Bridgwater is undergoing significant transformation. The construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is bringing fresh jobs and opportunities to the area. Nearby, the planned gigafactory in Puriton promises …
Bridgwater is experiencing a transformation. The construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is creating new jobs and opportunities, while a new gigafactory in nearby Puriton promises further change. The Hinkley …
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 Conservative councillor representing the Watchet and Stogursey division in rural Somerset has been granted a six-month leave of absence due to ill health. Councillor Rosemary Woods, who was elected in May 2022 and …
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 …
Alicia* bears the marks of sleeping rough in Bridgwater during last month’s intense heatwave, her body covered in blisters and severe sunburn. Despite being on a waiting list for temporary accommodation, she remains exposed …
EDF Energy has officially scrapped its plans to build a 1,000-bed campus for workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station near junction 24 of the M5 in Bridgwater. This decision comes as updated workforce projections …
Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has formally requested a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss an ambitious tidal lagoon project in her constituency. The £11 billion …
Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to personally engage with plans for an ambitious £11 billion tidal lagoon in Somerset. The proposed project, led by …
The Bridgwater Carnival, a cherished tradition dating back to the Victorian era, stands as one of the oldest events of its kind in the UK. Each year, the town centre bursts into life with vibrant carnival carts, music, and …
The Somerset village of Cannington has adopted a bold new Neighbourhood Plan aimed at guiding its development through 2032—prioritizing the preservation of its rural charm and green spaces while meeting housing needs without …
On a brilliant early August day, I found myself at Burnham-on-Sea beach in Somerset, captivated by its stark beauty. The sun shone brightly, but an unusually cool and brisk wind swept across the dunes, sending fine sand …
The fundraising efforts for the victims of the tragic Minehead school coach accident have surged past £40,000. The incident, which occurred Thursday, involved a vehicle carrying between 60 and 70 people returning from a …