BURNHAM & Highbridge's MP has retained his role as the Armed Forces Minister after the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, completed his first reshuffle.

A MAJOR incident was declared in Somerset on Friday night after the emergency services received reports of explosions at a pyrotechnics factory.

AN off-duty Avon and Somerset police officer accessed a confidential call record with no policing purpose, it is alleged.

FRESH off the back of a sold-out run and the highest of critical acclaim at this year’s Fringe, the political godfather of UK comedy, Mark Thomas, is back to what he does best; taking down politicians, mucking about, new ideas, and finding hope.

A LETTER from Bridgwater and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger to the Prime Minister contains a number of "inaccurate comments", according to Wessex Water.

During another tumultuous year, the role of journalism in our society has become more important than ever before.

Journalism matters. That is not just a slogan, it is a fundamental feature of our democracy. Without publications like the one you are reading right now, we would not be able to hold the people in power to account - including, of course, politicians ...

 

THE Burnham on Sea Cricket Club met on Friday night at the Burnham and Berrow Golf Club to celebrate 161 years of cricket and to present the annual trophies.

IF you were thinking of speeding in Somerset this week, DON'T.

HERE'S a map showing where roadworks are being carried out in Somerset this week starting from today (Monday, October 31).

THE eagerly awaited biannual sporting sale at Greenslade Taylor Hunt exceeded expectations.

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.

With paddock and stable yard, this beautiful, detached period cottage is a set in a secluded location and offers not only versatile accommodation, but equestrian facilities also.

THE RSPCA is appealing for information after the body of a dead puppy was discovered in a layby.

KING Charles III will have a new representative in Somerset from tomorrow (Saturday, October 29).

RECORD numbers of people visited The King Alfred School Academy (TKASA) Sixth Form at its open morning.

In just under a month thousands of music fans will be battleling out as they try to get tickets to one of the biggest and most iconic music festivals of all time, Glastonbury.

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.