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Column: Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox update, July 2026
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (678+ words) I'm pleased to be back with another update on my work as your Member of Parliament, and I'd like to thank the Bridgwater Mercury and Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News for the opportunity to keep you informed, writes Sir Ashley Fox…...
Bridgwater trampolining and gymnastics club celebrates success
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (417+ words) A local trampolining and gymnastics club has had great success at the 2026 English Trampoline Championships in Telford. Quayside Trampolining and Gymnastics Club, Bridgwater, had an outstanding weekend on the national stage as the club celebrated an English Championship title, a…...
Bridgwater weather forecast for the week ahead from the Met Office
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (186+ words) The Met Office has predicted another warm and sunny week in Bridgwater, with high temperatures consistently peaking in the mid-20s. The full forecast, subject to change, is available at metoffice.gov.uk. Tuesday, July 28, will see sunny intervals all day, with…...
Somerset rough sleepers did not receive support during heatwaves
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (564+ words) Rough sleepers in Somerset are facing a postcode lottery of support during extreme heatwaves, a new investigation has found. The county is among several areas where councils failed to activate the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) during the record-breaking heatwave…...
Why hosepipe bans are unlikely in Somerset despite ongoing dry spell
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (293+ words) A hosepipe ban is unlikely to be imposed in Somerset, according to Wessex Water. The company is reassuring customers that its resources are “in a stable position” following the wet winter. Despite the encouraging outlook, people are still being urged…...
Bridgwater MP praises constituency school after visiting students
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (195+ words) A Somerset MP has praised a secondary school in his constituency during a recent visit, describing a strong sense of pride. Sir Ashley Fox, the Conservative MP for Bridgwater, visited Chilton Trinity School ahead of the summer holidays, meeting headteacher…...
Bridgwater business speaks out after sign allegedly damaged by council-marked van
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (415+ words) An independent Bridgwater business has spoken out after its owners alleged that a Somerset Council-marked van caused hundreds of pounds' worth of damage to a sign before driving off. The owners of Bedrock Furniture took to social media for support…...
French president pledges support on visit to fire zone
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (700+ words) French president Emmanuel Macron has urged fire crews to “stay strong” as they battled to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time. On a visit to a co-ordination centre for the massive firefighting effort…...
A new kind of fitness is coming to Bridgwater – and it’s not another gym
16+ hour, 50+ min ago (295+ words) A new fitness and wellness studio opening up in town promises a very different kind of workout for Bridgwater. Sculpt Studio says they want to offer small classes, specialised equipment and a focus on feeling better, not just fitter. The…...
Shepherd shines as relay stars bag silver
21+ hour, 30+ min ago (308+ words) GABE SHEPHERD helped fire Team England’s relay stars to an early silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. The Harrogate swimmer, 18, joined forces with Jacob Mills, Jacob Whittle and James Guy in the 4x100m freestyle event to finish second on the opening…...