Body Discovered in River Parrett During Search for Missing Woman Tuesday, April 28, 2026 riverparrett somerset bridgwater missingwoman police search recovery investigation nonsuspicious familynotification A body was found in the River Parrett near Bridgwater, Somerset, amid efforts to locate a missing woman. Avon and Somerset Police recovered the body on Sunday, April 26, during an active search for the woman who had been … Read More
Months of Disruption Expected as New Toucan Crossing Construction Begins in Bridgwater Monday, April 27, 2026 bridgwater ascotdrive toucancrossing cycling pedestrians roadworks somersetcouncil infrastructure transport disruption Construction has begun on a new pedestrian and cyclist crossing over Ascot Drive, a busy connector road in north-east Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists. Ascot Drive serves … Read More
Months of Disruption Expected as New Pedestrian and Cycle Crossing Construction Begins in Bridgwater Monday, April 27, 2026 bridgwater somerset transport cycling pedestrian crossing construction infrastructure traffic disruption Construction has commenced on a new pedestrian and cycle toucan crossing on Ascot Drive, Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists and commuters. Ascot Drive, a vital link between … Read More
Somerset Carnival 2026 Dates Announced for Spectacular Illuminated Processions Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerset carnival illuminate processions eastdevon bridgwater wessex southsomerset dates tradition The much-anticipated dates for the 2026 illuminated carnival processions across the South West have now been confirmed, promising a dazzling display of creativity and tradition throughout the region this autumn. From East … Read More
New Commercial Units Approved Near M5 in Bridgwater, Boosting Local Employment Thursday, April 23, 2026 bridgwater commercial development employment construction somerset housing planning business m5 Bridgwater is set to welcome new employment opportunities following the approval of additional commercial units on the Bridgwater Gateway site. Situated north of the A38 Taunton Road near junction 24 of the M5, the site … Read More
New Commercial Units Approved in Bridgwater, Bringing More Jobs Near M5 Thursday, April 23, 2026 bridgwater commercial development jobs somerset construction housing planning transport economy Bridgwater is set to welcome new job opportunities with the approval of additional commercial units on the outskirts of the town. The Bridgwater Gateway development, situated north of the A38 Taunton Road near junction 24 of … Read More