Dementia is the leading cause of death in UK women. A Swedish study shows cardiovascular fitness in midlife may cut dementia risk by 90 per cent.

A gallery of photos from Somerset Camera Club showing the start of spring

SWASFT is calling on communities across the South West to learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator through free awareness sessions.

A new specialist tuberculosis nursing service has launched in Somerset to support patients through diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Armed police officers assisted Avon and Somerset Police with more than 2000 incidents in Somerset last year, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.

Somerset Council is encouraging voluntary and community organisations across the county to take part in a new training initiative.

A nursing home in Brent Knoll has earned the top food hygiene rating.

The Willow Man is set to cost more than £1million to repair, but the council says they cannot 'take the project forwards'.

Agratas currently has no plans to deliver a 500-bed campus near Somerset's new £4bn gigafactory as part of a wider accommodation strategy

The best Somerset businesses have been recognised at an awards ceremony.

A man from West Huntspill has been jailed for three months and disqualified for 26 months for multiple driving offences.

New plans have been submitted to invest about £500m into Bristol Airport and create thousands of new local jobs.

The extractor fan in your bathroom is more important than many people realise.

Millions of households face higher costs this April despite lower energy bills, as council tax and other essentials rise sharply.

Aldi has launched a new staycation range including a £69 car tent, with travel essentials starting from just 99p and holiday wines.

Ambulance response times for heart attack and stroke patients in South West England hit record lows, improving by 38 minutes despite rising NHS demand.

A new battery manufacturing apprenticeship unit launches in Somerset to boost skills, jobs, and EV supply chains, backed by Skills England and Agratas.

Clinton Rogers explores how ATM invention sparked rising impatience, takeaway culture, and services like Deliveroo, Amazon Prime and drone delivery.

The government has published its third road investment strategy - which contains no major improvement schemes for Somerset's road network

There will be changes to waste and recycling collections over the Easter bank holiday weekend, Somerset Council has confirmed.

House prices in Burnham-on-Sea have risen by 22 per cent over the past five years, according to data.

The high street chain is now planning to increase the number of stores from 230 to 300.

Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2026

Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined

Bridgwater Town Clerk David Mears departs after leading council reforms since 2018, restoring local powers and services; next role: Poole, Dorset.

The King Charles III England Coast Path opens, creating the world’s longest managed coastal trail. South West Coast Path improvements boost access and nature.

Residents in Somerset will be paying more council tax than the national average, government statistics have confirmed.

Data shows that Somerset Council has generated over £500,000 in bus lane fines over the past three years.

More than 300 teenagers in the UK are set to take part in a social media ban trial - do you think this kind of ban should be permanent in the UK?

The UK restaurants, cafés and pubs where kids eat free or for £1 this Easter, with full details and booking links.

Millions of the lowest paid workers will see a welcome boost to their pay as minimum wage rates increase on April 1, the Government has announced.

Charming two-bed cottage-style terraced house for sale on Fairford Road, Highbridge, near amenities. Modern kitchen, gardens, £199,995.

Burnham weather forecast: Heavy rain, strong winds up to 43mph, sunny intervals, and medium UV levels expected 24–28 March. Temperature highs of 14°C.

Burnham RNLI crews responded to emergency incident on March 20, after man entered water near town pier.

Burnham RNLI crews respond to two incidents on 21 March, both false alarms with good intent. Everyone reported safe. Also assisted with collapsed man.

Three Weston-based choirs have hit the high notes at a music festival.

Food and drink producers across Somerset are being invited to submit their entries for a prestigious awards ceremony judged by celebrities.

Around 25,000 gullies across Somerset will now be cleared twice a year, reducing the risk of flooding on key roads across the county

Hail, thunder, and even snow are on the cards as the UK faces a sudden return to wintry weather.

Discover events in Burnham and Bridgwater: Final Cut Pro X workshop, Toyah live at McMillan Theatre, ABBA tribute at Princess Theatre and community café.

Avon and Somerset PCC Clare Moody launches Ministry of Justice-backed campaign warning of serious health risks of non-fatal strangulation in young adults.

A new bar has opened, seeking to showcase and celebrate some of the ‘finest large-scale and artisan producers of the drink that Somerset has to offer’.

A female police officer was subjected to "unwanted conduct of a sexual nature" by a male Avon and Somerset Police officer, a hearing will be told.

Rising energy and insurance cost are threatening the future of Somerset's carnivals, with local MPs calling on the government to provide support

Cavanna Homes South West's plans for 120 homes on Lascot Hill in Wedmore have cleared the first hurdle after a ruling from Somerset Council

A NEW Starbucks will be opening at the end of this month, just inside the terminal entrance doors at Bristol Airport.

Brits are being urged to check the restrictions and permissions of some garden buildings to avoid hefty fines.

Major retailer Game is to exit the UK high street as it closes down its last 3 stores.

Dermoda Studio and Training opens in Highbridge, offering custom tattoos, body piercing, laser tattoo removal and CPD-accredited training courses.

Older adults in Liverpool create their own 'Blue Zone' by strength training and building community, showing longevity habits can thrive in the UK.