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Death notices and funeral announcements in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea
The Bridgwater Mercury published four death notices last week (commencing December 4), including for the Burnham and Highbridge area. Every week, the Mercury publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who
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Bridgwater Operatic Society appoints new president
BRIDGWATER Operatic Society (BOS) is set to unveil its new president at its AGM being held tonight (Monday, December 11) at its headquarters in All Saints Terrace. Mike Dodden takes on the role following the death of the previous incumbent, Tony
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Middlezoy Rovers well beaten away by Portishead Town
Ethan Feltham scored four goals to help Portishead Town remain top of the Toolstation Western League Division One table after a 5-1 win at Middlezoy Rovers last Saturday. Town opened the scoring when George Fowler picked the ball up on the left
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Mixed results for Bridgwater Blackhawks ahead of local derby
IT has been a week of mixed results for the players at Bridgwater Blackhawks Basketball Club. First up the Blackhawks travelled to Torbay Tigers and were beaten 80-55 in what was a difficult match. The hosts were able to control the game as
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New Bridgwater solar farm will go ahead - but not with public money
A new solar farm near Bridgwater town centre will still be built – but it may not be funded by public money. Somerset County Council announced in February 2021 that it would commit just over £3m of its capital programme to delivering a new solar
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James Hildreth visits Somerset Disabled Cricket Team
SOMERSET cricket legend James Hildreth visited the Somerset Disabled Cricket Team at Millfield last week. He spent a training session with the growing Somerset Disabled Cricket Club to promote the Club and encourage new players to consider joining
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Taunton Racecourse set for bumper festive fixture next week
We raced last Thursday and there was plenty of local success with the Hobbs & White team producing Ballee to win the Novice Hurdle under a fine ride from Micheal Nolan, writes Martin Higgs. His enthusiastic bunch of owners are certainly enjoying
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Bridgwater widow creates incredible Christmas display after discovering newfound love
A WIDOW from Bridgwater has found a new passion for Christmas decorations after volunteering to help at a local care home. Eileen Marsh and her husband spent years caring for her mother-in-law, who is in her 90s and not very mobile. Eileen’
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Equipment 'cleared out' of van as handyman falls victim to robbery
A BUSINESS owner from the Bridgwater area has had tools stolen from their company van. The victim, from Woolavington, asked to remain anonymous. They told the Mercury they woke up for work as normal on the morning of Friday, December 8, but
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Latest results from Bridgwater Sunday League side
IN what was another weather affected weekend of action in the Bridgwater Sunday League, two games were able to go ahead. Both fixtures were in different cup competitions though as no league football was played. First up, in the Bill Brown Cup
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CCTV images released following altercation involving woman in Bridgwater
POLICE have released CCTV images of a woman they wish to identify in connection with an assault investigation in Bridgwater. Officers believe the woman may have information to assist their enquiries into an incident on Friday, November 17.
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Woman in 'life-threatening condition' following collision in Bridgwater
A YOUNG woman is in a life-threatening condition following a road traffic collision in Bridgwater. The woman, who is in her 20s, was a passenger in a car that hit a bank and a tree before rolling over. She was seriously injured in the incident
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Somerset youngster Alfie Ogborne has his sights set high for 2024 and beyond
SOMERSET'S left arm bowler Alfie Ogborne made his championship debut in 2023 in the home match against Hampshire but then missed the rest of the season with a shin injury, writes Richard Walsh. However, thankfully, the 20-year-old, who came to
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Australian all-rounder Will Sutherland signs for Somerset CCC
SOMERSET County Cricket Club has confirmed the signing of young Australian all-rounder Will Sutherland for the 2024 season. The 24-year-old will arrive at the Cooper Associates County Ground in time for the start of the County Championship campaign
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Enmore Park Golf Club Ladies hold annual Christmas Dinner
ENMORE Park Golf Club Ladies held their Christmas Dinner last week during which the results of the Turkey Trot competitions over the previous three weeks were announced and prizes awarded. The Turkey Trot Waltz played over seven holes on 15th November
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Bridgwater United sign one defender to replace outgoing centre back
BRIDGWATER United have confirmed the signing of a former player on dual registration for the rest of the season. Ross McErlain has joined the club on dual registration from Cribbs Football Club. He is a face well known to Bridgwater fans having