Bridgwater18 hrs agoMajor route reopens after 'serious' gas leakThe A39 through part of a Somerset town was closed on Thursday for emergency repairs.18 hrs ago19 hrs agoFrustration as towns miss out on culture prizeNo places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.19 hrs ago2 days agoCondemned school reveals plans for new siteA new school site is set to open in 2028 after its main building was deemed unsafe in 2023.2 days ago2 Jul 2026PC sent 'disturbing' racist and misogynistic memesPC Luke Hurst was found to have committed gross misconduct and was dismissed without notice.2 Jul 202627 Jun 2026Gnomes looking for homes traumatise neighbourhoodDozens of cheery, red-cheeked gnomes have been terrorising residents of a Somerset housing estate.27 Jun 202626 Jun 2026M5 delays after falling cable risk sparked closureThe M5 was closed between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater in both directions causing long delays.26 Jun 202620 Jun 2026Celebration for 'best of local radio' presenterA ceremony is held for former BBC radio presenter Emma Britton, who died last month.20 Jun 202620 Jun 2026Celebration held for 'best of local radio' presenterHundreds of people attend a ceremony in Bridgwater to celebrate Emma Britton's life.20 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Man returns to boxing after sight lossJack Bateman, from Bridgwater in Somerset, lost most of his sight aged 16.19 Jun 2026...
