SCORES of motorists in Avon and Somerset who mistakenly believed an urban myth are to face their day in court.

THE route of Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Carnival has been revealed today (October 27).

Five swimming pools in Somerset will need significant maintenance in the coming years in order to keep them open to the public.

A SECTION of the Wells Road, near Wookey, closed for sewer repairs has reopened more than three days earlier than planned.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance in Cleeve.

Somerset-based couple builds their dream home by transforming a derelict cowshed on this week's Grand Designs.

A camp-site near Weston-super-Mare could soon expand to meet demand for seaside breaks on the Somerset coast.

A RECORD entry of 558 head helped ensure Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Junction 24, North Petherton, enjoyed its best ever collective sale.

THREE local charities have been given the chance to win a share of an amazing £128,000 cash giveaway by our newspaper group.

THE county's wide range of businesses was highlighted when Somerset Chamber of Commerce hosted two high profile business leaders – Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, and Lord Mark Price, former Government Minist...

A FARM that donates Christmas trees to three local towns is now looking to spread even more festive cheer by giving away a further 100 to charities.

Police could be at risk of “corruption and financial control and coercion by criminal gangs” because they are paid so poorly.

SOMERSET NHS Foundation Trust (FT), which runs Musgrove Park Hospital, community and mental health services, is celebrating 20 years of supporting unpaid mental health carers.

Burnham craft fair words

Hundreds of people flocked to Burnham-on-Sea over the weekend for the 20th incarnation of a popular food festival.

HUNDREDS of ambulance workers in Somerset and Devon could go on strike later this year.

AMONG roadworks being carried out in Somerset this week are defect corrections at the Blackbrook Interchange on the edge of Taunton.

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.

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK tomorrow, Sunday, October 23.

MORE than 280 people attended the third annual Somerset Disability Ball at Oake Manor Golf Club.

MORE victims of organised criminal gangs are being referred to The Salvation Army’s modern slavery services in the South West than ever before, according to a new report.

EIGHT community champions have been announced as winners in an award scheme run by BBC Radio Somerset and BBC Local Radio across England.

Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine

Iceland, Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products

These are the confirmed 2023 bank holiday dates

One lane was closed and there was heavy traffic following a collision involving two vehicles on the M5 between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea.

A Somerset council has had a change of heart after an arcane policy prevented money from being sent to Ukrainian refugees.

BUS services will be disrupted in Somerset today as RMT union members take strike action over pay and conditions.

AN Avon and Somerset police constable has been accused of assaulting a member of the public and making a "discriminatory comment" to a fellow officer.

EVERY baby is precious, but Somerset mum Emma Vokes and her partner Lee treasure every second with their "pure rainbow" son.

Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned

POLICE in Avon and Somerset sent a letter warning a speeding driver to slow down on average roughly once every 10 seconds last year.

PEOPLE are being invited to dedicate a star in a virtual night sky to remember a loved one over the festive season.

POLICE were called to a street in Burnham-on-Sea after a member of the public found a bag with a suspected firearm inside it.

YO! Sushi will open its kiosk at Tesco in Burnham-on-Sea on Thursday, October 20. It will sell over 70 authentic Japanese dishes, including its new Chicken Yakitori skewers.

NATIONAL law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been reappointed to the National Farmers Union (NFU) legal panel for the South West.

ALDI is creating around 170 new jobs in Somerset ahead of the festive season.

Glastonbury 2023 ticket prices have been increased and Emily Eavis has responded to the backlash from festivalgoers, explaining the rise in price.

THE laws around hare coursing have changed and Avon and Somerset Police Rural Affairs Unit’s PCSO Mike Storey explains here what that means.

RESOURCES that can help people through the cost-of-living crisis has been compiled by councillors and officers at Burnham & Highbridge Town Council.

TRAVEL Somerset has released a list of major roadworks being undertaken across the county starting this week.

Covid experts are reporting a new dominant symptom which appears to be more common than the loss of taste or smell.

THE stock from a New Forest independent wine merchants shop is included in the Charterhouse auction on Wednesday, November 2.

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.

THIS spacious family home is located within the prime west side location of Durleigh Road.

AN early 20th Century old cut diamond and sapphire lavaliere necklace was the star performer in an antiques sale laced with standout prices at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Taunton saleroom.

YO! Sushi will open a kiosk in the Tesco superstore in Burnham-on-Sea “very soon”, it has been confirmed.

The warning came in Martin Lewis’s latest Money Saving Expert newsletter.

A PARISH council has submitted plans to build a community shop and public toilets in a Sedgemoor village.

IF you're from Somerset and you're afraid of ghosts, maybe you're living in the wrong county.