Local news from the Bridgwater Mercury covering Bridgwater, North Petherton, Sedgemoor and Somerset.

Another mystery creature spotted in River Parrett

2:24pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THIS mystery object in Bridgwater’s River Parrett has drawn the attention of crowds and the fire service today (May 23).

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Site of former Bridgwater police station and magistrates' court generates mix of ideas

3:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A VARIETY of proposed uses for the future of Bridgwater’s police station and magistrates' court site  have been put forward, according to the people marketing the land in Northgate.

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Missing Bridgwater man found "safe and well"

11:49am Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE MERCURY can confirm the large police presence in Bridgwater yesterday was related to a search for a missing man.

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Live Catherine Wells-Burr murder trial: Day 23 updates from Bristol Crown Court

9:12am Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE trial of three Polish nationals accused of killing a Somerset graduate continues today (May 23).

Road re-opens following two-car crash in Bridgwater

10:35am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

POLICE have re-opened a road which was closed following a two-car crash in Bridgwater this morning (May 22).

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Antique find donated as new cup for Bridgwater Flower Show

8:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A FAMILY of keen supporters of the Bridgwater Flower Show have donated a perpetual cup to the historic event.

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Bridgwater drivers warned by council about dumping cigarette butts

3:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A WARNING for motorists not to flick cigarette butts out of car windows has been issued by Sedgemoor District Council.

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Defendant illness delays Catherine Wells-Burr murder trial

10:10am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

NO evidence will be heard today (May 22) in the trial of three Polish nationals accused of murdering Somerset graduate Catherine Wells-Burr.

High praise for Oatley Vineyard-produced wine

8:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE Independent’s i newspaper lists a wine produced in Cannington – Oatley Leonora’s 2010 made at Oatley Vineyard – in its top ten English domestic wines.