These are the Christmas opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Lidl and Sainsbury's

Don't get caught out recycling incorrectly this Christmas - how to avoid getting a fine by your local council

All the Christmas Day TV to look forward to on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1 and Channel 4

Met Office forecast: Burnham-on-Sea set for dry, sunny weather and mild temperatures over Christmas week, with low rain risk and breezy conditions.

Four-bedroom detached bungalow for sale on Capstan Drive, Highbridge, £300,000. Modern kitchen, garden, parking, near M5, shops, schools.

Tesco Winter Food Collection donates nearly 17,000 meals to Somerset families in need, supporting Trussell Trust and FareShare food banks amid rising demand.

Councillor Diogo Rodrigues has been asked to resign after allegedly leaving a full council meeting during a minute's silence for deceased councillors

SOMERSET MPs have reacted to the government's latest announcement upping the threshold for family farm inheritance tax.

Sir Ashley Fox, MP for Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea, has delivered a message to his constituents ahead of Christmas and the New Year.

All 86 homes have now sold at Barratt Bristol’s Brue Place scheme in Highbridge.

A Gig club member from Burnham-on-Sea is set to take on a 28-kilometer running challenge to raise money for the RNLI.

A WATER supply company is being forced to fund an £11million enforcement package after it failed to "operate, maintain and upgrade" its wastewater network.

Whooping cough vaccine uptake among pregnant women in South West England hits record 80.6 per cent, boosting newborn protection after 2024 outbreak.

Heavy rain has eased drought risk in the West Country, says the Environment Agency, but low aquifer levels mean water conservation remains vital.

Over 6,000 Somerset pupils from 47 Bath and Wells Diocese schools joined Bishop Michael Beasley for a virtual Christmas collective worship event.

Discover festive events in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater, including Cinderella panto, Christmas church services, and Circus Extravaganza.

A family farm attraction in Berrow is set to reopen temporarily after a fire that took place last month.

If you are looking to clean your oven and want to avoid chemicals, you can use with these 3 items.

Bin collection days will be changed for the festive period with later collections scheduled, Somerset Council have confirmed.

Virgin Media O2 has issued a final "upgrade as soon as possible" warning to customers as it gets set to complete its 3G switch-off over the coming weeks.

Cadbury's popular Dream chocolate bar, which was discontinued in the UK more than 23 years ago, is back again at B&M, with a slight twist.

Make the most of your loyalty card rewards with Morrisons, Lidl, Iceland, and Co-op, Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda ahead of this weekend's big Christmas shop

Southern Co-op partners with Deliveroo to offer rapid grocery delivery in Somerset, with up to 6,500 products delivered in 20 minutes.

Gutters can get blocked with fallen leaves and rainwater but experts have shared some simple tips for cleaning them yourself and how to avoid being fined £5,000.

A charity has issued a fire warning to millions of people using an air fryer this Christmas.

Items sold at Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.

Discover the latest films at The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea, including Avatar: Fire and Ash, Zootropolis 2, and more from 19–25 December. Book tickets now.

J Priddice Groundworks Ltd applies for a goods vehicle operator licence at Blew Farm, Highbridge. Objections must be lodged by December 30.

Community groups in Mendip Hills and Frome can apply for grants up to £2,000 from the Mendip Hills Fund for local projects by 2 March 2026.

The Department for Transport will provide £24.7m over the next four years to support Somerset bus services and deliver key infrastructure improvements

Discover why quality sleep is crucial for health, fitness, and longevity. Learn tips to improve sleep, reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes, and weight gain.

Take on St Margaret’s Hospice Fire and Ice Challenge 2026: New Year’s Day Dip in Minehead and fire-walk in Yeovil. Fundraise for hospice care and earn a medal.

Clinton Rogers questions Avon and Somerset Police’s use of speed awareness courses, their income from course fees, and stricter enforcement of speed limits.

Multiple red “flooding is expected” and amber “flooding is possible” alerts are in place across Somerset and North Somerset amid a yellow rain warning in force until 9pm today.

An independent review into how "high risk" homeless people are being supported has been carried out following the death of two Somerset men

Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.

Sir Ashley Fox MP visits Haygrove School, Refresco, Royal Mail, and local businesses in Bridgwater; highlights concerns over Labour Budget tax rises.

Met Office Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: rain, sunny intervals, gusty winds and changing temperatures from 16–20 December.

Discover Burnham-on-Sea events this week: Christmas market, community café, dementia-friendly service, and social club. Local activities, dates, venues.

Spacious four-bedroom detached house for sale in Burnham-on-Sea for £575,000, featuring period charm, landscaped gardens and sought-after location.

Glastonbury and Somerton MP Sarah Dyke has formally written to Evri's chief executive, demanding an "urgent investigation" into its delivery issues

Thousands of new homes have been approved across Somerset over the last 12 months - and we've taken a closer look at the 20 biggest sites

Multiple red “fooding is expected” and amber “flooding is possible” alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency alongside a Met Office rain warning.

Sir David Jason is set to reunite with ex-cast members for a brand-new Only Fools and Horses TV series, which will air on U&GOLD in 2026.

British Pest Control Association (BPCA) experts have shared what signs of rats and mice you should look out for at Christmas.

Thousands of drivers in England could see their speed fines reimbursed and points removed from their licence as National Highways issues apology

Three companies pleaded not guilty to health and safety offences at Bristol Magistrates' Court following the death of Jason Waring in 2022.

Somerset Council risks "kicking the legs out" from affordable housing projects if it pushes for more funding for GP surgeries, a senior councillor has warned

A Somerset charity hosted two remembrance gatherings across Somerset as the year comes to a close.

The whole county of Somerset is set to be hit by bad weather this week, according to the Met Office.