Bridgwater22 hrs agoAir con demand 'unprecedented' as stocks run lowThe severity and intensity of this summer's heatwaves have taken the industry by surprise.22 hrs ago2 days agoRestoration of dock to 'former glory' given go aheadPlans to transform Bridgwater's Northgate Docks have been in the works since 2023.2 days ago3 days agoPlan to assess empty cinema building's future agreedA council wants consultants to come up with ideas for the building, which has been empty since 2022.3 days ago5 days agoTraffic warning for drivers after motorway closureAlthough the M5 has now reopened in Somerset, there are still severe delays in the area.5 days ago5 days agoCalls to restrict HMOs as streets 'full of cars' Locals say they are dealing with "car after car after car" parking on their streets. 5 days ago10 Jul 2026Major route reopens after 'serious' gas leakThe A39 through part of a Somerset town was closed on Thursday for emergency repairs.10 Jul 202610 Jul 2026Frustration as towns miss out on culture prizeNo places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.10 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Condemned school reveals plans for new siteA new school site is set to open in 2028 after its main building was deemed unsafe in 2023.9 Jul 20262 Jul 2026PC sent 'disturbing' racist and misogynistic memesPC Luke Hurst was found to have committed gross misconduct and was dismissed without notice.2 Jul 2026...
