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A Little About us ...
Bridgwater is the administrative centre of the Sedgemoor district, and the leading industrial town in the county of Somerset, England.
It is thought that the town was originally called Brigg, meaning Quay. In the Domesday Book the town is listed as Brugie. After the Norman invasion the land was given to Walter Douai (a Norman prince), hence becoming known variously as Burgh-Walter, Brugg-Walter and Brigg-Walter, eventually corrupted to Bridgwater.
Bridgwater is famous for its association with the Battle of Sedgemoor where the Monmouth Rebellion was finally crushed in 1685. more...
Bridgwater is perhaps best known for its carnival in November which is the largest illuminated carnival in Europe. more...
Latest News from the Bridgwater Mercury
Schools project learns lessons from the north
THE Building Schools for the Future team in Bridgwater has been learning how a similar project is transforming education in northern England.
Argos distribution centre employees set to decide strike action
STRIKE ballot forms are due to be sent to workers at Bridgwater's Argos distribution centre on Monday following a dispute over pay.
Haygrove's Year 11s enjoy leavers' prom
YEAR 11 pupils at Haygrove School, Bridgwater, arrived at their leavers' prom in style wearing dapper suits and elegant ball gowns.
Your Say: Should Sedgemoor Splash be demolished?
SEDGEMOOR District Council has announced plans to demolish the Sedgemoor Splash and replace it with a new £4.9 million traditional swimming pool complex on the Chilton Trinity Technology Centre site as part of the Northgate regeneration project.
Hundreds attend Durleigh Sailing Club open day
HUNDREDS of eager boaters flocked to Durleigh reservoir to soak up the glorious summer sun and enjoy a free sail courtesy of the Durleigh Sailing Club's annual open day.
Latest News from the Bridgwater Times
High Court bid to save conversion
A north Petherton man is to go to the High Court to save a converted barn from demolition.
Desmond Baker carried out work on a barn but Sedgemoor District Council claims it is an unlawful dwelling and should be demolished.
...Fun in the sun
Thousands of people poured into Cannington in warm sunshine to join an open day at the college.
Car parks at Bridgwater College Cannington Centre for Land-Based Studies were full early in the day and plants grown by the students ...
'Fundamental flaw' caused RAF death
A 'fundamental design flaw' caused the mid-air explosion that downed a Nimrod spy plane over Afghanistan, an inquest heard.
Fourteen servicemen died in the accident in September 2006, including Sergeant Ben Knight from Bridgwater.
......While Lita goes the traditional way
Animal lover Lita De Alberdi, of Ashcott, will be setting out on an adventure of a life time when she rides across Mongolia for charity.
Mrs De Alberdi will ride a native horse for about 18 miles a day across rough terrain with the ...
MPs urged to provide home help
Campaigners are lobbying MPs to press the Government into making a U-turn over the number of homes to be built in Somerset in the next 20 years.
The Campaign To Protect Rural England is urging people to join the call for less new ...
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