Former village bakery with a holiday-let annexe and pool complex is on the market in Combwich for £665,000

Wear it Yellow and support St Margaret’s Hospice Care – helping ensure hospice care is there for people across Somerset when they need it.

The Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work

This Is Gravity Ltd. promised to build a replacement for the 37 Sports and Social Club as part of the delivery of the new £4bn 'gigafactory'

Valerie, who stepped in to raise her two great-granddaughters after a family tragedy, is sharing her story to mark Kinship Care Week

Homeowners are being told to put cotton balls around their windows to prevent spider from coming in

People in England face a longer wait for a free bus pass as the State Pension age rises from 66 to 67. Check when you can qualify

Four-bedroom detached home in Bridgwater listed for £500,000, featuring a garden studio, conservatory, garage and no onward chain

The M5 is set to close in Somerset as part of major works happening nearby

Councillors unanimously backed a motion intended to make Somerset more dementia-friendly - with many sharing stories about the impact of the disease

Here are some of the latest Taunton and wider Somerset offenders sentenced in Magistrates’ Court

Nearly six million UK drivers risk a £50 fine by failing to follow roundabout rules, with more than half making mistakes at mini-roundabouts.

The seasonal ban on walking dogs on UK beaches has now been lifted. The rule is in place during the busiest time of the year

Newly built four-bedroom home in Cannington, near Bridgwater, listed for £550,000 with countryside views, garage and garden

More than 1,300 people took part in a consultation over changes to the Celebration Mile in Bridgwater - and the results were overwhelming

New analysis has ranked Somerset against every council area in England for construction-related fly-tipping, revealing a better-than-expected position

Posties at Bridgwater's Royal Mail depot have spoken exclusively about mounting pressures, staff shortages and a controversial new delivery model

Discover the stories behind Somerset's 14 Wetherspoon pubs, from Taunton and Yeovil to Bath and Weston-super-Mare, and how they got their names

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures that show a day in the life of our great county.

While still rare, health officials are starting to detect them more often, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Brits call for UK fines for loud music and poor bus etiquette after Singapore introduces penalties for noisy audio, eating, littering and feet on seats

Building delays are continuing on the M5 in Somerset amid reports of an 'incident'

Teddy bears for poorly children and support for blind veterans were among the local causes celebrated at Bridgwater Freemasons' annual charity event

M5 drivers are warned of disruption by police as an abnormal load begins a six-and-a-half-hour journey from Avonmouth

Avon and Somerset Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an incident of criminal damage in Bridgwater

Hinkley Point C engineers have completed a huge fish return tunnel beneath the Bristol Channel with new images revealed

Children were left at risk of harm and received inconsistent care at a Somerset home rated inadequate in its first inspection, Ofsted has said

A scheme that restored a major section of the M5 in Somerset has been recognised with a national award

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) remains one of the issues that businesses, retailers and residents across Avon and Somerset raise with me most often.

A premium bond holder from Somerset has scooped the top £1 million prize this month (October 2026)

Halfords has worked with comedian Judi Love to urge Brits to keep a 20p coin in their car as a safety measure

Greggs has launched its first Christmas treats for 2026, including a new Sweet Mince Pie Roll and the return of Pigs in Blankets after four years away.

The motorist sparked debate across the r/drivingUK community on Reddit after using an empty lane before a road closure

Lyndon Pharmacy, based at Highbridge Medical Centre, was relaunched by MP Ashley Fox.

Clinton Rogers explores fears over artificial intelligence, from extinction warnings to AI's own verdict on a Somerset journalist.

Bridgwater Town Council says it is taking reports of animal welfare concerns seriously after this year's horse market and will conduct a "full review".

A major Somerset nuclear power station is entering a new chapter after 46 years of generating electricity

Parking charges will be going up by ten per cent in January - far less than originally planned - following feedback from thousands of local residents

There are heavy delays on a stretch of the M5 Motorway in Somerset amid an 'incident' today (October 1).

Bridgwater's historic annual fair has returned for its 777th year, bringing four days of rides, markets and long-standing traditions to town

The next local elections in Somerset will be the first fought under the new boundaries, with the number of councillors falling from 110 to 96

Bridgwater teenager Mileigh Addicott is preparing to take on Europe's best young boxers after earning a place in the England squad

The local news media sector's new audience measurement platform Regional Audience Intelligence Data (Raid) has officially launched today, enabling media planners to see local more clearly.

A 22-year-old advocate from Kent will be recognised for her work to improve the housing system for care leavers at a London awards ceremony this month.

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

The Celebrity Traitors will be filmed at Ardross Castle again this year but do you know how much it's worth? Property experts have valued it.

The list, launched by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, celebrates under-30s making a mark in business and the community.

Bridgwater drivers are facing congested roads and heavy delays this evening, Wednesday September 30, as Bridgwater Fair sees road closures and diversions in place.

Avon and Somerset Police appeal for witnesses after three men allegedly vandalised wing mirrors on vehicles near Bridgwater Fair

Bridgwater Fair 2026 is expected to bring thousands of visitors to town to enjoy the entertainment, shopping and historic traditions