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

Accidental death verdict to young couple after Thurloxton road crash

3:53pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

HIGH speed was the principal factor in the death of a young couple whose car ploughed into a tree on the A38 last year, an inquest has heard.

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40th birthday bash for Chedzoy Pre-School

2:00pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

ANYBODY with a connection, past or present, to Chedzoy Pre-School is invited to its 40th birthday celebrations.

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People urged to get involved in Bridgwater's £4million cycle investment

12:14pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A BRIDGWATER county councillor has welcomed a £4million investment in a cycle network between the town and North Petherton, and is encouraging people to get involved to make it work.

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Mayor to open community fayre this weekend (June 23)

9:16am Monday 17th June 2013

THE MAYOR of Bridgwater is set to open a Community Summer Fayre in Bridgwater this weekend.

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Bridgwater hosts Czech visit

11:16am Monday 17th June 2013

BRIDGWATER hosted a group of visitors from its Czech twin town of Uherske Hradiste.

Diabetes advice for Sedgemoor holidaymakers

8:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

PEOPLE with diabetes who are planning a holiday are being offered a free information pack.

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Kids head off from Bridgwater for Crealy trip

7:30pm Monday 17th June 2013

A GROUP of children from across Somerset with a variety of special needs were given a day out to remember at Crealy Adventure Park.

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£4m cycle network announced for Bridgwater and North Petherton

5:20pm Monday 17th June 2013

A MAJOR network of cycle paths will be built between Bridgwater and North Petherton as part of a £4million scheme, it was announced this week.

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