Sir Ashley Fox calls for stronger enforcement after 18 tonnes of waste were left at an unlawful encampment in Wembdon.

More than one million pensioners are now paying income tax at 40% or more, with the number doubling in just five years, new HMRC figures reveal

Magna Housing has been awarded £250million to build a total of 1,500 new homes in Somerset and Dorset to help tackle the housing crisis

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October

Table Table will close all 32 of its UK sites on Thursday (September 3) as part of Whitbread’s decision to shut its standalone branded restaurants

Burnham-on-Sea faces a largely cloudy week, with showers, sunny spells and temperatures reaching up to 23°C, says the Met Office.

Nominations are open for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, recognising outstanding volunteer groups across Somerset.

Motorists have been warned of years of roadworks along a busy stretch of the M5 in Somerset as signs have gone up

Two vehicles believed to be connected to caravan thefts across Somerset and Dorset have been seized by police

From school uniforms and coats to stationery and lunchbox essentials, here are the best back-to-school deals from Tesco, Iceland, Monsoon and more

Hundreds of new 76 number plate combinations are expected to be withheld by the DVLA before they are released on September 1, 2026.

From Jane Eyre to classic cars and soul music, discover top events taking place around Burnham and Bridgwater this week.

Severe bank holiday tailbacks and congestion has been reported along the M5 in Somerset between J26 (Wellington) and J19 (Portishead).

Work on the Cross junction will coincide with a multi-million-pound upgrade of the Edithmead roundabout, which links the Highbridge area to the M5

Striking divide has emerged in how Somerset residents experience GP care, according to new data from the NHS GP satisfaction survey

A big recycling change, which has recently come into effect in Somerset, is here to stay

Jet2 have warned customers that their entire package holidays will be cancelled if they make this mistake by not reading the terms and conditions.

Drivers who park in these spots can expect to pay over £1,000 for repairs by making a simple mistake.

Somerset Council's finances are under increased pressure as a result of rising demand for children's services, including the cost of children in care

Here are some of the latest offenders from Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea who appeared at Magistrates’ Court this week

The Strawberry Line will eventually run uninterrupted from Yatton railway station to Collett Park in Shepton Mallet, via Cheddar and Wells

A pharmacist has issued a salmonella warning as cases in the UK continue to rise - see symptoms and how to avoid it.

It's peak season for silverfish and they love moisture and will feed on household items like fabric, books, wallpaper and more, causing thousands of pounds of damage.

A new Somerset hospital project has cut bedpan use by 88 per cent while helping patients maintain dignity, mobility and independence.

More than 3,000 young people attended Somerset Youth Hubs last year, accessing support and advice on safety and wellbeing.

Detached four-bedroom East Brent home, near Highbridge, on sale for £525,000 with countryside views, en-suite master bedroom and EV charger

Significant delays were reported on the M5 near Bridgwater today as a "partially blocked" lane causes slow traffic in Somerset.

Somerset Council is proposing a sharp rise in taxi fares - which would make it the third most expensive area in the south west for cab journeys

Police have issued an appeal after a fatal collision this morning, Saturday August 29, as the major A-road near the M5 remains closed both ways.

A major A-road next to the M5 in Somerset has closed in both directions this morning due to a "serious collision", according to the police.

A major A-road next to the M5 in Somerset has reopened after being closed in both directions due to a fatal crash.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of hidden gems people should take advantage of over the bank holiday

A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

I’ve just celebrated a milestone birthday. Think Magnificent Seven and add a zero. But even writing that sentence brings home how old I am. How many people under the age of 50 would even recognise that film title (it was released in 1960, by the wa...

A surprise HMRC letter could mean a pension top-up for low earners – but many may throw it away without realising its importance.

Worle Library will close permanently on September 7 as North Somerset Council reshapes services and delivers £433,000 in savings.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust invites the public to its AGM and health marketplace in Taunton on September 17.

Drivers are advised that bank holiday traffic delays have been reported along the M5 in Somerset

Parts of the popular Strawberry Line in Somerset will close on weekdays for up to two months from September

A total of nine people have died after being in contact with Avon and Somerset Police last year, the joint fourth highest number in the country

As part of my Summer Reading Challenge I have been reading “The Response: A Story of Fire and Flood in Britain’s New World of Extremes” by David Shukman; a non-fiction examination of how climate change is already reshaping life in the UK.

PureGym is planning to open around 60 new sites in 2026 with long-term ambitions for more than 750 additional locations worldwide

A cyber security breach affecting data at three UK airports means about 8.7 million customers' personal details are at risk.

A rise in giardiasis cases has been reported in England and those travelling from abroad can bring it back to the UK - symptoms and how to avoid contracting it.

UK-based jewellery company Roxoa and its four online brands have fallen into administration after nearly 20 years in business

Entries open next month for the Somerset Business Awards 2027, celebrating business, charity and leadership success across the county.

One lane closed and queueing traffic due to recovery work and multi-vehicle crash on M5 southbound from junctions 18 to 19

A police statement has been issued after the M5 Motorway was stopped in Somerset.

Traffic is at a standstill on the M5 northbound between junctions 20 (Clevedon) and 19 (Portishead) this morning (Thursday, August 27)

Police took enforcement action against a range of driving and vehicle offences during a three-day operation