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Steart scheme is NOT about flood defence, says Environment Agency
THE Environment Agency insists its £20million scheme for the Steart peninsular near Bridgwater is NOT primarily about flood defence – after a Government minister admitted it would not protect a single home from flooding. Richard Benyon, Minister for
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Liverpool mad Danny describes best day of his life
A FOOTBALL-MAD Bridgwater youngster has described leading out his beloved Liverpool as the best day of his life. Ten-year-old Danny Lyons, a pupil at St John and St Francis Primary School, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his heroes as club
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Old photo special coming soon
LAST week the Mercury asked readers to send in their old photographs, and we have had an astonishing response. Coming soon will be a special supplement packed with dozens of photographs taken in the area in years gone by, but next week’s Mercury
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Unique version of Hamlet in Holford
A HIGHLY unusual adaptation of Hamlet will be performed in Holford on Thursday, February 24. The talented Two Gents Productions will be performing one of the most famous of Shakespeare's tragedies with a cast whittled down to just two actors. Take Art
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MP calls for Hinkley C meeting
BRIDGWATER MP Ian Liddell-Grainger says he will write to organisations with an interest in the proposed Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, to arrange a meeting. He said: “Now is a good time for everyone to get around the table and share opinions,