Blind veteran and Bridgwater local Wayne Pope prepares for the London Marathon, inspiring others with his story of overcoming adversity and military service.

Bush Road in Spaxton, Somerset, will close for Wessex Water works from 29–30 April. Diversions in place.

Wyndham Ward’s number 14 bus returns to Woodbury Estate, improving local transport links. Councillors address parking and propose new bus stops for residents.

Three-bedroom detached house for sale in Puriton, near Bridgwater. Features conservatory, gardens, garage, off-road parking. Guide price £300,000.

More than 99 per cent of children starting school in Somerset in September have secured a place at one of their top three primary school choices.

Met Office Bridgwater weather forecast: Sunny spells, highs up to 20°C, moderate UV, rising pollen levels and low pollution expected 21–25 April 2026.

Modern three-bedroom terraced house for sale in Bridgwater, £245,000. Features en-suite, garden, parking, NHBC warranty. Near M5, schools, amenities.

Councillor Oliver Patrick has sought to set the record straight about what "affordable housing" means when it comes to new Somerset housing estates

Plans have been submitted for a brand new farm shop on the A38 between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea.

A man from Bridgwater has been charged with drink driving on the M4.

A group of friends based in Taunton and North Petherton who trained together as nurses over 44 years ago are going on an expedition in memory of Josh Evans.

The accessibility of Somerset railway stations has been discussed in parliament.

A group from Bridgwater is set to climb up Ben Nevis with a fridge on their back.

The petition calls for the Government to “reduce the national speed limit on single carriageways usually found in rural areas from 60mph to 30mph".

"Do not eat” warnings have been issued after a range of cakes and biscuits were found to be “unsafe to eat” because of a rodent problem

Discover what's on in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea this week: Dylan Moran comedy, Baroque 'n' Roll, Pave the Way festival, and local music events.

Shovel Lane in North Petherton will close for sewer repairs by Wessex Water from 27–29 April 2026. Diversions in place.

A former Avon and Somerset Police officer has been jailed over “appalling offences” involving indecent images of children.

A replacement for Haygrove School will be delivered on Spaxton Road by September 2028 - but numerous changes are needed to make the route safe

Members of Somerset Camera Club have taken pictures of their favourite walking locations

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

Somerset Drainage Boards announce 2026-27 rhynes maintenance. Farmers must clear access strips.

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater.

Bower Lane, Bridgwater, will close 20 April–15 May for JSM Group excavation and ducting works for Agratas. Diversion routes available for motorists.

Exercise, especially strength training, can help prevent type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity.

Puriton Village Hall seeks a premises licence to sell alcohol and host entertainment. Public comments can be submitted to Somerset Council by 21 April.

Somerset Council approves £5m for road, pavement, and cycleway improvements. Community litter picks, council support, and clean-up efforts boost local pride.

Somerset Council and its contractor Keily Bros will be surface dressing nearly 100 different roads as part of its highway maintenance programme

The Bridgwater Cup was awarded to a woman at the annual Bridgwater Town Council meeting

Jotdale Properties has failed in its attempt to add additional bedrooms to its facility on Rhode Lane, within the Hamp estate

According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.

Millions of UK workers risk losing a key way to cut tax and boost pensions as new rules linked to Rachel Reeves begin to bite.

Tesco described the move as “one of the most revolutionary retailing improvements in decades”

According to leaked documents, measures are being considered to address potential disruption to supplies of key goods

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox visits Walpole Landfill after local complaints over waste mound size and odour; new capping and gas controls underway.

Centenary events for the 1926 General Strike take place in the West Country, with talks, exhibitions and book launches in Bristol, Bath and Somerset.

A new community garden in Burnham and Highbridge seeks volunteers and sponsors to support eco-friendly projects, accessibility, and local unity.

Somerset students are turning campus trees into handcrafted walnut benches through a practical woodworking project.

Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse in Bridgwater partners with Bloom & Wild, offering diners spring menu delights and flower delivery discounts until June.

Shoplifting in England and Wales hits record highs as Waitrose staff sacking sparks debate on 'hands off' policies, rising retail crime, and police response.

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater.

Spring COVID-19 vaccine now available in Somerset and across the UK for over-75s, care home residents, and immunocompromised. Book by June 29.

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

Agratas can begin building the first section of an orbital road which will link the Gravity site to Puriton, Woolavington and potentially a new M5 junction

Plans for a new travellers' site halfway between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been scrapped following an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate

A post office and convenience store in Stogursey, Somerset has gone on the market.

Damage to Mansfield Park has been temporarily restored thanks to work from the community.

Bridgwater is the only part in Somerset which will receive £20m over the next ten years through the government's new pride in place fund

Labour’s £20m ‘Pride in Place’ project launches in Bridgwater South, empowering the community to lead local regeneration across Hamp and Westover wards.

Rachael Sanders was due to join Somerset Council as its new Section 151 officer - but she has now withdrawn from the job