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Woman treated for burns after fire in West Street, Bridgwater
PARAMEDICS treated a woman for burns to her legs and the effects of smoke inhalation after a fire at her home in West Street, Bridgwater, today. The fire service said the fire started accidentally and involved clothing. Two firefighters
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Two dogs die after North Petherton fire
TWO dogs died after a fire in North Petherton today. The fire service was called at about 10.45am by a woman who lives in McCreath Close, after she saw smoke coming from the back of a neighbour’s home. Two fire crews from Bridgwater
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BUDGET 2011: Chamber of Trade chairman has his say
BRIDGWATER Chamber of Trade chairman Steve Leahy has told the Mercury he has mixed feelings over this afternoon’s Budget announcement. Some of the measures announced by Chancellor George Osborne at today’s Budget include the reduction of corporation
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BUDGET 2011: What it means for you
MOTORISTS throughout Somerset have been given a break after Chancellor George Osborne announced a 1p per litre reduction in the cost of petrol in today's Budget. The Chancellor also announced a raft of measures to help small businesses, including
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VPR 0, Bridgwater Wolves U-15s 9
WOLVES had all the early pressure and took the lead through Sam Anthony. VPR responded well but were denied on several occasions by Liam Temlett. Adam Gamblin got the next two goals, including a superb free-kick, before Sam Pople made it 4-0 at half-time
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Penrose School launches new logo
PENROSE School in Bridgwater has designed a new logo – with three words summing up the school’s core values – to “achieve, celebrate and belong”. Head teacher Liz Hayward made a short presentation about the project which resulted in the creation of
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Six caravans destroyed in fire near Bridgwater
SIX caravans were destroyed in yesterday evening's blaze in Fordgate, near Bridgwater. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire, which destroyed three static caravans and three touring caravans, was still being
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LIVE: Keep up-to-date with today's Budget
CHANCELLOR George Osborne will announce his Budget today - and the Mercury will be keeping you updated as it happens. Readers will be able to follow the Budget as it happens thanks to our blog by experts from the Association of Chartered Certified
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Bridgwater students are radio stars
SCHOOLCHILDREN from throughout the Bridgwater area were given the opportunity to star on live radio. Students from Robert Blake Science College, Nether Stowey Primary School, North Petherton Primary School, Otterhampton Primary School, and St Mary’s