Bridgwater Town Clerk David Mears departs after leading council reforms since 2018, restoring local powers and services; next role: Poole, Dorset.

The King Charles III England Coast Path opens, creating the world’s longest managed coastal trail. South West Coast Path improvements boost access and nature.

Charming two-bed cottage-style terraced house for sale on Fairford Road, Highbridge, near amenities. Modern kitchen, gardens, £199,995.

Burnham RNLI crews responded to emergency incident on March 20, after man entered water near town pier.

Burnham weather forecast: Heavy rain, strong winds up to 43mph, sunny intervals, and medium UV levels expected 24–28 March. Temperature highs of 14°C.

Burnham RNLI crews respond to two incidents on 21 March, both false alarms with good intent. Everyone reported safe. Also assisted with collapsed man.

Three Weston-based choirs have hit the high notes at a music festival.

Food and drink producers across Somerset are being invited to submit their entries for a prestigious awards ceremony judged by celebrities.

Around 25,000 gullies across Somerset will now be cleared twice a year, reducing the risk of flooding on key roads across the county

Hail, thunder, and even snow are on the cards as the UK faces a sudden return to wintry weather.

Discover events in Burnham and Bridgwater: Final Cut Pro X workshop, Toyah live at McMillan Theatre, ABBA tribute at Princess Theatre and community café.

Avon and Somerset PCC Clare Moody launches Ministry of Justice-backed campaign warning of serious health risks of non-fatal strangulation in young adults.

A new bar has opened, seeking to showcase and celebrate some of the ‘finest large-scale and artisan producers of the drink that Somerset has to offer’.

A female police officer was subjected to "unwanted conduct of a sexual nature" by a male Avon and Somerset Police officer, a hearing will be told.

Rising energy and insurance cost are threatening the future of Somerset's carnivals, with local MPs calling on the government to provide support

Cavanna Homes South West's plans for 120 homes on Lascot Hill in Wedmore have cleared the first hurdle after a ruling from Somerset Council

A NEW Starbucks will be opening at the end of this month, just inside the terminal entrance doors at Bristol Airport.

Brits are being urged to check the restrictions and permissions of some garden buildings to avoid hefty fines.

Major retailer Game is to exit the UK high street as it closes down its last 3 stores.

Dermoda Studio and Training opens in Highbridge, offering custom tattoos, body piercing, laser tattoo removal and CPD-accredited training courses.

Older adults in Liverpool create their own 'Blue Zone' by strength training and building community, showing longevity habits can thrive in the UK.

RNLI Burnham-on-Sea lifeboats launched on 18 March after reports of a suspicious object in the River Brue near Apex Leisure Park. No object found.

This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of the 'wrong seasons' i.e. photographs that could pass for a different season.

Vote now in the Bridgwater and Burnham’s Favourite Independent Shops 2026 competition, organised by Sir Ashley Fox MP. Voting open until 5 April.

Sidcot Junior School pupils in Winscombe create a family recipe book for Cheddar Valley Food Bank, combining STEM learning and food waste reduction.

Second Step mental health charity staff in South West end 27-day strike after winning improved pay, extra leave, and official UNISON union recognition.

From April 2026, 83,000 South West sole traders and landlords must comply with HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for income tax.

Thousands of additional GP appointments can soon be offered across Somerset as 16 local surgeries begin to benefit from £1.14m of government investment

Heating oil customers in Somerset will receive financial support through the new crisis and resilience fund, with a share of £53m being provided

A planned community hub at a major housing development in Highbridge could be scrapped - because no-one wants to run it once it's been built

BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James has given listeners an update on his dad's health as he recovers from a stroke.

Shoppers buying chocolate this Easter could see a "double whammy" of shrinkflation as they could pay more for less.

The average age of a first‑time buyer has climbed from 29 to 34 since 1994/5, according to new research.

Local news helps me our communities stronger and better. As the UK Government published it's local media plan, we look at why.

North Somerset faces the UK’s highest council tax rise, as soaring social care costs and government funding cuts force local service reductions.

Somerset faces rapid population growth and new housing developments despite UK falling birth rates, raising concerns over NHS, GP and infrastructure strain.

NSPCC data shows a rise in UK online child abuse image offences, with Snapchat and Meta platforms implicated. Charity urges tougher tech and government action.

Construction begins on Valley Oaks, Winscombe - 68 new homes, including 32 affordable, from Alliance Homes and Woodstock Homes. EPC A, eco-friendly.

Somerset Council has spent more than £40m on agency staff since its creation in April 2023 as it moves forward with its transformation programme

Tesco has begun installing more Evri-branded lockers in some UK locations under a new trial, including at their Burnham store

Police have issued an appeal after a woman died in hospital after an incident in Cheddar, Somerset, and two people have been arrested and released on police bail.

Major changes to how Somerset's council housing stock is managed have cleared the first hurdle - despite trade union warning that it could harm tenants.

Tesco has begun installing more Evri-branded lockers in some UK locations under a new trial

Theo Paphitis featured on Dragons Den from the show's inception in 2005 until 2013 when he left to focus on his business empire

The chairman of the National Pharmacy Association said there was currently no stock of meningitis B vaccines for people to pay for privately.

Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to "be like Blippi."

Detached four-bedroom chalet bungalow for sale in Burnham-on-Sea for £525,000. Features garden room, bespoke kitchen, mature gardens, near golf club.

Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: Met Office predicts sunny spells and temperatures up to 17°C from 17–21 March, with moderate winds and medium UV levels.

Discover top events in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea, including toddler groups, comedy with Tom Ward, Disney’s Frozen Jr, and Metal to the Masses Somerset.

Somerset Council will be able to spend more on road repairs over the next four years following a "significant uplift" in funding from central government