Bridgwater Tidal Barrier in Somerset will receive £43 million in funding to unlock the next stage of the project, the government has confirmed.

Businesses in Bridgwater which pay for a pavement licence face a sharp rise in fees, with one councillor saying he “doesn’t know how cafes will cope.”

Joe Strummer, lead singer and main songwriter with ground-breaking punk band The Clash visited Bridgwater and called it a 'Clash Town', writes Cllr Brian Smedley.

Avon and Somerset Police’s precept will increase by the maximum 5% amount in 2025/26, raising an additional £8.5 million from taxpayers.

Tunnellers working on the Hinkley Point C nuclear project in Somerset claim they could face hefty tax bills over a dispute about lodging allowances.

The government made no assessment of the upfront costs of creating the unitary Somerset Council in April 2023, it can be revealed.

A suspected Russian spy working on the Hinkley Point C nuclear project in Somerset had “inappropriate and disruptive behaviour”, a spokesperson has said.

The family-owned company hopes the investment will help meet the growing demand for products worldwide.

A new report ranks all neighbourhoods in Somerset based on their average house prices as well as their total house sales from 2024 data.

Sir Ashley Fox MP has raised the ‘enormous’ Bridgwater Town Council tax rise in Parliament, which will rise by 39% in 2025/26.

The number of dangerous dogs seized by Avon and Somerset Police nearly doubled in a year, official police data has revealed.

A parcel of land in central Bridgwater owned by National Grid is up for auction, presenting possible development opportunities for the area.

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More than 3 million workers in shops, restaurants and workplaces across the UK will benefit from the boost.

All traffic is being temporarily held and stationary following a collision on the M5 southbound from Taunton Road, Bridgwater South to Taunton.

Somerset Council has been granted a 2.5 per cent increase to its Council Tax cap, following approval from the Angela Rayner, the Local Government Secretary.

A nine-bedroom House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) is planned for a former family home Bridgwater on Taunton Road to accommodate Hinkley Point C workers.

The Greggs bakery in Bridgwater’s High Street is set for an upgrade, with plans for a new paint job and signage. It is situated in a Grade II listed building.

A crash on the M5 southbound between Bridgwater and Taunton resulted in two lane closures and two people hospitalised with injuries.

A man has died after a collision involving two pedestrians and a car in Bridgwater last night (Sunday, February 2).

SOMERSET Council has launched a new campaign encouraging residents to recycle their metal packaging.

Work on the Dunball Roundabout scheme in Bridgwater is progressing, which will make it easier to walk, cycle and improve traffic flow and capacity.

The Liberal Democrats and Conservatives in Bridgwater have set out their position on the recent 39 per cent increase in the Town Council’s precept.

Bridgwater Trades Union Council welcomed Unite Regional Secretary, Steve Preddy to their Annual General Meeting in January 2025.

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UK households are rushing to cancel their BBC TV Licence and escape a £174 charge under new rules.

Bridgwater Town Council is “aware” of a “misleading” petition with more than 1,600 signatures regarding council tax.

This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of the best looking buildings in the county.

This modern four-bedroom property is located within the popular Bower Manor development on the edge of Bridgwater.

A suspected Russian spy detained by counter terrorism police at Heathrow airport was in possession of sensitive documents relating to Hinkley Point C.

Toolstation raised £663,421 for Macmillan Cancer Support in 2024, bringing its total since 2020 to nearly £3 million through store events and customer donations.

This period property is situated in an enviable location on the edge of the hamlet of Huntworth, with Bridgwater around two miles away.

The installation is the work of acclaimed artist Fiona Campbell and is crafted entirely from recycled and found materials.

Seed Sedgemoor is calling all local guitar and bass players to join the outdoor event on Saturday, February 8.

Somerset Council is set to receive half a million pounds of government funding to bring hundreds of trees to towns across the county. 

Bridgwater has been named as one of the worst value for money towns in the UK, according to a study by The Telegraph.

The latest critical phase of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier in Somerset will be completed three weeks ahead of schedule.

EDITORIAL NOTE: Accompanying footage for this story can be sent via WeTransfer, please email: daniel.mumby@reachplc.com.

Four former Somerset MPs together claimed more than £40,000 after the General Election in May 2024.

The initiative, led by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, seeks to gather business and education leaders to facilitate collaboration.

Katherine Moore's Gravel Rides South West England features 25 routes, ranging from easy city loops to challenging multi-day rides.

A Somerset coastal village has won its fight to stop nearly 50 homes being built following a ruling by the Planning Inspectorate.

A Planning Inspectorate appeal for 21 homes on the former RAF Westonzoyland near Bridgwater has been dismissed, citing environmental concerns.

Water bills are set to increase in Somerset after UK water suppliers unanimously confirmed a rise in water prices that will start soon.

A Bridgwater businessman has said that the those responsible for the Celebration Mile roadworks in Eastover ‘need to be held accountable’.

New solar panels installed on the roof of Bridgwater Town Hall are now operational. They were installed thanks to a grant from Somerset Council.

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Scrapping some deliveries would save Royal Mail between £250 million and £425 million a year, according to Ofcom.

An emergency one lane road closure has been put in place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, to respond to a water leak.

A prominent Bridgwater betting shop and offices are up for auction with a guide price of £370,000. Ladbrokes and H&T Pawnbrokers is marketed by Allsop.