THE workforce at Hinkley Point C could be expanded beyond 10,000 workers as EDF is in talks with Somerset Council to discuss potential implications on local communities. The project is now entering its peak construction phase, which will see three
A SECONDARY school in Bridgwater has been handed another 'Needs improvement' rating by Ofsted, but feels the progress outlined in the report is 'encouraging'. Robert Blake School leaders were disappointed to lose their 'Good' rating in 2019, but
A PRIMARY school in Bridgwater has had its library transformed by a stunning hand painted mural and the addition of over 1,500 new books. Willowdown Primary School pupils have been enjoying their upgraded reading area which was unveiled in October
RESIDENTS living on Bridgwater’s southern edge can access local services more easily on foot after new paths were completed. The Stockmoor and Wilstock Country Park lies in the centre of the housing developments which share the same name and, when
AT the weekend Blakebears RFC travelled to Bristol lead by Captain George Taylor and Tony de Berg as his vice for a match against HMP Bristol Bulls RFC. There was eight local clubs represented in Bears fifteen making it a very strong side for sure
The Bridgwater Mercury published 26 death notices last week. Every week, the Bridgwater Mercury publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
THIS Wednesday November 22, an 'Early Nightclub' event will take over the Palace Theatre. Exclusively for over 60s, the event will take place between the hours of 6pm and 9pm, featuring music from the 60s and 70s, as well as Motown classics, and
Regional 2 Tribute South West: Newton Abbot 27-33 North Petherton NORTH Petherton Oaks played away to Newton Abbot at the weekend in what proved to be a very entertaining game for the spectators. The match in the Regional Two Tribute South
FORMER pupils of Haygrove School in Bridgwater were recently welcomed back to celebrate their 'excellent' GCSE results from the past academic year. Now graduated Year 11s returned to the school for GCSE Awards Evening to celebrate what Haygrove
A musically talented pupil has chosen to spend her gap year working in a Bridgwater dementia care home. Maria Jimenez, an A-level student, spends her days entertaining residents at the Avalon Nursing Hom with impromptu guitar-accompanied karaoke
ACTION in the Bridgwater Sunday League was once again affected by waterlogged pitches at the weekend as only two matches were played. In the games that went ahead, Bridgwater Wolves lost at home, 0-7 to Ramblers and Spirit FC defeated Nether Stowey
The Enmore Park Golf Club Poppy Appeal Stableford last weekend played over a shortened course was won by Andrew Criddle with 21 points, writes Richard Walsh. John Alderton claimed second with 20 points, but countback had to be used to separate
A DIGITAL inclusion initiative that helps Somerset residents with technology has been given national recognition for its services. The group were awarded the 2023 ISPA Digital Inclusion award, which recognises efforts to bridge the digital divide
BRIDGWATER United Football Club has relieved manager Dave Pearse from his duties after the club's defeat on Saturday (November 18). Despite the loss, Bridgwater sit in second place in the Toolstation Western League and still remain in the FA Vase
Toolstation Western League: Torpoint Athletic 2-1 Bridgwater United BRIDGWATER United have dropped to second place in the Toolstation Western League after defeat away from home at Torpoint Athletic at the weekend. The match ended 2-1 in favour
