 pm
York Eyecatcher Naqeeb one for the notebook - Bridgwater Mercury
York Eyecatcher Naqeeb one for the notebook Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 4:42 pm
More road closures planned for Celebration Mile project - Bridgwater Mercury
More road closures planned for Celebration Mile project Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 4:09 pm
Brainwave vandalised sensory garden restored by volunteers - Bridgwater Mercury
Brainwave vandalised sensory garden restored by volunteers Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 11:34 am
Sale of council-owned properties provide £90m boost to authority - Bridgwater Mercury
Sale of council-owned properties provide £90m boost to authority Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 9:53 am
'Act urgently': Martin Lewis' Council Tax warning as he says 'rules are wrong' - Bridgwater Mercury
'Act urgently': Martin Lewis' Council Tax warning as he says 'rules are wrong' Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:14 am
Bridgwater planning applications, April 27-May 3, 2025 - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater planning applications, April 27-May 3, 2025 Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 4:00 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 | 4:00 am
Watchdog’s investment body findings prompt concern over UK research ‘leadership’ - Bridgwater Mercury
Watchdog’s investment body findings prompt concern over UK research ‘leadership’ Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 13 May 2025 | 11:07 pm
Nando's releases new menu for May 2025 with five exciting new items added - Bridgwater Mercury
Nando's releases new menu for May 2025 with five exciting new items added Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 13 May 2025 | 2:59 pm
Seven bed HMO planned for Eastover road - Bridgwater Mercury
Seven bed HMO planned for Eastover road Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 13 May 2025 | 2:26 pm
Police dog handler career recognised with prestigious national award - Bridgwater Mercury
Police dog handler career recognised with prestigious national award Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 13 May 2025 | 2:04 pm
Crash on the A358 and delays reported on the M5 southbound - Somerset County Gazette
Crash on the A358 and delays reported on the M5 southbound Somerset County Gazette
Published on 13 May 2025 | 12:46 pm
6 tips to save on energy bills and check what your energy supplier owes you - Bridgwater Mercury
6 tips to save on energy bills and check what your energy supplier owes you Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 13 May 2025 | 12:23 pm
Trull Cricket Club make it two from two this season - Bridgwater Mercury
Trull Cricket Club make it two from two this season Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 13 May 2025 | 8:49 am
Historic bank building in Bridgwater High Street up for sale - Bridgwater Mercury
Historic bank building in Bridgwater High Street up for sale Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 13 May 2025 | 8:35 am
Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2025 announced for Bridgwater - Bridgwater Mercury
Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2025 announced for Bridgwater Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 13 May 2025 | 8:00 am
Hinkley Point C site served notice after crane 'component failure' - Bridgwater Mercury
Hinkley Point C site served notice after crane 'component failure' Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 12 May 2025 | 3:24 pm
Water levels healthy after dry March and April - Bridgwater Mercury
Water levels healthy after dry March and April Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 12 May 2025 | 10:16 am
In the dock: Bridgwater man who committed multiple offences in Cornwall - Bridgwater Mercury
In the dock: Bridgwater man who committed multiple offences in Cornwall Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 12 May 2025 | 9:58 am
What's on in Bridgwater this week: May 13-19, 2025 - Bridgwater Mercury
What's on in Bridgwater this week: May 13-19, 2025 Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 12 May 2025 | 4:00 am
A smart four-bedroom family home for sale in Bridgwater - Bridgwater Mercury
A smart four-bedroom family home for sale in Bridgwater Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 11 May 2025 | 10:10 am
Property of the week: Stylish detached with landscaped garden in Bridgwater - Bridgwater Mercury
Property of the week: Stylish detached with landscaped garden in Bridgwater Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 10 May 2025 | 8:01 am
‘Fireworks and bonfires’: How Bridgwater celebrated VE day 80 years ago - Bridgwater Mercury
‘Fireworks and bonfires’: How Bridgwater celebrated VE day 80 years ago Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Letter: ‘What impact will thousands of extra Hinkley workers have on Bridgwater?’ - Bridgwater Mercury
Letter: ‘What impact will thousands of extra Hinkley workers have on Bridgwater?’ Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Plans approved for Bawdrip services 'safety issues' - Bridgwater Mercury
Plans approved for Bawdrip services 'safety issues' Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 6 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
Bridgwater business seeks longer alcohol sales hours - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater business seeks longer alcohol sales hours Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
'Horrendous crimes': Man jailed for repeatedly sexually assaulting six people - Bridgwater Mercury
'Horrendous crimes': Man jailed for repeatedly sexually assaulting six people Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 2 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
Bridgwater homeless man given work hopes his story will inspire - BBC
Bridgwater homeless man given work hopes his story will inspire BBC
Published on 1 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 man jailed for 19 YEARS for child rape offences - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater man jailed for 19 YEARS for child rape offences Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 29 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
18-bed HMO plans for former care home in Bridgwater - Bridgwater Mercury
18-bed HMO plans for former care home in Bridgwater Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bridgwater CCTV service 'integral part' of keeping people safe - BBC
Bridgwater CCTV service 'integral part' of keeping people safe BBC
Published on 27 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Morrisons pollutes river in diesel leak at Bridgwater - Bridgwater Mercury
Morrisons pollutes river in diesel leak at Bridgwater Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 26 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
Bridgwater residents in uproar over planned housing development - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater residents in uproar over planned housing development Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Another Bridgwater shop shuts despite 'open for business' banner - Bridgwater Mercury
Another Bridgwater shop shuts despite 'open for business' banner Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bridgwater planning applications, April 6-12, 2025 - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater planning applications, April 6-12, 2025 Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 24 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
Company seeks to establish operating centre at Bridgwater trade park - Bridgwater Mercury
Company seeks to establish operating centre at Bridgwater trade park Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 20 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
Bridgwater planning decisions, March 30-April 5, 2025 - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater planning decisions, March 30-April 5, 2025 Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bridgwater restaurateur reacts to ‘disrespectful’ no-show of 10 people - Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater restaurateur reacts to ‘disrespectful’ no-show of 10 people Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 15 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
Teenager arrested over smashed windows at Bridgwater Station - Bridgwater Mercury
Teenager arrested over smashed windows at Bridgwater Station Bridgwater Mercury
Published on 2 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