Santa Claus visits Avalon Nursing Home, Bridgwater, aboard a sleigh by Vagabonds Carnival Club, spreading Christmas cheer to residents and staff.

Southern Co-op partners with Deliveroo to offer rapid grocery delivery in Somerset, with up to 6,500 products delivered in 20 minutes.

The Environment Agency plans urgent repairs to the River Parrett flood embankment at Pawlett Hams, near Combwich, to prevent erosion and reduce flood risk.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of nature in the wintery conditions

Bridgwater’s Gill Brown nears £500k fundraising goal for Children’s Hospice South West with raffle. Support her inspiring cause before December 21.

Belinda White retires after 32 years at Hamp Nursery and Infant School, celebrated for her exceptional work as SENDCo.

Supernova Dental celebrates its first year, welcoming 900+ patients, earning Invisalign Gold status, and supporting the community with award nominations.

The Department for Transport will provide £24.7m over the next four years to support Somerset bus services and deliver key infrastructure improvements

Bridgwater Council has revealed the winner of their 2025 Christmas shop window competition.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue rescued a person from a car after a road traffic collision outside of Combwich.

Two companies have pleaded not guilty to health and safety offences following an accident that left a worker 'seriously injured' at Hinkley Point C.

Take on St Margaret’s Hospice Fire and Ice Challenge 2026: New Year’s Day Dip in Minehead and fire-walk in Yeovil. Fundraise for hospice care and earn a medal.

Clinton Rogers questions Avon and Somerset Police’s use of speed awareness courses, their income from course fees, and stricter enforcement of speed limits.

Discover why quality sleep is crucial for health, fitness, and longevity. Learn tips to improve sleep, reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes, and weight gain.

Multiple red “flooding is expected” and amber “flooding is possible” alerts are in place across Somerset and North Somerset amid a yellow rain warning in force until 9pm today.

Somerset Council has blocked a developer's bid to remove rules that new homes in Othery must be for those with existing ties to the village

Tractors lit up the streets of Bridgwater as over £1000 was raised for St Margaret's Hospice.

An independent review into how "high risk" homeless people are being supported has been carried out following the death of two Somerset men

A carnival club that annually parades through Somerset towns with a festive cart has revealed why Santa will not be seen for the rest of 2025.

Bridgwater residents have demanded changes to the town's Celebration Mile - but Somerset Council has ruled out any changes for around four months

Steve Leahy has stepped down from his role as Honorary President of the Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce to "pass on the baton to the current leadership team."

Traffic data collected by Bridgwater Town Council has revealed which roads are the most effective for traffic compliance.

A person has been left with "serious injuries" after an incident at a High Street pub in Bridgwater, police have confirmed.

Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.

Sir Ashley Fox MP visits Haygrove School, Refresco, Royal Mail, and local businesses in Bridgwater; highlights concerns over Labour Budget tax rises.

Here are the latest planning decisions made by Somerset Council in and around Bridgwater.

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater submitted to Somerset Council.

Explore unique Christmas traditions from across Europe and beyond, including Czech carp dinners, Norway’s hidden brooms, Sweden’s Yule Goat, and more festive customs.

Well, this year has certainly been very eventful, most topical conversations from Bridgwater residents: traffic, traffic, traffic, lovely old town that no one soon wants to try to enter as it takes them hours to get in and out.

Immaculate three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Bridgwater, £260,000. Features include en-suite, garage, gardens, and cul-de-sac location.

Modernised three-bed, two-bath red sandstone cottage for sale in Bridgwater. Period features, large garden, garage, views.

Well-presented two-bed semi-detached bungalow for sale in North Petherton. £255,000. Ideal for first-time buyers or downsizers. Near Bridgwater.

Met Office Bridgwater weather forecast: rain, sunny spells, gusty winds up to 38mph, and temperatures between 2°C–13°C, 16–20 December 2025.

Discover what's on in Bridgwater this week, including a quiz night, acoustic jam, Shoot The Moon gig, and a Christmas remembrance service.

Glastonbury and Somerton MP Sarah Dyke has formally written to Evri's chief executive, demanding an "urgent investigation" into its delivery issues

Thousands of new homes have been approved across Somerset over the last 12 months - and we've taken a closer look at the 20 biggest sites

Multiple red “fooding is expected” and amber “flooding is possible” alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency alongside a Met Office rain warning.

Sir David Jason is set to reunite with ex-cast members for a brand-new Only Fools and Horses TV series, which will air on U&GOLD in 2026.

British Pest Control Association (BPCA) experts have shared what signs of rats and mice you should look out for at Christmas.

Thousands of drivers in England could see their speed fines reimbursed and points removed from their licence as National Highways issues apology

Three companies pleaded not guilty to health and safety offences at Bristol Magistrates' Court following the death of Jason Waring in 2022.

Local organisations, community groups, businesses and volunteers came together in December to deliver a Community Christmas Gifting Project in Bridgwater.

Somerset Council risks "kicking the legs out" from affordable housing projects if it pushes for more funding for GP surgeries, a senior councillor has warned

Bridgwater Town Council has announced its closure dates for Christmas and the New Year.

A Somerset charity hosted two remembrance gatherings across Somerset as the year comes to a close.

The whole county of Somerset is set to be hit by bad weather this week, according to the Met Office.

Yeo Valley has hosted a special Christmas meal at their Isleport staff canteen to help with loneliness for older people in Burnham-on-Sea.

Daniel Short died at Glogan House Approved Premises in Bridgwater in August 2019.

New government data shows that the crime severity score in the Avon and Somerset area is at an all-time high.

Roadworks along a section of the M5 Motorway in Somerset are set to be completed this month.