Major Incident in Somerset Continues as Storm Chandra Brings More Rain Friday, January 30, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra rainfall environmentagency emergency weather metoffice evacuation bridgwater Somerset remains in the grip of a major incident following the impact of Storm Chandra and persistent heavy rainfall across the region. On Monday, January 27, the county experienced over 50mm of rain at the peak of the storm, … Read More
Bridgwater KFC Granted Licence to Serve Until 5am Despite Antisocial Behaviour Concerns Friday, January 30, 2026 bridgwater kfc licensing drivethru antisocial noise council latenight somerset fastfood The KFC outlet in Bridgwater, located near junction 23 of the M5, has been granted permission to operate its drive-thru service until 5am daily. This change to its operating licence was approved by Somerset Council’s … Read More
Bridgwater KFC Approved to Serve Until 5am Despite Antisocial Behaviour Concerns Friday, January 30, 2026 bridgwater kfc licence antisocial behaviour noise takeaway drivethru latenight council Bridgwater’s KFC at Dunball, near junction 23 of the M5, has received approval to serve food and drinks until 5am daily, sparking a debate on potential noise and antisocial behaviour in the area. The fast-food chain applied … Read More
Bridgwater’s ‘Misery Mile’ Roadworks Force Beloved Local Business to Close Tuesday, January 27, 2026 bridgwater roadworks celebrationmile sl-ate businessclosure arts community somersetcouncil localbusiness urbanregeneration The ongoing roadworks on Bridgwater’s ‘Misery Mile’—officially known as the Celebration Mile project—have been widely criticized for their negative impact on local businesses, culminating in the imminent closure of the unique … Read More
Bridgwater’s ‘Misery Mile’ Roadworks Force Beloved Café and Art Space to Close Tuesday, January 27, 2026 bridgwater sl-ate roadworks celebrationmile businessclosure somerset community artspace localbusiness construction The ongoing roadworks on Bridgwater’s much-maligned ‘Misery Mile’ have been linked directly to the closure of SL-ATE, a unique café and art space beloved by locals. The combined café, designer fashion shop, and art gallery … Read More
Over 1,200 Bridgwater Residents Rally Against 220-Home Development Plan Wednesday, January 21, 2026 bridgwater housing development greenspace petition somerset bloorhomes affordablehousing floodprevention community More than 1,200 residents of Bridgwater have voiced strong opposition to proposed plans for a new housing development comprising 220 homes on the town’s south-western edge. Bloor Homes South West first unveiled intentions in … Read More