Discover the latest film schedule at The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea, including The Choral, Predator Badlands, and A Paw Patrol Christmas.

Entries for the 2026 Somerset Business Awards close Nov 21. Open to companies, charities, and organisations. Enter now.

Mint Bay in Highbridge wins Best Indian Restaurant in South West at Euro Asia Curry Awards 2025, recognising UK curry industry excellence.

Twilight Tobogganing returns to Mendip Activity Centre for Christmas 2025, offering festive family fun, illuminated sledging, and grotto adventures.

Clinton Rogers reflects on the importance of Armistice Day, Remembrance traditions, and generational attitudes to poppy wearing and honouring UK war veterans.

Pauline Collins, the star of the film Shirley Valentine, has died at the age of 85, her family have confirmed.

Somerset Council spent much of the summer dealing with unauthorised traveller encampments - but a permanent solution is still a long way off

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

A daughter is calling for changes to be made to a ‘dangerous’ road in Weymouth after her 92-year-old mother fell in the area

Advice has been issued by Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service on how to stay safe during bonfire night celebrations.

The Supreme Court has overturned three previous court rulings over a Wellington development - which could send shockwaves through Somerset

Fire extinguishers from Hinkley Point B have been sent to Ukraine's front line to help out with the war.

Security experts have warned this simple home renovation social media trend could put you and your home at risk of burglary.

Boots is recalling the Game of Thrones mug and sock set, the Batman mug and sock set, and the Ricky and Morty mug and keyring

Modern five-bedroom detached house for sale in Burnham-on-Sea. Features double garage, landscaped garden, open plan living. £575k guide price.

The 85ers, RNLI Portishead's sea shanty group and Coronation Choir stars, perform at Burnham-on-Sea Tennis Club on 2 December.

Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: Light rain, light showers and sunny intervals. Temperatures 8–16°C.

EDF have been granted permission by the Office for Nuclear Regulation for Hinkley Point B to be decommissioned.

Junior tennis players enjoyed a Halloween-themed evening at Avenue Tennis Club.

Injunctions that prohibit protests outside of Shell petrol stations have been granted by the High Court despite resistance from Just Stop Oil.

Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening

Discover what's on in Burnham-on-Sea: Remembrance Sunday parade, Meat Loaf tribute concert, Djembe drumming sessions & local history talks.

Somerset Community Foundation launches Surviving Winter appeal to support older people facing fuel poverty. Donate to help fund winter fuel grants in Somerset.

Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service will no longer automatically respond to fire alarms going off

An Avon & Somerset Police officer is facing allegations of breaching standards of professional behaviour

Charities conducting street collections in Somerset won't have to publish how much they have raised in the local press as part of wider changes

Bonfire Night is almost here and you might be wondering what age you have to be to buy fireworks legally in the UK - here's what the law says.

The Royal Mint 20p coin is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Drivers have been warned they could be hit with a £70 fine if they fall foul of this driving mistake this winter.

Somerset Council to close three Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge streets for resurfacing works from 4–12 November.

All lanes are stopped and traffic is stationary due to a crash on the M5 Northbound before J21 A370 (Weston-Super-Mare). Emergency services are at the scene.

North Somerset volunteers knit blankets for Ukraine, with Stonebridge Farm, Banwell, collecting aid for Somerset Aid for Ukraine.

It is against the law to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am in the UK, however, there are exemptions - the laws to be aware of.

The DWP has launched a fresh drive to boost Pension Credit take-up, as new stats show thousands are missing out on the payment, worth around £83 a week

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Home Instead Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon and Burnham-on-Sea launches 'Be a Santa' campaign. Donate before Dec 5.

Pumpkins can have a couple of uses once the Halloween season is over, including for composting, food or even a face mask

A warning has been issued to UK drivers buying fireworks, as storing too many in your car or keeping them for too long can lead to a fine.

This gesture may appear friendly but it actually breaches the Highway Code and could be considered driving without due care and attention.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: 'Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.'

Sir Ashley Fox MP reports on constituency visits to Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, and Cannington, discussing family farm tax, housing, and local issues.

'Severe delays' have been reported along the M5 Northbound between Taunton and Clevedon with an average speed of 15mph.

Somerset has been named one of the UK’s most haunted regions, with a specific tourist location being named among the most haunted in Britain.

Millions of people will get a letter this week giving a £150 discount off their energy bills this winter, but which DWP benefit claimants are eligible?

We all make mistakes on the road, but nowadays these mistakes have to be paid for with vitriol and venom.

The council needs to review its pay structure to recruit and retain staff more effectively - but it could cost millions of pounds to implement changes

Around 12,000 homes across Somerset currently cannot be built due to the phosphates crisis - but a solution may be at hand.

Newsquest has joined forces with other local titles in England and Wales against the government's 'secret' alcohol licensing plans

AVON & Somerset Police recruited officers who had criminal records or cautions, government inspectors found.

New data reveals the number of prisoners released near Somerset under the SDS40 scheme between September 2024 and March 2025.