Vote now in the Bridgwater and Burnham’s Favourite Independent Shops 2026 competition, organised by Sir Ashley Fox MP. Voting open until 5 April.

Second Step mental health charity staff in South West end 27-day strike after winning improved pay, extra leave, and official UNISON union recognition.

Bridgwater on the Move expands safe cycling training for year five and six pupils, promoting active travel and reducing school-run traffic.

From April 2026, 83,000 South West sole traders and landlords must comply with HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for income tax.

Bridgwater vet Louise Ash, of Quantock Veterinary Hospital, named trustee and veterinary advisor for Gambian Wildlife Foundation, aiding African animal welfare.

Local news helps me our communities stronger and better. As the UK Government published it's local media plan, we look at why.

Bridgwater joins The Great British Spring Clean 2026 with community litter picks on 21 March. Join Bridgwater Town Council to help keep local parks tidy.

Gracie Donaghy, a Bridgwater electrical apprentice, reaches the Screwfix Trade Apprentice semi-finals, selected from 3,000 UK and Ireland applicants.

Ups and Downs Southwest opens new premises at Victoria Park Community Centre, Bridgwater, supporting children with Down syndrome. Mayor Kathy Pearce attends.

Sir Ashley Fox MP backs Bridgwater charity On Your Bike, which recycles bikes, offers repairs, training and employment support, and seeks new trustees.

NSPCC data shows a rise in UK online child abuse image offences, with Snapchat and Meta platforms implicated. Charity urges tougher tech and government action.

Angel Place Shopping Centre in Bridgwater hosts spring community events, including Easter workshops, Kindness Day, and support for local independent retailers.

Somerset faces rapid population growth and new housing developments despite UK falling birth rates, raising concerns over NHS, GP and infrastructure strain.

Somerset Council has spent more than £40m on agency staff since its creation in April 2023 as it moves forward with its transformation programme

A major gym brand is set to open a new branch in Somerset before the end of Summer.

A nightclub in Somerset is set to reopen months after an announcement confirmed it would be closing.

Bridgwater marks 100 years since receiving the first transatlantic short-wave radio broadcast from Drummondville, Canada, at its Marconi station.

Butcombe Brewing Co’s Butcombe Original wins gold at International Brewing Awards, named South West’s top cask ale, beating Doom Bar and Tribute.

The Bridgwater Town Clerk has announced his resignation.

Construction is underway on a new manufacturing facility in Bridgwater.

A school near Bridgwater has raised over £1000 and packed 48 school bags for charity.

Major changes to how Somerset's council housing stock is managed have cleared the first hurdle - despite trade union warning that it could harm tenants.

The future of Hinkley Point A is up for public discussion.

Bridgwater has entered the race to become the UK's town of culture.

Tesco has begun installing more Evri-branded lockers in some UK locations under a new trial

Theo Paphitis featured on Dragons Den from the show's inception in 2005 until 2013 when he left to focus on his business empire

The chairman of the National Pharmacy Association said there was currently no stock of meningitis B vaccines for people to pay for privately.

Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to "be like Blippi."

Four-bedroom 1950s semi-detached house for sale in Nether Stowey, Somerset, £475,000. Refurbished, stunning gardens, near village amenities and schools.

Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Wilstock village, Bridgwater, £350,000. Features private parking, garage, EPC C, near M5 and local amenities.

Met Office forecasts a sunny week for Bridgwater, with temperatures peaking at 17C. Expect mild winds and medium UV levels.

Legendary musicians Jim Cregan and Robbie McIntosh bring their acclaimed bands to Bridgwater Arts Centre for live rock and acoustic concerts.

More than £1 million has been invested into family-owned Windmill Retreat Lodges, Spa, and Estate, in time for its busiest period of the year.

New industrial units will be created in the next 12 months after Somerset Council approved plans to expand the Peninsula 23 Business Park

Sir Ashley Fox has urged Somerset Council to refuse plans for a new solar farm near North Newton Cricket Club, citing concerns over traffic and flooding

Barford Road in Spaxton, Somerset, will close daily 8am–4pm from 23–27 March 2026 for National Grid underground substation works. Diversion in place.

A person has been pronounced dead after an early morning crash near Bridgwater this morning.

People walking along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal could soon be able to track the predicted path of Halley’s Comet over the next 35 years.

Somerset Council will be able to spend more on road repairs over the next four years following a "significant uplift" in funding from central government

An A-road in Bridgwater is set to close this week for 'safety defect repairs'.

Somerset Film invites young photographers (aged 25 and under) to enter the 2026 Showcase at Bridgwater’s The Engine Room.

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater.

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

Investing in health with exercise, strength training, and good nutrition can save on future care costs in the UK. Discover tips for long-term wellbeing.

Bridgwater Town Council urges Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to boost rail services, citing record passenger growth and key projects like Hinkley Point C.

Johnson Metals Ltd in Bridgwater seeks upgrade from restricted to standard national operator’s licence. Residents can submit objections by 24 March.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of the back of things for this week's theme

Designability launches UK-wide survey for disabled people to shape Unfair Index, highlighting everyday barriers and driving inclusive design and policy change.

Experience the UK’s first virtual K-Pop band live in Bridgwater, featuring hits from K-Pop Demon Hunters, BTS, Blackpink, and more. Book your tickets now!

Moose and Rotary Club fundraiser in Burnham-on-Sea raises £1,063 for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and local charities, featuring live music and raffle.