A Somerset nature engagement project has been seen as an outstanding success by the community

A Bridgwater-based air filter manufacturing company is celebrating an award from the British Standards Institution

Locals are invited to five public meetings to discuss the recently announced Agratas giga-factory in Puriton, near Bridgwater.

A BAFTA winning director is bringing his new film to the big screen in Bridgwater

Working in collaboration with Trading Standards and volunteer cadets, Avon and Somerset Police have recently carried out a undercover purchase test operation to discover whether local retailers abide by the Offensive Weapons Act.

H: Tales from behind the bar: The modest war heroes who shaped our lives

Wayne Goss, a successful makeup YouTuber born in Bridgwater has built up four million subscribers on YouTube.

Bridgwater Town Council leader Brian Smedley has spoken on cinema and local filmmaking in his latest Mercury column.

Somerset residents have less than a week to have their say on proposals to protect and enhance their county’s natural beauty.

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1,000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5,000 and £20,000

The Kew Gardens 50p is a highly desirable coin, due to its scarcity in circulation and as a commemorative coin

Brits travelling to Australia have been warned by the Foreign Office over a 'strict' rule that could derail their whole trip.

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

The A361 is closed in both directions in East Lyng due to a collision.

Somerset Council is urging residents to take the final opportunity to guide the future of nature in the county.

More than 40 business owners gathered at the first joint business networking event between the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce and Yeovil and District Chamber CIC.

New homes opened in Bridgwater will support adults with learning disabilities.

The proposed Nythe Road Solar Farm between Street and Bridgwater has been protested against at the Houses of Parliament.

A new branch of LEON has opened at Sedgemoor services on the M5.

A staff member from Puriton Primary School near Bridgwater has run the London Marathon after recovering from cancer.

The Sedgemoor area which includes Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea has seen a decline in English identifiers.

A major flood prevention scheme in Bridgwater still hasn’t secured final backing from the government – though work on site will continue.

Passion for Somerset is sponsoring the Sporting Achievement Award, which aims to recognise exceptional talent and dedication of individuals or teams in the realm of sports.

Somerset Council is looking to introduce a 30mph speed limit on selected lengths of road in Enmore.

The Rwanda Bill is to become law in the UK, but what exactly does that mean and how will it work?

JD Wetherspoon is set to add a number of new items to its food menu from May 1, 2024 including a Ramen noodle bowl - see the full list of changes.

A person in the canal in Bridgwater has been rescued from the Hamp Bridge by fire and ambulance services.

Bridgwater has the most dangerous drivers in Somerset, according to new findings.

Bridgwater Town Council has built a new bus shelter at a busy stop.

Huw Edwards has resigned from the BBC on 'medical advice' following reports he paid a young person for explicit images.

Rishi Sunak is set to hold a press conference ahead of the pivotal Rwanda plan vote Monday evening

A home expert has revealed 7 top tips for keeping flies out of your home this spring and summer.

BBC's Planet Earth III and Children in Need have teamed up to find schoolchildren to narrate a special episode of David Attenborough’s series.

This four-bedroom detached property was built around 13 years ago and occupies a pleasant position in the village of Westonzoyland on the outskirts of Bridgwater

Here's what ChatGPT told us to do for the perfect night out in Bridgwater.

Angel Place Shopping Centre has been confirmed as a patron of Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce

This semi-detached property occupies a prime central position in Bridgwater and is only a few minutes’ walk away from the town centre and a wide range of amenities.

Here is your chance to enter the 2024 South West Farmer Awards.

Plans submitted to Somerset Council hope to attain permission to install two new 25-metre tall 5G towers near Bridgwater.

Earlier this week, we published a story on the ‘woke agenda’ and the polarisation in modern society that has stemmed from the debate.

Rishi Sunak's proposal to ban young people from ever being able to legally smoke has received a mixed reaction in Somerset

Former England Lionesses striker Eni Aluko has sparked a fresh debate with controversial claims that the game is not a safe place for women online or in stadiums.

A former Avon and Somerset police officer has been jailed for sending photographs of a manslaughter victim’s body to family and friends.

Today, I very nearly hit a cyclist on a roundabout and I honestly don’t know who was at fault, probably me.

A total of 17 Somerset Council employees are receiving over £100,000 in total remuneration a year, according to data from the 2024 Town Hall Rich List.

The DWP has issued a warning to millions of Brits who currently claim benefits.

Holford's Plough Inn pub which dates back almost 500 years is on the market for new operators.

Bridgwater is set to host a new Super Saturday event this summer thanks to funding from the Bridgwater Town Deal.

As with most exercise, there are certain foods that you can include in your diet that will have a positive impact on performance.