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  • Contract boost for Webberbus

    BRIDGWATER bus operator Webberbus has been awarded the contract to run the new park and ride service in Taunton. Eight new buses will have in-vehicle displays to improve customer information and low floors for better wheelchair access.

  • Firms help local food and drink drive

    TWO Somerset companies are part of a new drive to stimulate the South-West's economy and get more people eating local produce. South West Food and Drink, the industry's strategic organisation, has selected food group Levels' Best and consultants The

  • Police awards nominations pile up

    MORE than 300 nominations have been received for the 2010 Community Policing Awards, recognising the Best on the Beat within Avon and Somerset. Organisers say there is still plenty of time for people to nominate a police officer, staff or team that goes

  • High-speed broadband for schools

    SOUTHWEST One is bringing the 269 schools and educational establishments in Somerset a new high-speed broadband network. It will give 70,000 children and young people as well as 10,000 teachers and support staff the ability to make better use of exciting

  • Blake Drama Club prepare for new show

    TICKETS are now on sale for Blake Drama Club's new production Improbable Fiction, which will run at Bridgwater Arts Centre from November 10 to 13. The sharp comedy revolves around six aspiring authors who meet on a winter's evening to discuss their work

  • Tax credit claim warning

    MORE than 11,000 tax credit claimants in Sedgemoor are being urged to tell HM Revenue and Customs immediately if a partner moves in or out. As part of a wider Government crackdown on error and fraud in benefits and credits, letters are being sent out

  • Fishing scene captured

    REGULAR Mercury contributor Malcolm Lewis, of Alfoxton Road, Bridgwater, was on hand to capture this soothing scene during a recent fishing competition. The picture shows competitors at the West India Fly Fishing Club contest held at Hawkridge Reservoir

  • No point in raising Sedgemoor parking charges, says report

    SEDGEMOOR district councillors are likely to opt against a hike in car park charges next year, because figures suggest it won’t coin in any more cash. A report for next Wednesday's executive meeting says the last time councillors raised parking charges

  • WEDDING: Beynon and Banwell

    OLIVER Michael Baynon married Kelly Banwell at Taunton Registry Office on August 14. Oliver, who works in property services, is the youngest son of David and Sue Beynon and sales representative Kelly is the middle daughter of Louise and Patrick Reed.

  • Chilton students enjoy science and magic show

    STUDENTS at Chilton Trinity Technology College took part in an exciting science and magic show. Could It Be Magic? is an exciting collaboration between the SS Great Britain Trust in Bristol and the Royal Society for Key Stage 3 students. The sessions

  • Johnnie Walker brings new show to Bridgy

    WELL-KNOWN radio personality Johnnie Walker will take his brand new show to Bridgwater Arts Centre on Thursday, November 4. Musical Milestones that tells the story of his life and times in radio, and the music that has influenced him from the 1960s to

  • They call it puppy love

    THIS cute picture shows some puppy love between Vince Bateman and Denise Saunders’ St Bernard Buffy and Golden Retriever Buddy. If you would like your animals featured in our Pet of the Week section, e-mail your photos to newsdesk@bridgwatermercury.co.uk

  • School supplies hit as stores close

    GREENGROCERS across Bridgwater have been hit by the recession, with two companies going into administration. R C Stokes, in Angel Place, has closed this week along with nine other stores nationally, resulting in a total of 65 redundancies. And schools