The West Country accent has been recognised in a top 10 list of the sexiest accents across the UK.

Somerset and Devon roads have been handed a huge boost thanks to a record £300 million investment to fill potholes and repair roads.

A HINKLEY Point C worker from Taunton has featured in a promotional video showcasing the achievements in 2024 at the nuclear power site.

A dog was rescued after a house caught fire in Bridgwater today (December 19).

The two suspects, from Avon and Somerset, were arrested on suspicion of murder, concealing a death, and preventing a lawful burial.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in Devon and Somerset, coming into force from Sunday (December 22). It is in force from midnight until 9pm with strong and gusty northwesterly winds expected to develop

PLANS for 20 homes have been submitted by Notaro New Homes Ltd for Church Road, East Huntspill, which is located near Bridgwater and Burnham.

The increase is significantly higher than the expected average rise of around £20 a year per household

The festive event featured the well-known pianist Richard Lennox and soloists from the area.

The mother and father were fined more than £3k as daughter had not attended school regularly enough

A 46-year-old man appeared at Taunton Dean and West Somerset Magistrates Court for speeding but was spared driving ban

There has been a rise in measles cases in the South West - specifically Somerset in the last year.

The use of energy saving light bulbs in the southwest is greater than any other region in the country, research shows.

Somerset drinks firm Thatchers is trying to overturn a ruling in which it lost a High Court trademark battle with supermarket chain Aldi over rival cider products.

Aldi has told customers when is the best time to shop in the lead-up to Christmas.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.6% in November

Gazette Column 49 – Train Journey (for December19th)

The UK Government have released a list of the delivery targets for the number of new homes per year in each local authority area of England.

Bridget and her group were forced to fork out €350 on a taxi to travel into central Frankfurt.

From energy bills to the TV Licence, Council Tax to bus fares, a number of household costs will increase in 2025

The government has responded to calls to scrap the TV Licence fee for UK households.

Childline bases across the UK, including in London, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow and Cardiff, will be in operation throughout the Christmas period

A 40-year-old appeared at Taunton Deane and West Somerset Magistrates' Court

Burnham-on-Sea Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers were called out to the River Brue Monday December 16 because of a suspected missing person.

The Leaders of Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire Councils said they can work with the Government.

PURPLESPOON Café in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea is hosting a Big Community Meal to feed people this Christmas 2024.

A domiciliary care provider, Home Instead have been running their annual gift giving scheme called Be a Santa, for the ninth year this year.

A large crowd gathered in sunshine for the official opening of the newly-built and better equipped Brent Knoll Community Shop.

The kitchen in a house in Burnham on Sea has been left 'severely damaged' after a fire broke out on Saturday evening (December 14). Fire crews from Bridgwater, Burnham and Cheddar were called at around 6pm after reports of a fire at a property in th...

The richest people across the South West have been revealed for 2024.

 Unit 4A at Townsend Business Park could become an all night gym, if plans are approved.  This planning application roundup is valid from Monday December 9 and covers all the applications submitted for approval for Mendip, Sedgemoor, Taunton Deane,...

A four storey mixed-use property in Burnham-On-Sea has been sold for £180,000 at auction.

NHS LEADERS in Somerset say a “tidal wave” of flu infections has put it under “significant pressure”

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) contracted 0.1% in October

Seven businesses in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset were broken into and on two occasions, cash was taken. Officers are releasing CCTV as part of their investigation.

Survivors of rapes and sexual assaults deciding whether to report to the police “will be believed,” the chief of Avon and Somerset Police has said.

Ashley Fox, MP for Bridgwater and Burnham, has raised concerns in parliament about the impact of proposed government regulations on small businesses in the new Employment Rights Bill.

Somerset has got an initial verdict of whether snow will hit the county according to the Met Office.

The NHS has warned of a “tidal wave” of flu infections in the last seven days, with a 70 per cent increase in hospital cases in England.

Businesses and charities have had an early Christmas present with the news they have been shortlisted for the Somerset Business Awards 2025.

Burnham-on-Sea’s The Princess Theatre to welcome Typhoid Mary show in 2025

Care homes and office bases across the Somerset Care Group have been spreading a little Christmas joy for 2024 by collecting donations for foodbanks.

A mum's novel has topped the Amazon sales charts thanks to kind-hearted social media bookworms who spotted her joy at selling just TWO copies 48 hours earlier.

Recipients of DWP benefits including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will also see changes to payments this month

The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) is offering small grants for works to reduce flooding in Somerset communities.

Top 10 best secondary schools in Somerset for 2024 have been revealed from data released by the Department for Education.

Somerset Council’s Public Health Team has teamed up with Avon and Somerset Police to "spread the word" about the risks and dangers associated with alcohol and/or drug misuse.  

Following Storm Darragh, over 400 trees fell, 700 road incidents were reported, 20 power cables were downed and 13,000 homes were left without power across Somerset.

Council Tax levels in Somerset could rise ‘beyond’ the government’s own 5% cap in 2025/25, following representations from Somerset Council's leader.

It’s important that dog owners are aware of the potential hazards that the colder months bring when walking dogs