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Latest planning decisions in Sedgemoor
PLANS to convert garages behind 3 and 5, St Mary's Street, Bridgwater, to form a self contained home were approved by district planners last week. PLANNERS deferred a decision on plans to build an extension to form three flats at 86 to 88 St John
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Advice sessions for Homes in Sedgemoor tenants
HOMES in Sedgemoor is holding two sessions giving advice about money related queries, including employment, benefits, rent, savings, pensions, mortgages, loans, bills and more. The first will be held at the Princess Hall in Burnham on Tuesday, March
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Middlezoy Pre-School takes delivery of sporting equipment
MIDDLEZOY Pre-School has become one of the first pre-schools in the country to take delivery of a free pack full to the brim with sports equipment. It contains more than £200 worth of items designed to encourage individual and team activities for children
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"Money talks" in Bridgwater and Burnham
TWO “money talks” sessions this month will see more than 15 different agencies unite to provide a one-stop shop for money-related queries. Homes in Sedgemoor and Sedgemoor District Council have worked to provide the sessions, which include advice about
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Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance needs your help to continue saving lives
SINCE 2000, the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance charity has been saving lives throughout the area, without any Government funding. Over the past 11 years, the Mercury has reported, on countless occasions, the fundraising efforts of local
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Hinkley meeting tonight
THERE is still time to have your say on plans for a new power station at Hinkley Point. A consultation meeting will be held at Bridgwater and Albion Rugby Club today (Thursday), where people can look over the Supplementary Planning Document. The meeting
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Engine Room Saturdays in Bridgwater
FAMILY Connections is holding a programme of activities on Saturdays at the Engine Room in Bridgwater. On March 26, there will be a Mother's Day-themed photography event; on April 9 there will be a music event and on April 30 there will be an animation
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Vice-chairman elected for Chamber of Commerce
THE Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce held its third annual meeting last Thursday, where it elected vice-chairman Denys Rayner. Denys joins chairman Steve Leahy, treasurer Ray Symons and secretary David Satchel in the chamber, which represents the interests
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Bridgwater's young people are going live!
YOUNG people from around the Bridgwater area are appearing live on radio today. With the help of Somerset Film and the Sedgemoor Learning Alliance, primary school pupils from Nether Stowey, North Petherton, Otterhampton and St Mary’s in Bridgwater,
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Cheddar Male Choir comes to Brent Knoll
THE Cheddar Male Choir will be performing at St Michael’s Church in Brent Knoll in aid of three local churches on April 2. The programme, which features soloist Louisa Puddy, includes a combination of choral and harmony music plus a few songs from the
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North Petherton U-11 5, Minehead 21
NORTH Petherton started very brightly and scored the first try through Nicholson but the conversion attempt was poor. As the half wore on, North Petherton lost their impetus and put in some weak tackles, but managed to hold on for a 5-0 lead at half
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Readers bombard Mercury with post office suggestions
MERCURY readers have bombarded us with suggestions about where the town's main post office should move. As reported last week, the Post Office says it remains committed to having a town centre base if, as expected, it moves out of Angel Place in September
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Mayor's charity gig night
BRIDGWATER Mayor Bill Monteith held a music-packed fundraising charity concert at Bridgwater Town Hall on Saturday in aid of Help for Heroes. Rhythm and blues band Blues D'Lux headlined the show with classic 60s and 70s soul and R 'n' B classics. The
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See Oliver! tonight in Bridgwater
PLEASE sir, can I have some more? Listen to the immortal lines of the popular musical Oliver at Bridgwater Town Hall. Talented young group Acts are ready to go after months of rehearsing the show, which runs until Saturday. The musical