PEOPLE across Somerset are being warned to expect some thunderstorms and torrential rains today (Wednesday, August 17).

WESSEX Water has defended six figure bonuses paid to four senior executives following an attack by a district councillor.

ALL traffic is being held on the M5 northbound carriageway between Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-super-Mare because of a vehicle fire.

PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.

A MUSEUM said it will promote local history after receiving a donation through the ‘Cash for Charities’ campaign.

NEW research shows more than 70 per cent of British drivers are breaking a little known law, which could see them facing fines of up to £1,000 or points on their licence.

Some schools will see an expected 300 per cent rise in energy costs.

The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning in Somerset from yellow to amber as storms set to sweep the county.

SEDGEMOOR District Council have confirmed that a number of parks and play areas in the Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea area will be getting an upgrade.

THE North Somerset branch of the RSPCA in Brent Knoll has announced the long-awaited return of its Sunday Funday next month. 

A MONTHLY bazaar and farmers' market proved its popularity once more in Brent Knoll on Saturday, August 13. 

When is Flying Ant Day in the UK in 2022? And what is it? All you need to know.

THE crew of a boat were rescued moments before it sank off the Somerset coast at the weekend.

A TOTAL of 16 major roadworks are being started in Somerset today (Monday, August 15).

ST MARGARET’S Hospice has launched its Sunflower Stroll memory walk.

A YELLOW warning for thunderstorms affecting Somerset and the South West has been extended.

SENSITIVELY combining the charm, beauty, and period features of an 18th century country property with contemporary comfort and style.

THE Somerset Food Trail Festival was declared a roaring success after more than 190 farmers, growers, food producers, cafés, pubs, and restaurants took part in the 10-day festival from 15-24 July.

LAWRENCE looked a little like a ceramic zoo on last month when a collection of 40 lots of Meissen porcelain animals was met with steady and eager bidding.

HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

TODAY (August 13) sees the parkrun in Apex Park, Highbridge reach an incredible milestone of 300.

Somerset has avoided drought status despite it being the driest first half of the year since 1976 – here’s why.

WORKS on the statue of ‘a true British hero’ have been recently carried out in Highbridge.

PACE bowler Marchant de Lange is leaving Somerset County Cricket Club at the end of the season to join Gloucestershire.

THUNDERSTORMS could develop on Monday, bringing “heavy rain” and “disruption”, the latest Met Office forecast said.

Drought looming for the south west amid Met Office amber heatwave weather warning – but will it bring a hosepipe ban for Somerset?

A NURSING home in Burnham-on-Sea has closed and its residents resettled after the care quality commission took “enforcement action” against it. 

A NEW water refill point has been installed on Burnham-on-Sea's Esplanade to help reduce plastic waste and littering. 

THE National Drought Group will meet tomorrow in the wake of a four-day extreme heat warning.

JAMES Hildreth has today (Thursday, August 11) confirmed he will retire from professional cricket at the end of the season.

AN on-duty Avon and Somerset Police sergeant had sex with a vulnerable member of the public, it is claimed.

AVON and Somerset Police have published these images of dodgy car registration plates spotted on vehicles in the force area.

THOUSANDS of people have signed petitions calling on First West of England and Somerset councils to save a bus route that links Wells and Weston-super-Mare.

FOUR water companies have announced hosepipe bans across the UK, as another heatwave is set to scorch the country this week.

LONDON'S West End will be brought to Burnham-on-Sea with a Chicago workshop featuring Mamma Mia and Legally Blonde performer Matthew Wesley.

THE Red Arrows are expected to fly over Somerset this afternoon as part of their flypast to Exeter.

ACCESS to Cheddar Reservoir's car parks and permissive path will be suspended for five days because of the high temperatures forecast for Somerset.

A FOUR-DAY amber warning for extreme heat has been issued for Somerset and the South West.

HINKLEY Point C has today (Tuesday, August 8) released video and images of its latest spectacular engineering achievement – the precision placement of a 5,000-tonne intake head on the seabed of the Bristol Channel.

We are giving local charities the chance to take a share in a massive £16k giveaway.

A CAMPAIGN to encourage more people to hop on buses has been launched as households face mounting financial pressures.

A GARDEN party held to raise funds to repair the roof of Burnham-on-Sea Community Centre has raised more than £1,200.

A VILLAGE hall in Somerset has officially re-opened with a celebration event after a successful £282,400 refurbishment project.  

A cider farm near the M5 in Somerset will be able to play live music and hold events throughout the year after a new licence was approved.

AROUND 40 bands, artists, and DJs entertained festivalgoers at Whirl-y-Fair in West Huntspill, which returned after three years away.

FASHIONS may come and go, but the draw of well made and designed items never lose their appeal.

A GROUP of medals won by war hero Sir Thomas 'Archie' Lamb are included in the Charterhouse September auction of medals, militaria, coins and stamps.

HERE'S a list of sites across Somerset where police will be operating mobile speed cameras during the week starting today (Monday, August 8).

TREES affected by ash dieback and traffic light refurbishment works are among the major roadworks being undertaken in Somerset this week.

Tools are being stolen every 45 minutes across the UK and Avon & Somerset is among the top 10 tool theft hotspots, according to police data.