The Blake museum in Bridgwater was recently presented with a three foot piece of rail from the old Bridgwater S&D Railway.

A brand new supermarket in Bridgwater is busy adding the finishing touches ahead of its official opening on Saturday, July 11, 2025.

Avon and Somerset Police has received a report of a man offering a teenage child tobacco by a man in Bridgwater.

Staff at Hinkley Point C walked out on an unofficial strike on Wednesday over alleged bullying.

During his visit, he toured the school, spoke with pupils about their lessons, and met with staff.

Last year's #FW Trophy match was a huge success, raising £3,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Comfort Fund.

A man with links across Somerset is wanted by police in connection with an assault investigation. 

A Bridgwater based business has been named a winner at the prestigious South West StartUp Awards for 2025.

A new gift shop has opened in Bridgwater town centre, replacing the former GAME store that shut earlier this year.

An Avon and Somerset Police officer who was "inappropriate and demeaning" towards a member of the public in custody has been barred from policing. 

A man has been charged following a burglary in Bridgwater earlier this year. 

Plans for up to 170 homes on land to the east of Woolavington near Bridgwater have been unveiled by South West Strategic Developments.

The Dizfest mini festival is returning for its fifth year in July 2025, with The Fizz and Modern Romance among the artists performing live.

Robert Stanford-Tuck intercepted the German Heinkel bomber between Glastonbury and Highbridge at 10,000 ft on August 14, 1940.

A brand new Polish supermarket is set for its grand opening in Bridgwater town centre in Somerset on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

New data has revealed the most common causes of road traffic collisions (RTC) in Somerset in the previous year.

Nonwovenn has opened the facility as part of its MediTech division at its headquarters in the town.

Kayleigh Clark, from Quantock Veterinary Hospital, has achieved a diploma in animal physiotherapy from the College of Animal Physiotherapy.

Exactly when we need unity, there's always someone there to throw a monkey wrench into the works.

Two people have been hospitalised following a large blaze on the top floor of a property in West Street, Bridgwater.

Police are appealing for information about a 15-year-old girl last seen in Bridgwater in June. 

A large blaze on the top floor of a West Street, Bridgwater property caused significant damage.

An American wartime hangar has been saved from the scrapyard at the former Pollards Yard site located in central Bridgwater, Somerset.

A small bookshop in Somerset that was established to improve literacy rates in the county is facing bankruptcy following a sizeable business rates bill.

The parents of a teenager who is a finalist in the prestigious Miss Universe Thailand competition have wished their daughter “good luck”.

The club’s decision to make its future in the centre of Taunton is to be applauded.

Throughout the week, UV levels will be very high, so residents are advised to take precautions if spending time outdoors.

To support long-term oral health, Lion House offers adult dental plans starting from £26.99 per month.

The sponsorship will fund new cricket shirts and help the club continue its development.

The new Lidl at Junction 24 of the M5 at North Petherton is expected to be open at the end of 2025.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat alert from 10am Wednesday (July 9) until July 15 in the South West, warning that there will be “significant impacts” likely across health and social care services.

A major A-road right by Bridgwater has been closed off by Somerset Highways.

Plans for eleven affordable homes have been unveiled for a parcel of land at the western edge of village near Bridgwater.

Fire crews from Cheddar, Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater rushed to respond to a fire within a property in Burnham-on-Sea.

A mental health charity in Somerset which has recently been shortlisted for a prestigious award has launched a new scheme to help people return to work.

Nine one-bedroom townhouses are planned for an area less than 0.1 acre in the middle of Bridgwater town centre.

A monthly craft group and the Bridgwater Singing Festival are also on the agenda.

Robert Blake Academy bid farewell to its Class of 2025 last month, hosting a Leavers and Prom event.

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

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

This charming semi-detached cottage occupies a quiet position on the edge of the hamlet of Huntworth, located between Bridgwater and North Petherton.

Expert reveals five home upgrades that can be completely free under government scheme

If you don't clean off green patches of algae on your fence then it could lead to panels being replaced or wood rot.

With Oasis heading on tour this summer and Liam and Noel Gallagher reuinting once again, test your knowledge of the band's songs.

Bridgwater and Burnham’s MP, Ashley Fox, has reflected on his first year in office since the last General Election on July 4, 2024.

The production sets the classic story in the heart of English village life, blending operatic drama with cricket matches, bake-offs, and parish council politics.

This stunning barn conversion occupies a pleasant position on the edge of the Willstock Farm Estate, conveniently located between the towns of North Petherton and Bridgwater.

Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club on sunshine in the county

More than 53,000 incidents of the mistake have been recorded in recent years, with thousands of UK drivers risking a £100 fine and three penalty points

Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have issued recall warnings to shoppers, with the FSA saying "do not eat"