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Campaign to meet council over Tesco sale
CAMPAIGN group Bridgwater Forward has requested a meeting to discuss the sale of the Northgate site to Tesco because it claims Sedgemoor District Council has failed to consult properly over the deal - a claim the council denies.
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Bridgwater rapist jailed
TWO women who were sexually abused as children by a Bridgwater man have been praised for their bravery after helping to bring him to justice. Jet Nocholas Sheridon, 53, of Thompson close, was found guilty following a seven-day trial at Taunton Crown
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Royal wedding interest surges
WITH two months until the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, coach operator Bakers Dolphin is reporting a surge of interest in coach trips from Bridgwater to London for the big event. Are you doing anything special for the royal wedding
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New Zealand 'quake felt here in Bridgwater
THE effects of last week's devastating earthquake in New Zealand have been felt in Bridgwater. As the Mercury went to press yesterday (Monday), 148 people had died following the quake, which struck off the coast of South Island, near Christchurch, last
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Tyson and Chewy Chewy are pets of the week
OUR pets of the week are German Shepherd Tyson and Newfoundland puppy Chewy Chewy. This photo was sent in by owner Luke Jenkins, who said: “Chewy Chewy is telling Tyson to move so he can lay in his space.” Send in your pictures, with details, to newdesk
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Motorists slammed for driving the wrong way down busy street
MOTORISTS have been slammed for putting other road users in danger by driving the wrong way down a busy Bridgwater street last week. Wessex Water shut North Street and Wembdon Road to traffic from the Minehead direction, while it continued
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Desperate unemployed Bridgwater teen finally gets job
A BRIDGWATER teenager who roamed the streets wearing a homemade billboard begging for work has finally landed a job. The Mercury revealed last October how Claire Fear took the extreme measures after being knocked back for hundreds of jobs. Her story
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MRS JOAN COULDRAKE
MRS Joan Couldrake passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, January 11 at Weston General Hospital. She was 85 years. The funeral service at Weston Crematorium took place on Friday, January 21 and was conducted by Rev Kelton Black. Mourners: Sandra
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Mrs Ena Evans
MRS Ena Evans The funeral of Mrs Ena Evans was held at the Salvation Army on Friday, February 11 and led by Majors Ann and John Thomas. Family mourners: Joyce Karpa (sister), Lynn Mead (niece), Chris Mead, Rob and Keri James, Alyson Huish (niece), Trevor
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Family flees Libya
A BRIDGWATER family who fled Libya during the uprising have spoken of their relief to be back home. Dave and Christina Allen had been teaching at an international school in Tripoli when anti-government unrest intensified. The couple decided to get out
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Bus cuts could 'isolate' rural communities
FEARS have been raised that fewer bus routes and soaring fuel prices could isolate Sedgemoor's rural communities. First Bus is cutting various services throughout Somerset following the county council's decision to slash £3.6million in bus
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Sex abuse victim awarded more than £30,000
A WOMAN has been awarded more than £30,000 from a Bridgwater man in a lankmark ruling after a civil court heard allegations he abused her as a child. John Haughton,67, known locally as Ricky, from Moorland, was cleared at taunton Crown Court
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EDF's £100million gift for Bridgwater
THE Bridgwater area will get £100million as compensation for Hinkley C - but our local council says it is still NOT enough. EDF Energy, the firm behind the proposed third Hinkley nuclear station, revealed last week that it would spend £80million