Large Fire Erupts on Top Floor of Bridgwater Flats Wednesday, July 9, 2025 fire bridgwater flats emergency firefighters blaze smoke rescue investigation damage A significant fire broke out on the top floor of a block of flats on West Street in Bridgwater on the evening of Tuesday, July 8. Emergency services responded swiftly after receiving multiple reports shortly after 8pm. Upon … Read More
Live: Urgent Search Underway for Missing Teenager in Somerset Tuesday, July 8, 2025 somerset bridgwater missing teenager search police urgent community safety alert An urgent search is currently underway for a 15-year-old teenager who was last seen in Bridgwater, Somerset. Local authorities have issued a plea for information as efforts intensify to locate the missing youth. Community … Read More
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