Angel Place Shopping Centre in Bridgwater hosts free summer family events, including craft workshops and upcycling with Young Somerset.

Twelve apprentices join Bilfinger UK’s NDT Apprenticeship at Hinkley Point C, Somerset, gaining hands-on nuclear sector training and BINDT qualifications.

Somerset Council ramps up pothole repairs after record wet winter, fixing over 15,700 defects in 2026. Surface dressing and road resurfacing ongoing.

Dementia UK and Nationwide offer free dementia clinics in South West towns this June, providing admiral nurse support, advice, and care for families affected.

A 20-year-old hopes to walk her dog and visit the shops on her own with the help of a wheelchair.

Somerset’s new 'park and bus' scheme between Wellington and Taunton struggles amid unreliable bus services, funding cuts and lack of dedicated park and ride.

Pets at Home's existing store within the Bridgwater Retail Park will be enlarged to provide additional vet services for customers

The West of England announces a £5m Nature Fund to support biodiversity, habitat restoration, and community engagement, boosting Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

Five Bridgwater businesses have been awarded top marks for food hygiene this month so far, from house-hold brands to independent venues.

Emergency services responded to an incident in Bridgwater last night amid concerns for the safety of an individual.

The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Discover Bridgwater's town twinning history with France, Germany, Czech Republic, Malta, Italy and Madeira. Community ties, postwar Europe, and Brexit impact.

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater.

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

Greenway Farm, located on Skimmerton Lane on the outskirts of Bridgwater, has been in high demand from Hinkley Point C workers for many years

Somerset Council is taking legal action against five housing developers to secure nearly £318,000 set aside for community facilities

Hinkley Point C have set out the project’s latest figures on jobs, training and the environment, showing how the development is reshaping local life.

Four options have been put forward for the future of the Celebration Mile following a petition presented to the full council in December 2025

Bridgwater MP Ashley Fox is calling for a no-drinking zone to be introduced in the town centre due to "serious concerns".

Somerset faces a new yellow weather warning despite waves of heat, the Met Office has confirmed.

The new figures show how the town's 61 CCTV cameras are protecting residents, supporting emergency services and helping to tackle crime, the Town Council say.

The gym say that the refurbishment brings expanded training areas and new kit for local gym-goers to enjoy.

Met Office Bridgwater weather: Highs of 32°C, sunny spells, strong gusts, and high pollen levels expected this week. Cooler towards weekend.

Three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Suffolk Close, Bridgwater. £309,950 via Charles Dickens Estate Agents. Extended, upgraded, near M5 and amenities.

Four-bedroom barn conversion for sale in Rhode, Bridgwater. £425,000 via Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Features original beams, garden, double garage, chain-free.

Commuters in Somerset faced widespread delays and disruption today after multiple signalling issues hit the rail network.

Clive Heaphy will remain in his post until a permanent replacement can be found, earning £291,000 a year while working four days a week

Fourteen-year-old Mileigh Addicott hopes to represent England this summer after winning at the national championships in May.

Councillor Mark Healey has claimed Somerset Council is characterised by "a total lack of response and urgency", especially when it comes to new housing

Michael Beardsworth, who has now been sober for 11 months, said he was ‘nearly dead’ before he stopped drinking and ‘missed a liver transplant by the skin of [his] teeth’.

Here are some of the latest Bridgwater and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Courts.

A debate at full council on the government's tentative proposals for "visitor levies on overnight stays" in certain parts of the UK spiralled out of control

An amber Heat-Health Alert has been issued across Somerset by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as temperatures continue to rise.

Discover Bridgwater Arts Centre’s summer 2026 programme, featuring live music, theatre, comedy, workshops, and family events. Book tickets online or call now.

Discover upcoming events in Bridgwater and Burnham, including yoga, Friday Lunch Club, Somerstage's ShowTime at the McMillan Theatre, and Jim Cregan live.

Gallery of pictures taken by members of Somerset Camera Club

Sir Ashley Fox MP calls for tougher action on unauthorised traveller encampments, urging stronger council and police powers to protect Burnham-on-Sea.

Tributes have been paid to a Somerset and Bristol BBC presenter, described as ‘an inspiration’ and ‘the best of local radio’.

Bank holiday weekend traffic delays have been reported on the M5 southbound in Somerset between Portishead (J19) and Taunton (J25).

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy snapping pictures of springtime wildlife

Enjoy family-friendly half term activities in Somerset with the National Trust, including wildlife days, falconry, medieval combat, music, crafts, and more.

Perfect Shop Ltd in Bridgwater applies to Somerset Council to sell alcohol 7am–3am daily. Public comments on the licence change accepted until 1 June.

Queen Street and North Street in North Petherton will close 24/7 from 26–28 May for Openreach cabling works. Somerset Council confirms alternative route.

Police are investigating a potential sexual offence after drones were reported flying invasively near homes in the Bridgwater area.

Dozens of Somerset families living in council houses are waiting for years for essential improvements to make their properties more accessible

A Bridgwater man has been given a suspended sentence for theft.

'Severe delays' have been reported along the M5 Southbound in Somerset between Bridgwater (J24) and Portishead (J19). The current average speed is 15 mph.

Conservatives & Liberal Democrats have come together to act on delayed assessments for children with special educational needs and disabilities

Councillor Leigh Redman was elected by fellow councillors on Thursday 21 May for his third term.

Somerset has been placed under a heat health warning ahead of a projected heatwave across the country.