Somerset had barely woken up this morning when the Prime Minister announced his resignation.

The Prime Minister’s resignation after haemorrhaging support among his ministers and MPs will fire the starting gun for a contest to replace him.

CHILDREN from a special education school have collected and transformed thousands of plastic bottle tops into stunning art murals, as part of a nationwide recycling campaign to raise awareness about the dangerous impact of plastic waste on the enviro...

POLICE are appealing to people in Somerset to look out for a prisoner who has gone on the run.

Mr Johnson finally lost control of power in No 10 following a string of resignations from ministers and aides, according to reports.

MORE than 60 potholes were repaired on Somerset's roads every working day last month, according to figures from Travel Somerset.

RNLI volunteer crews launched lifeboats to conduct a search for a missing person.

A TEAM at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has been helping people who are unemployed or at threat of redundancy to find a career in the NHS.

THE Engage Somerset wellbeing project delivered by Pluss, that was announced in January as a six-month programme, has been extended by a further three months.

A woman has been taken to hospital after a collision involving three vehicles on the M5 between Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea.

More than 150 Somerset children under the age of 11 had to be admitted to hospital to get teeth removed as the NHS dentistry crisis deepens.

AN East Brent man has avoided a driving ban for family reasons after he was caught speeding on the M5 while a temporary 50mph speed restriction was in place.

HOUSING association LiveWest has committed to build 302 homes in rural areas across Somerset over the next two years.

THE Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News is proud to be the media partner of an upcoming music event showcasing the talent of a local singer-songwriter.

See the dangerous and wild animals being kept in Somerset - and where they are - with Born Free's interactive map.

AVON and Somerset Police are joining South West counterparts in Operation Scorpion, a crackdown on drugs.

MOTORISTS are being reminded to expect travel delays in Somerset today (Monday, July 4).

A LOCAL church held a summer fête on Saturday, featuring a raffle, a barbecue, a tombola, cakes and refreshments, and plenty of other stalls.

A POPULAR street fair returned Wedmore at the weekend, bringing “a day of fun, entertainment and lots of stalls to browse”.

All traffic is being temporarily held on the M5 heading northbound between Burnham-on-Sea (junction 22) and Weston-super-Mare (21).

A NUMBER of lengthy roadworks schemes are starting in Somerset this week.

SEDGEMOOR'S largest housing provider has shared advice for reducing the risk of domestic fires following several reports in the area.

LOCATED in the ever so popular residential location is this executive four bedroom detached house which has been modernised throughout in a stylish finish yet neutral décor with accents of colour splashes and lots of natural light.

HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.

Parents and guardians starting to shop around for good deals on school uniforms can rest easy and Aldi has announced its popular uniform range will be returning next month.

Here's a roundup of suitcases and bags, ideal for your summer holiday.

Customers will be able to personalise their beer cans with their own texts and images

PATIENTS in Somerset with hard-to-heal ulcers are now able to get more targeted treatment and support thanks to a new specialist clinic.

A GROUP of protesters “will be blocking all three lanes of the motorway” near Taunton and Bridgwater against the “ridiculous” price of fuel.

Travel disruption is expected on Monday (4 July) due to planned nationwide protests about the cost of fuel, police have warned.

A WOMAN who was diagnosed with a stage four rare cancer said being at Glastonbury Festival made her forget about her diagnosis.

Love Island has gripped the nation this year as millions tune in every night to see what the islanders have been up to.

RNLI lifeguards will be returning to Burnham-on-Sea beach and in addition, will be providing a lifeguard service on Brean beach from this Saturday (2 July) until Sunday 4 September.

THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the South West.

THE application window to take part in the prestigious 2022 Somerset County Guy Fawkes carnival processions will open on Monday, July, 4 as one of the county’s best-loved annual events returns to the streets after a two-year pause.

Here's some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, June 30.

A 28-year-old man has been jailed for 12 months after admitting to defrauding thousands of pounds from a butchers near Weston-super-Mare.

BELOW are planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between June 16 and June 22 2022.

A SOMERSET man accused of rape and sexual assault has been sent for trial at Mold Crown Court in Wales next month.

Revised plans have been put forward to build 110 new homes on a “green lung” near Highbridge town centre.

A BURNHAM-ON-SEA florist has spoken of the moment she received a phone call asking her to supply a bouquet to Motown icon Diana Ross.

The beauty must-have sold out within weeks following its first launch last Christmas.

THE Princess Theatre & Arts Centre continues their monthly screenings of well-loved classic films on Wednesday, July 6 with South Pacific. Tickets are priced at £5 or The Princess is offering £10 tickets to include the film and lunch. You...

The first results of the 2021 census are in – and they show Sedgemoor has seen its population swell over the last decade.

The iconic and adorable Stitch turns 20 and has a whole new collection on ShopDisney now.

A green space near a Somerset railway station could be sold to a housing developer to enable the construction of a new bridge over the nearby river.

TEN new trainee detective constables joined Avon and Somerset Police today (Monday June 27) via Police Now’s national detective programme, having completed their initial academy training.

Beachside Holiday Park in Brean played host to a motorbike show over the weekend.

Somerset waste bosses could spend more than £5.5M replacing 22 bin lorries which are approaching the end of their working life.

VISITORS enjoyed a day out at a fete and classic car show on Saturday, June 25.