A caravan was totally destroyed by fire in Stretcholt, near Bridgwater, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

All proceeds will go to the charity that offers low-priced mental health support for young people and adults.

The mayor, Cllr Facey, presented the German visitors with locally-made artisan gifts.

The Met Office has also issued warnings for high UV levels on Tuesday and Wednesday, with very high levels expected on Thursday and Friday.

Both Kneecap and Bob Vylan used the opportunity of their performances to say some things that most people will find difficult, offensive, and unacceptable.

South West Councils has announced the appointment of its new Chair, Deputy Chair and Vice Chairs following its Annual General Meeting held on 1 July 2025.

The RNLI station at Burnham-on-Sea has been busy training volunteers following a popular response to a call for volunteers in April.

One of Somerset’s MPs has explained his reasons behind voting against an amendment to decriminalise abortion.

If you own a ninja sword, police across Avon and Somerset are urging you to hand it in this month.

Regular physical activity can boost cardiovascular health, mood and energy levels, as well as enhancing flexibility, balance, and reducing the risk of falls.

Queuing traffic and serious delays have been reported along the M5 Northbound between J21 A370 (Weston-Super-Mare) and J23 (Bridgwater North).

From a music show in a park to a bi-weekly social group, there's plenty to enjoy in Burnham-on-Sea over the next week.

Fire crews were called to rescue a horse that was stuck in a ditch near Highbridge. 

The BBC "regrets" not pulling the live stream of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer criticises the chants.

Ross Pearson, who oversees Barratt Homes’ 86-home Brue Place development, has won a national Pride in the Job Quality Award for the second year running.

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

As the NHS rolls out Mounjaro being prescribed by GPs, weight loss jabs have been linked to potentially fatal side effects in new data

NHS-registered online pharmacy PillTime is warning people about taking hay fever tablets with certain medication and alcohol.

There’s a lot going on in Wedmore, a lot.

Secret World Wildlife Rescue announced that this is the most peregrines the charity has rehabilitated and released in one year.

Ex-local Colin Piper is bringing the Sussex men’s tennis team to face Somerset at the club on Saturday, July 5.

The latest cases from Somerset Magistrates' Courts.

Billpayers should submit meter readings before the newly lowered Ofgem price cap comes into force, or risk being overcharged

Products sold at Aldi, Sainsbury's, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have been recalled by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Glastonbury 2025 has the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Biffy Clyro among its acts, but can you guess the lyrics to their songs in our quiz?

The Ritz Cinema in Burnham-on-Sea will showcase a variety of films from Friday, June 27, to Thursday, July 3.

A second Cheddar reservoir will play a vital role in ensuring England has all the water it needs over the coming decades, the Environment Agency (EA) has stated.

That means accountability when they get it wrong, supporting their good practice and sometimes asking tough questions.

Only 450 winners were selected from around 8,200 sites, representing the top five per cent of UK site managers.

Chloe Haywood took second-hand school uniforms and repurposed textiles from the Royal Ballet and Opera House to create costumes for the children.

Pickleball's popularity has surged in the UK, attributed to its accessibility, social appeal, and health benefits.

Two people have been hospitalised following an incident in Enmore, during which fire crews from Taunton, Burnham and Bridgwater rescued a casualty after a crash.

Fire crews from Taunton, Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea rescued a casualty who was trapped inside their vehicle after a crash in Enmore.

The donation supports the Read2Succeed campaign, launched by Sir Ashley Fox, to encourage children to read during the summer holidays.

60-year-old Helen Burnell choked at Somerset Court when the food she was given was not cut into sizes. She later died in hospital.

The Met Office has also issued a high UV and pollen warning for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with a high UV warning on Tuesday and Saturday.

There is a growing sense that the West Country is not being heard by the government, and when the government makes decisions about money, we are not at the top of the list.

Ashley Fox discusses the latest work he has been doing in June 2025 as Bridgwater and Burnham's MP in Parliament.

Somerset Council has been given a stay of execution after the government ruled it could keep a spending deficit on special needs education off its books for another two years.

What's in a seafood stick? Vici's guide to a tasty, healthier snack.

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a fish and chip shop in Cheddar on Monday (June 23). 

Co-op staff have shared that they feel they are at risk by having too few people on duty in the shops

An art workshop and monthly quiz are also on the agenda.

A person has died on the train tracks Highbridge and Burnham Station this morning (June 23).

An incident has led to Burnham and Highbridge station being closed this morning (June 23).

There is train disruption in Taunton, Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater and Burnham and Highbridge following an incident.

Delays have been reported along the M5 Northbound in Somerset between Taunton and Portishead.

How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.

Himalayan balsam, similar to Japanese Knotweed, is a “highly invasive” plant that could land homeowners with a fine.

Do you really have to pay to sit with your children on a flight, or will they put you together anyway? Here's the rules for EasyJet, Ryanair, BA and Virgin