PATIENTS in North Sedgemoor can now get blood tests and investigations done locally - rather than travelling 22 miles to do so.

The new streaming service has officially launched in the UK and you can sign up now.

The Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning which takes in Somerset

THE Somerset Food Trail Festival on July 15-24 is an 'open farm’ and farm-to-fork showcase that puts the spotlight on Somerset's smaller-scale, nature-friendly farmers and artisan producers in all their fascinating diversity, giving visitors a bett...

NEARLY a dozen staff members at a Somerset learning trust took part in training to become mental health first aiders last week. 

THE gates to Glastonbury Festival will officially open today after a three-year hiatus, with music fans set to enjoy high temperatures alongside the infamous showers and mud on Worthy Farm.

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning that could affect Somerset tomorrow, Thursday, June 23.

Before going on holiday in Europe it might be good to check if your network allows for roaming charges

Eurovision winners, Kalush Orchestra, will be performing at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.

A MAN from Bridgwater has been fined £440 after avoiding paying a £7.90 train fare.

RICH’S Cider is opening a new farm shop at their main site in Highbridge next week.

THE family of Jennifer and Stephen Chapple have shared their tributes following the sentencing of Colling Reeves.

LEGO fans have been treated to a sneak peek of some upcoming products as LEGO kickstart its 90th anniversary celebrations.

Revised plans have been put forward to build 29 new flats in the heart of Highbridge

DRIVERS in Somerset are being urged to 'rein in' as incidents involving horses and vehicles are on the rise

SOMERSET County Council has raised the flag outside County Hall in Taunton to mark Armed Forces Day this coming Saturday (June 25).

AGRICULTURAL workers, farmers and their families can now get specialist advice from NHS professionals at Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auction, as well as Frome Market and Bridgwater's Derek Mead Health Room.

The Highbridge family of a dad of four, whose life was tragically cut short at the age of just 33, are trying to raise awareness of the hidden condition that killed him

THERE may well be slow moving traffic in the Glastonbury area this week with the festival taking place - but motorists still stand a good chance of being caught if they speed.

This week is the best time to see a rare event where all the major planets line up in the night's sky, coinciding with the return of the Glastonbury Festival.

A CLASSIC Jaguar, which has been in the same family for 62 years, is going under the Charterhouse gavel in their classic and collector car auction on Wednesday July 6 at the Haynes International Motor Museum.

THIS large home occupies a good sized plot with some wonderful countryside views, this spacious detached four double bedroom residence offers a tranquil setting.

IN the Charterhouse specialist auction of classic and vintage motorcycles on Wednesday, June 29, is a rare 1920’s French San-Sou-Pap motorcycle.

THE ultimate romantic symbol – the diamond ring – was the sparkling star of the show at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s June antiques sale.

HUNDREDS of people are expected to descend on Glastonbury on the longest day of the year this Tuesday (June 21).

An interactive map has been published, allowing people to report sightings of a toxic plant which can cause blisters and even blindness.

With the warmer weather finally here, you might be wondering how you can stay cool in bed at night.

Avoid the devastation of a dead battery at this year's Glastonbury Festival - here's how to charge your phone at the festival.

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for an area of storms producing lightning in Somerset.

AN elderly Highbridge man forced to live a lie for 60 years has finally tracked down his long-lost son - through Facebook.

Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.

RAIL services in and out of stations across Somerset will be severely disrupted between Tuesday and Saturday next week (June 21-25), GWR is warning.

SEVEN community groups in Sedgemoor are set to benefit from nearly £20,000 of funding.

If you are planning to hit the beach or the park to enjoy the better weather, packing yourself a picnic is not only fun but an affordable way to eat out.

As temperatures continue to soar across the UK, you would be forgiven for thinking Burnham-on-Sea was in an arctic microclimate today

A musical duo from Wedmore, who received international recognition during the height of the covid pandemic, are hoping to build on their achievements.

RESIDENTS and businesses across Somerset are being asked how they would like to see a £7.26million windfall spent.

Train firm Great Western Railway (GWR) has issued advice to revellers taking the train to next week's Glastonbury Festival - amid fears a rail strike could cause chaos.

JD Sports has launched a summer sale with up to 50% off. Here's some of the deals you can grab while stocks last.

Glastonbury Festival has issued a warning to anyone camping at this year's festival.

The scam, which is used by fraudsters to try and steal your bank details, has been circulating since the early days of lockdown.

A Highbridge company has been awarded a £4.2m contract to provide 839 bathroom and shower pods for a £260m build-to-rent neighbourhood in Sussex

THE founder of Burnham-on-Sea based charity that has transformed hundreds of lives has won a Platinum Jubilee Award.

Here's a selection of the items you can find in Aldi's Specialbuys and Lidl's middle aisle from Thursday, June 16.

A HIGHBRIDGE man has been banned from attending any football match in the UK for the next three years.

POLICE have clocked two cars speeding at over 100mph on the M5 in Somerset today (Wednesday, June 15).

There have been lots of reports of a mini-heatwave arriving at the end of the week – here’s how hot it’s going to get in Somerset.

TWO drivers from Burnham and Highbridge have been fined for speeding on the M5 between Sedgemoor Services and Weston-super-Mare (junction 21).

The Burnham and Highbridge sea cadets saw success when they competed at the Somerset and Dorset District’s Sailing Regatta.

The party's theme was ‘Shimmer and Shine’ which saw the Islanders get glitzed up in sequin dresses, glitter mini skirts, chainmail tops and shiny bomber jackets.