Here are some of the latest offenders from Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea who appeared at Magistrates’ Court this week

The Strawberry Line will eventually run uninterrupted from Yatton railway station to Collett Park in Shepton Mallet, via Cheddar and Wells

A pharmacist has issued a salmonella warning as cases in the UK continue to rise - see symptoms and how to avoid it.

It's peak season for silverfish and they love moisture and will feed on household items like fabric, books, wallpaper and more, causing thousands of pounds of damage.

A new Somerset hospital project has cut bedpan use by 88 per cent while helping patients maintain dignity, mobility and independence.

More than 3,000 young people attended Somerset Youth Hubs last year, accessing support and advice on safety and wellbeing.

Detached four-bedroom East Brent home, near Highbridge, on sale for £525,000 with countryside views, en-suite master bedroom and EV charger

Significant delays were reported on the M5 near Bridgwater today as a "partially blocked" lane causes slow traffic in Somerset.

Somerset Council is proposing a sharp rise in taxi fares - which would make it the third most expensive area in the south west for cab journeys

Police have issued an appeal after a fatal collision this morning, Saturday August 29, as the major A-road near the M5 remains closed both ways.

A major A-road next to the M5 in Somerset has closed in both directions this morning due to a "serious collision", according to the police.

A major A-road next to the M5 in Somerset has reopened after being closed in both directions due to a fatal crash.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of hidden gems people should take advantage of over the bank holiday

A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

I’ve just celebrated a milestone birthday. Think Magnificent Seven and add a zero. But even writing that sentence brings home how old I am. How many people under the age of 50 would even recognise that film title (it was released in 1960, by the wa...

A surprise HMRC letter could mean a pension top-up for low earners – but many may throw it away without realising its importance.

Worle Library will close permanently on September 7 as North Somerset Council reshapes services and delivers £433,000 in savings.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust invites the public to its AGM and health marketplace in Taunton on September 17.

Drivers are advised that bank holiday traffic delays have been reported along the M5 in Somerset

Parts of the popular Strawberry Line in Somerset will close on weekdays for up to two months from September

A total of nine people have died after being in contact with Avon and Somerset Police last year, the joint fourth highest number in the country

As part of my Summer Reading Challenge I have been reading “The Response: A Story of Fire and Flood in Britain’s New World of Extremes” by David Shukman; a non-fiction examination of how climate change is already reshaping life in the UK.

PureGym is planning to open around 60 new sites in 2026 with long-term ambitions for more than 750 additional locations worldwide

A cyber security breach affecting data at three UK airports means about 8.7 million customers' personal details are at risk.

A rise in giardiasis cases has been reported in England and those travelling from abroad can bring it back to the UK - symptoms and how to avoid contracting it.

UK-based jewellery company Roxoa and its four online brands have fallen into administration after nearly 20 years in business

Entries open next month for the Somerset Business Awards 2027, celebrating business, charity and leadership success across the county.

One lane closed and queueing traffic due to recovery work and multi-vehicle crash on M5 southbound from junctions 18 to 19

A police statement has been issued after the M5 Motorway was stopped in Somerset.

Traffic is at a standstill on the M5 northbound between junctions 20 (Clevedon) and 19 (Portishead) this morning (Thursday, August 27)

Police took enforcement action against a range of driving and vehicle offences during a three-day operation

Motorists using the M5 in Somerset have been warned of disruption as the motorway is expected to be its most congested in 10 years

Somerset Council is moving forward with plans for a new county-wide parking charge structure

The Celebrity Traitors series 2 has revealed a first look in a dramatic video with Claudia Winkleman

The lunar eclipse will be visible all over the UK, coming just a couple of weeks after the rare solar eclipse that captivated millions

The Towans Care Home in Burnham-on-Sea raised £700 for Hardknox boxing club during a community summer fete attended by more than 90 people.

Traffic between junctions 26 (Wellington) and 27 (Tiverton) southbound delayed after car fire

Two beach patrol vehicles were swept out to sea during a rescue in Somerset

Two beach patrol vehicles ended up submerged after getting stuck in the sand and being washed out to sea.

Police have shared an update after traffic was stopped in both directions on the M5 in Somerset earlier this afternoon

Reports of an incident on the M5 near Bridgwater this afternoon, Wednesday 26 August, have led to heavy congestion and queuing traffic which has now been resolved.

Tarr's Ice Cream has announced it will close after 106 years, bringing an end to one of Bristol's best-known family-run businesses

A film company is set to film a comedy in Axbridge next week, with temporary parking restrictions affecting parts of the town centre

Bristol Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting customers across Somerset, North Somerset and Bristol from August 27

More than £18m will be committed to four schemes designed to cut journey times between junction 22 of the M5 and Bristol Airport

The October energy price cap will rise by 4%. Find out what campaigners are warning about and what households can do to cut costs.

Workers face huge pension shortfalls, with some £312,000 behind their retirement target. Experts reveal five ways to boost your pension pot

Neighbours putting rubbish in your bins can be quite annoying, especially if it is causing your bin to overflow or be refused by the binmen.

Met Office forecast for Burnham-on-Sea predicts sunshine, cloud and light showers, with temperatures reaching 26°C.

A care home has raised £700 for boxing club through a summer fete.