Somerset Council will unveil plans to change car parking across Somerset after the summer - which could have a big impact on rural communities

Somerset has been named one of the top dog fighting hotspots in England

Here are some of the latest Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea offenders who have appeared in Magistrates' Court this week

Cheddar Gorge is marking 60 years since David Lafferty became the 'world champion caveman' after spending 130 days living underground

Merge in turn, or 'zip merge,' is a common system where drivers use both lanes until a closure point, then alternate merging.

Whitbread is closing all 105 Beefeater and 89 Brewers Fayre sites in the coming weeks, with loyalty schemes closing too

Six-bedroom detached house for sale on Cliff Street, Cheddar, £675,000

Major investment to boost mental health services in South West England, with new NHS community centres and emergency schemes offering faster, local crisis care.

Building fitness habits is key to long-term exercise success, not motivation. Discover UK tips for making physical activity a regular part of your routine.

A man has been hospitalised after a crash involving a motorcycle occurred on the M5 southbound in Somerset this morning.

Huge delays remain along the M5 northbound after all traffic was stopped by authorities due to a stalled coach at J21 A370 (Weston-Super-Mare).

Major M5 disruption has prompted Somerset Council action in a bid to reduce motorway closures and incidents in future

Two Somerset campsites, near Cheddar and Bridgwater, have been named among the UK's best family-friendly holiday destinations

Here is what you should do and how your local authority can step in if your neighbour's bins are overflowing.

HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for drivers, business mileage claims and tax

Average of two people a day are killed/seriously injured on Avon and Somerset roads. Police target motorcycle safety, drink driving, and road safety awareness.

The A38 has been closed near Burnham-on-Sea this afternoon with emergency crews from across Somerset in attendance

There are huge delays for motorists on the A38 amid a report of a nearby fire today (August 7).

Wessex Water warns that a hosepipe ban may be needed unless demand falls - just hours after South West Water introduced restrictions in some parts of Somerset

Severe tailbacks remain along the M5 northbound in Somerset following two earlier crashes this morning.

Some households in Somerset will be banned from using a hosepipe amid an ongoing drought - here is the full list

The Personal Allowance has stayed at £12,570 since 2021. New analysis shows it would now be £16,072 if it had kept pace with inflation

Morrisons is changing the way its self-checkouts work at 200 of its stores by introducing new AI technology to benefit customers.

Somerset faces drought as reservoir levels drop to 73 per cent. With no hosepipe ban yet, residents are urged to conserve water amid UK heatwaves.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s Big Keepy Uppy Challenge raises £3,400 for emergency helicopter care, with AFC Bournemouth backing community fundraising.

Cllr Bill Revans reviews Jonty Broom’s A History of Brexit in 256 Disasters, exploring Brexit’s economic, political and social impact on Somerset and the UK.

Motorists are urged to plan due to multiple overnight closures on the M5 for maintenance work tonight

A crash involving a lorry on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare has prompted renewed calls for National Highways to improve road safety measures

The RAF Red Arrows will fly over Longleat in September as part of celebrations marking the safari park's 60th anniversary

Plans for 160 new homes on the western side of Cannington are under consideration - which would include 48 affordable properties if approved

HMRC data shows more than 30,000 people exceeded their pension annual allowance in 2024/25. Experts explain why more savers are facing unexpected tax bills.

River cruise holidays across Europe are facing disruptions this summer due to low water levels.

Somerset Council’s Celebrating Care and Achievement event in Taunton honoured 570 looked-after and care-experienced children for their resilience and progress.

Three people have been hospitalised following a crash on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater

Pub and restaurant brand Beefeater has issued an 'important message' as all of its restaurants are set to close in the UK

Jet2 has confirmed customers will continue to receive 10kg of free hand luggage despite new Europe-wide cabin baggage rules due to come into force in 2027.

HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-Free Childcare, with eligible families able to claim up to £2,000 per child

Discover top events in Bridgwater & Burnham-on-Sea this week, including dancing at the Ritz, LDN Wrestling, RuMac live, and McFly’d tribute at The Cobblestones.

Met Office forecasts consistent weather for Burnham-on-Sea: sunny intervals, light showers, highs of 20–26°C, gusty winds, and high UV levels this week.

Shaw Trust is ending its "innovative" partnership with Somerset Council after Ofsted reports criticised failures in care

Here are some of the latest Bridgwater and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Taunton Magistrates' Court

Somerset Council officers have been reprimanded for accepting dinner from Newton Europe, which is aiding with the council's transformation programme

Over 600 jobs are set to be cut as a UK high street chain closes 130 shops for good

Failing to notify the DVLA of this change can result not only in a hefty fine

The No. 1 Binman on TikTok has revealed how to safely dispose of a BBQ without melting your bin or causing a fire.

Waitrose extended its rapid delivery hours at 35 stores nationwide following a successful trial during the FIFA World Cup.

Planning permission for 30 houses in Wedmore was granted in July 2024 - and funding is now in place to deliver affordable homes for local people

Vehicle has been left destroyed after it caught fire following a crash on the M5 between Wellington and Tiverton

There are huge delays on the M5 Motorway following an incident in Somerset today (August 3).

There are 'severe delays' and traffic building on the M5 between Wellington and Devon amid an incident which has seen all lanes stopped today (August 3).