Volunteers who give their time to support children and young people across Somerset have been celebrated at a special Route1 event at County Hall in Taunton. Route1 is a Somerset …
Review calls for stronger, coordinated support for adults experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage
The recommendations are contained in a report published today (11 November 2026) by the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB), setting out the findings of a Safeguarding Adult Review into the death …
Have your say on future funding for two Somerset support services
Somerset Council has launched two consultations inviting people to share their views on the future funding of services supporting families and people facing significant challenges. The consultations relate to Somerset …
Bridgwater Remembers
Hundreds of people gathered in Bridgwater on Sunday to honour the nation’s service men and women during the town’s annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations. The morning began with a short service …
Huge clean-up effort follows Bridgwater Carnival
After hundreds of thousands of spectators lined the route to enjoy another spectacular Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, attention turned to the huge task of preparing the town for Remembrance Sunday. …
Fireworks display to launch 2026 Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival celebrations
The countdown to the 2026 Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival will begin with a spectacular Grand Firework Display on Friday 6 November. Sponsored by Bridgwater Town Council, the traditional carnival curtain-raiser …
Bridgwater joins celebrations marking centenary of historic transatlantic link
Bridgwater Town Council has joined communities in Canada and Cornwall to celebrate the centenary of a pioneering achievement in global communications that helped shape the modern world. The 100th anniversary …
Harvest boxes delivered to residents at Gibb House
Thanks to a generous initiative by Local Pantry South Bridgwater (Hamp), residents at Gibb House recently received 24 harvest boxes filled with essential items and seasonal comforts. The harvest boxes …
Discover Bridgwater’s past at History Day 2026
Bridgwater’s much-loved History Day returns to the Bridgwater Arts Centre on Saturday 14 November 2026, promising a fascinating day of talks, films and local history, alongside a rare opportunity to …
Town’s historic clock to be reinstated
One of Bridgwater’s familiar landmarks looks set to take pride of place once again thanks to a partnership between Somerset Council and Bridgwater Town Council. The Eastover Clock as it is …