Best ways to defrost a frozen car windscreen? Be warned, there is one common method we should all be avoiding.

Voting is open for the Somerset Youth Parliament elections 2025. Young people can elect representatives to campaign on key issues. Vote by 15 December.

Ex-BBC journalist Clinton Rogers defends the BBC’s impartiality amid mistakes, highlighting trust, bias accusations, and the Director General’s resignation.

Lumina Tutoring seeks qualified volunteer teachers in the South West to support children in care with GCSE tutoring and mentorship.

Ex-BBC journalist Clinton Rogers defends the BBC’s impartiality amid mistakes, highlighting trust, bias accusations, and the Director General’s resignation.

HallowsFest wowed festival-goers with live music, fire performers, themed stalls, and immersive Halloween experiences.

Students and staff at a boarding school in Somerset have been sent home after an "illness outbreak".

The Somerset County Gazette and other titles are support St Margaret's Hospice with their Light Up A Life campaign this year.

RE:ACT Performing and Production Arts named Somerset’s top performing arts school for second year at Prestige Awards.

Tesco Somerset stores invite customers to donate new toys for local children in need. Runs until 15 December.

Shabana Mahmood MP said she was "not going to take any lessons" from Sir Ashley Fox MP on hotel use, accusing him of "lecturing" the government

Fire crews were called after a blaze broke out at a zoo near Burnham-on-Sea on Tuesday afternoon (November 18).

We’ve been doing Bridgwater Together now for 11 years.

Data released by the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed a severe uplift in flu infections

To help households save money on their energy bills, a number of experts have advised avoiding using major appliances during a two-hour slot in the day

Here is the one thing drivers need to address now or face a hefty £5000 repair bill this winter.

Historic blacksmith’s cottage for sale in Burton, near Stogursey. The Smithy offers four bedrooms, period features, large workshop and guide price of £470k.

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater submitted to Somerset Council.

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox praises Burnham-on-Sea charity Broken Chains for supporting families affected by parental addiction and substance misuse.

Bridgwater weather: Light showers and overcast skies early in the week, turning sunnier from Wednesday. Temperatures range from 0°C to 10°C.

Antibiotic-resistant infections in the South West rose nine per cent in 2024, UKHSA reports, but remain the lowest in England.

Here are the latest planning decisions made by Somerset Council in and around Bridgwater.

Spacious four-bedroom detached house for sale on Durleigh Road, Bridgwater. £475,000. Modern kitchen, sizeable rear garden, garage. Near M5.

Avon & Somerset Police have issued an appeal to find a missing teenager with links to Taunton, Shepton Mallet, Frome and Bridgwater

The Department for Education has provided crucial funding to allow more vulnerable Somerset children to receive care closer to their families

Secondary schools within the M5 corridor in Somerset may struggle to accommodate more special needs units for the foreseeable future

A "wild and feral" gang of burglars who broke into stores in Somerset and other areas of the country have been jailed, writes Phil Hill.

TEN woman from Somerset have taken centre stage at the West Country Women's Awards 2025.

Wildcats could be about to make a comeback in the UK after a study found the public would back the decision.

Enjoy Bridgwater events: orchestral Earth Music under the Gaia installation, Michaela Strachan talk, festive celebration, and Ward Thomas live.

Burnham-on-Sea RNLI Lifeboat volunteers were called to action by Milford Haven HM Coastguard control on Sunday, 16th November at 8.40pm

Bridgwater radio station Sedgemoor FM has launched its second 'tonne of tins' campaign, helping to feed local families in need.

A TikTok creator born in Wellington hosted a red carpet event in London's Leicester Square

Bridgwater celebrated its diversity with a festival held in the town centre on Saturday, November 15

Conservative MP Sir Ashley Fox has called for a debate in the House of Commons on the "severe congestion" faced by his constituents

Mattresses usually last a number of years, but there are a few signs for people to be aware of that should signal the need to get a new one

Limescale can be an annoying thing to clean from kettles, but there is a way to do it within just a few minutes by using one item

Many households in England, Scotland and Wales missing out on more than £2,500 a year in pension credits, following a new Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)

Meet Mrs Claus at Angel Place, Bridgwater on 22 and 29 Nov. Support Marie Curie with a suggested £5 donation per family.

Somerset Chamber and Business West launch employer survey for Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan, aiming to shape local workforce skills and training needs.

BBC Children In Need has raised £45,507,536 following its annual appeal show — and across Somerset, students raised thousands for the cause.

Experts are urging gardeners in the UK to leave space in their fence to help these small creatures out.

An urgent “check before it’s too late” warning has been issued to drivers to get winter ready as Tesco Insurance revealed a 37% increase in cold weather claims

New research finds the average Brit earning money through TikTok, Instagram and YouTube makes £1,223 a year, well above HMRC’s £1,000 trading allowance.

Newsquest’s Jack Roberts elected to the Executive Board of the Forum for European Journalism Students (FEJS) at Porto 2025, confirmed as treasurer.

Children’s charity Brainwave hosts free open day at Bridgwater centre on Nov 19, launching Be Bold Be Bright for Brainwave Week to support disabled children.

Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater marked Remembrance Day with a cadet march, two-minute silence, and wreath-laying at both the school and Kings Square.

Sir Ashley Fox MP updates Bridgwater residents on local events, Royal Mail delivery concerns, pensioners’ support, and community initiatives.

North Petherton could get a brand new medical centre, a scout hut and a junior cricket pitch if plans for 64 homes near the M5 are approved

National Highways has reported an overturned vehicle on the M5 Southbound between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea.