Things to do in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater: Halloween crafts, Disney music bingo, vintage trains and Brean's Beachcomber party.

St Margaret’s Hospice launches its Light up a Life appeal as a Somerset widower shares his story of love and loss.

New data reveals the 10 hardest primary schools to get into across Somerset, based on catchment distance and capacity.

Pete Richards asks whether age is just a number and why staying active can help people feel younger for longer.

Here are some of the latest Bridgwater and wider Somerset offenders who have been sentenced in Magistrates’ Court.

A crash on the M5 in north Somerset temporarily closed a lane of traffic and caused severe delays for drivers heading south this afternoon.

Members of the public can tune in to a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the Somerset police control room, where "no two calls are ever the same."

The Cheddar businessman says he has poured decades of work into the site, but now fears staff and holidaymakers could pay the price.

The Prince of Wales revealed the brilliant encounter during a surprise appearance on The Graham Norton Show which aired on Friday, October 23.

Somerset drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M5 for the weekend of October 23 to 25

Avon and Somerset PCC Clare Moody welcomes new courts and reforms aimed at improving support for victims of crime.

St Margaret’s Hospice Care raises more than £35,000 as 55 Somerset gardens open to support patients and families.

Children’s Hospice South West invites businesses to host a Breakfast with Santa fundraiser and support local families this Christmas.

Four-bedroom detached bungalow in Brent Knoll near Burnham-on-Sea goes on the market for £625,000 with large gardens and garage.

Large parts of Somerset have been hit by disruption caused by Storm Austen with strong winds and rain today (October 23).

Significant southbound delays and queuing on the M5 in Somerset as weekend holiday traffic builds - here's everything you need to know.

Police have shared an update after the M5 northbound was closed for several hours this afternoon, Friday October 23, when a lorry overturned.

Somerset travellers have been urged to check their flights before setting off as Storm Austen brings disruptive weather across the UK.

Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are due to hit the UK. But who is responsible for potential garden fence damages?

Clinton Rogers recalls 26 years covering Glastonbury Festival, from backstage rows and mud to unforgettable performances.

Somerset Communities Raging Against Poor Planning (SCRAPP) brings together 21 Somerset town and villages to stop inappropriate development

The M5 is suffering major delays after a second reported incident brought traffic to a halt within hours of an earlier motorway disruption today (October 22).

Andy Burnham has publicly backed plans for a new Wessex mayor by 2028, which would see more power devolved to Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire

The M5 traffic is at a standstill on a stretch of road in Somerset amid reports of a crash today (October 22).

When I thought about visiting a hair salon during British Beauty Week I did wonder whether I should book myself in for a haircut, but then I decided there wouldn't have been much work for them to do.

Here are some of the latest Bridgwater, Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Magistrates’ Court this past week.

Somerset Camera Club members capture ‘on the move’ photos, from dogs and walkers to a horse-drawn land train, featured in local newspapers.

It is set to be week of rainy skies and high winds across Burnham-on-Sea, according to the Met Office.

A storm has been forecast to hit the south of England, with Somerset set to be affected by winds of up to 60MPH.

Redrow Homes has secured outline consent to build 70 homes on land near the Cheddar Car Boot and Market site off the A371 Draycott Road

Barratt Homes Bristol intends to deliver 2,000 new homes between Burnham-on-Sea and Brent Knoll - in spite of a recent Planning Inspectorate ruling

Somerset residents are being warned about criminals pretend to be police officers before attempting to get money or banking information.

Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.

Burnham and Bridgwater events guide: Masters of Deception, Atomic Rooster, Hundred Watt Club and The New Jersey Boys.

More than 14,000 Somerset students have taken part in Active Bystander assemblies promoting safety and positive action.

The Met Office has warned of potentially damaging gusts, travel disruption and power cuts ahead of a weather warning later this week.

The new store would have created 40 local jobs - but Somerset Council isn't satisfied that the plans go far enough when it comes to ecology

A person has died after being struck by a train at a Somerset railway station on Sunday October 18, with British Transport Police investigating.

Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation

PIP figures reveal that 30% of recent claimants with anxiety disorders are aged 16 to 24, but a leading psychiatrist warns official statistics may not tell the whole story.

Typo, owned by Cotton On, will close all UK stores and its online shop by early 2027, citing high rents, rising costs and weak sales

Fitness coach Pete Richards explains why strength training can help people stay independent and recover better after illness.

Three-bedroom Burnham-on-Sea bungalow with extensive gardens, garage and no onward chain on the market for £575,000

Rail passengers faced cancellations and delays after a person was hit by a train between Weston-super-Mare and Taunton

Petruth Paddocks welcomes more over 20,000 visitors a year and supports more than 50 local jobs - but a business rates hike has put it under threat

Brean Theme Park has been ranked among the lowest-rated theme parks in the UK

A Great British Bake Off winner has shared a recipe for making “free” laundry detergent using conkers.

Government travel bosses have issued an urgent warning to Brits travelling to Mauritius in the aftermath of a police shooting.

Burnham-on-Sea convenience store V.J. Stores has applied to change its licence to sell alcohol off-sales from 7am to 9pm daily

Somerset parents urged to apply for school places before October and January deadlines to boost chances of preferred schools.