Major M5 bridge repairs to cause overnight closures, speed limits and diversions

Here are some of the latest offenders from Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, and wider Somerset who appear at Magistrates’ court this week.

Coach Pete says small choices made today can help people stay active, independent and healthy into their later years.

Five-bedroom detached house on The Grove, Burnham-on-Sea for sale at £775,000

Three men have been jailed for their roles in a series of car key burglaries in Somerset.

The M5 is reportedly 'blocked' on a stretch in Somerset with motorists reporting heavy delays today (August 21).

Brean holiday park Unity Beach is offering a £5,000 performance contract to the winner of its new Search for a Star contest.

Clare Moody outlines efforts to boost visible policing, tackle anti-social behaviour, and support victims, with new officers and community initiatives.

Is the BBC licence fee still relevant in 2026? Clinton Rogers explores its value, evasion rates, and the future of the UK’s public broadcaster funding.

Wessex Water has imposed a hosepipe ban across Somerset, with limits on garden watering, pool filling and cleaning.

Police dismissals have reached record levels nationally, and new figures show the same broad pattern emerging in Avon and Somerset.

The 'magic roundabout' links several increasingly busy roads on the edge of the Mendip Hills, with large numbers of lorries from several nearby quarries

Severe delays have been reported on the M5 Northbound between J22 (Burnham-On-Sea) and J21 A370 (Weston-Super-Mare) following an incident.

Students across Somerset are receiving their GCSE results today (August 20).

Don't get caught out at the airport. Check hand luggage sizes and cabin bag allowances for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air and more.

Water companies are working to deliver the Cheddar Two project - with a second round of public consultation planned before Christmas

Avon and Somerset Police Federation have spoken out against plans to free the killers of policeman PC Andrew Harper

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's orthotics team has been shortlisted for a national award for outstanding patient care.

From October 31, more decisions on major housing developments will be taken by planning officers

Somerset Council has paid £369,882 in relation to asbestos-related claims over 12 years, with hundreds of buildings with asbestos-containing materials.

Somerset households who have recently been issued a hosepipe ban for the first time in 50 years have been provided an update amid wet weather

There are heavy delays and building on the M5 Motorway following a report of an incident this morning (August 19).

CluckyMoo has been operating at North Farm since 2020, but rising customer demand means it needs to expand to a larger building

McDonald’s has added an old item to its menus again, two years after it disappeared.

Ryanair will charge you if you do not check in online before arriving at the airport

Met Office forecasts rain and sunny intervals for Burnham-on-Sea this week, with highs of 22°C, gusty winds, and high UV levels.

Building One within the Gravity enterprise zone will be operational by late-2027 - and Agratas has made a cast-iron pledge regarding the nearby river

Great Western Railway has issued a statement following the death of a woman on a key rail line into Somerset

Charlie Woodford has been jailed for more than 12 years after police recovered a fingerprint from a Sainsbury’s Bag For Life.

When asked if they believed the UK motorway speed limit would change, a pool of UK drivers was somewhat divided

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. Find out who qualifies and how to act

Mothercare, a former hgih street giant that sells baby essentials, could collapse under financial pressures.

Discover what's on in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea: Friday Lunch Club, Legally Blonde musical, Living History Day, and gentle yoga classes.

A hosepipe ban will be in force across Somerset this week after Wessex Water introduced legal restrictions on non-essential outdoor water use

A hosepipe ban is due to come into force for Wessex Water customers across Somerset this week, as hot and dry weather puts pressure on water supplies

Traveller encampment moved on from Winchester Park after arriving at the weekend

Police have confirmed a woman died on the railway tracks near Wellington over the weekend, leading to the cancellation of services from Bristol to Taunton

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of beautiful landscapes in Somerset.

Severe delays and congestion have been reported along the M5 in Somerset following an earlier incident.

The Somerset Rivers Authority and the local drainage boards are working hard during the hot weather to ensure Somerset's rivers are in good shape

Part of Somerset are not currently covered by the community infrastructure levy, making it hard to secure funding for vital local services

The Met Office has predicted fresher, more changeable weather in the coming week.

A police sergeant has warned about why you should never undertake on the motorway due to its potential dangers

HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers. An expert warns people to check emergency tax and pension deductions

Discover 10,000 years of history on a guided Brean Down coastal walk in Somerset with National Trust volunteers, Sunday 23 August. Advance booking essential.

Petruth Paddocks, which began as little more than a tap in a field, has been named among the UK’s top 10 campsites, according to a new survey

Weston-super-Mare has been named among the UK's top hidden gem staycation destinations in a new study of holiday hotspots

Victoria Lee has fulfilled a childhood dream by riding her favourite cow into church for her rural wedding

The DWP has put out a fresh warning for anyone who receives Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits

The upcoming lunar eclipse will follow the deep partial solar eclipse that happened on Wednesday (August 12).