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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
Amanda's close shave for charity
A BRIDGWATER fundraiser will be going under the clippers next week to raise money for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice.
Friends say thank you to "inspirational" Ella
FRIENDS of a Bridgwater mother-to-be threw a surprise event for her at the Bangla curry restaurant.
Have your say on policing
PEOPLE from Wembdon, Chilton Trinity and Perry Green are being invited to a meeting to discuss local policing issues.
Fundraising walk remembers Richard
A FUNDRAISING walk to celebrate the life of a Bridgwater man raised more than £7,700 for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice.
Puriton crash man named
THE man killed in a motorbike crash near Puriton on Sunday has been named as Dominic Payne from Woolavington.
Latest News from the Bridgwater Times
Classy building is ready for use
Keys for a new classroom block at Brymore School, Cannington, were handed over on Monday.
Somerset County Council has invested £1.2 million in the building, which has replaced a series of huts built in the Second World War.
...Teen GBH charge
Police are appealing for further information about an alleged attack outside Gibbs House, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater.
A 15-year-old boy suffered a broken jaw and his mobile phone was taken during the incident on Thursday, July 17 at ...
Coal short-change warning
Residents who buy coal to heat their homes are advised to check their deliveries are the correct weight.
Somerset County Council Trading Standards team has issued the warning after a delivery to a home in Bawdrip was found to be ...
Eighth in TV dodge league
Bridgwater has moved up one place in the licence-dodging league of shame, according to figures released by TV Licensing.
In the first six months of this year, 274 people in the town were caught watching television illegally.
...From 'Bridgwater Mercury' and 'The Bridgwater Times'