Emergency services are currently tackling a property fire in Winterbourne Kingston, with a 'significant' amount of smoke reported in the area.

A PAEDOPHILE who sent sexual messages and asked for indecent pictures of a ‘14-year-old girl’ was caught by a vigilante group, a court has heard.

As Russell flew round the course for a clear victory, he was stung in the mouth by a wasp.

It's a uniquely British phenomenon that a town's modern identity was forged not by the decree of a monarch, a historic battle, or ancient linguistic drift, but by the sheer, unadulterated pragmatism of a frustrated postal worker.

A RARE 50p coin is being sold by a Warrington resident for more than £1,000.

Met Office Bridgwater weather forecast: warm, sunny start to the week, highs of 21°C, gusty winds, moderate UV, and very high pollen levels expected.

Two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale in North Petherton, with generous gardens, garage, and chain-free. Guide price £325,000.

Modern four-bedroom detached house for sale in Bridgwater’s Kings Down. £315,000. Features garage, garden, en suite, near M5, schools, and shops.

It can be good to take the occasional stroll down memory lane.

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Emergency services are currently tackling a property fire in Winterbourne Kingston, with a 'significant' amount of smoke reported in the area.

Davy’s Locker team open a new fishmonger for Chesil Smokery.

A RETIRED teacher has raised serious concerns about Dorset Council's parking permit system after being charged hundreds of pounds in unauthorised fees.

A LOCAL community has been left 'shocked' and 'horrified' after a fight involving hammers and broken bottles broke out in Bridport town centre over Easter weekend.

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Met Office forecasts warm, sunny start to the week in Burnham-on-Sea, with changing winds, temperatures from 21°C to 4°C, and high pollen levels.

Three-bedroom chalet bungalow for sale in Burnham-on-Sea’s Saints area for £425,000. Detached, modernised, near seafront, shops, and M5, with garage.

Discover top family events in Somerset: Ray Bubbles at Bridgwater Arts Centre, LDN Wrestling in Burnham-on-Sea, Spring Fayre, and Dinosaur Adventure Live!

Front Street and Dunkery Road in Chapel Allerton will close for 12 days from 13 April for drainage works, Somerset Council confirms. Diversions in place.

A petition has been launched to strip the 2026 Best in Show winner at Crufts of his title.

Mill Lane to Old Way Gate in Ilminster and Whitelackington, Somerset, will close overnight 14–16 April for Openreach cable works. Diversion in place.

Silver Street, Ilminster, will be closed overnight on 13–14 April for Openreach ducting works by Dare Utilities Ltd. Alternative routes available for motorists.

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Chard ‘came to a standstill’ on Good Friday as more than 130 people took to the streets dressed in costumes to reenact Jesus’ last walk before his crucifixion.

A woman from Stoke-sub-Hamdon who was nearly double the drink drive limit when police spotted her behind the wheel of her car has been given a 17-month driving ban.

Kay Millar says she will not be able to have a job or see her friends once the sweeping changes kick in

Street Parish Council has now finalised its devolution deal

The Orchard Grove development, between the A38 Wellington Road and Honiton Road, will eventually comprise 2,000 homes

The application drew strong objections

The Met Office predicts a big change to the conditions to set in on Thursday