COMMUNITIES on the Somerset Levels and Moors are nervously watching the weather as the Environment Agency’s work to dredge the rivers is put to the test just days after completion. Over the past week the region has been battered by heavy rain and
CONFUSION surrounds the fate of the Hope Inn in Bridgwater following an application to demolish the building. Sedgemoor District Council received the application for proposed demolition on October 31, prompting angry reactions from community groups
A BRIDGWATER cancer patient has met the man who saved his life by donating stem cells to enable him to have vital treatment. Luke Buckingham, 29, told the Mercury about his emotional meeting with Richard Barker from Hull, whose cell donation meant
COMMUNITY organisations in Bridgwater are being reminded that the deadline is looming for applications for grants at the end of December. Debt advice agencies, schools and colleges, parish councils, youth clubs, social enterprises and other community
ANYONE who has ever run a marathon will know that when you cross the finish line, the last thing you want to do is think about running another step – let alone another 26 miles. But next week, three friends will be doing just that – a marathon
BRIDGWATER Town goalkeeper Ben John said his team were disappointed to take just a single point from Saturday's 1-1 draw with North Leigh having playing against ten men for large parts. Tom Knighton's penalty levelled things up for Town after North
A MAJOR Bridgwater employer is looking to make job cuts as part of shake-up at the company following a merger last year. Trade union Unite claims around 30 people are being offered pay-offs to leave the Refresco Gerber drinks factory. The firm
PUPILS, staff and volunteers have come together at Somerset Bridge Primary School to plant 400 new trees to mark the centenary of the First World War. The school received the trees after applying for a pack from the Woodland Trust and decided to
South West 1 West Cullompton 13, North Petherton 25 NORTH Petherton scored four tries on their way to an important bonus-point win at struggling Cullompton on Saturday, writes Simon Freeman. Miles McNeillie, Sam Williams, Harry Auten and
