Life for Migrant Workers in Bridgwater Amid Hinkley Point Growth and Changing Debates Sunday, June 28, 2026 bridgwater migrants hinkleypoint employment migration rent somerset apprenticeships community integration 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 … Read More
Life for Migrant Workers in Bridgwater Amid Hinkley Point C Construction and Community Change Sunday, June 28, 2026 bridgwater hinkleypoint migrants employment housing somerset apprenticeships community immigration economy 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 … Read More
The Somerset Town Thriving in Industry but Facing a Homelessness Crisis Sunday, June 14, 2026 bridgwater homelessness housing hinkleypoint community economy migrants poverty somerset support 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 … Read More
The Somerset Town Booming in Industry Amid a Growing Homelessness Crisis Sunday, June 14, 2026 bridgwater homelessness housing council community hinkleypoint economy migrants charity sustainability 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 … Read More
Bath Refugee Festival Returns with Eight Days of Diverse Celebrations Friday, June 12, 2026 refugees migrants culture community festival art music food inclusion bath Bath Refugee Festival is back tomorrow, bringing eight days of rich art, music, food, and enlightening talks led by local refugees. Running from Saturday, June 13 to Saturday, June 20, the festival warmly celebrates the … Read More
Home Secretary Criticises Bridgwater MP Over Migrant Hotel Use Comments Thursday, November 20, 2025 homesecretary migrants bridgwater hoteluse asylumpolicy migrantaccommodation ukpolitics conservative labour immigrationreform The Home Secretary has sharply criticised Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox over his remarks regarding the use of hotels in the constituency to accommodate migrants. On Monday, November 17, Shabana Mahmood MP delivered a statement … Read More