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

Man impaled on 8ft wooden pole

11:02pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

A MAN impaled his arm on an eight foot wooden pole in Bridgwater this lunchtime.

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Entries sought for photo competition with a twist

3:31pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

A PHOTO of a milk truck driver sharing his lunch with a stag has inspired a Bridgwater dairy's new competition.

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Big cat spotted in Sedgemoor

1:10pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

THE search for the animal dubbed the Beast Of Sedgemoor has been re-ignited, after reports of another big cat sighting in the area emerged this week.

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Robert Blake students break the norm

12:45pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

ROBERT Blake Science College held its second curriculum day of the year where all students enjoyed a break from the usual diet of lessons and took part in a range of learning activities.

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Healthy eating in Hamp

11:13am Wednesday 17th March 2010

HAMP Children's Centre was home to Sedgemoor Life's successful healthy kitchen course for parents and carers.

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What are you doing for Sport Relief?

9:29am Wednesday 17th March 2010

FUNDRAISERS in Bridgwater are busy dusting down their collection buckets in preparation for Sport Relief this weekend.

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Gorse fires rage on Exmoor

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.

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Over to You: Team of the week

8:00pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

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

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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.

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