Four-bed detached cottage in Wembdon for sale at £575,000 via Charles Dickens Estate Agents. Modernised period home with gardens, garage and parking.

Met Office forecasts sunny weather for Bridgwater this week, with highs of 23–26°C, moderate winds, high UV, and high pollen levels from 21–25 July.

St Margaret’s Hospice Care launches the 100k Your Way challenge in Somerset, urging supporters to walk, run, or cycle 100km in August to fund hospice services.

M5 southbound shut near Taunton with police and ambulance service in attendance near Creech St Michael. Tailback as far as J24 according to eyewitness reports.

Somerset Council has delayed a decision on 750 homes near the M5 in Bridgwater due to concerns about affordable housing and NHS funding

Burnham-on-Sea traders say shoplifting and anti-social behaviour are having a big impact, as Avon and Somerset Police issue statement on crime rates

Santander said customers will still be able to access the same information digitally "anytime, wherever you are"

A money-saving expert has revealed a hack you can use by taking advantage of hotels' free cancellation policies if you spot the same hotel rooms for cheaper.

A community is coming together to shape future of public art and creativity.

Discover top events in Bridgwater and Burnham, including BCA Summer Showcase, willow workshops, band concerts, Fritzlar Twinning, and heritage exhibitions.

Local people are keen to take control of their playing fields and village hall - but Somerset Council doesn't have enough staff to speed the process along

The M5 in Somerset is partially blocked, and queueing traffic has been reported due to a crash on the M5 Southbound.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of things that give off a smell which reminds them of summer.

Prestleigh Inn near Shepton Mallet was fined after a Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service investigation

Somerset Council has approved plans for 38 homes and a convenience store at Loadpool Farm off the busy A372 between Bridgwater and Langport

Former England manager Kevin Keegan has died aged 75, his family has announced

A one-off NHS programme is offering a free two-dose Meningitis B vaccine for school leavers, including first-time university students in England under 25

The warning comes as more people travel with family or share vehicles during the summer months.

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

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

The M5 is to be closed in Somerset tonight as the next phase of a major scheme begins

A man in his forties has died in a motorcycle crash on the A39 in Somerset.

Somerset Council has been given a serious warning by the government to sort out its finances - and will be monitored closely over the next 12 months

Historic photographs show how Beachside Holiday Park in Brean, Somerset has changed over the past 40 years

Bridgwater Carnival Committee has confirmed the line-up of businesses sponsoring each night at this year’s Carnival Concerts as tickets sell fast

Here are some of the latest Bridgwater and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Taunton and North Somerset Magistrates' Court

Experts reveal the airport spending mistakes Brits make before flying, from travel money to duty-free shopping, plus the Boots trick that could save you cash.

HMRC has issued a fresh update to MPs after admitting a long-running State Pension tax error affected up to 1.4 million pensioners

Discover why regular exercise is key for long-term health, mobility and independence as you age. Expert advice for staying active in the UK.

A Serious collision has closed part of the A39 in Somerset as emergency services respond and treat a casualty.

Firefighters from Devon and Somerset tackled a serious blaze at a home near Taunton overnight, along with a vehicle fire on the M5 this morning.

More than 3,000 vehicles were stolen in the county in 2025, but only a small fraction of thieves were ever charged for an offence, new data shows

Long delays have been reported on the M5 northbound following emergency services responding to a vehicle on fire between Taunton and Bridgwater.

Somerset Camera Club members have spent this week photographing the county’s best-known street art.

Peter Merson has been jailed for 30 months for a series of assaults in Uplyme

Bridgwater jewellery store is introducing 'permanent' welded jewellery in a move to invest in high street shops and expand customer options

Aldi is the only major supermarket to offer paid breaks to all staff, which it says adds up to an extra £1,500 per year on average.

Families could save hundreds during the school holidays thanks to the Government's temporary VAT cut with Alton Towers, National Trust, LEGOLAND and more

The 2026 Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan aims to boost jobs, training, and business growth across key sectors, led by Somerset Chamber of Commerce.

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox criticises government’s teacher recruitment pledge, highlighting a fall in overall teacher numbers despite official targets.

Casa di Lusso care home in Bridgwater named finalist at Somerset Careers Awards 2026 for best newcomer, recognising careers outreach and supported internships.

M J Church Recycling Ltd seeks Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence for two waste vehicles at Bridgwater’s Poiden Business Centre. Objections due by August 4.

Further far-right marches are rumoured to take place in Somerset this summer - and Somerset Council leader Bill Revans has made his views clear

Devon and Somerset firefighters have had their busiest week in nearly four years, answering nearly 2,000 emergency calls amid the hot weather

A PLEA hearing regarding an incident that stopped traffic on the M5 in Somerset has been adjourned

The M5 is closed both ways near Bridgwater with massive delays reported as emergency services respond to an incident

Part of the M5 in Somerset was closed overnight after police received reports of a man walking in the carriageway near Bridgwater

Kidnapping gang abandoned a 71-year-old man in a country lane in Somerset after their electric getaway car ran out of power near Bridgwater

The M5 has reopened following an earlier police incident between J24 and J23 near Bridgwater, causing huge traffic delays

Bridgwater’s MP has called for stronger action to tackle what he described as “dodgy” businesses operating in the town centre