Met Office forecasts rain and sunshine for Bridgwater this week, with temperatures reaching highs of 10°C.

Several M5 services in Somerset have been ranked among the worst in the country in a new survey published by Transport Focus.

Half of police said they had been physically attacked by a member of the public during the previous year, according to a new survey of officers

Record 164 entries have been received as the awards return with a new look and bigger venue in Bridgwater this month

Additional funding has been provided by chancellor of the exchequer John Healey MP to eliminate rough sleeping in Somerset

Find Evri's Christmas 2026 last-send dates, plus Royal Mail and Parcelforce UK posting deadlines

UK petrol prices have fallen by 5p a litre, according to the AA, which says lower wholesale costs could lead to further reductions

What's on in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea, including comedy nights, Bridgwater History Day and Burnham's Christmas lights switch-on.

Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the dramatic incident at Bridgwater Docks on Sunday, November 8

Motorists can reach the new charging hub, the largest in the town, within minutes of leaving the motorway.

Crews worked through the early hours clearing up tonnes of carnival refuse to get the town ready for Remembrance Sunday commemorations

The home near Bridgwater was downgraded from ‘good’ in the latest report, but residents and relatives spoke warmly about its staff and care

The M5 has reopened in Somerset this evening after a crash caused traffic to be held, but lengthy delays remain.

Man and a woman have been arrested following a two-car collision on the M5 between Wellington (J26) and Tiverton (J27)

The new Somerset Local Plan will come into force in May 2029 - but a crucial decision on how many new homes it will have to provide will be taken soon

Bill Revans will not be throwing his hat into the ring to be mayor of Wessex when the first elections for the strategic mayoral authority happen in 2028

Organisers are preparing for another spectacular night, but say rising costs mean public support is more important than ever

Councillors will discuss the plans next week amid concerns over street drinking and intimidating behaviour in Bridgwater town centre

The Royal Mint says mintage figures help establish a coin's rarity, and a low-mintage coin might sell for more than its face value.

Lloyds and Halifax will close 250 UK bank branches in 2026 and 2027 as Lloyds Banking Group cuts its high street network amid online banking growth.

Find out how pet allergens can affect asthma and how to manage dog shedding with guidance from UK charities.

England's shared e-bike consultation covers parking, rider behaviour and insurance. Find out what is proposed and how to respond

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

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

Fostering in Somerset is hosting free events in Wells and Yeovil for people interested in learning more about becoming foster carers.

Southwest Haulage Ltd is seeking to expand its Bridgwater fleet by three vehicles and three trailers at its Junction 24 base.

A five-bedroom detached house in Edington near Bridgwater is for sale for £550,000, with a double garage and large garden

Bridgwater History Day returns on November 14 with free talks, films and a rare display of the 33-metre Bridgwater Historical Tapestry

Traffic on the M5 southbound in Somerset, between J26 (Wellington) and J27 (Tiverton, in Devon) has been stopped due to a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services are on scene.

A new yellow fog warning has been issued across parts of Somerset and North Somerset by the Met Office.

Bridgwater Carnival 2026 dazzled Somerset on November 7, with illuminated carts, hundreds of squibbers, live entertainment and thousands of visitors.

A special message from almost 5,000km away helped bring an extraordinary chapter of Bridgwater history back to life

Here are some of the latest Bridgwater and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Taunton Magistrates’ Court this week

Hundreds of thousands attended this year’s glistening spectacle at Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival 2026

Poppies have become an important symbol of Remembrance Day, but why do we wear them, and when should you start wearing one?

Nationwide is raising rates on most variable savings accounts, with some paying 3.55%. It comes as bank switching jumps 55%.

AllTrails has highlighted five of Somerset's best autumn walks in places like Greyfield Wood, Horner Wood and Dunster

Gavin Maxwell's photography exhibition If The Land Could Speak opens at Somerset Film's Engine Room in Bridgwater on November 11.

Bridgwater Foodbank has received a £500 donation from Cavanna Homes to help provide emergency food supplies to local people in crisis.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Bridgwater raised more than £80 for Cancer Research UK through its Turn Bridgwater Pink day.

Does exercise help you live longer? Pete Richards looks at the evidence and explains why even a 10-minute walk can benefit your health.

Somerset Community Foundation launches its Surviving Winter appeal to help older people struggling with rising energy costs.

SL Contracting seeks to add a goods vehicle operating centre at Putnell Workshops in Cannington, near Bridgwater.

Visitors have travelled from across the UK to experience Bridgwater Carnival 2026

The Met Office warns that dense fog is expected to cause travel disruption across Somerset and the wider South West this weekend

Bridgwater Carnival 2026 has officially arrived, with spectacular events taking place throughout the day.

Major upgrades planned for a stretch of the A38 near the M5 in Somerset are set to go ahead with a confirmed start date

A review into the death of a 21-year-old woman with links to Somerset found she suffered domestic abuse and exposed failings by agencies.

Packed programme of free performances will take place across Bridgwater from 10.30am on Carnival day this weekend

Making Tax Digital's next quarterly deadline is November 7, but half of UK adults do not know what the new HMRC tax rules involve.