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Police Station hours to be cut
Bridgwater Police Station’s opening hours will be cut by nearly half because fewer people are visiting it, according to a force review. The station in Northgate is currently open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, but hours will be cut
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Former Land Girl launches book for charity
A FORMER Land Girl from Bridgwater has put together a book about her Second World War memories in aid of charity. Renee Stone has launched her book The Barfordian for The Mayor’s Fund, which is currently supporting Help for Heroes.
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Bridgwater College unveils glimpse of £6million arts venue
THE Mercury has been given an exclusive glimpse of a proposed £6million arts venue in Bridgwater. Bridgwater College wants to build a 350-seat performing arts centre, which would be used by students and the wider community. It would
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Breaking news: Three arrests over swan deaths
THREE men have been arrested in connection with police inquiries into the shooting of dozens of swans in the Wedmore area. The men, aged 45, 37, and 34 were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage today and are still being questioned by police
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Concern over Brewery Field sale notice
A NOTICE in today’s Mercury advertising the sale of Brewery Field in Northgate to Tesco has sparked controversy. Sedgemoor District Council is advertising the disposal of the public open space for two weeks. Tesco has bid £11million
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NETBALL: Bridgwater 44, Galmington 22
BRIDGWATER were always expected to be the stronger team in this contest between the two Somerset sides and had already made their mark on the game before Galmington scored. Galmington were dogged in defence throughout, stealing several passes but it
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NETBALL: Mercury 27, Paulton B 61
MERCURY were away to Paulton B and enjoyed a close first quarter but unfortunately Paulton pulled away as the game progressed. With great shooting throughout the game from Lily Rowland and Karis Holleron, Mercury’s score increased. Raglan Meredith
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NETBALL: Venus 36, Emeralds 30
THE day's second local derby game was between Venus and Emeralds was always going to be closely contested. Venus began the game slowly, with both sides playing goal for goal as Venus managed to lead 10-9 after the first period. In the second quarter
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NETBALL: Mars 32, Minstrels 34
MARS experienced only their third defeat of the season at Minstrels. Mars started well and were only a goal down after the first quarter, 10-11. In the second quarter Mars kept the pressure on with some great centre court play, which witnessed some
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34 arrested in major drugs crackdown
THIRTY-FOUR people have been arrested in Bridgwater and Burnham during a major police offensive on drugs. Officers have carried out more than 20 raids throughout Sedgemoor since Operation Globe - a crackdown on suspected drug offenders, and those causing
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NETBALL: Neptune 39, Gems 46
NEPTUNE played local team Gems and in the first quarter both teams were quite evenly matched, finishing with Gems ahead 14-10. With Amy Whitcombe making strong passes into the shooters, Gems continued to lead by four goals at half-time. With some
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NETBALL: Saturn 43, Paulton A 46
AN early start saw Saturn begin the game very slowly but they still managed a lead of 27-23 going into the second half. Sam Woolacott and Lisa Allen kept their patience in the attacking end and fed good balls into shooter Katy Cheese, who easily converted
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Where do YOU think the town's post office should go?
THE Post Office says it is looking for a new base in Bridgwater and is open to suggestions from the community about where it should go. In February, the Mercury reported that Martin's newsagents in Angel Place, where Bridgwater's main post
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NETBALL: Bridgwater Jupiter 48, Sharks 31
JUPITER played Sharks this week with a slightly different line-up. The game started with each team capitalising on their centre passes and so the first quarter ended 13-11 to Jupiter. Jupiter’s attack played wisely, ensuring the team scored at every
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Advice for landlords
EXPERT advice will be on offer for landlords in Sedgemoor at the Somerset West Landlords' Forum at Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton tonight (Tuesday) from 6pm. Any landlords wishing to attend should contact Marcia Mohr on 01823-356341 or e-mail