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Gorse fires rage on Exmoor

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11:44pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

FIREFIGHTERS tackled two heath fires on Exmoor this evening including one at Withypool near Dulverton which officers believe was started deliberately.

Over to You: Team of the week

Chilton Trinity Technology College's girls under-15 cricket team.

8:00pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

WE have not one but two teams for our popular team of the week feature.

Free bike marking session on Saturday

7:20pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

THE Bridgwater Safer, Stronger Neighbourhoods Team is offering a free bike marking and security advice session on Saturday (March 20).

Over to You: Reader picture of the week

Over to You: Reader picture of the week

7:00pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

MERCURY reader David Brennan was stunned to find a Great Spotted Woodpecker eating bird food in his back garden. This great snap is our reader picture of the week.

Father hits out after Hamp Infant School shut three times in two weeks

DAVE Jacobs is angry his sons Jordan and Ben have been unable to go to school six times already in 2010 - three times because a boiler failed.

11:40am Tuesday 16th March 2010

A BRIDGWATER father has hit out after his sons' primary school was shut three times in under a fortnight because of a malfunctioning boiler.

Daisy is a role model ref

DAISY Goldsmith has felt like a celebrity after a media storm over her refereeing achievements. PHOTO: Jeff Hall.

9:09am Tuesday 16th March 2010

A SEDGEMOOR teenager could inspire girls across the country to take up football refereeing, says the sport's governing body.

Bridgwater depot set to go

Bridgwater depot set to go

8:00am Tuesday 16th March 2010

BRIDGWATER'S giant Somerfield supermarket depot is set to close - putting 400 jobs in jeopardy, the Mercury can exclusively reveal.

Over to You: Pet of the Week

Over to You: Pet of the Week

7:10am Tuesday 16th March 2010

THIS week's pet of the week picture comes from Mercury reader Lucy Farkas. It shows Jodie the Labrador and Fizz the Westie sound asleep.

Police warn puppy buyers to be on their guard

9:12pm Monday 15th March 2010

POLICE in Somerset are warning people buying puppies to be on their guard following a number of reported scams.

Parties react to Bridgwater BNP announcement

BNP candidate Donna Treanor.

3:57pm Monday 15th March 2010

THE far-right British National Party is fielding its first ever candidate for the Bridgwater constituency at the forthcoming General Election.







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