Bridgwater is evolving rapidly. The construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is transforming the town by generating new job opportunities and economic growth. Nearby, a planned gigafactory in Puriton promises …
A significant milestone has been reached in Bridgwater’s £20 million regeneration initiative with the appointment of Sam Smith as chairman of the newly formed Pride in Place board. This board will oversee the investment aimed …
A significant milestone has been reached in Bridgwater’s £20 million regeneration programme with the appointment of Sam Smith as chairman of the newly formed Pride in Place board. Bridgwater is the sole town within Somerset …
A house of multiple occupation (HMO) at 37 North Street, near Bridgwater town centre, has received planning permission to expand. Operated by Edward James under an agreement with Hinkley Homes, the current 6-bedroom HMO is …
A six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) at 37 North Street, close to Bridgwater town centre, has been given the green light for expansion by Somerset Council. The application, submitted by Edward James in partnership …
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council, Councillor Leigh Redman, has called on the government to “step up” and prioritize funding for vital local …
Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater’s new £249 million tidal barrier are on track to be completed before Christmas, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The tidal barrier, spanning the River Parrett near Express …
Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater’s new £249 million tidal barrier are on track to be completed before Christmas, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The barrier, spanning the River Parrett near Express Park in …
A man in his 50s is hospitalized with potentially life-changing head injuries after being found injured in Bridgwater on the morning of Friday, June 19. Avon and Somerset Police were alerted by the ambulance service shortly …
A man in his 50s is currently in hospital following a serious head injury discovered on King George Avenue in Bridgwater during the early hours of Friday, June 19. Avon and Somerset Police were alerted by the ambulance …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …