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As the year draws to a close, the Bridgwater Mercury takes a look back at some of the biggest and quirkiest stories we covered.

As the year draws to a close, the Bridgwater Mercury takes a look back at some of the biggest and quirkiest stories we covered.

A FATHER and grandfather who spent six weeks in a coma after being assaulted in Bridgwater has sadly died. 

A BIG-HEARTED paddleboarding club is organising monthly river litter picks in a bid to clean up the area’s waterways. The Paddle Company, which is based at the Henny Swan pub in Henny Street, usually rents out paddleboards so people can enjoy the River Stour. But now it is launching a free new experience to get paddleboarders out litter picking. The business, which was formed in late 2019, is inviting residents to take to water and help clear up litter. Boss Richard Jiggins, 44, wan...

A BIG-HEARTED paddleboarding club is organising monthly river litter picks in a bid to clean up the area’s waterways. The Paddle Company, which is based at the Henny Swan pub in Henny Street, usually rents out paddleboards so people can enjoy the River Stour. But now it is launching a free new experience to get paddleboarders out litter picking. The business, which was formed in late 2019, is inviting residents to take to water and help clear up litter. Boss Richard Jiggins, 44, wan...

TEN businesses have secured funding for a external makeover.