SEDGEMOOR District Council workers are expected to spend a total of 15 hours cleaning Bridgwater and North Petherton following the carnivals. The council employs 20 staff to sweep and collect rubbish overnight following each event, at a cost of nearly
A CREATIVE Sedgemoor family are hoping these handcrafted giraffes prove a straw thing! The Heal family, of Over Stowey, built the straw giraffes for a competition run by breakfast giant Weetabix. Last year they won the same competition with a straw
KICK-START your Christmas shopping at a Christmas fair and shopping afternoon at Westfield Church hall on Saturday, November 6. Raising money for Little Crickets Pre School, Father Christmas will be making a visit, there will be free arts and crafts
SEDGEMOOR'S farmers remain on red alert over the increased threat of Chinese Lanterns during Hallowe'en and Bonfire Night. The flaming lanterns which are let off into the sky are a common sight at parties at this time of year. But they pose a real threat
MAKING flapjacks and jellies were some of the fun activities Hamp Primary School pupils took part in during their healthy eating week. The pupils were taught the benefits of eating healthy foods and had the chance to make their own fruit salads and taste
JOBLESS teenager Claire Fear has applied for 50 positions in Bridgwater town centre today in an exhausting effort to secure employment. This website, bridgwatermercury.co.uk, revealed yesterday how Claire, 18, stood in the middle of Taunton
TRAFFIC chaos is expected on Somerset roads tomorrow as the half term comes to an end. Virgin Trains has warned traffic jams and overcrowded roads can lead to careless driving this weekend. The company has recommended following the advice of Dr David
GUESTS from far and wide came to Bridgwater to celebrate the 150th anniversary of building contractor Pollard. More than 50 people, including past and present clients, and consultants from as far as Plymouth and Cardiff, gathered at the firm
MARTIN Colin Tarrant married Karen Marie Richards at Bridgwater Registry Office on September 17. Electrician Martin is the only son of Colin and Rita Tarrant and doctor's receptionist Karen is the daughter of Michael and Margaret Bown. The couple spent
THREE fire crews from Bridgwater tackled a chimney fire at a property in Broadway, Chilton Polden, last night. When crews arrived shortly before 6pm, they discovered the fire had spread to an oak beam. Crews removed a wood burning stove so they could
LOOK out for ghosts and ghouls this weekend when spooky Hallowe'en activities get under way. Send us your photos of creepy carved pumpkins and frighteningly fiendish fancy dress costumes to newsdesk@bridgwatermercury.co.uk
STAR students from schools across Sedgemoor took part in a challenging engineering competition at Chilton Trinity Technology College. Teams from East Bridgwater Community College, Robert Blake Science College, Haygrove School and King Alfred School in
BROWSE around a Christmas fair at Edington Village Hall on Sunday, November 14. Organised by Greyhound Rescue West of England, there will be lots of merchandise available, a variety of other stalls, tasty refreshments and a chance for people interested
PUPILS at St Joseph's Primary School in Bridgwater received a special visit from a popular children's author. Matthew Jameson, author of the new Bush Tales books, treated the pupils with an insight into the stories, art and music that make up the tales
BRIDGWATER Angling Association is seeking its new match secretary. The association is looking to organise and support senior and junior angling and anyone interested in taking on the role can e-mail fish@bridgwaterangling.co.uk
FIREWORKS might provide great entertainment during the winter months - but it is estimated that 60% of pets become anxious and stressed during the firework season. So plan ahead, make sure pets are safely indoors. Draw curtains, play music or have the
