Bridgwater Carnival Secures Future with Multi-Million Pound Regeneration Project Saturday, August 23, 2025 bridgwater carnival regeneration somerset construction workshops volunteers culture events festival Somerset Council has appointed Rigg Construction to lead a vital redevelopment project at the Bristol Road site where Bridgwater Carnival’s spectacular floats are crafted. The initiative aims to safeguard the future of … Read More
Police Shut Down Somerset Flat After 18 Months of Drug-Related Disturbances Friday, August 22, 2025 somerset bridgwater police closure antisocial drugabuse nuisance community safety housing A flat in Bridgwater’s Wyndham Mews, Silver Street, has been shut down following 18 months of drug-related anti-social behaviour that severely disrupted neighbours’ lives. On Wednesday, August 20, Taunton Magistrates’ Court … Read More
Bridgwater Docks Regeneration Project Set to Revitalize Historic Area Thursday, August 21, 2025 bridgwater regeneration docks sustainability heritage marina consultation council infrastructure development Somerset Council is seeking public input on the ambitious regeneration of Bridgwater Docks, a key element of the Bridgwater Town Deal—a £23.2 million fund dedicated to revitalizing and modernizing the town centre. This … Read More
Open Casting Call Seeks Talent for Somerset Short Film Tuesday, August 19, 2025 casting somerset bridgwater shortfilm filmacademy acting auditions localtalent filmmaking bfi Somerset Film has announced an open casting call for an exciting short film set to be shot in Bridgwater this September. The project aims to highlight the unique spirit and stories of the Somerset town, and performers from … Read More
Community Mobilizes to Protect Cherished Green Space from New Housing Development Tuesday, August 19, 2025 bridgwater greenspace development community planning environment brownfield housing infrastructure biodiversity Hundreds of residents in Bridgwater have come together to oppose plans to build new homes on a cherished green space at the town’s southern edge. The area has already seen considerable housing growth over the past decade with … Read More
I Visited the M5’s Worst Motorway Service Station—And Was Shocked by the Empty Car Park Monday, August 18, 2025 motorway services m5 bridgwater wanderingturnip youtube vlogger travelodge carpark ghosttown YouTuber and travel vlogger David Burnip, known as Wandering Turnip, recently set out to investigate one of the UK’s most disliked motorway service stations, located just off the M5 near Bridgwater. This particular stop has … Read More