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UK government issues guidance on 'what to do in a radiation emergency'
HEALTH chiefs have advised Brits to 'go in, stay in, tune in' if the UK is hit by a 'radiation emergency'. The fresh guidance was published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Despite other publications linking this advice to rising tensions
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Bridgwater Mercury
THE Bridgwater Mercury published eight death notices last week. Every week, the Mercury publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Police appeal launched to find man in connection with Bridgwater allotment theft
AVON and Somerset Police have launched an appeal to find a man in connection with a theft from a Bridgwater woman's allotment. Police believe the man pictured has information which could aid their investigation. He is described as white, with
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Village near Bridgwater could double in size as plans for 1,400 homes published
A SMALL Somerset village could effectively double in size if a major new development scheme is approved. The village of Woolavington lies to the east of Bridgwater on the Somerset Levels, with a population of just over 2,300 people, according to
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Somerset CCC to re-imagine Hall of Fame ahead of 150th celebrations
Somerset County Cricket Club is set to celebrate the 150th anniversary since the club was founded in 2025. In build up to that moment, the club are re-imagining and reinstalling their Hall of Fame feature at the Cooper Associates County Ground
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Friends and family of Bethany Branson run with Parliamentary candidate in her memory
LOCALS, friends, and family all came together on Saturday (December 2) to lace up their running shoes and raise awareness of road safety in memory of Bethany Branson, who tragically died in a three-vehicle collision last November. Bethany's family
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Nigel Ellis wins Seniors Eclectic at Brean Golf Club
JUST like it was in round three of the Seniors Eclectic back on the final day of October it was Nigel Ellis who took victory in round four. He scored a nett 65 which gave him a two stroke winning margin over Ian Adams. Adams was one clear of
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Electric evening at McMillan Theatre with the Chris Grabham Pop Orchestra
The Chris Grabham Pop Orchestra swept audience members off their feet with a vibrant performance at the McMillan Theatre. With hits ranging from the 70s through to the present day, the audience found themselves immersed in a night of singalongs
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'Glittering' pop-orchestra descends on Bridgwater with magnificent performance
A UNIQUE and exciting pop orchestra performed at Bridgwater's McMillan Theatre last month. The Chris Grabham Pop Orchestra entertained hundreds of guests with orchestral renditions of iconic pop songs ranging from 70s hits to modern day future
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England Colleges call up for local students Isaac and Jack
TWO students from Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) have been selected for the prestigious England Colleges National Squad. Representing Team BTC Men’s football are Isaac Finch and Jack Hooper and they will join England Colleges on an international
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Somerset County Cricket Club appoint new head grounds person
SOMERSET County Cricket Club has appointed a new head grounds person starting immediately. Nick Pepper has been named as the Club’s new head groundsman after serving as deputy to Scott Hawkins. He brings with him First-Class experience having
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Which local school's students are most likely to end up at Oxford University?
NEW findings show the percentage of students from schools in and around Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea that make it into an 'Oxbridge' or Russell Group university. The figures have been published by the Department for Education as sixth form and
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Highburn Athletic and Spirit FC win in first round of Bill Brown Cup
AT the weekend the first round of the Bill Brown Cup took place with teams from the Bridgwater Sunday League. First up, Highburn Athletic defeated Puriton 4-1 in their match played at Pawlett Pavilion. The away side were a man short for the
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North Petherton RFC Ladies end 2023 with emphatic win at home
Women's NC 1 South West (West): North Petherton Ladies 25-0 Plymstock Albion Oaks Ladies THE North Petherton RFC Ladies squad have rounded out the 2023 calendar year with a very solid win at home over Plymstock Albion Oaks Ladies. The match
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North Petherton win narrow battle with rivals Wellington
Regional 2 Tribute South West: North Petherton 24-22 Wellington Freezing Cold conditions couldn’t stop the Petherton game from going ahead at the weekend as large fog and what looked like snow on the pitch turned the game into quite the show.
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Junior golfers honoured at annual awards at Enmore Park GC
ENMORE Park Golf Club held their annual Junior Section Meal and Presentation on Sunday during which the winners from 2023 celebrated their successes. Club Captain Gwen Cavill presented trophies to all the winners which included two big successes
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of