Somerset Council will close sections of Lockswell and The Causeway in Woolavington for Openreach works from 20–21 April.

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The proposal follows analysis by the Liberal Democrats that highlights severe delays in the current system.

Bridgwater Town Centre blooms with new bee-friendly bulb displays by Lubbe Bulbs and town council, boosting biodiversity and supporting UK pollinators.

A six-and-a-half-year creative programme has celebrated its impact after reaching thousands of people in Sedgemoor.

Megan Wilde is a student at Iowa's Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in the US state of Iowa.

UCS College Group in Somerset celebrates students’ achievements with Value Added Awards, recognising progress, resilience, and community spirit across campuses.

The group will be hosting a Come and Sing event on June 13 at Wellington Prep School, while inviting individuals to join rehearsals.

Southbrook, Cannington, will close 13–14 April for Wessex Water repairs, Somerset Council confirms. Diversions in place; check public notice for details.

Avon and Somerset Police launch Five-Year ASB Plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in the region, focusing on prevention, victim support and community safety.

Over 14,000 Somerset residents joined the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, spotting house sparrows, blue tits, and starlings. Greenfinch decline prompts new advice.

Colin Baker, former Doctor Who star, plays Sherlock Holmes in The Sign of Four at Bridgwater’s McMillan Theatre, 24 April. Tickets available now.

A range of independent shops have been recognised for their impact and service.

Plans have been submitted for a Grade I-listed building in Bridgwater to become a 14-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO).

Missed waste collections across Somerset will be collected soon, in an update issued by the council.

Somerset Council has committed more than £272,000 from its reserves on a root-and-branch review of on- and off-street parking charges

Lidl has more than 1000 stores across Britain, employing more than 35,000 workers

Clinton Rogers reflects on subjective news judgement, media priorities at BBC and UK press, and the balance between public interest and audience clicks.

Blake Museum in Bridgwater, Somerset, extends summer opening hours for 2026. Free entry to exhibitions on local history and Robert Blake.

Liberal Democrat councils in Mid Devon and Somerset lead England for recycling rates, with Defra data showing top performance above the national average.

Business secretary Peter Kyle MP announced the investment during a tour of the gigafactory site, arguing it will secure thousands of well-paid local jobs

A major housing development with 105 new homes is launching in Somerset.

This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of Easter, with not a chocolate egg in sight (surprisingly). Every week, members of the group are challenged to come up with new photographs following a different theme.

Oil prices have fallen after a ceasefire deal, but UK drivers may wait weeks for cheaper petrol as pump prices adjust more slowly.

Robert Burn is due to be sentenced for failing to register three electronic devices with the police - a requirement of his sexual harm prevention order.

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Collector snaps up 5p coin with rare minting error for £5 - check your change to see if you have one similar

Three new Members of Youth Parliament elected for Somerset - Eva, Blake and Luca - to lead youth campaigns on sport, financial literacy and misinformation.

Somerset Council has received more than £22 million from the government to provide vital assistance to residents facing cost-of-living pressures.

Plans have been approved for 14 new affordable homes in North Petherton.

Bridgwater's Post Office is moving location soon, with an official reopening date confirmed.

A creative programme funded by the National Lottery has come to a close after six-and-a-half years.

Met Office Bridgwater weather forecast: warm, sunny start to the week, highs of 21°C, gusty winds, moderate UV, and very high pollen levels expected.

Two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale in North Petherton, with generous gardens, garage, and chain-free. Guide price £325,000.

Modern four-bedroom detached house for sale in Bridgwater’s Kings Down. £315,000. Features garage, garden, en suite, near M5, schools, and shops.

A woman from Bridgwater has been given a suspended prison sentence and made to forfeit more than £1100 after supplying class A drugs.

A person has been hospitalised, and an air ambulance was called following a crash that has resulted in the full closure of a road in Bridgwater for multiple hours.

Somerset children are wanted for filming of a new and upcoming BBC TV show.

Free RSV vaccine now available for over-75s and care home residents in Somerset. Protect against serious respiratory illness—book via your GP or care home.

Wills Road, Bridgwater, has been closed near the junction with Frampton Road due to an incident and could remain closed until the evening, authorities have said.

Three new members of Somerset Youth Parliament have started their two-year term of office.

Fire crews from Taunton and Bridgwater were called to reports of a caravan blaze near a former cinema site.

It can be good to take the occasional stroll down memory lane.

Discover top family events in Somerset: Ray Bubbles at Bridgwater Arts Centre, LDN Wrestling in Burnham-on-Sea, Spring Fayre, and Dinosaur Adventure Live!

A man from Weston appeared in court last Thursday, charged with drug driving, and is to be sentenced in June 2026.

A petition has been launched to strip the 2026 Best in Show winner at Crufts of his title.

A home in Bridgwater was severely damaged by a fire in the early hours of Sunday morning (April 5).

Avon and Somerset Police has launched an appeal for a missing 16-year-old with links to Somerset.

Robert F Kennedy Jr’s quote on health inspires reflection on how illness limits life’s possibilities. Discover tips for wellbeing and maintaining your dreams.

A section of the A38 remains closed until Sunday morning after a telehandler caught fire and caused severe road damage.