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Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

1 day ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.
Hinkley darts player scores 100,000 raising nearly £2K for charity

4 days ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Milly Vincent

Ben Schofield, a control and instrumentation maintenance technician at Hinkley Point B Power Station, took on the fundraising effort of scoring 100,000 points on pub dart boards in April. It took him just four hours to notch up the total with help from volunteers, helping raise a total nearing £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donations can be made on Ben's Just Giving page, at www.justgiving.com/page/ben-schofield-1736865046388. Ben said: "It was a great day out.
Spaxton Cricket Club defeated Street in Somerset Cricket League

5 days ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Richard Walsh

Cricket ball (Image: Newsquest) Somerset Cricket League, Division Three: Spaxton 224-6 (34pts) defeated Street 168-9 (14pts) by 56 runs Spaxton got back to winnings ways when they beat Street by 56 runs in Somerset Cricket League Division Three at the Playing Field on Saturday afternoon.
Enmore Park Golf Club welcomes Matt Brooke as general manager

5 days ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Richard Walsh

The new manager really appreciates the positive attitudes of the staff and their commitment to driving Enmore Park GC forward, accommodating changes, and continually improving facilities for members, visitors, and golf societies. Matt said: “ I’d like to thank all of the Members and the staff for making me feel so welcome at the Club.
Soon-to-be demolished 37 Club to be replaced with leisure centre

1 week ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Milly Vincent

3 1/1 A MULTI-million pound leisure centre has been proposed for a site near 37 Club in Puriton — it would serve as a designated replacement for the soon-to-be-demolished club. The new leisure centre, off Woolavington Road on the outskirts of Puriton, Bridgwater, is planned to serve locals and those on the Gravity Smart Campus, home to Agratas, one of Europe's largest gigafactory developments.
Clinton Rogers: The more I fly, the more I find it stressful - here's why

1 week ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Clinton Rogers

But EasyJet and Ryanair seem to be conspiring to raise my blood pressure to new heights. It all starts with the price. A flight to Spain for ÂŁ50 - bargain. Oh, you want a seat? Thatâ€™ll be extra. And you want to bring a cabin bag? Thatâ€™s a lot extra. And a bag in the hold too? Before you know it, you seem to be buying shares in the airline. Ok, youâ€™ve got over the shock of a ÂŁ50 flight now costing closer to ÂŁ200. Then you get to the airport.
Residents evacuated after significant amount of smoke seen pouring from property

1 week ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Molly Kirk

9 1/1 BRIDGWATER and Burnham Fire Crews were called to a property on Fore Street that had smoke pouring out and ended up evacuating nearby residents. At around 8.08pm on Wednesday, May 28, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Control received multiple reports of smoke coming from Cex, a retail property on Fore Street in Bridgwater.
Green light for improvements at Kilve outdoors centre

1 week ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Daniel Mumby

The Kilve Court Education Centre lies on the A39 Main Road in the village of Kilve, on the northern edge of the Quantock Hills national landscape (formerly area of outstanding natural beauty, or AONB). The facility is run by Somerset Council through its subsidiary SSE Outdoors, with overnight visitors to the southern section currently staying in timber structures with an outdoor shower and toilet block.
Councillors of all stripes vote against Tory housing motion

1 week ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Nick Thomas

Cllr Leigh Redman spoke out again the housing motion (Image: Archive) Labour, Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, and Independent councillors have voted against a Conservative motion to recognise and respond to what it sees as growing housing pressures across the county, including claiming asylum bedspaces are too high.
Bridgwater youth safety day to promote community safety

1 week ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Phil Hill

The initiative on Friday (May 30) aims to promote community safety and offer support to residents. It follows the launch of a police operation to tackle the problems with early intervention to address the root causes and prevent further escalation. Police, council officials, healthcare and members of the voluntary sector will be on hand on Friday to speak to the public, listen to concerns and give crime prevention advice.