Somerset launches pilot offering childhood vaccinations at home via health visitors, aiming to boost immunisation rates and improve NHS access for families.

Discover the latest film showtimes at The Ritz Cinema, Burnham-on-Sea, 1–7 May, including The Devil Wears Prada 2 and live Met Opera. Book tickets online.

Experience Somerset’s spectacular dawn chorus as birdsong peaks for International Dawn Chorus Day. RSPB hosts events to celebrate this unique wildlife event.

Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club toured Burnham-on-Sea RNLI lifeboat station, enjoying a lifeboat launch demo and raising £250 for RNLI with a club supper.

The People’s Emergency Briefing, a UK documentary chaired by Prof Mike Berners-Lee, explores urgent climate and nature crises. Local screenings nationwide.

Clinton Rogers examines the decline of grammar and spelling standards in UK media, official documents, and politics, and debates importance of correct English.

Celebrate Somerset Day 2026 on 9–10 May with county-wide events, food festivals, live music, heritage celebrations, and family activities across Somerset.

Burnham-on-Sea RNLI and North Somerset Paddlesports Club staged a lifeboat rescue exercise to boost kayak safety and highlight key paddling safety tips.

Police have said they believe the body of a man discovered on the beach at Burnham-on-Sea belongs to missing 28-year-old Jake.

A former police officer who admitted to harassing a colleague has been warned that he could be jailed.

The annual restrictions for Burnham-On-Sea beach come into force tomorrow (May 1).

A new Domino’s store has opened in a Somerset village, with queues spotted outside the premises on opening day.

MPs calling for urgent reforms to speed up property transactions and stop sales falling through

Premier Inn owner Whitbread said it wanted to save money in light of cost pressures coming from business rates and national insurance contributions.

Dog owners are being urged to check for everyday hazards over the May bank holiday weekend

The Somerset Bus Partnership has been pushing for increase bus services to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton - but there's a big obstacle in the way

A former police officer has been charged with harassment and stalking offences following an investigation carried out by the Professional Standards Department.

Drivers are being warned as Bank Holiday traffic along the M5 Motorway is set to be the busiest it has ever been in the last 10 years.

Met Office forecasts warm, sunny weather for Burnham-on-Sea this week, with highs up to 22°C, moderate UV levels, and gusty winds easing by Saturday.

Three-bedroom semi-detached home in Highbridge for sale at offers over £260,000. Modern Bloor Homes build, en-suite, garden, parking, near amenities.

Children and young people in care in Somerset, and the adults who support them, could be in line for official recognition.

LOCALiQ has been named Standout SEO Agency of the Year at the 2026 UK Digital Excellence Awards, further cementing its reputation as one of the UK’s leading digital marketing agencies.

Live music, theatre, and charity events come to Burnham and Bridgwater this week, including Simon and Garfunkel tribute, South West Heavy Fest, and more.

A roundabout on the A38 in Burnham-on-Sea will close for multiple nights due to resurfacing works.

There will be no recycling or rubbish collections taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 4.

Lidl GB has revealed hundreds of new locations where it is seeking sites for new stores, including in Somerset.

Somerset Council's existing gritter lorries are suffering from "significant deterioration" and will need to be replaced over the next four years

A new cider bar has opened in Somerset, giving residents and holidaymakers the chance to try locally-made cider.

Emergency services were called out to help the injured beach walker on Saturday, April 25.

Fire crews from Taunton rescued a person trapped in their vehicle after a collision occurred involving a car and a double-decker bus near Bridgwater.

Pupils at Shipham Church of England First School marked Earth Day with outdoor learning, a sponsored run for Somerset Wildlife Trust, and eco activities.

Bone health often declines silently, increasing risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Learn how weight-bearing exercise and nutrition boost bone density.

Avon and Somerset Police have found a missing man with Somerset links after appealing for the public's help.

Harp Road and Vole Road in Mark and Brent Knoll to close 27 April–1 May for National Grid pole works, per Somerset Council. Alternative route in place.

Queuing traffic has been reported between J19 A369 Martcombe Road (Portishead) and J21 (Weston-super-Mare).

A JD Wetherspoons pub in Somerset has applied to alter its premises licence.

Energy bills could get cheaper for millions under new UK plans - here’s what it means for your household.

Debate over unisex toilets in UK schools grows, with parents raising concerns on standards, privacy, and inclusion. Clinton Rogers gives his take.

Cllr Bill Revans reflects on Karen Revans' legacy at Richard Huish College, Somerset’s education, local investment, and opportunities for young people.

More than 1,000 homes part of Somerset were left without water earlier today (April 23) after a burst main disrupted supplies in the area.

The advanced ‘ultra’ speed camera called the Jenoptik VECTOR-SR works differently from our usual speed cameras.

Ryanair passengers who need to use its airport check-in or bag-drop services will be required to finish the process 20 minutes earlier.

Alstone Lane, West Huntspill, will close 24/7 for Wessex Water sewer repairs from 29 April to 1 May, Somerset Council confirms. Diversion route in place.

Somerset Council has published a new strategy to deliver low-cost housing across the county - but not every area will immediately benefit

More than 99 per cent of children starting school in Somerset in September have secured a place at one of their top three primary school choices.

Met Office forecasts sunny weather for Burnham-on-Sea, 21–25 April, with highs of 20°C, moderate UV, rising pollen, and low to moderate pollution.

Three-bedroom detached bungalow for sale in Brean, Somerset for £385,000. Features large plot, double garage, modernisation potential, and chain-free sale.

Councillor Oliver Patrick has sought to set the record straight about what "affordable housing" means when it comes to new Somerset housing estates

A brand-new Domino’s store is set to open near a secondary school in a Somerset village next week, with the public invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The accessibility of Somerset railway stations has been discussed in parliament.