Dangerous Driver Banned After High-Speed Chase Through Bridgwater Friday, June 6, 2025 driving dangerous police chase bridgwater drugs conviction speeding bans safety Dean Lawrence, 50, from Chard, has been banned from driving following a high-speed police chase in Bridgwater, where he was caught driving under the influence of drugs. The incident unfolded at approximately 2:15 a.m. on … Read More
Live: Crash Near Bridgwater Causes Temporary Road Closure in Both Directions Friday, June 6, 2025 bridgwater crash traffic roadclosure accident delay emergency transport queuing incident A road near Bridgwater has been temporarily closed in both directions due to a crash. Authorities responded promptly to the incident, but the closure has resulted in significant traffic delays, with vehicles queuing on both …
Driver’s Neck Cut After Passenger Smashes Car Window in Bridgwater Sunday, June 1, 2025 assault injury bridgwater police suspect eyewitness cctv vehicle attack investigation A car driver in Bridgwater sustained a neck injury after a passenger from another vehicle punched and shattered the driver’s side window. The incident occurred around 9pm on May 22 on The Broadway. Despite the injury, the … Read More
Boost for Somerset's Endangered Eel Population as New Passes Installed on Key Waterways Thursday, May 29, 2025 somerset eels conservation eelpasses flooddefense bridgwater tidalbarrier environmentagency europeaneel wildliferestoration Somerset is taking significant steps to support its critically endangered eel population by installing new eel passes on key water control structures across the county. These passes enable eels to safely navigate obstacles … Read More
Smoke Fills Somerset Shop Due to Security System, Not Fire Thursday, May 29, 2025 somerset bridgwater cex smoke security fireservice evacuation electronics prevention incident Smoke billowed out of a CeX store on Fore Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, on the evening of Wednesday, May 28, sparking alarm among nearby residents and shoppers. Firefighters responded swiftly after receiving multiple calls … Read More
Fire Erupts at CeX Store in Bridgwater Wednesday, May 28, 2025 fire cex bridgwater smoke emergency store blaze damage incident safety A fire has broken out at the CeX store located in Bridgwater, causing thick smoke to pour out of the building. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to control the blaze and ensure the safety of nearby residents …