Little Adventures Nursery Group wins two National Nursery Awards 2025, recognised for business growth, bursaries, and outstanding childcare across South West.

Little Adventures Nursery Group wins two National Nursery Awards 2025, recognised for business growth, bursaries, and outstanding childcare across South West.

Over 100 joined the Axbridge Progressive Supper 2025, raising £1,701 for Cheddar Food Bank, Axe Vale Arts, and Friends of Axbridge Church. Local charity event.

Great Western Railway launches Christmas market challenge: win free rail travel in a festive jumper to top UK markets.

Gallery of Somerset Camera Club photographs spotlighting people and community

Discover latest Ritz Cinema film schedule: Zootropolis 2, Wicked For Good, A Paw Patrol Christmas, and Westlife – Royal Albert Hall 25th Anniversary Concert.

The latest section of the Strawberry Line multi-user path will provide a safer route to Kings Academy and the local leisure centre via a new bridge

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning that will hit Somerset, set to come into effect tomorrow morning (Saturday, November 29).

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

The MP for Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea has reacted to the budget saying it "offers nothing to support economic growth or strengthen our high streets".

Clare Moody reassures Avon and Somerset residents that Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) roles remain unchanged until 2028.

Burnham-on-Sea resident Dennis James Wood donates defibrillator via Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Life Support, boosting community cardiac arrest response.

Young Somerset's Bold and Brave shop in Bridgwater empowers local youth with retail, hospitality and entrepreneurship experience.

Youth Adventure Trust fundraisers raise £22k in Somerset and Wiltshire events, supporting outdoor adventure programmes for vulnerable young people aged 11–16.

Somerset Liberal Democrats have criticised the latest budget for raising £26 billion in national taxes while offering no support to “struggling” councils.

A list has been released based on the latest Home Office data showing the number of asylum seekers housed temporarily in hotels in Somerset.

TV chef James Martin from Malton in North Yorkshire appeared on ITV's This Morning to share his three key steps to make the 'best' roast potatoes

Aldi Somerset Christmas and New Year opening hours announced. Stores close Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day.

Weston-super-Mare’s Birnbeck Regeneration Trust opened recycling hub turning sea plastic into products, raising funds for Birnbeck Pier restoration.

Tesco has warned Clubcard members to check their vouchers as £16.5 million worth are set to expire on Sunday (November 30).

The latest ONS data has revealed an increase in crimes - including theft and drug offences - in Avon and Somerset.

HMRC Income tax brackets and National Insurance rates remain unchanged at this year's budget, despite initial speculation that they may see increases.

Octopus Energy has revealed they have (a very cheap) answer to warming up homes.

Burnham weather forecast: Sunny spells, rain and showers expected 25–29 November with temperatures ranging from -2°C to 15°C.

Discover the fascinating history of Somerset’s piers - Minehead, Burnham on Sea, Clevedon, Weston-super-Mare and Birnbeck - explored by Chris Jessop.

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has given Somerset residents three more months to give their views

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

The finalists who have been announced in a spoof art competition in Somerset are 'avin' a larf.

A GP who accessed confidential medial records has been suspended for seven months.

Modern four-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Highbridge, near Burnham-on-Sea, offers en-suite bedrooms, carport and gardens. £266,500.

Enjoy events in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge this week, including a Christmas fair, charity shopping, quiz night, and the Fritzlar Twinning Group.

A new Starbucks branch has opened up in a Somerset town - creating 16 jobs for the local community.

Somerset Council will be selling off the farmhouse at East Farm and much of the surrounding land as it struggles to balance its books

EDF is set to install three fish protection systems costing around Hinkley Point C in response to the government's Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce report.

There's good news for commuters as rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years.

There are calls to tackle a growing litter problem in the UK as the problem gets worse, a new survey has suggested.

Over a third of households in the UK now own an air fryer and they were the most popular kitchen gadget for Brits last year.

The Burnham-on-Sea branch of The Royal British Legion will hold its AGM on 28 November, midday at 15 Victoria Street. Open to the public.

NHS clinical leaders across South West urge people to keep well this winter. Advice on preventing cold-related illnesses, local warm hubs, and staying active.

Somerset Council has completed a £10.7m upgrade of the Dunball roundabout in Bridgwater - and has responded to criticism about the project

In a bid to protect retail spaces in Somerset, eighteen people have been arrested by police after a retail crime operation.

Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club with the theme reflections

Bugs can grow in reusable bottles, causing health issues including diarrhoea, pneumonia and vomiting

Items sold at Tesco, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Iceland, Poundland and more have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.

A road safety expert warned shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and other supermarkets across the UK that they are parking "all wrong”

Pensioners will be listening closely to the budget this week, hoping for an increase in their payments from the DWP next April.

Discover the latest films at The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea, 21–27 Nov, including Wicked For Good, The Running Man, A Paw Patrol Christmas and more. Book now!

Francis Dunnery brings England's Tales of the Council House Kid to Burnham-on-Sea's Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, 7 Feb 2026.

Mark First School headteacher Oli Laken to swim Channel’s width in school pool, aiming to raise £5,000 for Chromebooks. Support via JustGiving donations.

Voting is open for the Somerset Youth Parliament elections 2025. Young people can elect representatives to campaign on key issues. Vote by 15 December.