Road Safety Week: Husband warns of speed limits as wife killed in collision
RICHARD Barrow has warned of the important of speed limits in Somerset for Road Safety Week. It follows the death of his wife who was killed by a speeding driver.
Most vulnerable could be saved from ‘unpalatable’ Council Tax cuts in Somerset
SOME of the most vulnerable residents in Somerset could be saved from the worst effects of proposed Council Tax cuts for 2024/25, with a saving of £3.9 million.
Bridgwater roadworks ‘have to happen’ for investment, says Somerset Council
SOMERSET Council’s Lead Member for Transport has said that all three major roadwork schemes in Bridgwater ‘have to happen’ for investment.
Family-run mobility firm opens third Somerset store in Bridgwater
A NEW mobility shop has opened its doors in Bridgwater, offering customers a wide range of disability and mobility equipment.
Decision nears for 36 houses at ‘severe’ flood risk from River Parrett
SOMERSET Council will decide on whether to approve a development of 36 houses on land at ‘severe’ risk of flooding from the River Parrett in Bridgwater.
11-year-old girl swims ten miles to honour relatives lost to lung cancer
AN 11-year-old girl from near Bridgwater has raised more than £1,800 for a lung cancer charity by participating in a swimming challenge this month.
New health service in Bridgwater to tackle high rates of bowel cancer
A NEW health service has launched in Bridgwater will make it easier for people in their forties to get checked for bowel cancer.
Bridgwater songwriter has song featured in upcoming international Christmas film
BRIDGWATER songwriter, Marty Davies, has one of his songs featured in an upcoming international Christmas film titled '3 Wishes For Christmas'.
Firefighters pulled man responsible for ‘serious assault’ from River Parrett
DEVON and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service deployed their Bridgwater boat to rescue a 35-year-old man from the River Parrett.
