Sir Ashley Fox MP urges urgent action in Parliament for improved flood defences and funding across Bridgwater, Somerset Levels and Moors after severe flooding.

Met Office Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: cloudy spells, temperatures from 0°C to 13°C, gusty winds, light rain expected on Friday.

Three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Burnham-On-Sea, Braithwaite Place, £375,000. Listed by David Plaister Ltd. Family home with garden office.

A TAXI driver who was ferrying customers to the Glastonbury Festival has been given a 16-month ban after being caught drug-driving.

Somerset Council has been awarded £1 million to help residents lower their bills.

A new 26-hour weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for large areas of Somerset.

The latest offenders from Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea who have appeared in Taunton Magistrates' Court.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has called for central government to urgently provide additional funding to recruit more firefighters across the south west

HMRC now receives data on Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers with 30 or more sales. Here’s when you must declare income and how to avoid fines.

From cold-like symptoms to a rash and white spots, here are the symptoms of measles and when you should get medical help.

During testing, Tesco detected salmonella in the fruit product sold at supermarkets across the UK

Discover top events in Burnham-on-Sea & Bridgwater: LEGO workshops, The Swing Commanders, Somerstage Showcase, and Paul McCaffrey at the Comedy Club.

The A38 in West Huntspill has closed due to a tractor overturning.

Somerset taxpayers will on average shell out an extra £5 per year from April after Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority set its annual budget

Brits who owned a PlayStation console between 2016 and 2022 could be in for a payout of up to £162 amid a £2 billion lawsuit against Sony.

Interested in fostering in Somerset? Join relaxed info sessions in Frome and Burnham-on-Sea to meet foster carers, ask questions and learn about support.

Kay Murray appointed director at Westcotts’ Burnham-on-Sea office, bringing 25+ years’ accountancy expertise to support Somerset and South West clients.

Exercise alone is unlikely to cause weight loss, research shows, but it’s vital for long-term weight management, health, and wellbeing in the UK.

Gallery of photographs showcasing the beauty of Somerset's coast line

A Lidl worker who was 'worried for his health' was sacked after drinking a 17p bottle of water during his shift, which he did not pay for

Discover film showtimes at The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea, 13–19 February 2026, including Wuthering Heights, Hamnet, and family favourites.

The Climate Coalition’s 'For the Love of…' campaign runs from 14 February, uniting UK groups like National Trust and RSPB to tackle climate change together..

With a yellow weather warning for ice in place, drivers are being warned to take extra care on the roads.

90 per cent of Somerset Council's special needs deficit of around £116m will be paid off by the Department for Education later this year

Fifteen councils in the South-West have sent a letter to the government demanding the immediate passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Somerset Council is being taken to the High Court for a judicial review into its council tax support scheme by disabled Taunton resident Andy Mitchell

Somerset has been issued a new weather warning for ice, with 'little' snow also set to hit the county.

MPs have been urged to re-examine plans to double the personal tax allowance for pensioners after more than 104,000 signed an official petition

Publisher Penguin Random House UK has issued an urgent product recall of specific printings of Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee books

With a circulating mintage of just 200,000, the coin knocked the Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot, becoming the rarest 50p in circulation.

Open Door Taunton supports rough sleepers, offering meals, clothing and vital services. Charity seeks volunteers amid rising homelessness in South West.

Applications are open for the Love Your Network grant from Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, supporting community groups caring for England’s National Cycle Network.

Avon and Somerset Police were subject to an official royal visit, where sexual violence was spoken about in depth.

Somerset Council is dealing with unprecedented reports of potholes and other road defects in the aftermath of Storm Chandra

Brits are being warned against sitting in gear while stopped at traffic lights as it could see them face legal action

Somerset Council seeks public input on £3.78m government-funded electric vehicle charging points. Suggest locations for new EV chargers under the LEVI scheme.

The order to delete Courtsdesk’s archive is not an administrative tidying-up exercise, it's an attack on open justice.

Burnham weather forecast 10–14 February: light rain, sunny spells, gusty winds up to 34mph, highs of 12C, lows of 2C.

Modern three-bedroom bungalow for sale in Burnham-on-Sea. Scenic countryside views, spacious garden, garage, £329,950.

A theme park in Somerset has released its first official statement after it entered the stages of liquidation.

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox has written to flooding minister Emma Hardy demanding long-term action to make Somerset more flood-proof.

Somerset Council is significantly reduced its budget gap in the space of a few months - but more work will be needed before it sets its annual budget

People in Somerset have been handed a boost in how much potential council tax will be paid after the government rejected a tax rise of more than 5%.

Discover top events in Bridgwater & Burnham-on-Sea this week: Andy Zaltzman at McMillan Theatre, Makers Market, Frankie Valli tribute, and Slackrr gig.

A man from Somerset has been sentenced after police caught him behind the wheel of a 4X4 with an open bottle of port in the centre console.

Hinkley Point B has celebrated a major milestone this month.

The whole of Somerset is bracing itself for yet another weather warning today (Monday, February 9).

Punch Taverns seeks to extend Victoria Hotel, Burnham-on-Sea, alcohol sales hours under Licensing Act 2003.

Discover the benefits of isometric exercise - joint-friendly, equipment-free exercises like planks and wall sits to boost fitness and lower blood pressure.

Somerset Council urges 1,597 residents to complete the Adult Social Care Survey 2026, gathering feedback to improve council-funded care services in Somerset.