Travellers’ Site Between Bridgwater and Highbridge Rejected Over Flood Risk Concerns Friday, April 17, 2026 travellers floodrisk planning somerset sedgemoor bridgwater highbridge development appeal floodzone 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 … Read More
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Somerset Teenager Jamie Sunday, April 5, 2026 somerset missing teenager jamie highbridge police search avon weston-super-mare bridgwater Authorities are urgently seeking public assistance to locate Jamie, a 16-year-old boy who has been missing from Somerset for nearly two weeks. Jamie was last seen around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in Highbridge and has not … Read More
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Somerset Teenager Sunday, April 5, 2026 missing teenager somerset highbridge avon somersetpolice urgent search appeal disappearance Avon and Somerset Police are urgently seeking help from the public to locate Jamie, a 16-year-old boy who has been missing from Highbridge since approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24. Nearly two weeks have passed without … Read More
Future of Highbridge Community Hub at Isleport Grove Development Uncertain Monday, March 30, 2026 highbridge communityhub isleportgrove housingdevelopment publicspace countrysidepartnerships vistry localcouncil urbanplanning somerset The planned community hub at the Isleport Grove housing development in Highbridge faces potential cancellation due to a lack of interest in managing the facility once it is built. Countryside Partnerships, the developer … Read More
Uncertain Future for 'Pride in Place' Funding in Somerset Friday, February 27, 2026 somerset pride regeneration funding bridgwater burnham highbridge government communities localcouncil The future of ‘pride in place’ funding for extra Somerset areas remains uncertain, as local officials await clarity on whether more neighbourhoods will benefit. The Labour government launched the Pride in Place programme in … Read More
Beloved Cyclist Dies Weeks After Collision with Car Friday, February 20, 2026 cyclist collision tragedy investigation avonsomerset roadtraffic highbridge tribute accident mourning The family of Andrew Carter, a cherished brother and avid cyclist from Burnham-on-Sea, have shared their profound grief following his passing weeks after a serious road collision. On Friday, January 2, around 2:45 PM, Andrew, … Read More