Somerset students are turning campus trees into handcrafted walnut benches through a practical woodworking project.

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox visits Walpole Landfill after local complaints over waste mound size and odour; new capping and gas controls underway.

Centenary events for the 1926 General Strike take place in the West Country, with talks, exhibitions and book launches in Bristol, Bath and Somerset.

A new community garden in Burnham and Highbridge seeks volunteers and sponsors to support eco-friendly projects, accessibility, and local unity.

Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse in Bridgwater partners with Bloom & Wild, offering diners spring menu delights and flower delivery discounts until June.

Shoplifting in England and Wales hits record highs as Waitrose staff sacking sparks debate on 'hands off' policies, rising retail crime, and police response.

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

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater.

Spring COVID-19 vaccine now available in Somerset and across the UK for over-75s, care home residents, and immunocompromised. Book by June 29.

Labour’s £20m ‘Pride in Place’ project launches in Bridgwater South, empowering the community to lead local regeneration across Hamp and Westover wards.

Rachael Sanders was due to join Somerset Council as its new Section 151 officer - but she has now withdrawn from the job

An established business in Somerset will close after 30 years, having gone into liquidation in 2025.

Somerset Council will spend the money on clearing gullies in flood-prone areas, cutting back vegatation, repainting road marking and replacing signs

A 16th-century inn and pub in Aller, Somerset has gone up for sale.

Dolphins Childcare Centre in North Petherton has been praised for its safe and nurturing environment.

A bakery in Somerset has been named among the best in the UK in a new top 50 list.

Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.

Bridgwater weather forecast: rain and gusty winds early week, highs of 17°C, sunny intervals later, rising pollen levels, and moderate UV from 14–18 April.

Three-bedroom detached house for sale in Cannington, Somerset, with two workshops, wrap-around garden, garage, and no onward chain. £350,000 freehold.

Somerset is being invited to bid for a share of the new £1bn structures fund, which has been launched by the Department for Transport

Blake Museum is preparing to celebrate 100 years of sharing the stories of Bridgwater.

Bridgwater Town Council has responded after a deliberate fire damaged a new multi-use games area (MUGA) at Mansfield Park.

A fire has damaged a multi-use games area in Mansfield Park in Bridgwater.

Microsoft is set to fully retire Outlook Lite in May 2026 - see the exact date.

Research has shown that many travellers underestimate the need for protection when visiting familiar holiday hotspots in and around Europe

These are the key driving licence changes that must be reported to the DVLA

Bower Lane, Bridgwater, will close from 20 April to 15 May for roadworks by JSM Group Services for Agratas. Alternative route in place. Somerset Council.

Discover top events in Bridgwater and Burnham this week, including Peter Cox live, Ben Hart magic show, Creedence Clearwater Review, and a historical talk.

Ten new full-time jobs have been created as a new retailer has opened in Bridgwater Trade Park.

Former ITV West and BBC Somerset presenter Peter Rowell back behind bars

Work will start on a programme of improvement works in Bridgwater from April.

A Somerset village pub near Bridgwater is reopening its doors with a BBQ food event.

Selection of photographs from Somerset Camera Club showing animals on the move in the county

A Bristol police officer who sexually harassed a female on a drunken night out has been cleared of gross misconduct.

Somerset Council will close sections of Lockswell and The Causeway in Woolavington for Openreach works from 20–21 April.

Discover the difference between fast fitness fads and lifelong fitness. Why sustainable habits, consistency, and long-term health are key to lasting results.

The proposal follows analysis by the Liberal Democrats that highlights severe delays in the current system.

Bridgwater Town Centre blooms with new bee-friendly bulb displays by Lubbe Bulbs and town council, boosting biodiversity and supporting UK pollinators.

A six-and-a-half-year creative programme has celebrated its impact after reaching thousands of people in Sedgemoor.

Megan Wilde is a student at Iowa's Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in the US state of Iowa.

UCS College Group in Somerset celebrates students’ achievements with Value Added Awards, recognising progress, resilience, and community spirit across campuses.

The group will be hosting a Come and Sing event on June 13 at Wellington Prep School, while inviting individuals to join rehearsals.

Southbrook, Cannington, will close 13–14 April for Wessex Water repairs, Somerset Council confirms. Diversions in place; check public notice for details.

Avon and Somerset Police launch Five-Year ASB Plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in the region, focusing on prevention, victim support and community safety.

Over 14,000 Somerset residents joined the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, spotting house sparrows, blue tits, and starlings. Greenfinch decline prompts new advice.

Colin Baker, former Doctor Who star, plays Sherlock Holmes in The Sign of Four at Bridgwater’s McMillan Theatre, 24 April. Tickets available now.

A range of independent shops have been recognised for their impact and service.

Plans have been submitted for a Grade I-listed building in Bridgwater to become a 14-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO).

Missed waste collections across Somerset will be collected soon, in an update issued by the council.

Somerset Council has committed more than £272,000 from its reserves on a root-and-branch review of on- and off-street parking charges