Elderly residents in Bridgwater, UK, are boycotting self-checkouts, seeking human interaction and job security. Pensioner Protest at Self Checkouts in UK Town Bridgwater Self-checkout machines came to the UK in the early 2000s. Large supermarkets used them to boost speed and reduce lines. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Asda all used this tech. People could scan, bag,…
Plans to turn farmland into salt marsh, to offset fish deaths at Hinkley Point C, are paused amid farmer opposition. Farmland Salt Marsh Plan Paused After Farmer Opposition to EDF Energy A plan to flood farmland for salt marshes is paused. Farmers are very happy about this news. EDF wanted to create salt marshes to…
Residents protest proposed parking charges in Somerset, fearing impact on businesses and access. Parking Charge Protests Erupt in Somerset Over Proposed New Fees Hey, listen to this news from Somerset. People are upset about new parking fees. The council wants to charge for parking everywhere. Daily parking would cost £2, and evening or night parking…
A pedestrian in his 50s died after a multi vehicle crash on the M5, leading to hours of closure and traffic disruption. M5 Motorway Closed After Fatal Crash Near Bridgwater and Taunton A man died after a crash on the M5. Police say it happened yesterday afternoon. The man was in his 50s, and his…
Three men face charges after police recover and return stolen items to owners in Somerset and Devon following burglaries. Three men face charges after police recover and return stolen items to owners in Somerset and Devon following burglaries. Stolen Goods Returned After Arrests Made in Somerset and Devon Burglary Case Stolen Goods Returned After Arrests…
Three men face charges after police recover and return stolen items to owners in Somerset and Devon following burglaries. Stolen Goods Returned After Arrests Made in Somerset and Devon Burglary Case Hey, listen to this story. Three guys got arrested. They stole stuff, but police returned much of it. The police helped people who had…
A UK town struggles with crime involving teens with machetes, but shows signs of economic growth and potential. Bridgwater Machete Teens Run Riot Town Offers Hopeful Discovery Some say Bridgwater feels like it’s “under siege.” Joe Fish thinks Bridgwater is better than some towns. People feel the town’s reputation dropped. Locals claim masked teens run…
A popular coastal cycle route in Somerset may soon see upgrades to enhance walking and cycling. Somerset Coastal Cycle Route Set For Improvements Under New Plan Hey, I read something interesting. A cycle route could get fixed up. It links two coastal towns in Somerset. The route is called National Cycle Network route 33. People…
Bridgwater is getting a new Lidl supermarket after plans were approved for Carnival Way, near junction 24 of the M5. New Lidl Approved for Bridgwater on Carnival Way Near M5 Junction Hey, guess what? A new Lidl is coming to Bridgwater! They will build it near the M5. The plans are for Carnival Way, at…
Bridgwater avoids new roadworks. Funds boost bus routes with infrastructure upgrades and fare assistance. Bridgwater Residents Spared Further Roadworks for Bus Service Upgrades Bridgwater will avoid more road work. Somerset Council wants better bus routes. They got £6.2m from the government. The money helps buses via upgrades. They plan new infrastructure and fare help. A…