Clinton Rogers recalls a trip to the Falkland Islands in 2007, wartime history and island life amid renewed debate over Argentina’s sovereignty claims.

Avon and Somerset PCC Clare Moody launches £500,000 Community Fund offering grants of up to £10,000 for projects to improve safety.

Defra has provided £50m to be spent in Somerset on flood prevention by October 2028, in light of the devastating flooding caused by Storm Chandra

Reform UK has slammed the Liberal Democrats' record on Somerset Council - and claimed that a push for further devolution is financially motivated

Openreach and BT are converting all traditional phone lines to digital on January 31, 2027 - users need to switch or be left with no service.

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

Heating experts have warned that the popular winter appliance can increase indoor moisture, leading to dangerous mould growth and condensation

Motorists face up to 15 days of M5 Somerset disruption from October 5 as cables for Agratas’ battery factory are installed

Councils that fail to demonstrate effective road maintenance could lose up to a third of their funding.

HMRC is sending 311,000 letters to people who could be missing Home Responsibilities Protection, with successful claims averaging £8,000 in pension arrears

Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: sunny spells, showers and cloud expected this week, with temperatures reaching 21°C.

Enock Chitsara has been sentenced after police observed him driving dangerously on the M5 in Somerset while around twice the legal alcohol limit

Somerset Council is consulting on changes to council tax support - changes would could leave many vulnerable or low-income residents worse off

Major redevelopment promising new attractions, jobs and family facilities on the Somerset coast has been approved by council planners

Major development is expected to bring hundreds of new jobs to the area

Another heatwave could soon be on the way for Somerset, according to the Met Office

Slow traffic and severe tailbacks has been reported on the M5 Northbound at J23 A39 (Bridgwater North) following an incident.

A key route which connects motorists in Somerset to the M5 Motorway has been 'blocked' following a report of an incident today (September 15).

Lyndon Pharmacy is opening at Highbridge Medical Centre on September 16, offering 24-hour prescriptions, 'no queues' and a newly refurbished premises

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows councils to take action if waste is left in a way that causes a nuisance or poses a risk to public safety

A number of UK drivers have complained about the Road Ahead Closed sign and how it needs to be updated

Rail passengers in the UK will get the right to switch rail operators for free when trains are cancelled from Sunday, September 20

Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater events include Marcus Brigstocke, Genitorturers, Shrek The Musical Jr and Chatty Café sessions.

Six-bedroom Brent Knoll house with a two-bedroom annexe adapted for restricted mobility goes on the market for £595,000

Somerset drivers are warned to expect disruption amid several M5 northbound closures scheduled overnight

Severe traffic congestion has been reported on the M5 Northbound in Somerset after J21 A370 (Weston-Super-Mare).

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures which show off village life in the county.

Could your council tax bill change? MPs have been quizzing HMRC over what an England-wide property revaluation could mean for households.

Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher will return to the stage with another UK tour in 2027, with shows in Glasgow and Manchester, and Knebworth

Pensioners who do not want the Winter Fuel Payment have just days to opt out, with a key phone deadline of September 18.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust launches two new mobile breast screening units to improve access and comfort across the county.

Major roadworks and subsequent closures on the M5 are set to cause months of disruption for Somerset drivers

The growth of mould is more frequent in the winter months and poses a risk to both the health of those living in the house and the property itself.

Brits are being urged to move this one item of furniture in their home to prevent potential added cost to their energy bill.

Fitness coach Pete Richards explains how small daily habits can have a bigger impact on long-term health than major lifestyle changes.

GWR names its new plushie dragon Brunella after a competition that attracted thousands of entries from across the South West.

Free family walk at YHA Cheddar on September 17 will help children explore nature as part of the Festival of Walking.

Drivers have been warned by police to avoid part of the M5 and surrounding roads today as a huge abnormal load moves through the region and causes delays.

Drivers are warned to avoid par of the M5 and nearby roads as a huge 'abnormal load' travels through

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy capturing the process of summer becoming autumn.

Immaculate Travel promoted more than 20 years of experience in organising coach tours to destinations including Rome, Amsterdam, Stonehenge, and Windsor Castle

Parking across two bays may not seem like a serious offence, but experts have warned that it can lead to financial penalties.

Five men jailed for 16 years and 10 months after a 'shocking' attack involving bats and knives at Bristol Airport

Traffic on the M5 is blocked northbound near Bridgwater this morning (Friday, September 11) amid reports of "debris"

A petition calling for the Personal Tax Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted 68,455 signatures, but the September 30 deadline is approaching

Primark is planning to launch home delivery in Great Britain as it expands click and collect and invests in its online offering.

FH Day shines a spotlight on inherited cholesterol condition as Somerset expert urges people to check family history.

Gideon Amos MP urges Prime Minister Andy Burnham to bring forward Musgrove Park Hospital’s new maternity unit

Thousands of adult learning courses are being launched across Somerset, helping residents build skills, confidence and wellbeing.

Diesel prices could rise sharply as refining capacity comes under pressure. Here are the latest warnings and ways drivers can cut fuel costs.