A woman standing for in the upcoming town council election has been accused of making offensive and antisemitic remarks.

Another brilliantly titled spot flying slightly under the radar and tucked away near Burley village in the forest is Slap Bottom.

New details have emerged about plans for 129 homes at Roeshot Hill in Christchurch as part of a major housing development that has outline permission for up to 875 dwellings.

Thirty-five firefighters from across the county battled a huge blaze which tore through an historic Grade II-listed building.

Barbara's Bier Haus has been cordoned off by police - our reporters will bring you more information as we get it

Period three-bedroom home with stables, paddock and outbuildings for sale near Bridgwater. Marsh Farm, Chilton Trinity listed at £525,000.

Four-bedroom terraced house for sale in Bridgwater, £285,000. Well-presented, no onward chain, near M5, garage, garden. Charles Dickens Estate Agents.

Tickets for the 2026 Bridgwater Carnival Concerts at The McMillan Theatre go on sale 1 May. Enjoy top carnival acts, dazzling shows and community celebration.

Met Office forecast for Bridgwater: high temperatures up to 21°C, sunny intervals, rising pollen levels and gusty winds this week.

Passion for Somerset partners with Somerset Concrete to promote Somerset Day 2026, launching the Journey of the Dragon campaign.

HOLIDAY cottages in Dorset could be at risk after the National Trust announced a massive shakeup - turning properties into long term rental homes

SEX crimes, robberies and shoplifting have increased in the past year

Jet2 is calling for other European nations to follow Greece's lead in suspending the use of the EU's new entry/exit system (EES).

MORE overnight road closures have been announced for the A35 this summer.

LYME Regis Fossil Festival is set to return this summer with a packed programme celebrating the town’s world-famous Jurassic Coast and rich fossil heritage.

Met Office forecasts warm, sunny weather for Burnham-on-Sea this week, with highs up to 22°C, moderate UV levels, and gusty winds easing by Saturday.

Three-bedroom semi-detached home in Highbridge for sale at offers over £260,000. Modern Bloor Homes build, en-suite, garden, parking, near amenities.

LOCALiQ has been named Standout SEO Agency of the Year at the 2026 UK Digital Excellence Awards, further cementing its reputation as one of the UK’s leading digital marketing agencies.

Live music, theatre, and charity events come to Burnham and Bridgwater this week, including Simon and Garfunkel tribute, South West Heavy Fest, and more.

There will be no recycling or rubbish collections taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 4.

Looking for things to do in South Somerset? See Indian dance in Yeovil, live music in South Petherton, family fun in Chard, and film screenings at Westlands.

Passion for Somerset partners with Somerset Concrete to promote Somerset Day 2026, launching the Journey of the Dragon campaign.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard launches £10,000 fundraising appeal to replace its decaying feed room and protect animal welfare.

Parcroft Gardens, Yeovil, will close 5–7 May (8am–6pm) for Openreach duct works. No alternative route.

Long-running plans to redevelop the former Millers Garage site in Crewkerne have been given the green light by Somerset councillors

The clothing brand is giving away free drinks and goody bags to the first 200 customers

On one of the town's largest housing estates.

On site where serious and fatal crashes have happened

Taunton's Bertie, a self-confessed 'grade-A virgin', was left feeling 'relieved' after an intimate session with sexologist Celeste Hirschman on Channel 4's Virgin Island

The biker, a woman in her 60s, died at the scene