What's on in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater, including comedy nights, Bridgwater History Day and Burnham's Christmas lights switch-on.

An adults-only Snow White pantomime is coming to Burnham-on-Sea’s Princess Theatre on June 5, 2027, featuring comedy and adult themes.

Man and a woman have been arrested following a two-car collision on the M5 between Wellington (J26) and Tiverton (J27)

The new Somerset Local Plan will come into force in May 2029 - but a crucial decision on how many new homes it will have to provide will be taken soon

Bill Revans will not be throwing his hat into the ring to be mayor of Wessex when the first elections for the strategic mayoral authority happen in 2028

Moras Masih, who worked at Weston General Hospital, has been suspended for 12 months after a watchdog found wide-ranging failings

Lloyds and Halifax will close 250 UK bank branches in 2026 and 2027 as Lloyds Banking Group cuts its high street network amid online banking growth.

Find out how pet allergens can affect asthma and how to manage dog shedding with guidance from UK charities.

England's shared e-bike consultation covers parking, rider behaviour and insurance. Find out what is proposed and how to respond

Fostering in Somerset is hosting free events in Wells and Yeovil for people interested in learning more about becoming foster carers.

A renovated four-bedroom farmhouse with a one-bedroom coach house in East Brent is for sale for £899,995

Traffic on the M5 southbound in Somerset, between J26 (Wellington) and J27 (Tiverton, in Devon) has been stopped due to a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services are on scene.

A new yellow fog warning has been issued across parts of Somerset and North Somerset by the Met Office.

Poppies have become an important symbol of Remembrance Day, but why do we wear them, and when should you start wearing one?

Nationwide is raising rates on most variable savings accounts, with some paying 3.55%. It comes as bank switching jumps 55%.

AllTrails has highlighted five of Somerset's best autumn walks in places like Greyfield Wood, Horner Wood and Dunster

Does exercise help you live longer? Pete Richards looks at the evidence and explains why even a 10-minute walk can benefit your health.

Somerset Community Foundation launches its Surviving Winter appeal to help older people struggling with rising energy costs.

The Met Office warns that dense fog is expected to cause travel disruption across Somerset and the wider South West this weekend

Major upgrades planned for a stretch of the A38 near the M5 in Somerset are set to go ahead with a confirmed start date

A review into the death of a 21-year-old woman with links to Somerset found she suffered domestic abuse and exposed failings by agencies.

Making Tax Digital's next quarterly deadline is November 7, but half of UK adults do not know what the new HMRC tax rules involve.

A guide to heating, ventilation and other steps that can help reduce condensation and mould in homes across the UK.

Somerset drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M5 for the weekend of November 6 to 8

Tailbacks have been reported along the M5 Southbound in Somerset, specifically between J23 A39 (Bridgwater North) and J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South) during rush hour. The current average speed is 15 mph.

The illuminated procession will travel through Bridgwater from 6pm, with organisers publishing approximate timings for key points along the route

Police say the controversial technology could help officers find wanted people and safeguard the public as a Somerset roll-out begins

People looking to own a property in Somerset have been given a huge boost with the announcement of a new government scheme.

They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert

Take Me Out is reportedly set to return to screens nearly seven years after it was axed from ITV

The Cadbury Twirl Crispy Wafer, a bar originally from Australia, has been spotted in B&M stores.

Drivers are urged to check supermarket parking signs after a warning that some car parks charge for parking outside opening hours.

Burnham-on-Sea fireworks return on November 6, with a seafront display by Skyburst set to music from 6.30pm.

Somerset Council is celebrating care leavers’ achievements during November, including a young person who bought their first home at 20.

St Margaret’s Hospice Care launches its Thrifty Christmas campaign, encouraging people across Somerset to shop second-hand.

Clinton Rogers reflects on going bald, as new figures suggest Somerset men are among the least worried in the UK about hair loss.

Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge will mark Remembrance with a parade on November 8 and Armistice Day services on November 11

Secret World Wildlife Rescue will host its Caring for British Wildlife Conference near Bristol on February 6 and 7, 2027.

Home Instead is calling for Christmas gift donations to support lonely older people in Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon and Burnham-on-Sea.

Deep concerns over the repeated closures on the M5 in Somerset will be discussed in Parliament

More than 112,000 people have backed a petition to cut the state pension age to 65, arguing it could free up jobs for younger workers.

Married couples and civil partners could claim up to £1,260 through Marriage Allowance. Find out who qualifies and the April 2027 deadline

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox welcomed older residents to a senior citizens’ fair in Burnham-on-Sea offering advice and support.

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox criticises the Budget, warning of higher borrowing, record taxes, rising welfare spending and weaker growth.

The proposed Somerset route is officially the UK's longest-running road project after nearly 100 years - and has now been delayed again

Avon and Somerset Police said there is “no place in policing” for anyone who displays discriminatory behaviour.

Police are urging victims of domestic abuse to come forward and seek support, reminding the public that help is available and that they will be believed

The cast of ITV comedy Benidorm will reunite for a 20th anniversary tour, including a Somerset show at Bath Forum in March 2027

Serious 34-vehicle pile-up crash on the M5 in Somerset left seven people dead and dozens of people injured

Find out how headlamp aim and approved LED replacement bulbs are checked at MOT, and how drivers can reduce glare.