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RSPCA shares how to get rid of rats in your home or garden without harming them
HAVE you noticed you’ve got rats living in your house or garden? There are a few ways to get rid of rats without harming them. While rats can be inconvenient visitors, they don’t have to die because they’re unwanted guests so the RSPCA has shared
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Tribute to the proprietor of Bridgwater Coachworks in latest death notices
The Bridgwater Mercury published 13 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 pages
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Police Crime Commissioner visits Bridgwater to discuss town centre crime
POLICE and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford met with the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce to discuss crime in the town centre last week. On Friday, February 9, Mr Shelford, the Avon and Somerset force commissioner, accompanied by Sergeant Kat, met
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Researchers call upon public to help with project to boost UK bumblebee numbers
A NEW project to help boost the UK's bee population has been launched, and researchers are asking for help from members of the public. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is launching the ‘Bumbles on Blooms’ initiative to identify which plants
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I tried the Greggs Valentine’s Day Bake Tray and it was love at first sight
MANY brands, shops and supermarkets often release special products tying in with Valentine's Day when it arrives every year, and Greggs is no different. The Bake Tray will be available on Valentine's Day exclusively through Uber Eats at a price
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Somerset Council 'a step closer' to upgrading key roundabout near Bridgwater
SOMERSET Council has revealed it is 'a step closer' to beginning works to upgrade Bridgwater's Dunball Roundabout, next to J23 on the M5. This week, the council started the process of identifying a contractor to carry out the work, which is expected
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'Be prepared': flood alert issued for Bridgwater and surrounding areas
SOMERSET has been subjected to heavy rain since Thursday last week, prompting several flood warnings and alerts to be issued by the Environment Agency. Both Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea are among areas hit with a flood alert, meaning flooding
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Bridgwater Tennis Club scoop two awards at 2024 Somerset LTA awards
BRIDGWATER Tennis Club have won two awards at the recent 2024 Somerset LTA annual awards ceremony. First off, the club won he Connecting Communities Award and also head coach Tim Seymour won the Development Coach of the Year Award. A spokesperson
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Plenty of goals in Bridgwater Sunday League latest fixtures
THERE was just three matches in the Bridgwater Sunday League at the weekend but there was, as always, plenty of goals to report. Starting out with league leaders Spirit FC who were held to a draw at home by third placed New Foresters in a match
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Bridgwater United Women narrowly beaten by Maidenhead away from home
Division One South West: Maidenhead United 2-1 Bridgwater United BRIDGWATER United Women were beaten in a tense battle away from home against Maidenhead at the weekend. The match in the FA Women's National League Division One South West ended
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Jack Leach returns to England after knee injury rules him out of Test tour
SOMERSET spinner Jack Leach will return to England after sustaining a knee injury whilst on England duties. Leach has been ruled out of the rest of England Men’s Test tour of India with a left knee injury. He sustained the injury during England
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Enmore Park Lady Captain’s Drive In a big success once again
The Enmore Park Lady Captain’s Drive In that took place on Wednesday proved to be a big hit both on and off the course and was much enjoyed by everyone! The Lady Captain’s drive in started successfully with four great drives straight up the first