Assess your midlife fitness with these five essential movement tests for strength, balance and health. Improve independence and resilience as you age in the UK.

BBC’s hit show The Traitors inspires political satire as ex-Tory MPs, including Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman, join Reform UK and Nigel Farage.

Avon and Somerset police and crime commissioner Clare Moody has criticised perceived "high levels of misogyny" regarding the annual budget

Avon and Somerset chief constable Sarah Crew successfully pushed for a £15 increase in the police's share of the average council tax bill

Somerset Council invites applications for a food concession at The Esplanade, Burnham-on-Sea, for summer 2026-2027. Apply by 6 March 2026.

A new weather warning is set to see heavy rain hit areas across Somerset, according to the Met Office.

The finalists for the 2026 Somerset Business Awards have been revealed.

A SCHEME to upgrade old septic tanks in Somerset, to help lower phosphate emissions, has been labelled "dysfunctional" after delays of nearly a year and half.

easyJet advises passengers to check their passports before flying and replace them in good time if ripped so they can fly

Nestle has apologised to its customers and stated that the issue originated from an ingredient supplied by a leading supplier

Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: heavy rain and strong gusts on Tuesday, brighter spells midweek, and unsettled conditions returning by Thursday.

Three-bedroom detached home for sale in Winscombe’s Woodborough Grange, £449,000. Features luxury kitchen, en-suite, garage.

THOUSANDS of 'road defects' have been identified as in need of repair following damage caused by adverse weather conditions.

Drinkers may notice notice higher prices on some of their favourite tipples this month, after an increase in alcohol duty came into force on February 1, but there is a way round it.

Shoppers are wasting billions of pounds every year by failing to use their hard-earned loyalty points, according to new research.

Discover Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea events: author Andrew Claydon talk, Brick by Brick film, Voodoo Room tribute, and Francis Dunnery’s new show.

Somerset Communities Raging Against Poor Planning (SCRAPP)'s inaugural meeting brought together 50 representatives from 22 different areas

The Met Office has warned of a "small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded", as they have issued a new rain warning for Somerset.

Volunteers, councillors, and residents joined a successful Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge litter pick, improving public spaces and fostering community spirit.

Plans have been submitted for Brean Leisure Park to expand the number of caravans at Unity Beach.

Somerset people aged over 75 are being offered a little-known vaccination that could keep them out of hospital this winter.

Somerset's new Local Plan is slowly taking shape, with Somerset Council currently assessing hundreds of proposed sites ahead of public consultation

Police investigating the death of a pedestrian are appealing for witnesses.

Somerset Council opens 54 eco-friendly, zero-carbon council homes in Minehead’s Rainbow Way, providing affordable housing for local residents. Find out more.

A yellow weather warning for ice has been released by the Met Office covering all of Somerset and North Somerset.

Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that knife crime has decreased in Somerset.

Somerset faces rising council tax and reduced local services as adult social care costs soar. Discover why social care funding strains council budgets UK-wide.

A redeveloped perinatal service is offering extra support to parents in the South West during the earliest days of parenthood.

The RSPCA is recruiting animal rescue officers in Somerset, Bristol, Essex, Durham, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire. Apply by 6 Feb 2026.

Somerset Council has announced changes to households who have a communal recycling collection.

This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of water and reflections as the wind and rain has battered Somerset.

Sir Ashley Fox MP urges faster broadband for Bridgwater and rural Somerset, raises concerns over council tax hikes and Somerset Council’s financial management.

Somerset Council has postponed its annual budget setting full council following delays from central government.

A pedestrian has been pronounced dead after an incident on the A38 Bridgwater Road in Somerset.

A MAJOR incident remains in effect in Somerset - as the rain continues to batter the south west.

All lanes on the M5 Motorway have been stopped in North Somerset due to a police led incident.

More people across the South West are turning to self-storage as the UK’s demand for extra space continues to grow

Thousands of low-income families across the UK could receive free electric blankets, microwaves and energy-efficient appliances, following the launch of a new £1 million emergency support fund.

Train passengers are missing out on more than £80 million a year due to “unacceptable” compensation claims processes for delayed journeys.

Here are the rules around people parking in front of your home if there are no yellow lines in the UK.

Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Club secures Unity Holidays sponsorship, extends winning streak to nine, and tops the league after 28-7 victory over Clevedon.

Concerns rise in the UK over AI-driven fake news, misinformation in Yorkshire elections, and deepfake scandals affecting trust in democracy and public figures.

Aldi is offering weekly £100 vouchers to families with newborns as part of its Mamia New Parent Fund.

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox called for an urgent parliamentary debate on Somerset flooding.

More than 1,400 people have given their views on Somerset Council's budget proposals - with a majority willing to pay a little more to protect public services

Last week, it was confirmed that prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK. Some 64,425 men were diagnosed with the disease in 2022, compared with 61,640 for breast cancer, which had previously been the most common cancer.

Holiday goers are being warned to check their 12-month coverage policies as buying in bulk may leave them uncovered on certain trips.

Tesco said it is “sorry for any inconvenience caused” and reassured customers that no other Tesco products are affected by this recall

Road markings can be confusing even for a confident driver as the shape, colour and location all affect their meaning.

Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council have confirmed their budget for 2026/2027, with residents being hit with a council tax increase from April.