Construction has commenced on a new pedestrian and cycle toucan crossing on Ascot Drive, Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists and commuters. Ascot Drive, a vital link between …
Construction has begun on a new pedestrian and cyclist crossing over Ascot Drive, a busy connector road in north-east Bridgwater, prompting warnings of up to two months of traffic disruption for motorists. Ascot Drive serves …
The much-anticipated dates for the 2026 illuminated carnival processions across the South West have now been confirmed, promising a dazzling display of creativity and tradition throughout the region this autumn. From East …
Bridgwater is set to welcome new job opportunities with the approval of additional commercial units on the outskirts of the town. The Bridgwater Gateway development, situated north of the A38 Taunton Road near junction 24 of …
Bridgwater is set to welcome new employment opportunities following the approval of additional commercial units on the Bridgwater Gateway site. Situated north of the A38 Taunton Road near junction 24 of the M5, the site …
Significant walking and cycling infrastructure improvements are crucial to ensure safe access to a replacement secondary school planned for Bridgwater by September 2028. Haygrove School, currently situated on Durleigh Road, …
Bridgwater residents are being encouraged to submit project ideas to benefit from a £20 million investment over the next decade. This significant funding comes as part of phase two of the government’s Pride in Place …
Bridgwater residents are being encouraged to propose community projects to benefit from a substantial £20 million investment over the next decade. This funding is part of phase two of the UK government’s Pride in Place …
Local councillors have rejected plans to extend a house of multiple occupation (HMO) on Rhode Lane, a bustling residential street in Bridgwater. The proposed extension, submitted by Jotdale Properties in November 2025, aimed …
Local councillors have refused plans to expand a house of multiple occupation (HMO) on a busy residential street in Bridgwater. The application, submitted by Jotdale Properties in November 2025, sought to increase the …
Plans to establish a new travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been officially halted due to significant flood risk concerns. John Paul Dolan submitted an application in December 2024 to develop two …
Somerset Council has confirmed that parking spaces on Salmon Parade, part of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile, will be restored within the next eight weeks. The removal of these spaces, initially part of a £9 million …
Somerset Council has confirmed that parking spaces on Salmon Parade, part of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile, will be restored within eight weeks. The removal of parking in this area — near the former Bridgwater community …
A crash on the M5 near Bridgwater has led to significant traffic delays, with vehicles piling up and causing a long tailback. The incident has created a bottleneck, slowing down the flow of traffic in the area. Drivers are …
A crash on the M5 motorway near Bridgwater has resulted in extensive traffic delays, with motorists experiencing long tailbacks in both directions. The incident created a bottleneck, slowing the flow of vehicles and causing …