ASHCOTT Primary School children have received copies of the book Northern Lights thanks to the generosity of one father. Gary Manning, whose children attend the school, had received 40 copies of Philip Pullman's book as part of World Book Night. He
Bridgwater College has confirmed today that Fiona McMillan will retire in December, after 17 years as principal. A college spokesman said Mrs McMillan had informed staff and governors of her decision this week. The spokesman said she
THE secrets of one of Sedgemoor's most famous landmarks have been immortalised in print. Millions of people travelling through the area have spotted the huge mound at Brent Knoll dominating the landscape. But many of them may have no idea as to its
A BRIDGWATER woman paid out £1,000 in legal fees to avoid losing the plot - at an allotment. Sarah Ireland, 40, was asked to vacate her three plots on an allotment off Cromwell Road because the Bridgwater Allotment Association said she had not maintained
THE mysterious object in the River Parrett which brought Bridgwater to a standstill may have now been identified. Mercury reader Tanya Clarke sent in this photo, saying it is fact a pig. She said: "I saw it on the way to Asda yesterday afternoon
DIESEL and thousands of bottles cider spilt onto the road after a lorry overturned on the Dunball roundabout near Puriton. Fire crews were called to the scene after 4pm yesterday amid fears the lorry driver was trapped inside.
A BRIDGWATER man is running a marathon this Sunday for his nieces and nephews who have a life-threatening disease. Timmy Hoban, 30, is taking part in the Brighton Marathon to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, and to raise awareness
