Cllr Brian Smedley joins American band Gangstagrass tour UK towns amid local flag debates. Glasgow and Edinburgh see Palestine-Saltire flags.

UK weather forecast: 2–6 December – Expect sunny intervals, light showers and rain. Temperatures between 2–11°C, with wind gusts up to 28mph across the week.

Grade II listed two-bed cottage for sale in Stogursey, Bridgwater. Period features, modern kitchen, garden, parking, chain-free. £210,000.

Four-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Bridgwater. Modern home with garage, garden, ensuite, near M5, schools and town centre. £295,000.

The Puriton Inn, just outside of Bridgwater, has decorated the outside of its pub for the annual Puriton Festive Walk.

Chicken chain Chickaros is set to open their latest store in Bridgwater this weekend.

Businesses from across the region came together for an evening of celebration and recognition at this year’s Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards on Monday, November 24.

The M5 Southbound is partially blocked with 'severe delays' reported from J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South) to J25 A358 (Taunton) due to a crash.

Kath and Jack share all about Rob, who was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Discover ten books you should read in 2026 if you’re serious about antiques.

Thousands of people have signed petitions calling for a higher HMRC personal allowance for pensioners following an update from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves on the state pension increases.

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for the payment reference ‘DWP WFP’, alongside their National Insurance number.

Enjoy festive events in Bridgwater, including an Ozzy Osbourne painting night, Christmas fair, breakfast with Santa, and live music at Bridgwater Arts Centre.

SOMERSET Council has responded to a viral video of a former Ninja Warrior contestant jumping across Bridgwater Docks.

With the Somerset Council's Sunday parking charges looming and set to raise £730,000 a year, it seems like a great time to ask where the cheapest places are to park in Bridgwater.

John Holland has been ordered to return the Wet Moor SSSI to its original condition by January 23, 2026 - or he will face further unlimited fines

Police are urging people across Somerset and North Somerset to help take drink and drug drivers off the road.

Somerset residents have until New Year's Eve to give their views on how the Quantock Hills should be managed for the next five years

An injured veteran who spent two years isolated in his freezing and dilapidated bedroom has thanked Help for Heroes for life-changing support that helped him start a new chapter.

A once-popular dairy that closed in Bridgwater earlier this year is set to be reopened under new ownership.

Here's why ensuring your home is ventilated with fresh air, particularly during winter when you may be tempted to keep them shut, is important.

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.

The Met Office has released a yellow rain warning that will affect Somerset and North Somerset over the first two days of December.

Mould and damp can be a big problem in the winter, but plants such as the Areca Palm can help absorb some of the humidity out of the air to prevent it

Drivers have been told that they need to remove these 7 common items from their car right now to avoid mould and damp.

DWP benefits including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, PIP, Carer's Allowance, and the State Pension are to increase in April 2026 after Rachel Reeves announced higher payments in her budget speech today.

Young people in Somerset can join the BFI Film Academy Short Course in Bridgwater for hands-on filmmaking, industry masterclasses, and career support in 2025.

Little Adventures Nursery Group wins two National Nursery Awards 2025, recognised for business growth, bursaries, and outstanding childcare across South West.

Bridgwater Town Council welcomes Budget: two-child benefit cap scrapped, NHS waiting lists targeted, cost of living measures, and higher minimum wage.

Little Adventures Nursery Group wins two National Nursery Awards 2025, recognised for business growth, bursaries, and outstanding childcare across South West.

Great Western Railway launches Christmas market challenge: win free rail travel in a festive jumper to top UK markets.

Tesco has warned Clubcard members to check their vouchers as £16.5 million worth are set to expire on Sunday (November 30).

Gallery of Somerset Camera Club photographs spotlighting people and community

Bridgwater residents have had their say on which stores should go in the four new units in Angel Place shopping centre on Bridgwater High Street.

Brits have been urged to leave vinegar in oven overnight during winter for this one reason.

The NHS states the typical lifespan of a hot water bottle is around two years and that beyond this, the risk of damage increases

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers monthly health checks for lorry drivers at Truckstop@J24, North Petherton, supporting driver wellbeing and early diagnosis.

Avon and Somerset police responded to an incident in which two vehicles were involved near the Bridgwater College campus on Friday, 28 November.

Somerset Council has revealed the reason that Union Flags were taken down in Bridgwater. The flags were spotted being removed on November 27.

The Environment Agency has substantially completed improvements to three key reservoirs which hold back floodwater on the Somerset Levels and Moors

A new temporary library space has been created more than a month after Bridgwater Library was forced to close due to "roof repairs."

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning that will hit Somerset, set to come into effect tomorrow morning (Saturday, November 29).

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

The MP for Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea has reacted to the budget saying it "offers nothing to support economic growth or strengthen our high streets".

Flag at half-mast at County Hall honours former Mendip councillor Roy Wills, aged 95, remembered for service, music, and community dedication.

Youth Adventure Trust fundraisers raise £22k in Somerset and Wiltshire events, supporting outdoor adventure programmes for vulnerable young people aged 11–16.

Clare Moody reassures Avon and Somerset residents that Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) roles remain unchanged until 2028.

Young Somerset's Bold and Brave shop in Bridgwater empowers local youth with retail, hospitality and entrepreneurship experience.

Somerset Liberal Democrats have criticised the latest budget for raising £26 billion in national taxes while offering no support to “struggling” councils.