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A Burnham community group has donated to support the upkeep of a valued town building.

Customers at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Asda, Argos and more UK retailers have been issued with warnings to stop using products immediately

'Severe delays' have been reported along the M5 in Somerset between Taunton (J25) and Portishead (J19). Traffic is in patches and the average speed is 15mph.

Last year, Childline delivered almost 500 counselling sessions in England where the young person’s main concern was related to exam result worries.

A total of 82 separate bus services will be supported by Somerset Council subsidies this year to order to keep them operating for local residents.

Previously, many Somerset residents had been unaware they could access the water park due to its location within Unity Beach Holiday Resort.

The fire service said the rise came in 2024/25 compared to 2023/24, with 24,754 calls answered, according to its latest annual performance report.

I really am not sure where I stand on the issues surrounding MasterChef presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode.

Freya Jeffries was selected to perform in the production of Coppélia, after impressing at the auditions in May.

The UV index will be high all week, and residents are advised to take necessary precautions if spending time outside.

The route, located in the Mendip Hills, ranked fourth in a national list compiled by outdoor adventure specialists Blacks.

'Severe delays' have been reported along the M5 Northbound between Taunton Deane Services and J19 Portishead. The average speed is 10mph.

From a magic and science show to a martial arts class, there's plenty to enjoy in Burnham-on-Sea over the next week.

Overnight maintenance work on a busy stretch of the M5 near Weston-super-Mare are set to begin this week.

Somerset Council is "betting the house" on the next stage of its transformation programme in a bid to avoid effective bankruptcy.

Newsquest has announced it will be publishing souvenir supplements across its titles to mark the Teenage Cancer Trust's 35th anniversary

The team will take centre stage in a national campaign and be trained by top-flight football experts.

'Long delays' have been reported from Taunton to Portishead with queuing traffic and disruption to be expected. The current average speed is 15mph.

The Ritz Cinema in Burnham-on-Sea will showcase a variety of films from Friday, August 1 to Thursday, August 7.

The government has said it is too early to say whether brownfield lines near Somerset's railway lines could be turned into new homes.

HMRC Child Benefit payments may be hit by changes due to the August bank holidays later month, and there's a key deadline for parents of teens

He recently visited 15 villages over three days for informal drop-in sessions.

The event brought together families, staff, and members of the community to recognise the children’s early education journey.

Sir Ashley Fox, Member of Parliament for Bridgwater, has said that the welfare system is ‘growing unsustainably’ and could reach £100 billion by 2029.

A chemical leak has been reported at a Bridgwater location leading to fire engines from Bridgwater, Taunton, Burnham and Nether Stowey rushing to contain it.

A new list released by a self-proclaimed travel expert has named a Somerset location as one of the five most scenic summer locations in the UK.

Brits travelling to countries such as Spain, Italy and France, which are part of Europe’s Schengen zone, will enter via digitally via a fingerprint scan from October.

1.4 million letters will be issued over the next couple of months for the 2024 to 2025 tax year.

The lifeboat team was called to assist the sailor at 7.08pm on Saturday, July 26, after the yacht ran aground on the dropping tide.

The parent company of Pontins holiday parks has pleaded not guilty to corporate manslaughter after part of a ceiling at a resort collapsed on guests six years ago.

The evening of entertainment, organised by the Burnham's RNLI fundraising team, was interspersed with a raffle and comfort breaks.

The Met Office has also warned of high UV levels throughout the week, so residents are advised to take necessary precautions when spending time outdoors.

Multiple caravans arrived on the seafront lawns on July 13, and nearby residents claim they have been causing "significant anxiety" and "issues" for nearly a fortnight.

According to a spokesperson for AA Traffic News there are "severe delays of 31 minutes and delays increasing" along the M5 Northbound in Somerset.

From a health walk to an art group, there's plenty to enjoy in Burnham-on-Sea over the next week.

Disability Pride Month is a whole month to celebrate inclusivity and promote equality for the disabled community.

Six new special needs units will open in Somerset schools in the autumn - with others expected to follow in the near-future.

The Online Safety Act has come into force in the UK, but what does this mean for the internet and age verification?

The Delta Aquariid meteor shower will peak across UK skies this coming Wednesday (July 30).

It now takes the average first-time buyer more than 12 years to save for a house deposit. But is there a way to speed up the process - and avoid being turned down for a good rate?

The funds can be used for capital projects such as purchasing equipment, building work, daily operations, or organising community events.

An appeal has been launched by police to help find a woman who has not been seen for nearly three weeks.

“Fraud used to mean a stolen wallet or dodgy market stall. Now it’s emails, texts, calls, and even the plug socket at the airport. These scams are slick, fast and emotionally manipulative. They’ll catch you off guard while you’re in holiday m...

Home insurance protects your home and its belongings but it can also be invalidated by one common habit.

NatWest is set to overhaul its banking charges, resulting in thousands of customers facing increased costs for everyday transactions.

The event invites walkers to cover the full length of Somerset’s coastline along the King Charles III England Coast Path, raising funds for a good cause in the process.

On Wednesday, July 9, members of the golf club were invited to the lifeboat station to watch a training launch and meet crew members.

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Drivers who are captured driving in a bus lane will receive a standard fine of £70, which is reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days