Construction Begins on £17.8m Bridgwater NHS Diagnostic Centre to Open by 2026 Tuesday, October 21, 2025 bridgwater nhs diagnostic healthcare somerset construction mri ct community infrastructure 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 … Read More
Bridgwater Carnival Squibbing: A Unique and Spectacular Tradition Saturday, October 18, 2025 bridgwater carnival squibbing festival fireworks tradition pylrotechnics community heritage celebration 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, … Read More
Somerset Paedophile Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Child Thursday, October 16, 2025 paedophile abuse sentencing somerset bridgwater sexualabuse victim justice police trauma 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 … Read More
Ramblers Carnival Club Triumphs with Moving Miners' Tribute at Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Concert Monday, October 13, 2025 carnival bridgwater ramblers miners performance whitehartcup theatre music competition southwest 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 … Read More
Bridgwater Teen Secures Permanent Role at Avalon Nursing Home After Outstanding Placement Monday, October 13, 2025 bridgwater nursing healthcare dementia caregiving placement volunteering student socialcare avalon 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 … Read More
Bridgwater MP Raises Concerns Over Proposed Hospital Bed Cuts Monday, October 13, 2025 bridgwater nhs hospital beds healthcare somerset trust consultation population reablement 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 … Read More