Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, Somerset, is showing remarkable improvements after previously receiving an Ofsted rating of “requires improvement” in 2023. At the time, the school, which educates 313 children aged …
Cycling advocates in Bridgwater are urging Somerset Council to resist making any immediate alterations to the newly installed Celebration Mile road layout, suggesting that the scheme be given five to ten years to demonstrate …
Traveling with young children often means frequent pit stops, which can sometimes feel tedious and challenging. Thankfully, I’ve discovered the ideal spot to break up long journeys: Jolly Jumpers, a vibrant soft play centre …
The Somerset Carnivals are among the largest and most vibrant illuminated procession events in Europe, drawing over 100,000 spectators annually. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, these autumnal celebrations illuminate towns …
The Somerset Carnivals are among the largest illuminated processions in Europe, drawing over 100,000 spectators each year for an unforgettable celebration of light, culture, and community in the West Country. Despite their …
The carnival season is in full swing across Somerset, with dazzling events featuring dozens of illuminated carts, some stretching up to 30 meters long. These vibrant vehicles are ablaze with lights and filled with dancers and …
Bridgwater’s newly introduced one-way system in the town centre has sparked heated debate, with concerns that it is causing significant traffic congestion. East Quay and Salmon Parade were converted to one-way streets as part …
Bridgwater Library in Somerset has been temporarily closed due to significant ceiling damage caused by issues with the roof. Somerset Council has initiated urgent repair work to address the roof problems and ensure the …
Construction has officially started on Bridgwater’s new £17.8 million diagnostic centre, which is scheduled to open by summer 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will be located behind Bridgwater Community Hospital, off …
Bridgwater Carnival is set to enchant attendees once again with its vibrant parade and a truly unique finale—squibbing. This extraordinary event showcases the town’s rich heritage and captivating festive spirit. On Saturday, …
Roderick Lukins, 76, of Bell Close, Bridgwater, has been sentenced at Taunton Crown Court for sexually abusing a child. Lukins was convicted of two counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, along …
This year’s Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Concerts culminated in a heartfelt tribute to the British miners' struggle for fair wages, which captured the top award amidst a dazzling lineup of regional performances during a …
Seventeen-year-old Olive Trowsdale has transformed her college placement at Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater into a permanent role, impressing both staff and residents with her commitment and compassion. A student of Health …
Bridgwater’s Member of Parliament, Sir Ashley Fox, has voiced serious concerns about the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s proposal to reduce hospital beds at Bridgwater Community Hospital. Highlighting the town’s rapid …
Plans have been unveiled for nearly 300 additional homes on the western edge of Bridgwater, potentially expanding the town’s housing stock significantly. Cavanna Homes South West Ltd. and Martin Grant Homes are progressing …