Bridgwater Press

24/12/2022

08/09/2022

RIP Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. A truly remarkable woman.

30/03/2021

Hugely disappointing, but not entirely surprising.......

04/03/2021

NEWS: Due to the pivotal role of Bridgwater Town Hall in the town’s pandemic response arrangements, the annual 2021 Bridgwater Carnival Concerts will not be taking place this year.

The carnival committee, clubs & other stakeholders are in discussions & are currently exploring other options.

We will let you know as soon as we have some news.

NOTE: This refers to Carnival Concerts & not the procession.

01/01/2021

We would like to wish everyone a very Safe and Healthy New Year........

30/12/2020

Somerset's moving into Tier 4.

Read more about the latest coronavirus restrictions here 👉 https://bbc.in/3mXXYz2

07/05/2020

The household waste recycling centre in Bridgwater is to re-open on Monday (May 11) – but there are a number of covid-19 restrictions.
Green bin collections are also going to resume.
Full details here……..
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2020/05/07/somerset-news-recycling-centres-reopening-for-essential-trips-only-and-garden-waste-collections-resume/

ELEVEN of Somerset’s 16 recycling centres – including those at Yeovil, Chard, Bridgwater and Taunton - will reopen on Monday (May 11, 2020) but for…

25/03/2020

'Elevenses' are daily short stories from his best-selling kids' books.

06/02/2020

CAN ANYONE HELP? Terrifying ordeal for a mother who was assaulted in her own home in Bridgwater……
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2020/02/06/bridgwater-news-investigation-launched-after-woman-assaulted-by-intruders/

POLICE have launched an investigation after a woman was assaulted in her own home in front of one of her children in what is believed to be a case…

14/08/2019

This is going to be a fabulous concert – don’t miss out! This Sunday (Aug 18)……

THE Black D**e Band will be making its bi-annual trip to Bridgwater in Somerset on August 18 for a concert with a difference as it helps Bridgwater…

28/02/2019

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25/02/2019

Replacement trees will be planted for all of those removed - once the town centre improvement works have been completed.
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2019/02/25/bridgwater-news-work-starts-in-preparation-for-town-centre-improvements/

PREPARTORY works are starting in Bridgwater town centre this week in order to allow an enhancement of the area to begin. In order to prepare for the…

25/02/2019

“My best guess is that the MP is game playing here perhaps to raise his profile in preparation for a General Election,” says the Bridgwater Mayor. “Let this not be a distraction on the work everyone else has done to promote our town.”
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2019/02/25/bridgwater-news-mayor-takes-a-stand-against-mp/

THE recent actions of Bridgwater and West Somerset MP, Ian Liddell Grainger, has left the Mayor of Bridgwater flabbergasted and disappointed. The…

25/02/2019

There really is no excuse……
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2019/02/25/sedgemoor-news-pick-up-the-poo-or-pick-up-a-fine/

PEOPLE are being warned that unless they pick up the mess left behind by their dogs while out walking they could be faced with a £100 fine. Two…

30/01/2019

Admittedly Whoopi Goldberg won’t be performing in this production, but Bridgwater Operatic Society will do Sister Act proud when it takes to the McMillan Theatre stage later this year….. get your tickets now!
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2019/01/30/leisure-lots-of-sparkle-and-pizazz-with-sister-act-tickets-on-sale-now/

TICKETS have gone on sale for Bridgwater Operatic Society’s eagerly-awaited musical production of Sister Act. There have been record sales to…

30/01/2019

Do you feel strongly enough that you want to stand up and have your say and represent your local community?
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2019/01/30/sedgemoor-news-becoming-a-councillor-will-you-stand-for-it/

LOCAL district elections are taking place in May 2019 so this is the ideal time to begin to think about getting involved. Have you ever thought…

30/01/2019

Good luck to Peter, Candida and the team at the Old Vicarage in Bridgwater……
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2019/01/30/bridgwater-news-new-owners-at-the-old-vicarage/

THE historic Old Vicarage hotel and restaurant in Bridgwater has new owners. Husband and wife team Peter Starling and Candida Leaver are renovating…

24/01/2019

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22/11/2018

Carnivalites of the future at Northgate Primary School in Bridgwater…..
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2018/11/22/school-news-children-hold-their-own-carnival/

TALENTED Bridgwater children did their own Carnival parade in front of proud parents, carers and school staff. Pupils at Northgate Primary School…

22/11/2018

Lighting up the Bridgwater Town Bridge to get official switching-on ceremony……
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2018/11/22/bridgwater-news-official-switching-on-of-bridgwater-town-bridge-lights/

THE fantastic lights on Bridgwater Town Bridge will be ‘officially’ switched-on during the festivities to start the countdown to Christmas on Friday…

22/11/2018

It is understood that Father Christmas is resting his reindeers ahead of the big night – so he’s bringing some donkeys with him instead on Saturday to Victoria Park Community Centre…..
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2018/11/22/leisure-festive-fun-with-santa-and-donkeys-at-victoria-park-community-centre/

VICTORIA Park Community Centre in Bridgwater will be holding its third annual Christmas Fair on Saturday (November 24, 2018) with plenty of festive…

22/11/2018

Good news for Burnham-on-Sea…..
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2018/11/22/sedgemoor-news-major-boost-for-burnham-on-sea-theatre-and-seafront/

PLANS for a revamp of Burnham-on-Sea seafront and theatre have been given a £350,000 boost – thanks to money designed to offset the impact of the…

22/11/2018

Disappointing news for Bridgwater Library and Blake Gardens revamp project…..
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2018/11/22/bridgwater-news-bridgwater-library-and-blake-gardens-revamp-hits-hinkley-snag/

SOMERSET County Council has been refused nearly half a million pounds towards ambitious plans to revamp Bridgwater’s Library and Blake Gardens. The…

19/11/2018

Calling All Businesses have their next networking event on 4th December, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

A brilliant evening of creating opportunity’s from all types of organisation Business, Charity’s, Local Community Groups. Calling all Businesses is a relaxed & informative networking group, connecting, learning, understanding and socialising, to help people from all walks of life create more business for the good of everyone.

Connecting people and spreading the word by Word of Mouth is still the most powerful form of advertising of all.

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This month our chosen Charity is Stand Against Violence

19/11/2018

05/11/2018

The two people charged with murder will appear in court later this morning (Monday, November 5) …….
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2018/11/05/bridgwater-news-two-charged-with-murder/

TWO people will appear in court on Monday (November 5, 2018) charged with murder in connection with the death of 20-year-old Tyrone Mulinde in…

04/11/2018

These three celebrities all featured in the year Marketeers Carnival Club last took top honours at Bridgwater Carnival in 1985 ….. 33 years ago!
http://www.bridgwaterpress.co.uk/blog/2018/11/04/carnival-marketeers-cc-celebrate-bridgwater-carnival-victory/

THE last time Marketeers Carnival Club topped the polls at Bridgwater Carnival came in the same year as Freddie Mercury wowed the LiveAid show at…