Mercury review of 2009: May (From This is The West Country)

Mercury review of 2009: May

2:10pm Monday 28th December 2009

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TRIBUTES were paid to a popular Bridgwater rugby player after he was killed in a motorbike crash.

Former Chilton Trinity Technology College pupil Dean Cheffey, 26, was a regular try scorer for Bridgwater and Albion thirds.

DOCTORS in Bridgwater began issuing warnings to patients about swine flu.

A meeting of all GP practices in the town was held to ensure Bridgwater could cope with a possible pandemic.

THREE people escaped unharmed after a suspected arson attack at the block of flats in Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater.

In November, the Palace nightclub opposite had to be evacuated after another suspected arson at the same flats.

BRIDGWATER woman Chloe Gamblin proved you do not have to be stick-thin to be beautiful when she was named Miss Somerset.

POLICE made five arrests after a series of co-ordinated drug raids across Bridgwater. Around £1,000 worth of amphetamine and heroin was seized, along with cannabis and hydroponics equipment.

A GROUP of youths sprayed liquid in two people's faces then allegedly posed for photos while the victims phoned the police.

Roy Franklin and Ann Heritage said they were left shaken up after their ordeal in George Street.

A FATHERS for Justice campaigner from West Huntspill kicked up a stink when he threatened to post used nappies to the Prime Minister.

The man, who refused to be identified, said he wanted Gordon Brown to take notice of fathers' fight for access to their children.

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