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Woman arrested after stolen car hits parked lorry
A 31-YEAR-OLD woman was arrested after a stolen car driven the wrong way up a Bridgwater street hit a parked lorry. The car, a grey Toyota Yaris, sustained extensive damage after it was driven up St Mary’s Street before colliding with a lorry at
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Haygrove students see success at Bridgwater's first swimming gala in 25 years
STUDENTS from a secondary school in Bridgwater have picked up some notable silverware in both swimming and trampolining as of late. A team of students from the school competed in Bridgwater’s first swimming gala in almost 25 years and were declared
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'Shame': Rishi Sunak makes trans jibe in front of Brianna Ghey’s mother at PMQs
RISHI Sunak has been slammed for mocking Sir Keir Starmer’s stance on “defining a woman” whilst the mother of murdered transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was watching from the gallery at PMQs today. The Labour leader condemned the Prime Minister
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This is what you should do if you think your energy bill is wrong
AN energy expert has shared what you should do if you think that your energy bill is wrong. Energy bills are a source of worry for many of us at the moment as we grapple with rising bills and the continued high cost of living. However if you've
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Cost of retirement up £8,000 a year amid 'enormous pressure' on households
THE annual cost of a 'moderate' retirement is up £8,000 as experts predict grandparents will need to continue supporting other family members. The Pension and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) revealed that the income required for a moderate
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'Millions of fish could be killed' at Hinkley Point C despite saltmarsh, say experts
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have accused EDF of 'deliberately avoiding' taking measures to prevent the killing of millions of fish at Hinkley Point C. The accusations come after EDF revealed plans to install an 800-acre wetland reserve near Bridgwater
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‘High standards’ on show as Somerset's most oversubscribed primary schools revealed
SOMERSET'S most oversubscribed primary schools have been revealed by new government data, with the council attributing the demand to their ‘high standards’. The Department for Education figures show how many places schools offered compared to the
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Council orders urgent removal of asbestos pile dumped on country lane near Bridgwater
A LARGE pile of asbestos waste was recently discovered on a country lane near Bridgwater. A local resident first came across the dumped hazardous material on Wednesday, January 31, on Moore's Lane which runs from Wembdon towards Chilton Trinity
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Bridgwater Town Council leader compares Somerset Council finances to the Titanic
PEOPLE often forget that there was 72 hours of trouble-free sailing before the Titanic hit that iceberg, and sank, writes Bridgwater Town Council leader Brian Smedley. And it’s pretty much the same with the RMS Titanic Unitary. Nobody noticed
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Bridgwater Carnival publicity director on grandstands, coaches and Clinton Rogers
As we enter the beginning of February and with the big day still nine months away, we are already receiving enquiries and bookings from coach companies for our 2024 carnival, writes Bridgwater Carnival publicity director Dave Stokes. Last year
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Digital art commission opportunity for young local artists
Young creatives in Somerset are being invited to submit their ideas for a new digital art commission. The initiative is courtesy of charity Somerset Film with the support of Arts Council England. It presents an opportunity for an artist aged
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Bridgwater Mercury readers can subscribe for just £5 for 5 months in flash sale
READERS who want to subscribe to the Bridgwater Mercury can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for five months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read the Mercury online