Do you know someone who has helped their community be prepared for emergencies? A new award has been launched to celebrate people or groups that have made their communities more …
Knowing your numbers can reduce the risk of serious illness
Somerset County Council’s Public Health Team is encouraging Somerset residents to get their blood pressure checked for ‘Know Your Numbers’ week. The national campaign from Blood Pressure UK, aims to …
Bridgwater Green Week 2022
Everyone has a part to play in slowing down the climate emergency and our everyday actions have an impact on the environment and our surroundings. From Sunday 21st August to …
Discounted fare set to be introduced on Park and Ride
A new £1 bus fare becomes effective on Taunton’s Park and Ride service from the beginning of September to coincide with the expected reopening of the Toneway junction. The service …
‘Walk for a Life’ this Suicide Prevention Day
Join ‘Walk for a Life’ in Taunton to help raise awareness of suicide – or to remember a loved one – this World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September). Suicide can …
PCC invites communities to take part in new knife crime survey
Proactively tackling knife crime forms a central part of Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mark Shelford’s Police and Crime Plan. As part of this ongoing effort a new survey has …
Somerset County Council backs new Cost-of-Living Crisis Appeal
Somerset County Council has welcomed the launch of Somerset Community Foundation’s Somerset Cost-of-Living Crisis Appeal. The Council has contributed an initial £50,000 donation to support the launch of the appeal. …
Specialists appointed to take Somerset arts and culture strategy forward
Specialist partners have been appointed to help develop a five-year cultural strategy for the new Somerset Council that comes into being in April 2023. Arts Council England, in partnership with …
Nominations open for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2022
The Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards is an annual event organised by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce. It’s been running for several years with the aim of rewarding companies, enterprises and …
The Bridgwater Flower & Craft Show is back!
On Saturday 27th August we see the return of the Bridgwater Flower and Craft show at Westfield Church Hall in West Street. The afternoon will include Flowers, fruit, veg, home …