Spacious two-to-three-bed terraced house for sale in Bridgwater, £219,950. Modern upgrades, home office, west-facing garden, off-road parking.

Bridgwater parkrun at St Matthew’s Field sets attendance record with 275 participants. Runners, walkers and volunteers from across UK join event.

Met Office Bridgwater weather forecast: Mixed conditions with rain, wind gusts up to 26mph, and temperatures between 2°C and 9°C from 6–10 January 2026.

Terraced house for sale on Lyndale Avenue, Bridgwater. Features new kitchen, three bedrooms, double garage, garden. £259,500.

Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

A popular concert featuring the hits of the West End will return to Bridgwater in 2026.

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has served a fire enforcement notice after identifying “significant fire safety shortfalls” at Hinkley Point C.

Five major projects, backed by central government funding, will see exciting changes coming to Somerset over the next 12 months

A new 'Cafe & Laundrette' store has opened on the Celebration Mile in Bridgwater. It is the second store, with one opening in Taunton in 2020.

Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has issued an updated protection zone and surveillance zone following the recent outbreak

An initiative to raise £10 million to buy an emergency helicopter to save more lives across Somerset is nearing its target.

The trial of Richard Breed, accused of murdering Brenda Breed, is taking place at Bristol Crown Court this week.

Bedrock Furniture, a business based in Bridgwater, has surpassed 25 years of serving the local community.

A Met Office yellow ice and snow warning covering the whole of Somerset is currently in place until midday. Snow has been spotted across multiple locations.

A collision between a car and a motorcycle on the A38 in Bridgwater resulted in one person being transferred to the hospital.

The Jenoptik VECTOR-SR is the latest in speed camera tech.

British Gas has issued a warning as temperatures across the UK are set to plummet below freezing next week,

Tesco has apologised to shoppers after a “do not eat” warning was issued to customers at the supermarket giant.

The Met Office has issued a new yellow ice and snow warning, covering Somerset and North Somerset.

The DWP has confirmed that millions of pensioners will see a sizeable increase in their payments from April 2026, following the government's new figures.

The DWP has now confirmed payments will increase by more than 6% for claimants in April 2026, reflecting September 2025's 3.8% inflation rate, plus the standard allowance increase of 2.3%.

Brits are becoming much more ruthless with their spending, according to a new survey from Moneybox.

Avon and Somerset Police are looking for missing Rosie, May, aged 15, and “wish to hear from anyone who can help us find her”.

This week, we have rounded up photos from Somerset Camera Club members that they have taken over Christmas.

Millions of energy bill payers will see an increase in their prices this weekend, just as some of the coldest days of the winter bring snow and ice weather warnings

What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists.

Items sold at Waitrose, Tesco, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, B&M and Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.

An average of 13 people apply for every one-bedroom property which becomes available on the Homefinder housing register

Burnham-on-Sea Baptist Church has launched a new youth cafe, offering a safe space for young people

Traffic delays have been reported along the M5 Northbound from Junction 20 B3133 Ettlingen Way (Clevedon) to Junction 26 (Wellington).

Somerset fire crews responded to reports of alarms sounding and smoke issuing from an office block on the Hinkley Point C site this morning.

The NHS has announced that families with young children will be offered protection against chickenpox as part of their routine childhood vaccinations.

The BBC has confirmed the full line-up for The Traitors 2026 as the popular BBC show filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands returns.

Dog lovers have been issued a warning about letting their four-legged friends onto the bed with them.

Afluenza, the modern obsession with material excess, is explored by Clinton Rogers, with insights from a village vicar and Dickens’ Ebenezer Scrooge.

This includes a talk by Dennis Coath, who will discuss his career in sports journalism.

Sir Ashley Fox MP has launched a new constituency-wide bus survey to gather residents' views on local bus services.

Struggling to keep New Year’s resolutions? Behavioural science tips for UK readers on setting achievable health, fitness and weight loss goals that last.

Bridgwater has seen many businesses come and go in 2025 over a multitude of reasons - here are seven that closed in the year.

We've made it, bruised, bloodied and possibly a little hungover, to the end of another year in Somerset - and what a year it's been in local politics

Avon and Somerset police warn drivers to "expect to be pulled over" on New Year’s Eve after 243 arrests were made in December for drink/drug driving.

An amber cold health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), warning of a potential “rise in deaths” across Somerset.

WE have been supporting the St Margaret's Hospice Light Up A Life appeal this Christmas - and as part of this support, we are sharing just some of the dedications made during the festive season.

Before we enter 2026, let's take a look back at some of Bridgwater's biggest news stories from 2025.

YMCA Dulverton Group chief executive Martin Hodgson has been awarded the MBE for outstanding services to communities, children, young people and the homeless and vulnerable.

A 19-year-old man is due to appear in court after being charged with multiple driving offences.

A new case of bird flu has been declared near Bridgwater by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

A woman has been left injured after an incident involving dogs on Christmas Day in Somerset.

The former South West medical director for NHS England, and other key figures working for the trust have all been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours.

A WOMAN who has dedicated 60 years to helping young people has vowed to carry on as president of girl guiding in Somerset after being awarded the MBE.