Burnham forecast: 14–18 October. Mostly overcast with some sunny intervals. Temperatures steady at highs of 15–16°C, lows of 8–9°C.

MPs have marked Baby Loss Awareness Week by calling on the government to provide more consistent support for bereaved parents

Discover community events in and around Burnham this week. Dementia-friendly church service, men's shed, coffee morning, and Burnham Netball Club.

"Our children’s futures are being decided by spreadsheets, not by compassion. No child should be left to spiral until it’s too late"

Sir Ashley Fox MP is set to host a Pensioners' Fair in Burnham-on-Sea.

Interest in artificial intelligence has surged among UK businesses in recent months, with many eager to understand how new tools like Google’s AI Mode will change the way people search and discover brands online.

A new SEND unit has officially opened to support children with speech, language, and communication needs.

Lemons and lemon juice can be used to help clean those stubborn limescale spots in your toilet - here's how.

UK households can pour washing-up liquid down their drains to help unblock them. Here is how it works.

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

Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening

Somerset Council urges residents to report rough sleepers via StreetLink for World Homelessness Day. Find out more.

Serving military personnel and veterans can get free rail travel across Great Britain for Remembrance services. Also for RBL volunteers for London Poppy Day.

Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club showing the colours of autumn

What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists

The rare £5 note, from the Bank of England’s Birmingham branch, will go under the hammer next week

There are animals on the M5. As a result there is stop-start traffic in places.

Laura Lorraine Evans has applied for a premises licence for Enchanted Creations – Bake Hut in Burnham-on-Sea to serve alcohol with food. Objections by Oct 20.

The Ritz Cinema in Burnham-on-Sea will showcase a variety of films from Friday, October 10 to Thursday, October 16.

Traffic on the M5 motorway was brought to a halt by emergency services after what some may think could be filming for Hot Fuzz 2.

YouGov is predicting that Reform UK would fall just short of an overall majority if a general election were called tomorrow

Five water firms are to be provisionally allowed to raise their bills by between 1% and 5% more than previously granted by regulator Ofwat

Burnham-on-Sea Methodist Church unveils new cloth wall hangings at Harvest Festival, featuring the iconic beach lighthouse and RNLI lifeboat.

Paul Fox shares five top tips to save money this autumn, including unclaimed benefits, energy bills, Christmas budgeting and free support.

Sgt Joe Pitman and a colleague win Bravery Awards after entering a deep, freezing lake near Burnham-on-Sea in a rescue attempt after a hoax call.

Clinton Rogers writes as e-bike sales triple as electric bikes surge in popularity, while private e-scooters remain illegal on public roads in Somerset.

A farm shop has opened up at an M5 Motorway services in Somerset - but does it rank among the best in the country?

The crossing on the main road between Highbridge and Bristol Airport is used by more than 150,000 people every year

Up to 25 local jobs could be created - but the school fears it will lead to a rise in obesity among its pupils

During the latest challenge on BBC's Celebrity Traitors, Lucy Beaumont revealed a funny story that left fans laughing.

A Morrisons petrol station mistake has left several drivers with damaged vehicles and one facing a repair bill of almost £3,000.

New Road in West Huntspill will be closed, Oct 14 and 15, for pole replacement works. Road closed to all traffic, alternative route available.

The council has shelled out significant sums since April 2023 - at a time when it's been cutting staff numbers and seeking to make big savings

It is October, meaning the countdown to half-term and Halloween is upon us, so here are the top places in Somerset to get your pumpkin from near you in 2025.

Bridgwater councillor Brian Smedley, in his latest column, discusses his trip to Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference

The Fen Raft Spider is the UK's largest spider and is reportedly making a huge comeback, the RSPB confirmed.

Brits are being warned that these simple mistakes could increase your risk of deadly blood clots on planes

The coin is one of 210,000 issued by the Royal Mint in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens

Modern 2–3 bed semi-detached bungalow for sale in Burnham-on-Sea, Eastleigh Close. Features conservatory, garage, garden, off-road parking. £330,000 freehold.

Sir Ashley Fox has provided an update on his recent work as Conservative MP for Bridgwater.

Somerset Council launches Families First Partnership public consultation to improve children's social care. Have your say on family services by Nov 27.

Looking for entertainment in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge over the next week? Whitesnake tribute, local history group, monthly bazaar, 60s weekend.

Three-bedroom chalet bungalow for sale in Axbridge, Somerset, £549,950. Panoramic views, approximately half-acre plot, spacious reception rooms, and garage.

Four new deputy lieutenants have been appointed to support Somerset's lord-lieutenant in representing The King.

Somerset community shops unite through the Somerset Community Shops Group to share ideas, with a senior representative from the Plunkett Foundation attending.

Burnham-on-Sea weather, Oct 7-11 – Mostly overcast with highs of 16–17°C. Expect some sunny intervals, particularly Wednesday afternoon.

A charity that helps support young people struggling with their mental health has started a fundraiser after being ordered to leave the building it calls home.

Ever wondered what happens to your rubbish once it's been collected from the kerbside? Wonder no more...

Brand new four-bed semi-detached bungalow for sale at Highbridge Wharf. Modern family home, £295,000. Near M5, rail links, Bristol Airport.

Affordable homes being delivered across Somerset will be given to people with a "local connection" to the county, Somerset Council has stressed.