Bridgwater Mercury

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? 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

Take a trip through Bridgwater's Celebration Mile as work on the scheme begins

Work has officially started on a £9 million regeneration project which will see Bridgwater town centre covered in roadworks for 14 months. The Celebration Mile will eventually run from Bridgwater railway station to the Northgate Docks, providing an attractive and safe walking and cycling route for both current residents and visitors to the town. The money was allocated to deliver three key sections of the route. Work began on Monday (August 5). In this video, local democracy reporter Daniel Mumby takes you through the route and the changes you can expect to see...

Talk PANTS today

Do you know what to say to keep your child safe from sexual abuse? Talk #PANTS can help you start the conversation - without using any scary words or even mentioning sex. https://trib.al/o9iEmFX #NSPCC

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/hSQYktR Here's a sneak peek at what the Young Reporter Scheme has to offer 👇

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Hinkley Point C prepares to install the heart of the power station

A new video update from Hinkley Point C shows how the project is getting ready to install the heart of the new nuclear power station. Following last year’s “Dome Lift” when the reactor building roof was lifted in place, it features preparations to install the first nuclear reactor, the massive steam generators, and the world’s largest turbine.

Are you a budding journalist? Register to the Young Reporter Scheme

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/FRoYw5j See what former Young Reporter students have to say about the scheme 👇

Childhood Day Move a Mile

Heard of NSPCC #ChildhoodDay Mile? You can walk it, wheel it, or space hopper it - the possibilities are endless! On Friday 7 June, join the thousands of people moving a mile and raising money to help keep children safe. Sign up now 👉 https://trib.al/TK5jazv

Progress at the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier site in May 2024

Check out the latest progress on the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier, captured from the sky! Work is continuing at the barrier, which has been designed to protect more than 11,300 homes, despite the project not yet receiving final backing from the government. The barrier is in the early stages of construction, with the Environment Agency revealing in January that the projected cost had risen to £220m in light of high inflation and supply chain issues within the construction industry. With thanks to Somerset by Drone for sending us this brilliant video.

Public inquiry planned over environmental impact of Hinkley Point C

What changes does Hinkley Point C want to make to its planning consent, and what happens next? Local democracy reporter Daniel Mumby explains from the blustery banks of the River Parrett, a few miles upstream from the nuclear construction site... And you can read his report here: https://trib.al/1GtFmeO

Bill Revans speaks at opening of Batts Meadow estate in North Petherton

New homes designed to be affordable for first-time buyers have opened in North Petherton today. Here, Somerset Council leader Bill Revans praises the “environmental credentials” of the houses, which include bee bricks, hedgehog highways and solar panels. The Batts Meadow estate, developed by Willow Tree Housing Partnership, is made up of seven dwellings. Five of those are affordable rented properties, and two are shared ownership homes.

Chidlhood Day 2024

Half a million children a year suffer abuse in the UK. Get involved on June 7 for Childhood Day and help us keep children safe NSPCC . Sign up: https://trib.al/pf6zYB0

Sign up for free training.

Looking for an easy way to do some good? Spend 10 minutes doing free digital training from NSPCC to help you to know what to do if you're worried about a child. Sign up to Listen up, Speak up today https://trib.al/cFLM0A7

NSPCC Parenting

NSPCC understand you don’t get instructions for new human beings - every child and every experience of family life is unique. That's why they rely on research to create advice to help parents, families and carers keep their children safe. Whatever family life brings, they're here for parents and carers. For tips and advice, visit: https://trib.al/1WpaVAj #NSPCCParenting

Bambi on ice: muntjac deer 'skates' across frozen brook

A heartwarming video has captured a real life 'Bambi on ice' moment. During recent sub-zero temperatures in the UK, a muntjac deer was captured 'ice skating' her way across a frozen brook. In the clip, the female deer trots into view from the undergrowth before her legs are sent sprawling as she takes to the ice - in scenes reminiscent of the Disney classic Bambi. Clearly determined, she struggles to regain her footing as she slips and slides but safely makes it to the other side... without any help from Thumper! Full story: https://trib.al/5pD5njF

‘Dome lift’ project at Hinkley Point C's reactor one building

See behind the scenes of the milestone ‘dome lift’ project at Hinkley Point C... 🎥 Video: Hinkley Point C

It's pretty miserable out there today! ☔ Commuters are navigating flooded roads and dealing with heavy rainfall across the county, including the A37 between Somerset and Bristol. Stay safe if you have to travel. Video: PA

Squibbing on the Town Bridge (Snowflakes and Shopping 2023)

What a sight! In case you missed it, here's last night's squibbing display from the Snowflakes and Shopping Event, which also saw the Christmas lights switched on at the Cornhill ❄

Footloose Four performing on the Cornhill Stage

The atmosphere is building in town now! Here's Footloose Four performing on the Cornhill Stage 🎺