Members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking pictures which remind them of Valentines Day this week

Wealthtime partners with Bath Rugby as official club partner, uniting two Bath-based organisations to boost community, business, and sport.

Discover what's on at The Ritz Cinema, Burnham-on-Sea, 20–26 Feb: film times for Wuthering Heights, Hamnet, Scream 7, National Theatre Live and more.

Somerset Council is implementing a deficit management plan to control future spending on children with special educational needs and disabilities

A family have paid tribute to a ‘dearly loved’ man who has died following a road traffic collision in Highbridge last month.

The M5 is set to close between Junctions 23 and 24 for three nights as roadworks take place.

Tesco has introduced a new £1 Clubcard rule letting shoppers use vouchers to pay for travel insurance ahead of the 2026 holiday rush.

Try this simple trick with candle wax to make your bathroom faucets shine like new again and stay clean, as recommended by experts

See what the letters and numbers mean on your UK driving licence as all categories revealed - full list

Taunton's Victoria Park Action Group supports community and wildlife projects, runs craft clubs and bingo, and partners with Taunton Town Council.

UK schools and experts debate smartphone use among children, with concerns over screen addiction, teen mental health, and the impact on learning and wellbeing.

Somerset Council proposes 4.99 per cent council tax rise - below national average - after government grants, cost savings, and a £100m SEND debt write-off.

A Somerset-based holiday homes distributor has helped launch a new TV series featuring Danny Dyer.

A CHEDDAR mum who was caught by police driving while more than three times the drink drive limit, also had her young son in the back of the car.

Sir Ashley Fox MP urges urgent action in Parliament for improved flood defences and funding across Bridgwater, Somerset Levels and Moors after severe flooding.

Research reveals couples who add their partner to car insurance pay £315 less on average.

The DWP has confirmed all UK benefit and State Pension increases from April 2026. See full 2026/27 rates for Universal Credit, PIP, Attendance Allowance and more.

Asda said that “asbestos should not be present in any amount”, and were therefore recalling the product

Met Office Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: cloudy spells, temperatures from 0°C to 13°C, gusty winds, light rain expected on Friday.

Three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Burnham-On-Sea, Braithwaite Place, £375,000. Listed by David Plaister Ltd. Family home with garden office.

A TAXI driver who was ferrying customers to the Glastonbury Festival has been given a 16-month ban after being caught drug-driving.

Somerset Council has been awarded £1 million to help residents lower their bills.

A new 26-hour weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for large areas of Somerset.

The latest offenders from Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea who have appeared in Taunton Magistrates' Court.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has called for central government to urgently provide additional funding to recruit more firefighters across the south west

HMRC now receives data on Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers with 30 or more sales. Here’s when you must declare income and how to avoid fines.

From cold-like symptoms to a rash and white spots, here are the symptoms of measles and when you should get medical help.

During testing, Tesco detected salmonella in the fruit product sold at supermarkets across the UK

Discover top events in Burnham-on-Sea & Bridgwater: LEGO workshops, The Swing Commanders, Somerstage Showcase, and Paul McCaffrey at the Comedy Club.

The A38 in West Huntspill has closed due to a tractor overturning.

Somerset taxpayers will on average shell out an extra £5 per year from April after Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority set its annual budget

Brits who owned a PlayStation console between 2016 and 2022 could be in for a payout of up to £162 amid a £2 billion lawsuit against Sony.

Interested in fostering in Somerset? Join relaxed info sessions in Frome and Burnham-on-Sea to meet foster carers, ask questions and learn about support.

Kay Murray appointed director at Westcotts’ Burnham-on-Sea office, bringing 25+ years’ accountancy expertise to support Somerset and South West clients.

Exercise alone is unlikely to cause weight loss, research shows, but it’s vital for long-term weight management, health, and wellbeing in the UK.

Gallery of photographs showcasing the beauty of Somerset's coast line

A Lidl worker who was 'worried for his health' was sacked after drinking a 17p bottle of water during his shift, which he did not pay for

Discover film showtimes at The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea, 13–19 February 2026, including Wuthering Heights, Hamnet, and family favourites.

The Climate Coalition’s 'For the Love of…' campaign runs from 14 February, uniting UK groups like National Trust and RSPB to tackle climate change together..

With a yellow weather warning for ice in place, drivers are being warned to take extra care on the roads.

90 per cent of Somerset Council's special needs deficit of around £116m will be paid off by the Department for Education later this year

Fifteen councils in the South-West have sent a letter to the government demanding the immediate passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Somerset Council is being taken to the High Court for a judicial review into its council tax support scheme by disabled Taunton resident Andy Mitchell

Somerset has been issued a new weather warning for ice, with 'little' snow also set to hit the county.

MPs have been urged to re-examine plans to double the personal tax allowance for pensioners after more than 104,000 signed an official petition

Publisher Penguin Random House UK has issued an urgent product recall of specific printings of Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee books

With a circulating mintage of just 200,000, the coin knocked the Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot, becoming the rarest 50p in circulation.

Open Door Taunton supports rough sleepers, offering meals, clothing and vital services. Charity seeks volunteers amid rising homelessness in South West.

Applications are open for the Love Your Network grant from Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, supporting community groups caring for England’s National Cycle Network.

Avon and Somerset Police were subject to an official royal visit, where sexual violence was spoken about in depth.