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An interesting parallel between this week's events and the past
04/03/2025

An interesting parallel between this week's events and the past

Laurel and Hardy wouldn’t have been so funny if there was real malice involved, writes Brian Smedley.

People have been seen in the pub since it was sold 👀
03/03/2025

People have been seen in the pub since it was sold 👀

A Somerset village pub has got new owners after being sold at a freehold asking price of over £500,000.

The proposals also include scrapping free parking at some car parks
03/03/2025

The proposals also include scrapping free parking at some car parks

Somerset Council could introduce parking charges on Sundays at all council-run car parks as part of its plans to review parking across the county.

With the cost of a TV licence set to rise, here's how you can claim a refund 📺💷
03/03/2025

With the cost of a TV licence set to rise, here's how you can claim a refund 📺💷

UK households may be able to avoid the cost increase if you are eligible for a free TV Licence.

An urgent warning for renters 👇
03/03/2025

An urgent warning for renters 👇

Rental fraudsters typically target their victims by offering access to properties that do not exist

How many of these road signs do you know? 🛣️
03/03/2025

How many of these road signs do you know? 🛣️

Motorists are being urged to check their knowledge after the AA found that half find parts of the Highway Code difficult to navigate

This fine three-bedroom home is on the edge of Wilstock Village
02/03/2025

This fine three-bedroom home is on the edge of Wilstock Village

This fine three-bedroom property sits on the edge of Wilstock Village, with no passing traffic, and is on the fringes of Bridgwater.

Is your car on this list? 🚗
02/03/2025

Is your car on this list? 🚗

A full list of 24 car brands facing huge car tax hikes in April - including BMW and Ford - has emerged.

Crews from Bridgwater, Chard and Crewkerne were mobilised 🔥‍🚒
02/03/2025

Crews from Bridgwater, Chard and Crewkerne were mobilised 🔥‍🚒

Five fire crews from across Somerset were deployed to tackle solar panels on fire in South Petherton.

Going out and mowing the lawn might not be the best thing for it
02/03/2025

Going out and mowing the lawn might not be the best thing for it

Mowing your lawn in the colder months can make your grass vulnerable to stress and disease.

DWP reportedly spent millions fighting disability benefit appeals
02/03/2025

DWP reportedly spent millions fighting disability benefit appeals

The DWP spent tens of millions of pounds fighting – and in many cases losing – appeals over disability benefit decisions last financial year.

What do you think of this? 🤔
02/03/2025

What do you think of this? 🤔

All of Somerset Council’s 110 elected councillors could get a pay rise of £635 in their basic allowance for 2025/26.

Some of the latest cases heard at Taunton Magistrates' Court 👇
01/03/2025

Some of the latest cases heard at Taunton Magistrates' Court 👇

A MAN from Bridgwater was given a suspended prison sentence for sending offensive/indecent communications.

Here's the latest
01/03/2025

Here's the latest

Three public notices have been announced in Bridgwater recently.

It's the first of March which means its the 'meteorological' start of spring!What are you looking forward to in spring 2...
01/03/2025

It's the first of March which means its the 'meteorological' start of spring!

What are you looking forward to in spring 2025? Let us down in the comments 👇

Feel free to post your pictures below of spring being sprung in Somerset

See what the Met Office had to say about the weather this spring: https://trib.al/hZZTPxM

If you have one of these conditions, you won't have to wait ⌚
01/03/2025

If you have one of these conditions, you won't have to wait ⌚

These are some of the conditions that can allow you to skip the GP queue

It's keeping an eye on Somerset, especially for flooding 🛰️
01/03/2025

It's keeping an eye on Somerset, especially for flooding 🛰️

The Sentinel-1C satellite is playing a crucial role in monitoring and collecting data of flooding in Somerset. It is the European Union's Copernicus…

Inside this attractive chocolate box cottage on the edge of Stretcholt
01/03/2025

Inside this attractive chocolate box cottage on the edge of Stretcholt

This attractive chocolate box cottage occupies a position on the edge of the Stretcholt, located between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater.

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Incredible scenes from above at Farmers To Action's recent blockade of Morrisons Willow Green depot in Bridgwater.

Give what you can
Give what you can

⚠️Thousands of children will have serious questions this Christmas: 🥺About abuse 😢About neglect 💔About isolation ☎️ Help Childline answer more calls and be ready: https://trib.al/DfuYFte @[NSPCC]

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Mayor Jacqui Solomon has officially opened the new League of Friends garden at Bridgwater Community Hospital
Mayor Jacqui Solomon has officially opened the new League of Friends garden at Bridgwater Community Hospital

Mayor Jacqui Solomon has officially opened the new anniversary garden at Bridgwater Community Hospital! 🪴 Read more here: https://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/24771973.new-anniversary-garden-bridgwater-community-hospital/

Support Childline today
Support Childline today

Last Christmas, 5,499 children contacted Childline. Help @[NSPCC] be ready this year - give £20 which could help answer five calls: https://trib.al/nBwnVYZ

Grand opening of new Mendip Mobility store in Bridgwater
Grand opening of new Mendip Mobility store in Bridgwater

Mendip Mobility has opened in Bridgwater! Loyal customers, Alison and Peter, cut the ribbon for the official opening ✂️

Squibbing display at the Bridgwater Carnival 2024
Squibbing display at the Bridgwater Carnival 2024

What a night it was the Bridgwater Carnival last night! One of the highlights is always the Squibbing display. See the video below 👇

Calling 14-18 year olds! Do you want to be a journalist? 😍
Calling 14-18 year olds! Do you want to be a journalist? 😍

📢 Are you aged 14 to 18 with ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Since 2008, the scheme has given thousands of students huge advantages through this unique opportunity. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ➡️ www.youngreporter.co.uk This could be the start of your career as a journalist! 🤩

Remember the NSPCC in your Will
Remember the NSPCC in your Will

It’s so difficult to keep children safe when the world is changing so fast – bringing with it new dangers. We know just how much of a challenge it is – because we’ve been fighting to protect children for 140 years. By leaving a gift to the NSPCC in your Will, you’ll help ensure we’re always there for children. You’ll help us give support, guidance and protection – when it’s needed most. Find out more about gifts in Wills to the NSPCC today. Request your free gifts in Wills guide. https://trib.al/M5uk9vT

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/D0wTNcr See what former The Young Reporter Scheme students have to say about the scheme 👇

Are you talking PANTS yet?
Are you talking PANTS yet?

Are you talking PANTS yet? Talk PANTS can help children understand that their body belongs to them. With the help of our friendly dinosaur, Pantosaurus, it can be roarsome fun too! ▶ Watch the video 🩲 Learn the rules ✉ Sign up for tips and advice #NSPCC https://trib.al/J7VupdO

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