As outlined in the Later Lives: Older people and domestic abuse report by Safe Lives,  victims aged 61+ are much more likely to experience abuse from an adult family member or current intimate partner than those 60 and under.

As the weather becomes brighter and Covid restrictions turn to guidance, Somerset County Council’s Public Health team are sharing some top tips for staying healthy this Spring:

PEOPLE from Bridgwater and the surrounding area who are looking for a job are now able to utilise the Employment Plus service offered by The Salvation Army.

 Tripadvisor has revealed its most popular international destinations for Spring.  See the top 10 and the best flight deals to get there.

AN ENGLISH oak tree has been planted on protected land next to Hinkley Point B to mark the Queen’s forthcoming platinum anniversary on the throne.

A BRIDGWATER author has published a new novel containing "many inferences which Somerset readers will recognise"

FIRE control received a call from a member of the public regarding a car fire in Bridgwater.

AN 8-YEAR-OLD is creating and selling Ukraine-themed keyrings “to help those in need”.

SOMERSET County Cricket Club will be hosting a fundraising evening later next week to help raise money for those affected by the current situation in Ukraine.

BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between February 24 and March 2 2022.

THE Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for the whole of Somerset later today (Saturday, March 12).

THE winners of the Somerset Business Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering event at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare.

Fred Olsen is offering travellers a trip of a lifetime in this incredible Around The World in 80 Days cruise.

FOUR London-based bands will bring their live music to Bridgwater on Friday, March 26 on the Lips Can Kill tour.

A WEMBDON couple have branded the British government "cynical" for refusing visas to allow four of their family members from Ukraine to come to this country.

Bridgwater coffee-lovers can soon grab a hot drink following their weekly shop after plans for a new Starbucks were approved.

A Bridgwater doctors’ surgery which closed last summer could be reopened as a “health and well-being hub” as part of plans being contemplated by health bosses.

VOLUNTEERS from the local community undertook the challenge of planting a brand new hedgerow to help nature flourish and encourage wildlife around the village of Wilstock, in North Petherton, this week.

POLICE discovered this knife during an operation on an estate in Bridgwater.

Check out some of Aldi's top-rated garden furniture from its much sought after outdoor log burner to an incredible hot tub.

A PLAN for a £5.2million scheme to improve the busy Dunball Roundabout near Bridgwater is a step closer following the appointment of a contractor.

A BRIDGWATER cancer patient features on a Mother’s Day card sold nationwide in Tesco to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

ST MARGARET’S Hospice Care is inviting people across Somerset to throw on their brightest outfits and join them for the most colourful fun run of the year.

AN "unimpressive" motorist proved that multi-tasking is NOT a good idea behind the wheel on the motorway.

POLICE have expressed concerns about a person frequently seen running around in Bridgwater.

A MOTORIST who drove at 49mph along Squibbers Way, Bridgwater, has been banned from getting behind the wheel for six months.

THE chief executive of a Taunton-based homeless charity has stepped down after more than eight years at the helm.

A BRIDGWATER church is collecting donations for Ukrainian refugees.

PEOPLE in Somerset are being asked to look out for a missing elderly woman with links to the county.

A BRIDGWATER business celebrated International Women’s Day with a networking event.

GREENOCK actor Martin Compston is reuniting with his Line of Duty colleagues for a spectacular one-off event next week in aid of a hospice in his hometown - and we are giving our subscribers EXCLUSIVE access to the show.

LINE of Duty fans will be able to watch an exclusive AC-12 reunion – available ONLY to our subscribers.

The bar has been a huge hit on Instagram as outdoor furniture sales start to soar.

TODAY (Tuesday, March 8) is International Women's Day.

THREE newly elected Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) will now represent Somerset’s young people on a number of key issues including climate change, mental health, LGBTQ+, equality and safety.

AS it is International Women’s Day today we caught up with captain of the Bridgwater United Women’s Football team to speak about the women’s game in Somerset.

FEDERICA Smith-Roberts is the LibDem leader of Somerset West and Taunton Council.

AVON and Somerset Police is paying tribute to its inspirational women on International Women's Day.

REBECCA Pow is the MP for Taunton Deane and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister for Nature Recovery and the Domestic Environment).

A FORMER Langport man has been jailed for historic sexual offences against three boys.

MOTHER and daughter duo Sharon and Livvi Grant started their business Daffodil PR & Communications in 2018, after working together for five years in previous roles.

CELEBRATING International Women's Day is Cllr Sue Lee, the Mayor of Taunton.

A TAUNTON motorist has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding at 48mph in a 40mph zone.

Treat your mum to a relaxing spa treatment that she'll never forget from Virgin Experience Days.

LEGO has created a special tribute build to shine a light on the British conservationist, Dr Jane Goodall.

A NEW café has launched in Bridgwater with a focus on "minimalist satisfaction", simple pleasures, and delicious hot drinks and baked goods.

POLICE have issued a CCTV picture of a man they wish to identify in connection with a public order incident in Bridgwater.

POLICE in Avon and Somerset have issued an image of a wanted man.

THESE images show the changing skyline at Hinkley Point C as construction continues apace of the reactor building.

BRIDGWATER and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell- Grainger is calling for clearer labelling of honey to prevent consumers being duped - and to protect British beekeepers.