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Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis announces new plans for this year's event
GLASTONBURY Festival founder Michael Eavis remains tight lipped over the surprises in store at this year’s spectacular – but revealed there will be a giant bullring on site. Speaking to the Mercury at Bridgwater’s Oxfam store, the 75-year-old
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Laptop stolen from shop
POLICE are trying to trace two men in connection with a theft of a laptop from a shop in The Clink in Bridgwater. The theft happened at around 3pm on January 26. They are both white, with short brown hair and were wearing black clothing and were clean-shaven
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Man arrested for possessing offensive weapon
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon in Bridgwater. Police said a 47-year-old man had since been released on bail following the alleged incident on Wednesday.
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Hawkridge Fly Fishing Club ready for new season
HAWKRIDGE Fly Fishing Club’s new season gets underway on Monday. Fishing prices remain the same as last year with a day ticket costing £18, day concessions £15 and evening tickets £10. A book of six is available from the ranger at Hawkridge for £90,
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Massive earthquake hits Japan coast
A MASSIVE earthquake has struck off the coast of north-east Japan, triggering a reported ten-metre high tsunami. The tsunami has caused major damage, submerging cars, buildings and even airports, following the 8.9magnitude earthquake.
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Veteran Gilbert recalls the horror of war
A DECORATED Sedgemoor war veteran has relived the horrors of battles he has been involved in all over the world. Gilbert Rae, 68, originally from Perthshire in Scotland, fought with the King's Own Scottish Borderers in countries including Yemen, Malaysia