Research shows regular exercise, even moderate activity like walking or gardening, can add years to life and lower death risk by up to 30 per cent in adults.

The drinks prices have been revealed for Weston festival Summer Fest at the Beach - and it's bad news if you're looking to find a cheap can.

Welcome to our live feed of all the latest updates from Saturday at Summer Fest at the Beach in Weston-super-Mare.

The Awareness Fest charity music event will return for a third year on 13 June 2026, raising money for brain tumour research, treatment and support.

Somerset Council defends interim chief finance officer Clive Heaphy’s pay, highlighting savings, value for money and comparison to Prime Minister’s salary.

Richard Lane appointed chair of Cornish Mutual, succeeding Jeremy Oatey. Lane brings insurance expertise and a member-focused approach.

The Independent Office of Police Conduct report shows a total of 3,058 complaints made against Avon and Somerset Police in the year to April 2026.

A new festival is set to bring tens of thousands of people into Weston-super-Mare, with the organisers sharing their excitement despite the 'mixed' weather.

There are hopes for the Balmoral to return to Bristol Channel cruising by 2028, with a special fundraising trip planned on sister ship the Waverley.

BBC presenter Clive Myrie donates exclusive BBC News experience for Taunton charity auction, while tributes paid to former BBC Somerset host Emma Britton.

A Lieutenant Commander from Somerset has been named as one of the people who tragically lost their lives in the helicopter crash yesterday morning (June 3).

Councillor Alan Bradford was feeling in a musical mood when he made comments about the state of Somerset's road network at a public meeting

Burnham-on-Sea RNLI was called out to a report of two people possibly stuck in the mud at the beach on Wednesday, June 3.

Road closures are coming into force in Weston-super-Mare today (Thursday, June 4) as work ramps up to set up a new summer beach festival.

Emergency gas works are set to begin this week.

Weston-super-Mare's Summer Fest is set to be held from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7 - but will the sun be shining?

Thousands of extra train seats are going to be available for a major summer music event on the coast in Somerset this week as more services are set to run.

A man living in Horton, Ilminster, has been sentenced for the possession of drugs after being stopped on the M5 in Somerset.

An appeal has been launched to help find a missing teenager with links to several Somerset towns.

Historic four-bedroom farmhouse for sale in East Huntspill, Highbridge. £875,000 via Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Period features, gardens, double garage.

Three-bedroom bungalow for sale on Bristol Road, Brent Knoll, Somerset. £625,000. Spacious, characterful home with garden, garage, and stunning views.

Met Office forecasts changeable weather for Burnham-on-Sea, 2–6 June, with showers, sunny intervals, strong winds and high UV levels.

The quirky Cider Barn has been selling cider and sourdough pizzas since 2012 - but it faces a difficult future following a hefty business rates hike

A Somerset man's death in squalid conditions has led to urgent calls for systemic change in safeguarding vulnerable adults.

The Blue Peter 50p was designed by Blue Peter competition winner Florence Jackson to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics

Discover upcoming events in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater, including Robert Lee’s psychic show, Danny Hunt’s magic, the Classic Vehicle Show and The Big Lunch.

Co-owner Ian Scott, known locally as Scottie, said: "I set up the Bluebird 3 years ago as a not-for-profit business. I'm a musician myself and I know it's very difficult for artists to get frequent gigs.

Plans to redevelop for the former Yeo Valley campus on the A371 Axbridge Road in Cheddar have been in works in one form or another since 2018

Bernie McDonagh and Thomas McDonagh used a fake banking app to trick 27 unsuspecting sellers into handing over expensive items worth £70,000

Here are some of the latest Weston-super-Mare and wider North Somerset offenders who have appeared at North Somerset Magistrates' Courts.

Drivers have been urged to avoid overcharging people when offering lifts, as it could lead to a fine, Tempcover has shared

Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

Walrow Road in Highbridge, Somerset, will close overnight from 6–14 June for Network Rail maintenance. Diversions in place; see public notices for details.

New research shows muscle loss in ageing is down to inactivity, not age. Strength training and staying active can prevent weakness and support healthy ageing.

Burnham and Highbridge Town Council launches 2026 Hanging Basket Sponsorship Scheme for local businesses and residents to brighten the town centre.

Twelve apprentices join Bilfinger UK’s NDT Apprenticeship at Hinkley Point C, Somerset, gaining hands-on nuclear sector training and BINDT qualifications.

Somerset Council ramps up pothole repairs after record wet winter, fixing over 15,700 defects in 2026. Surface dressing and road resurfacing ongoing.

North Somerset schools join solar scheme with £400k funding from Burnham and Weston Energy CIC and Solar for Schools, cutting costs and boosting sustainability.

Dementia UK and Nationwide offer free dementia clinics in South West towns this June, providing admiral nurse support, advice, and care for families affected.

Waverley, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, returns to Somerset ports and harbours for 2026 cruises.

Red Arrows will fly near Nunney and Frome in Somerset today, Friday May 29, 2026.

A third arrest has been made after a serious assault in Apex Park, which left a person hospitalised with potentially life-changing injuries.

A 20-year-old hopes to walk her dog and visit the shops on her own with the help of a wheelchair.

Somerset’s new 'park and bus' scheme between Wellington and Taunton struggles amid unreliable bus services, funding cuts and lack of dedicated park and ride.

The West of England announces a £5m Nature Fund to support biodiversity, habitat restoration, and community engagement, boosting Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Somerset Council is taking legal action against five housing developers to secure nearly £318,000 set aside for community facilities

Somerset faces a new yellow weather warning despite waves of heat, the Met Office has confirmed.

Two people have been arrested after a serious assault in Grove Park, Burnham-on-Sea, which left three people being taken to hospital.

Burnham-on-Sea weather: Met Office forecasts cooler temperatures and strong winds from 26–30 May, with highs of 32°C, high UV and very high pollen levels.