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.

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.

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

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.

A Wellington-born content creator took centre stage at the exclusive premiere of Netflix's Stranger Things Season five.

Somerset Christmas side hustlers earning over £1,000 must declare income to HMRC. Check if your festive trading is taxable under the Help for Hustles campaign.

Multiple flood warnings and alerts have been issued across Somerset and North Somerset, after a yellow rain warning was issued as Storm Claudia hits.

A MAN from Bridgwater was jailed today (November 14) for 6 years and 7 months after he "deliberately targeted vulnerable children".

Fire crews were called to a home in Bridgwater on Thursday after a fire broke out that led to a man suffering from smoke inhalation.

A new Met Office yellow rain warning and an amber flood warning have been issued for the next 24 hours as Storm Claudia hits.

Bridgwater Town Council has objected to an application for a house on Church Street, Bridgwater, to be converted into an eight-bedroom HMO.

The Thomas Poole Library has won the King's Award for Voluntary Service.

Somerset Council staff are receiving a pay review in a bid to boost recruitment and retention - which could add £14m to the council's budget

A pizza oven has been donated to a scout group in Bridgwater by a local business

A petition has been planned by a Bridgwater resident over traffic in the town.

Shoppers face shrinkflation as biscuits, chocolate, crisps and household essentials like Lurpak and Whiskas shrink in size but not in price, Barclays finds.

The M5 Northbound at Junction 24 (North Petherton) exit slip road is currently blocked due to a collision between a car and a lorry.

A Bridgwater-based carnival club has provided an update on an incident which saw one of its performers injured after falling off a cart.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset has responded after it was announced that her role would be scrapped under the current government.

A new South Indian restaurant has opened its doors in Bridgwater this week and has received positive feedback so far from the community.

Emergency services had to attend a fire in a play area in Bridgwater on Wednesday afternoon (November 12).

Plans have been approved for 111 new homes in Bridgwater.

The date and time for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On has been revealed by Bridgwater Town Council.

A performer on one of the carts in a Somerset carnival circuit 'fell' off during a carnival, halting the procession for nearly an hour.

Great British Energy-Nuclear has been tasked with identifying potential sites for another large-scale nuclear power plant, similar to the one at Hinkley Point.

Bridgwater Carnival dazzled crowds with spectacular carts, dancing and unique squibbing.

Blabbermouth Community Storytelling will be retelling the story of The Mistletoe Bough across various Somerset locations this Christmas.

Bridgwater Together festival celebrates tolerance and unity on 15 November. Cllr Brian Smedley highlights community heroes and inclusivity in Bridgwater.

A major A-road in Somerset is blocked after a car crash outside a Londis shop.

Avon and Somerset Police have issued another appeal to find a fifteen-year-old girl who has gone missing with links to Taunton and Bridgwater.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Somerset set to come into effect from Friday morning (November 14).

Fire crews from five different Somerset stations were called to extinguish a large property fire that destroyed 39 vehicles.

Emmie Kay and Tash Selway from Somerset are taking on a 100 km challenge in memory of their dad and grandad, who passed away due to pancreatic cancer.

Seven areas in Somerset have been named as some of the most deprived in the country, according to new government data.

Just imagine, £1,000 lands into your bank account - each and every day for 20 years*!

Spacious four-bedroom end terrace house for sale in Bridgwater. Chain-free, modern kitchen, garden, garage, near town centre and M5. Guide price £280,000.

Modern four-bedroom cottage in Moorlinch for sale at £535,000. Features oak fittings, gardens, double garage, and views across fields and farmland.

Bridgwater weather forecast: Light showers and cloudy spells expected this week, with temperatures ranging from 16°C to 7°C.

Blake Museum Bridgwater now on winter hours: open Saturdays 11am–3pm. Explore local history, maritime heritage & archaeology. Free entry, donations welcome.

King Square fell silent at 11 am on Tuesday as Bridgwater remembered those who lost their lives during the First World War.

The Crimson Hill Support care home has been given a 'Good' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Discover what's on in Bridgwater: Adele tribute, Attila the Stockbroker, Young Creatives Networking, and Bridgwater Together community event.

People across Somerset are being asked how help for those affected by domestic abuse should be delivered in the future.

Thousands and thousands of pounds have been raised in one night thanks to those who visited Bridgwater Carnival 2025, organisers have confirmed.

A service started at King's Square before moving to St Mary's Church in Bridgwater on Sunday to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.