Open Door Taunton supports rough sleepers, offering meals, clothing and vital services. Charity seeks volunteers amid rising homelessness in South West.

Applications are open for the Love Your Network grant from Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, supporting community groups caring for England’s National Cycle Network.

Peter Cox of Go West and comedian Dom Joly announce live shows at Bridgwater's McMillan Theatre in 2026.

Bridgwater Docks restoration plans face funding and access challenges as Town Council seeks secure investment for Somerset waterways and heritage revival.

Somerset Council seeks public input on £3.78m government-funded electric vehicle charging points. Suggest locations for new EV chargers under the LEVI scheme.

There are long queues on the M5 Motorway between J25 (Taunton) and J24 (Bridgwater) today (February 11).

BAFTA-nominated film Wasteman will be shown for free in cinemas in Bridgwater and Weston-super-Mare before its official release.

Agratas has announced that a milestone has been reached for its gigafactory in Bridgwater.

Somerset Council will still be delivering £150m worth of infrastructure improvements - but it will be funded in a different manner following talks

A Bridgwater primary school, which previously had a rating of 'requires improvement', has received an updated rating from Ofsted following a recent inspection.

Brits have a rare chance tonight to lock in £1,000 every single day for the next 20 years* by betting on one of America's most talked-about lottery games.

An anti-racism demonstration has taken place in the centre of Bridgwater, highlighting residents' stance against discrimination.

The order to delete Courtsdesk’s archive is not an administrative tidying-up exercise, it's an attack on open justice.

Bridgwater weather forecast: Expect rain, strong winds and mild temperatures from 10–14 February, with gusts up to 34 mph and highs reaching 12°C.

Executive five-bedroom detached house for sale on Quantock Way, Bridgwater, £525,000. Modern fittings, double garage, near schools and town centre.

Three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale in North Petherton. £285,000 freehold, chain-free, garage, garden, gas central heating.

The M5 Motorway is partially closed south between J24 (Bridgwater North) and J25 (Taunton).

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox has written to flooding minister Emma Hardy demanding long-term action to make Somerset more flood-proof.

Trials carried out by Swansea University have found that Hinkley Point C's fish deterrant is 'highly effective', according to EDF Energy.

Somerset Council is significantly reduced its budget gap in the space of a few months - but more work will be needed before it sets its annual budget

A primary school has been singled out for praise by the Education Secretary.

People in Somerset have been handed a boost in how much potential council tax will be paid after the government rejected a tax rise of more than 5%.

Primary, Secondary and all-through schools in Somerset could be brought together as part of a merger between two education trusts.

Discover top events in Bridgwater & Burnham-on-Sea this week: Andy Zaltzman at McMillan Theatre, Makers Market, Frankie Valli tribute, and Slackrr gig.

Bridgwater Town Council opens 2026–27 Community Grants Scheme for local projects. Apply for funding to support social, cultural, and environmental initiatives.

An outline planning permission has been submitted for 190 homes on the edge of North Petherton.

A Co-op in Bridgwater has applied to extend its hours for the sale of alcohol, with refurbishment set to get underway this month.

Hinkley Point B has celebrated a major milestone this month.

The whole of Somerset is bracing itself for yet another weather warning today (Monday, February 9).

Discover the benefits of isometric exercise - joint-friendly, equipment-free exercises like planks and wall sits to boost fitness and lower blood pressure.

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

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

Somerset Council urges 1,597 residents to complete the Adult Social Care Survey 2026, gathering feedback to improve council-funded care services in Somerset.

Somerset Council’s Domestic Abuse Service retains SafeLives’ Leading Lights accreditation, recognising excellence in UK domestic abuse support and care.

Jays Logistics applies to operate HGVs and trailers at Bridgwater sites. Residents can submit objections to the Traffic Commissioner by 24 February 2026.

Government report warns UK national security and prosperity at risk from global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and nature-related threats.

Help map Somerset’s night skies with CPRE Somerset’s Star Count, 14–21 Feb. Join this citizen science project to measure light pollution and protect dark skies.

A road near Bridgwater is closed, and multiple flood alerts and warnings are in place following heavy rainfall across Somerset. This follows a major incident being declared.

A gallery of pictures taken by Somerset Camera Club members featuring iconic buildings and structures in the county

Holly Sampson and Jack Tolman win Cornish Mutual Young Farmer Bursaries, supporting UK agriculture students’ ambitions for sustainable British farming.

Two serious property fires have occurred in Bridgwater over the past few days, leading to responses from fire crews from Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater.

Plans to convert a former WHSmith building in Somerset and create Houses in Multiple Occupation have been scrutinised.

Somerset Council is in a race against time to bring down its special needs spending deficit before the government's override ends on April 1, 2028

Police have described an incident where a man was swerving across the M5 southbound with empty cider bottles in his van as ‘appalling’.

A MAN from Street has been jailed for 18 months for a variety of offences - including burglary in Bridgwater.

The Office for Nuclear Regulation served a fire enforcement notice after identifying ‘significant fire safety shortfalls’ at Hinkley Point C.

Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.

Assess your midlife fitness with these five essential movement tests for strength, balance and health. Improve independence and resilience as you age in the UK.

A local pre-school on the outskirts of Bridgwater is at risk of closure and could shut as soon as March.

Co-op on Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater is set to close for refurbishment at the end of this month.