Local news from Bridgwater and the surrounding area
Exciting news for Bridgwater! The impressive new battery factory site is now being greeted by some fantastic artwork created by our talented local youngsters. It's wonderful to see our community's creativity on display for such a significant development.
Well done to Bishops Lydeard Mixed who took home the plate final trophy after a fantastic game right here in Bridgwater! It was a great sporting occasion for everyone involved.
Good news for Bridgwater residents as it's expected the Home Office will soon stop using the Bridgwater hotel for asylum seekers. This change should bring some welcome relief to the local community.
What an incredible achievement for a local lad! We're so proud to hear that a blind navy veteran from right here in Bridgwater will be tackling the London Marathon. This is truly inspiring stuff for our community!
On site where 511 homes also being built
Exciting news from Bridgwater! This year, our town will be celebrating a truly remarkable milestone – the 100th anniversary of a pioneering message that connected the world. It's a proud moment for Bridgwater to be at the heart of such a significant historical event.
It will have 210 pupils in each year
Bridgwater will hopefully be on the up
"This was not designed for this. It's a clear example of over-development"
The council's decision to refuse plans has been backed
Oh dear, our lovely new sports pitch in Bridgwater has been targeted by vandals, and it's only just opened! Bridgwater Town Council is understandably upset about the damage, and we're hoping it can be fixed up quickly for everyone to enjoy.
Great news for Bridgwater drivers! We've heard that GSF Car Parts has opened a new branch right here in town, so getting those essential car parts just got a whole lot easier for everyone in the area.
Oh dear, it's heartbreaking news for our lovely town. It seems some mindless vandals have been at work in our newly revamped park, just days after its grand opening. Let's hope we can get to the bottom of this and keep our beautiful community spaces safe for everyone to enjoy!
Exciting news for Bridgwater! A brand new retailer has just opened its doors, bringing ten valuable jobs to our town. It's wonderful to see our high street buzzing with new life and opportunities right here in Bridgwater!
Great news for drivers in Bridgwater! Somerset Council has kicked off a vital programme of safety improvements, and it's starting right here at a key junction in our town. This work promises to make our local roads safer for everyone.
Great news for all our local car enthusiasts and mechanics! GSF Car Parts has officially opened its brand new branch right here in Bridgwater. This is a fantastic addition to our town, bringing essential supplies closer to home for everyone.
Get ready, Bridgwater! There's some important news about a road closure coming up that you'll want to know. It's all connected to the exciting new battery factory development that's happening right here in our town, so make sure you're aware of the temporary disruption.
Thousands signed a pretition calling for the parking to be restored
Oh dear, it looks like there's been a bit of a holdup on the M5 this morning, right on our doorstep near Bridgwater! Drivers are being warned about traffic tailbacks, so do allow extra time if you're heading that way.
Exciting news for our Bridgwater community! We've got a fantastic opportunity to shape how up to £20 million in funding is spent right here in our town. Residents, your voice is needed to help improve our local areas!
