A hotel in Bridgwater, Somerset, previously converted to accommodate asylum seekers, is set to close and revert to its original function following Government plans to overhaul the asylum system. The Holiday Inn in Bridgwater …
Significant traffic delays continue on the M5 near Burnham-on-Sea following a serious multi-vehicle collision, which has resulted in one individual sustaining injuries described as life-changing. The incident occurred at …
The newly formed Bridgwater Pride in Place board has held its first meeting, marking the commencement of a decade-long initiative to oversee £20 million worth of regeneration projects across the town. Bridgwater was the sole …
The historic Northgate Docks in Bridgwater are poised for a significant £5.4 million regeneration, with work expected to begin as early as April 2027. Connecting the River Parrett to the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, the …
Plans for a new primary school on the southern edge of Bridgwater have been delayed due to a £3.5 million rise in construction costs. The school is part of the third phase of the Wilstock Village development, which includes …
The scheduled opening of a new primary school on the southern edge of Bridgwater has been postponed due to an increase in projected construction costs by £3.5 million. Bloor Homes South West received planning permission from …
A 30-year-old man was hospitalised and required surgery after a violent assault in Bridgwater on Sunday, 5 July. The incident occurred shortly after 3:30pm on Market Street, where the victim was attacked and knocked to the …
Plans are underway for a new McDonald’s drive-thru near the M5 motorway in Somerset, with the potential to create more than 120 new jobs for the local community if approved. The proposed site is located at Bridgwater Gateway, …
Plans have been submitted for a new McDonald’s drive-thru outlet near the M5 in Somerset, which could create more than 120 local jobs if approved. The proposed site is located at Bridgwater Gateway, north of the A38 Taunton …
Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks are set for a transformative revival following the unanimous approval of a £5.2 million regeneration plan by local councillors. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the …
Bridgwater’s historic Northgate Docks are set for a major transformation following unanimous approval of a £5.2 million regeneration plan by local councillors. This ambitious project, funded through the Bridgwater town deal, …
Drivers and passengers on the M5 motorway were forced to evacuate their vehicles during a road closure at Bridgwater due to a safety incident. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the motorway was shut in both directions …
Drivers and passengers on the M5 motorway between junctions 23 and 24 have been forced to leave their vehicles amidst intense 28°C heat as emergency services shut the road in both directions. The closure, imposed by Avon and …
A man was arrested last night after causing significant disruption on the M5 near Bridgwater. Witnesses reported seeing him hitting cars and climbing on their roofs, prompting Avon and Somerset Police to shut the motorway …
Bridgwater is grappling with a surge in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), prompting its MP, Sir Ashley Fox, to urge the government to grant Somerset Council stronger powers to manage the growing impact. HMOs, which …