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New use denied for former WHSmith in Bridgwater town centre
It's been empty for almost two years now
Local news from Bridgwater and the surrounding area
It's been empty for almost two years now
A three-metre fence would be built to screen it from view
What an incredible journey our very own Julie Rose from Bridgwater is undertaking! She's pedalling an amazing 186 miles all the way to The Royal Marsden Hospital to raise awareness for a cancer trial that has helped her. We're all cheering you on, Julie!
Blimey, it sounds like Bridgwater Council has been left with a massive clean-up job after a recent traveller encampment! We're hearing that a staggering 18 tonnes of waste needed to be removed, costing the council thousands.
Blimey, our Bridgwater Town Council has been left with a massive clean-up job after an illegal encampment! They've cleared a whopping 18 tonnes of rubbish, costing us locals a hefty £5,000. It's apparently the worst they've seen in 15 years, so let's hope we don't see a repeat of this mess!
He often rides an e-scooter and sometimes wears a face covering
Our thoughts are with his family
Exciting news from our very own Bridgwater Carnival! One of our amazing local clubs has gone above and beyond, creating a truly special float. This thoughtful design ensures everyone, including a wheelchair user and their assistance dog, can join in the spectacular fun!
Great news for our town, folks! The Premier Inn on Dampiet Street is back open for guests after a temporary closure. It's wonderful to see local businesses thriving again.
The site will also include an early years centre and an independent living centre
Oh dear, some worrying news on the M5 this morning with reports of a serious crash. It happened right between Burnham-on-Sea and our very own Bridgwater, causing significant delays for anyone travelling this stretch. We're hoping for a swift recovery for those involved.
'It's an exciting new chapter for Bridgwater South'
Exciting news for Bridgwater! It looks like our beloved docks could be getting a significant £5.4 million facelift, with plans potentially kicking off as early as April 2027. This is a fantastic development for our town's future.
Great news for local families! A substantial £7.5 million deal is set to bring 48 much-needed council houses to our area, with construction planned near Hinkley Point C. This is a fantastic step forward for housing in Bridgwater and the surrounding communities.
It will have space for 210 pupils and a 40-place nursery
Police are appealing to the man pictured, as it is believed he may be able to help with enquiries
Oh dear, some worrying news coming out of Bridgwater this week. A serious assault has left a local man needing surgery. We'll be keeping an eye on this developing story from the Bridgwater Mercury.
Great news for our town! Plans to bring Bridgwater's Northgate Docks back to their former glory have finally been given the green light. This exciting restoration project has been on the cards since last year, and we can't wait to see the transformation!
Of the £5.2m allocated for the regeneration project, £1m is explicitly for walking and cycling improvements
Blimey, have you heard the latest from BBC Somerset? They're shining a light on Bridgwater's fascinating past, uncovering how our town played a massive role in industrial action a whole century ago! It's a real deep dive into our local history.