Some of them are in a bad way.

Some amazing stuff has happened in our wonderful county.

BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between April 28 and May 4 2022.

A total lunar eclipse will see the moon turn red this week - find out when the blood moon is happening and how to watch it in Somerset.

There’s not much to expect when you go to a Wetherspoons, just cheap and cheerful drinks and laughs with friends

A GROUP of more than 40 Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) apprentice coaches have met Olympic medallist Alice Kinsella during a residential.

A GORGEOUS family home, which offers four to six bedrooms, is for sale.

POLICE in Somerset have taken over the investigation into a 14-year-old boy who has been missing for almost a fortnight.

TRAFFIC cops have taken a pop on social media at two speeding drivers they've dealt with.

THE 15th Pride of Somerset Youth Awards highlighted the remarkable achievements of young people across the county.

THE stunning pictures coming out of Brazil at the end of last month, showing the Sambadrome filled once more with people and entries as the world-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival returned for the first time since 2020, really were a sight to behold.

As if we need an excuse to have a cocktail, but this Friday, May 13 we really do have one as it's World Cocktail Day!

Major supermarkets and retailers across the UK have issued an urgent "DO NOT EAT" warning amid food poisoning fears linked to salmonella.

All lanes re-opened on the A39 after earlier accident

IS your local GP’s website difficult to use? writes Daniel Mumby.

A CHILDREN’S hospice will hold a summer fete to raise “much-needed funds” for the charity.

ONE person has been taken to hospital after a crash between a van and a car in Bridgwater.

PEOPLE in Somerset are being urged to hand in any unwanted guns during a firearms and ammunition surrender starting today (Thursday, May 12).

MORE than £7m will be spent on making urgent repairs to Somerset’s schools over the next 12 months.

A BRIDGWATER-based creative learning space, Clayhill Arts will celebrate the area’s rich – and often unseen - culture of craft-making and folklore.

THE dust has now settled following the astonishing turn of events which transpired in Somerset on Friday (May 6) following the local elections.

A COUPLE will drive to the Ukrainian/Polish border to deliver 1000 bags of sweets to put a smile on children’s faces.

DEDICATION to data is what you need… if you want to be a record maker...

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, May 12.

LABOUR gained two seats from the Conservatives in last week's Bridgwater Town Council election as voters went to the polls to elect their local government representatives.

POLICE have appealed for the public's help to track down a man in connection with their investigation into a sexual offence.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked unconscious when assaulted in Bridgwater earlier this month.

POLICE are appealing for people in the Avon and Somerset Police area to get in touch if they spot a missing 14-year-old boy.

AN annual war chest of £36million will help cut the amount of foul sewage discharged into Somerset's rivers during storms.

Rightmove has revealed the top 10 seaside price hotspots with one Somerset location among them.

POLICE were unimpressed by these piece of parking.

Fire up the barbie! M&S has launched its grill range in time for summer.

A DRIVER stopped on the M5 in Somerset has appeared in court charged with intent to supply a class B drug.

THE project to build a new nuclear power station in Somerset has now awarded more than £13 million to community initiatives in the South-West.

PEOPLE across Somerset are being urged to repair and reuse under a scheme starting this week.

TALENTED entertainers are being sought by Bridgwater​ Guy Fawkes Carnival Committee to be ‘front of curtain’ acts at the 2022 carnival concerts.

EFFORTS to improve the lives of children in care across Somerset have received a boost following a government grant.

The sale will see products such as the Flash Speed Mop Starter Kit discounted, as well as popular brands including Zoflora and Fabulosa.

A BRIDGWATER woman was “brought to tears” by the cost of private dental care she sought after being unable to find a local NHS provider.

CONSTRUCTION of a new service station on the M5 could begin shortly if revised plans for the site are approved, write Daniel Mumby.

A JAZZ night will raise funds for the Bridgwater​ League of Friends in Cossington.

CLAYHILL Arts explored the art of Japanese embroidery with a three-day course in Bridgwater.

ASPIRING footballers from the local area have been encouraged to register for Bridgwater United’s upcoming academy trials for the new football season.

AVON and Somerset Police officers will be out in force again this week checking on motorists' speeds.

A FLAGSHIP regeneration scheme is moving closer to the finish line - with completion of brickwork, panelling and installation of glasswork for shop fronts planned over the next few months.

From Frozen, Harry Potter, Jersy Boys, Matilda and so much more get deals on West End shows.

A VALUABLE statue created by an artist from the Bridgwater area has been stolen overnight.

Residents in Somerset are thought to be among the most chill as a study reveals the least, and most, stressed regions – see the full list.

SOMERSET beaches could be ideal for a day out or for walks with our four-legged friends, but not all of them are dog-friendly.

A BRIDGWATER man is celebrating his new life four years after he underwent open heart surgery.