Sir Ashley Fox MP updates constituency on NHS pressures, care sector challenges, local business visits, and his opposition to the income tax threshold freeze.

Bridgwater residents rally against racism, highlighting the town’s historic anti-racist stance. Article also discusses Reform UK and political shifts.

Joanna Hall appointed CEO of St Margaret’s Hospice Care, bringing 25+ years' charity experience to lead free hospice services across Somerset.

Harris Fowler is delighted to have been recognised with the Excellence in Personal Injury Law Award 2025 by Lawyer International – Legal 100

Spacious four-bedroom bungalow for sale in North Petherton listed by Fox and Sons for £475,000. Large gardens, garage, prime location.

Five-bedroom detached house, The Elms, Bridgwater, for sale for £650,000. Period features, modern upgrades, solar panels, spacious garden, parking.

Brick by Brick, a Somerset Film drama about TikTok influencers in Bridgwater, screens at Scott Cinemas 6–12 Feb with free tickets. Local community-led film.

Somerset Council launches new Volunteering Policy to support 1,400+ volunteers across 22 teams, recognising their contribution to services and communities.

Met Office forecasts mixed weather for Bridgwater: sunny intervals, heavy rain, strong winds up to 39mph, and temperatures ranging 3–12°C this week.

Somerset Business Expo 2026, hosted by Sedgemoor Chamber, returns on 12 June at Junction 24, with over 80 exhibitors and expanded business networking.

Southern Co-op and Deliveroo launch Somerset prize draw: win a year’s free groceries delivered weekly. Enter with code WINCOOP15 on £10+ orders via Deliveroo.

Multiple amber “flooding is possible” flood warnings are in place across Somerset following heavy rainfall.

Westonzoyland Parish Council is crowdfunding for a legal challenge to prevent existing EA permits for soil storage and processing to be expanded

A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood.

Another business in Bridgwater has announced that it will be closing later this month, and has blamed the Celebration Mile as a reason for its closure.

Somerset Council has revealed how much it costs on average to repair a pothole on Somerset's road network, based on work carried out in 2025

Bloor Homes South West wishes to build 220 new homes on Rhode Lane - but more than 1,200 local residents have signed a petition against the plans

Discover live events in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea this week, including Hal Cruttenden at Bridgwater Comedy Club, music gigs, open mic nights and Bond Live.

Bridgwater Town Council has unanimously agreed to recommend Somerset Council refuse plans for an eight-bedroom HMO on Taunton Road.

Roadworks are set to get underway next week for "vital repairs" on Taunton Road in Bridgwater.

The two new gritters joining Somerset Council’s winter fleet have been given pun-tastic names by children in the county.

Day six of the trial of Richard Breed sees two psychiatric reports discussed at Bristol Crown Court.

The '2016 trend' has gone viral, with everyone taking a look back at what life was like a decade ago. But what were the biggest news stories from Bridgwater?

Staff at Somerset's new £4bn 'gigafactory' could be housed at a purpose-built, 500-bed campus to prevent additional pressure on local housing

A planned upgrade to the Cross Rifles roundabout in Bridgwater was scrapped by Somerset Council in 2024 - much to the chagrin of the local MP

Somerset Council hosted an event at the Bridgwater Arts Centre last week to showcase the services that Somerset Libraries can offer to residents.

Reform UK claimed that one in five pupils at a Bridgwater secondary school were asylum seekers - but the actual figure is far lower

Scottish Power, EDF and British Gas have been named the worst energy suppliers in an annual consumer ranking by Which?

Tesco Clubcard has a deal where you can triple voucher rewards at restaurants, meaning £10 in vouchers becomes £30 to spend on food and drink

Find out how to remove bad smells from your fridge with distilled vinegar and baking soda, as recommended by experts - it 'works wonders'

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

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

NHS hospitals in the South West face rising pressure from flu and norovirus, with bed closures and patient numbers increasing, warns NHS England.

Think you're good at general knowledge? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

HMRC has responded to calls to increase everyone's personal allowance from £12,750 to £20,000, following a petition signed by more than 60,000 people.

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

It’s never too late to start exercising. Research shows over-60s in the UK can boost strength, fitness and wellbeing with simple exercise routines.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service seeks public input on its new community risk management plan. Have your say in the online survey.

Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal seeks £20,000 in Somerset to fund end-of-life care. Volunteer or donate to support terminally ill people and families.

Thousands of Somerset residents will continue to receive support for alcohol and drug dependency after a new multi-million-pound contract was agreed

Gallery of photographs showing the frost and cold weather in Somerset in January 2026

Permission has been granted by the Somerset Council for the use of more than 400 parking spaces in Taunton Gateway Park and Ride for Hinkley Point C workers.

Somerset Council launches its first annual Food Survey for adults to shape healthier lifestyles. Share your food habits for a chance to win a £100 voucher.

Somerset Council to invest £5m in new laptops for staff amid budget pressures. Move aims to boost security, efficiency and digital services across Somerset.

The date has been revealed for free tickets to be released for a Bridgwater Carnival show later this year.

A 30mph speed limit will be in place for two months on the Edithmead roundabout near junction 22 of the M5 as work to upgrade the site begins

Somerset Council is investing up to £20m in the next stage of its transformation programme - but auditors have warned it is going too slowly

Bridgwater Town Council and the Town Team have launched a survey to understand shopping habits in the town centre.

Marks and Spencer has put out a wish list of 500 areas across the UK as part of its new ‘potential location list’ - here's the full 500 and plans for 20 to open this spring

NHS South West urges eligible residents to book COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines as cases rise. Appointments available at GP surgeries and pharmacies.