Tributes Pour In for ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ Somerset Man Chad Chappell Thursday, July 3, 2025 tribute somerset chadchappell fundraiser community bereavement mentalhealth support suicideprevention bridgwater The community of Bridgwater is mourning the loss of Chad Chappell, a beloved 28-year-old bricklayer whose warmth and humor left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Chad was described by friends and family as a “once … Read More
Bridgwater Carnival Calls for Volunteers Ahead of 2025 Spectacular Sunday, June 29, 2025 bridgwater carnival volunteers guyfawkes illumination community fundraising parade events charity Europe’s largest illuminated carnival, the Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, is inviting the community to join its dedicated volunteer team in preparation for the 2025 event. Organisers will host a drop-in open day on Sunday, … Read More
No Funding Allocated to Repair Walking and Cycling 'Missing Links' on Busy Somerset Road Wednesday, June 25, 2025 somerset bridgwater cycling walking infrastructure a39 housing development activetravel lcwip Somerset Council has yet to allocate any funding to address critical pedestrian and cycling ‘missing links’ along one of its busiest roads, the A39 Quantock Road in Bridgwater. This issue comes amidst significant … Read More
More Limited Roadworks Planned to Complete Celebration Mile in Bridgwater Town Centre Tuesday, June 24, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile roadworks somersetcouncil pedestrian infrastructure construction delays urbanplanning transport Somerset Council is preparing to undertake additional, though limited, roadworks to complete the much-anticipated Celebration Mile project in Bridgwater town centre. With a £9 million budget from the government-backed … Read More
Decision on Bridgwater HMO Changes Delayed Amid Public Safety Concerns Saturday, June 21, 2025 bridgwater hmo homelessness planning publicsafety community arc council security residents Planned modifications to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at 27 Wembdon Road in Bridgwater have been postponed following significant public safety concerns. Homelessness charity Arc—formerly known as Taunton Action for the … Read More
New Haygrove School Replacement Confirmed for Bridgwater by 2028 Wednesday, June 18, 2025 haygrove bridgwater queenswood education dfe schoolrebuild safety construction somerset carbonneutral A new secondary school will replace the partially closed Haygrove School in Bridgwater by September 2028, officials have confirmed. Haygrove School, located on Durleigh Road, was partially shut in August 2023 because of … Read More