Bridgwater Carnival: A Timeless Celebration of Tradition and Community Spirit Tuesday, October 28, 2025 bridgwater carnival tradition gunpowder fireworks squibs parade history somerset celebration Bridgwater Carnival stands as a historic and cherished event in Somerset, attracting over 100,000 people each year. This grand celebration, set for Saturday, 1 November, is one of the South West’s most magnificent spectacles, … Read More
Bridgwater Power Outage Leaves Hundreds Without Electricity Monday, October 27, 2025 bridgwater power outage electricity blackout restoration utilities disruption homes businesses A widespread power outage in Bridgwater left more than 900 properties without electricity, causing significant disruption throughout the area. The blackout affected residential homes, local businesses, and essential services, … Read More
Bridgwater Carnival Mask Trail Sparks Creativity in Youngsters Monday, October 27, 2025 bridgwater carnival masktrail creativity children schools festivities community art outreach The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is in full swing this week, and the town’s youngest residents are unleashing their creativity ahead of the annual parade. Supported by funding from Arts Council England, the carnival … Read More
Bridgwater School Makes Significant Progress Following Ofsted Improvement Notice Monday, October 27, 2025 ofsted improvement education leadership curriculum behaviour send attendance bridgwater primary 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 … Read More
Cyclists Urge Somerset Council to Preserve Bridgwater’s Controversial Celebration Mile Monday, October 27, 2025 cycling bridgwater celebrationmile somerset infrastructure cyclists pedestrians traffic urbanplanning regeneration 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 … Read More
Discover Jolly Jumpers: The Ultimate Soft Play Just Minutes from the M5 Sunday, October 26, 2025 softplay familyfriendly m5 bridgwater kidsactivities travel parents cafe birthdayparties inflatables 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 … Read More