The courses, designed to help people gain confidence in using digital technology, are scheduled for January and February.

BRIDGWATER’S MP, Sir Ashley Fox, has expressed his opposition to Somerset Council’s decision to impose a six-month full road closure of Eastover.

This attractive, two-double-bedroom country cottage occupies a tranquil setting in the small hamlet of Chilton Trinity

This week, the members of Somerset/Devon Camera Club have been taking photos of bird and other wildlife in wintery conditions.

The West Country accent has been recognised in a top 10 list of the sexiest accents across the UK.

Police are seeking witnesses after a man tried to force his way into a Bridgwater property this month.

Somerset and Devon roads have been handed a huge boost thanks to a record £300 million investment to fill potholes and repair roads.

A HINKLEY Point C worker from Taunton has featured in a promotional video showcasing the achievements in 2024 at the nuclear power site.

The event, organised by the Ronald Tickner Educational Trust, will take place on Saturday, December 21, offering a festive experience for all.

A dog was rescued after a house caught fire in Bridgwater today (December 19).

Eastover Celebration Mile is set to close to traffic for the six months so the next stage of the  improvements can be delivered 'safely and on time.'

The first phase of Somerset’s new £4bn gigafactory can begin to take shape in the new year after plans were approved.

The two suspects, from Avon and Somerset, were arrested on suspicion of murder, concealing a death, and preventing a lawful burial.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in Devon and Somerset, coming into force from Sunday (December 22). It is in force from midnight until 9pm with strong and gusty northwesterly winds expected to develop

PLANS for 20 homes have been submitted by Notaro New Homes Ltd for Church Road, East Huntspill, which is located near Bridgwater and Burnham.

The increase is significantly higher than the expected average rise of around £20 a year per household

Between March 2022 and 2023, 6,734 people, including 2,654 children, in Bridgwater relied on food banks.

Yummies Kebab and Pizza is celebrating its fortieth anniversary next year with free kebabs on offer on January 6, 2025.

A 35-year-old appeared at Taunton Deane and West Somerset Magistrates Court

There has been a rise in measles cases in the South West - specifically Somerset in the last year.

The use of energy saving light bulbs in the southwest is greater than any other region in the country, research shows.

Hippychick, a family business that creates products for babies and toddlers, donated toys to the diabetes department for a Christmas party on December 17, as part of its ongoing commitment during its 25th anniversary year.

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MORE than 200 people have signed a petition to stop the Celebration Mile roadworks in Bridgwater, which traders say has impacted footfall and trade.

Aldi has told customers when is the best time to shop in the lead-up to Christmas.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.6% in November

Residents in Bridgwater risk being hardest hit changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) proposed by Somerset Council.

Gazette Column 49 – Train Journey (for December19th)

A motorcycle trainer whose father is living with dementia has organised a mass motorcycle ride around Bridgwater to raise funds for a sensory garden.

A NEW barber shop has opened on Bridgwater’s High Street, joining a number of hairdressing and barbering outlets in the town centre.

An unbroken cycle route linking Bridgwater town centre and Somerset’s new ‘gigafactory’ has moved one step closer after a vital link near the town’s docks was opened to the public.

The UK Government have released a list of the delivery targets for the number of new homes per year in each local authority area of England.

From energy bills to the TV Licence, Council Tax to bus fares, a number of household costs will increase in 2025

The government has responded to calls to scrap the TV Licence fee for UK households.

Childline bases across the UK, including in London, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow and Cardiff, will be in operation throughout the Christmas period

The Leaders of Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire Councils said they can work with the Government.

PURPLESPOON Café in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea is hosting a Big Community Meal to feed people this Christmas 2024.

Ashley Milton, of Edinburgh Road, Bridgwater, was handed a 51-week total custodial sentence at Taunton Magistrates' Court on December 13 after being convicted of 13 offences.

Quantock Veterinary Hospital is celebrating being awarded two veterinary industry accreditations for the quality of its facilities and care.

RUMOURS that the Iceland store in Bridgwater’s Angel Place Shopping Centre will close are false, according to a spokesperson.

Bridgwater Town Council precept could be set to rise by as much as 40% for 2025/26 if proposals are approved.

The kitchen in a house in Burnham on Sea has been left 'severely damaged' after a fire broke out on Saturday evening (December 14). Fire crews from Bridgwater, Burnham and Cheddar were called at around 6pm after reports of a fire at a property in th...

This stunning barn conversion is located on the edge of The Willstock Farm Estate, conveniently located between the towns of North Petherton and Bridgwater.

The richest people across the South West have been revealed for 2024.

 Unit 4A at Townsend Business Park could become an all night gym, if plans are approved.  This planning application roundup is valid from Monday December 9 and covers all the applications submitted for approval for Mendip, Sedgemoor, Taunton Deane,...

This modern, detached brick-built property is situated in one of Bridgwater’s most sought-after residential areas, on the western side of the town.

A gallery of pictures from this week in the Somerset Camera Club

A police officer allegedly behaved in an inappropriate and sexual way towards a woman at a social event, it was alleged.

After a refurbishment and repositioning programme, Almcor, advised by JLL and McKinlays, has secured a number of new lettings at Axe Road Industrial Estate, Bridgwater, as part of its Industrial Open Storage (IOS) Strategy.

NHS LEADERS in Somerset say a “tidal wave” of flu infections has put it under “significant pressure”