Dogs Trust delivers over 2,400 Christmas parcels to homeless dog owners across the UK, supporting people and pets with gifts, care and vital services.

The RSPCA urgently appeals for volunteers in Somerset to foster rescued cats as catteries reach capacity. Help give cats a home; all costs covered.

Members of Somerset Camera Club capture pictures of the county preparing for Christmas

The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea screens Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Zootropolis 2, Wicked For Good, Paw Patrol Christmas & more, 5–11 December. Book now.

Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Club secures new two-year sponsorship with Unity Holidays, supporting all teams. Unity Beach branding now at BASC Ground.

A new fleet of environmentally friendlier waste lorries is being introduced in Somerset, replacing older vehicles in the region.

NSPCC poll reveals 75 per cent of South West adults fear increased child abuse and domestic violence at Christmas. Childline urges vigilance and support.

New South West police campaign targets county lines child exploitation, warning teens on TikTok and Snapchat to spot criminal signs and seek local support.

New report reignites debate on routine prostate cancer screening for men in the UK, as 56,000 diagnosed yearly. Calls grow for improved men's health checks.

Somerset Council leader Bill Revans has accused Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox of "openly supporting criminal activity" regarding flags on local lampposts

Ashley Fox MP has responded to the costs of removing Union Jack flags from lamp posts, calling on Somerset Council to "stop this idiotic behaviour".

Cllr Brian Smedley joins American band Gangstagrass tour UK towns amid local flag debates. Glasgow and Edinburgh see Palestine-Saltire flags.

Somerset Community Foundation awards over £50,000 from the Waste Not Somerset Fund to local groups reducing waste and supporting sustainability.

A proposal to introduce Sunday parking charges in car parks across Somerset will be deferred after a public consultation revealed "significant opposition".

Somerset Council has criticised "abuse and threatening behaviour" directed towards its staff who removed British and English flags from lampposts

Somerset Council floated the idea of closing Cheddar's household waste recycling centre back in January 2024 - but this is no longer on the cards

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has put a "scoring system" in place to ensure people in deprived areas are treated as quickly as possible

If the Government believes you deliberately did not tell them of a change in circumstances in order to receive an overpayment, you could be prosecuted

Aldi has wrestles back the crown for the cheapest supermarket in the UK, just in time for Christmas, according to research from Which?.

HMRC has a secret festive loophole, which accountant Rachel Harris describes as "the £150 party rule that no one uses properly" that gives every worker a Christmas party

UK weather forecast: Rain and sunny intervals expected 2–6 December, with highs of 11°C, lows of 3°C, and gusts up to 27mph. Daily updates included.

Modern four-bedroom detached house for sale in Brent Knoll for £550,000. Spacious, countryside living, garage, garden, and excellent transport links.

A couple from Burnham-on-Sea are saving more than £100k by building their own house using polystyrene blocks instead of bricks.

The Puriton Inn, just outside of Bridgwater, has decorated the outside of its pub for the annual Puriton Festive Walk.

The M5 Southbound is partially blocked with 'severe delays' reported from J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South) to J25 A358 (Taunton) due to a crash.

Kath and Jack share all about Rob, who was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for the payment reference ‘DWP WFP’, alongside their National Insurance number.

Enjoy festive events in and around Burnham-on-Sea over the next week, including a Christmas fayre, tree festival, Michael Bublé tribute, and theatre show.

A newsagent that has been run by the same family for over 100 years has closed for the final time.

Police are urging people across Somerset and North Somerset to help take drink and drug drivers off the road.

The Post Office has urged people to send their Christmas parcels and cards before December 8 to avoid the busiest day

Defrosting a freezer can sometimes take a while, but there is a method to help speed up the process using a few items from around the home

Here's why ensuring your home is ventilated with fresh air, particularly during winter when you may be tempted to keep them shut, is important.

The Met Office has released a yellow rain warning that will affect Somerset and North Somerset over the first two days of December.

Mould and damp can be a big problem in the winter, but plants such as the Areca Palm can help absorb some of the humidity out of the air to prevent it

Drivers have been told that they need to remove these 7 common items from their car right now to avoid mould and damp.

DWP benefits including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, PIP, Carer's Allowance, and the State Pension are to increase in April 2026 after Rachel Reeves announced higher payments in her budget speech today.

Little Adventures Nursery Group wins two National Nursery Awards 2025, recognised for business growth, bursaries, and outstanding childcare across South West.

Great Western Railway launches Christmas market challenge: win free rail travel in a festive jumper to top UK markets.

Over 100 joined the Axbridge Progressive Supper 2025, raising £1,701 for Cheddar Food Bank, Axe Vale Arts, and Friends of Axbridge Church. Local charity event.

Little Adventures Nursery Group wins two National Nursery Awards 2025, recognised for business growth, bursaries, and outstanding childcare across South West.

Gallery of Somerset Camera Club photographs spotlighting people and community

Discover latest Ritz Cinema film schedule: Zootropolis 2, Wicked For Good, A Paw Patrol Christmas, and Westlife – Royal Albert Hall 25th Anniversary Concert.

The latest section of the Strawberry Line multi-user path will provide a safer route to Kings Academy and the local leisure centre via a new bridge

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning that will hit Somerset, set to come into effect tomorrow morning (Saturday, November 29).

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

The MP for Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea has reacted to the budget saying it "offers nothing to support economic growth or strengthen our high streets".

Clare Moody reassures Avon and Somerset residents that Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) roles remain unchanged until 2028.

Burnham-on-Sea resident Dennis James Wood donates defibrillator via Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Life Support, boosting community cardiac arrest response.

Youth Adventure Trust fundraisers raise £22k in Somerset and Wiltshire events, supporting outdoor adventure programmes for vulnerable young people aged 11–16.