Man Hospitalized with Serious Head Injury in Bridgwater Friday, June 19, 2026 bridgwater injury police investigation headinjury campionway kinggeorgeavenue ambulance enquiry hospital A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital with potentially life-changing head injuries after being found seriously hurt on King George Avenue in Bridgwater. Avon and Somerset Police were alerted just before 5 a.m. on Friday, … Read More
Former Bridgwater Pub Set to Become Convenience Store Amidst Local Parking Concerns Wednesday, June 17, 2026 bridgwater pubclosure conveniencestore parking traffic antisocialbehavior planningapproval community retail somerset The Sportsman, a former pub located at 73 Bath Road in Bridgwater, is slated to be converted into a convenience store despite community concerns regarding insufficient parking. The pub closed its doors in late November 2025, … Read More
Man Charged After Firearm Discovered in Bridgwater During Police Operation Tuesday, June 16, 2026 bridgwater firearm police arrest charge labuschagne operation bombdisposal court avon A 65-year-old man, Paul Labuschagne of Kings Street, Bridgwater, has been charged with possession of a firearm following a police operation at his property. The Avon and Somerset Police conducted a pre-planned raid on … Read More
M5 Between Bridgwater and Taunton to Close Overnight for Month-Long Resurfacing Project Monday, June 15, 2026 m5 bridgwater taunton resurfacing roadworks nationalhighways lowcarbon diversions infrastructure ukroads The M5 motorway between Bridgwater and Taunton will close overnight for an entire month starting Sunday, June 14, to facilitate essential resurfacing work on the Huntworth viaduct. This vital section, managed by National … Read More
The Somerset Town Thriving in Industry but Facing a Homelessness Crisis Sunday, June 14, 2026 bridgwater homelessness housing hinkleypoint community economy migrants poverty somerset support Alicia* bears the marks of sleeping rough in Bridgwater during last month’s intense heatwave, her body covered in blisters and severe sunburn. Despite being on a waiting list for temporary accommodation, she remains exposed … Read More
The Somerset Town Booming in Industry Amid a Growing Homelessness Crisis Sunday, June 14, 2026 bridgwater homelessness housing council community hinkleypoint economy migrants charity sustainability Alicia* bears the painful marks of sleeping rough during last month’s intense heatwave in Bridgwater. With blisters covering her body and severe sunburn, she remains on a waiting list for temporary housing, anxiously hoping … Read More