Met Office forecasts cloudy conditions for Bridgwater this week, with showers, sunny intervals and temperatures up to 24°C.

Nominations are open for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, recognising outstanding volunteer groups across Somerset.

From school uniforms and coats to stationery and lunchbox essentials, here are the best back-to-school deals from Tesco, Iceland, Monsoon and more

Hundreds of new 76 number plate combinations are expected to be withheld by the DVLA before they are released on September 1, 2026.

From Jane Eyre to classic cars and soul music, discover top events taking place around Bridgwater and Burnham this week.

Severe bank holiday tailbacks and congestion has been reported along the M5 in Somerset between J26 (Wellington) and J19 (Portishead).

A big recycling change, which has recently come into effect in Somerset, is here to stay

Striking divide has emerged in how Somerset residents experience GP care, according to new data from the NHS GP satisfaction survey

Bridgwater Fair is set to return next month with visitors offered "free entry"

Jet2 have warned customers that their entire package holidays will be cancelled if they make this mistake by not reading the terms and conditions.

Drivers who park in these spots can expect to pay over £1,000 for repairs by making a simple mistake.

Country house near Bridgwater with three bedrooms, one-acre plot, garages and conversion potential on sale for £700,000

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

Sing and The Greatest Showman will be shown at Bridgwater’s first outdoor cinema event on September 12 at St Matthew’s Field.

Rare Bridgwater Historical Tapestry to go on display at St Mary's Church on September 12 during Heritage Open Days 2026.

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

A bird described as once being “on the brink of extinction” has been spotted in Somerset

Somerset Council's finances are under increased pressure as a result of rising demand for children's services, including the cost of children in care

Locals have complained of long queues and two-hour long waits to collect post as Bridgwater residents face weeks long Royal Mail delivery delays

Here are some of the latest offenders from Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea who appeared at Magistrates’ Court this week

A pharmacist has issued a salmonella warning as cases in the UK continue to rise - see symptoms and how to avoid it.

It's peak season for silverfish and they love moisture and will feed on household items like fabric, books, wallpaper and more, causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Six-bedroom detached house in Westonzoyland near Bridgwater for £550,000, featuring four bathrooms and a games room

A new Somerset hospital project has cut bedpan use by 88 per cent while helping patients maintain dignity, mobility and independence.

Five Somerset gardens will open to the public in September as part of the National Garden Scheme, including The Newt and Kilver Court.

More than 3,000 young people attended Somerset Youth Hubs last year, accessing support and advice on safety and wellbeing.

The future of a much-loved Puriton community venue has moved a step closer, as Somerset Council and the Gravity factory project share updates

Significant delays were reported on the M5 near Bridgwater today as a "partially blocked" lane causes slow traffic in Somerset.

Somerset Council is proposing a sharp rise in taxi fares - which would make it the third most expensive area in the south west for cab journeys

Police have issued an appeal after a fatal collision this morning, Saturday August 29, as the major A-road near the M5 remains closed both ways.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of hidden gems people should take advantage of over the bank holiday

A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

Bridgwater's Bristol and Exeter Inn has changed hands after a sale, with new landlords taking over the historic pub which has served the town since 1859

I’ve just celebrated a milestone birthday. Think Magnificent Seven and add a zero. But even writing that sentence brings home how old I am. How many people under the age of 50 would even recognise that film title (it was released in 1960, by the wa...

More than 50 food producers, craft traders and makers took over part of Bridgwater town centre for the return of a popular free event

A surprise HMRC letter could mean a pension top-up for low earners – but many may throw it away without realising its importance.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust invites the public to its AGM and health marketplace in Taunton on September 17.

A wetlands charity appealed for visitors to respect a beloved nature reserve after repeated vandalism and faeces and wet wipes left in the car park

Drivers are advised that bank holiday traffic delays have been reported along the M5 in Somerset

A total of nine people have died after being in contact with Avon and Somerset Police last year, the joint fourth highest number in the country

As part of my Summer Reading Challenge I have been reading “The Response: A Story of Fire and Flood in Britain’s New World of Extremes” by David Shukman; a non-fiction examination of how climate change is already reshaping life in the UK.

Residents in Bridgwater have reported waiting up to three weeks for post, with delayed deliveries affecting prescriptions and appointments

PureGym is planning to open around 60 new sites in 2026 with long-term ambitions for more than 750 additional locations worldwide

A cyber security breach affecting data at three UK airports means about 8.7 million customers' personal details are at risk.

A rise in giardiasis cases has been reported in England and those travelling from abroad can bring it back to the UK - symptoms and how to avoid contracting it.

UK-based jewellery company Roxoa and its four online brands have fallen into administration after nearly 20 years in business

Entries open next month for the Somerset Business Awards 2027, celebrating business, charity and leadership success across the county.

Bridgwater Sea Cadets win six trophies, including overall best band, at the Sea Cadets National Band Competition.

One lane closed and queueing traffic due to recovery work and multi-vehicle crash on M5 southbound from junctions 18 to 19

Somerset Council has reallocated funds that will now be used on the repurposing of the former Salmon Parade hospital site in Bridgwater