Sir Ashley Fox MP says Somerset children are being failed as new figures rank the county among England's worst areas to grow up.

Burnham-on-Sea set for a brighter week as sunshine increases, winds ease and temperatures remain mild, says Met Office.

Somerset Council honours 49 volunteers, community groups and youth representatives at Chairman’s Service to the Community Awards.

Councillor Emily Pearlstone has warned that merging Somerset health services with its neighbours could lead to longer journeys for patients

Major works are set to begin as part of a new scheme which will see the M5 closed in Somerset until 2027.

Former Avon and Somerset Police sergeant Edward Ryan faces a public misconduct hearing in Portishead over alleged discriminatory behaviour at a team event.

Things to do in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater: Halloween crafts, Disney music bingo, vintage trains and Brean's Beachcomber party.

St Margaret’s Hospice launches its Light up a Life appeal as a Somerset widower shares his story of love and loss.

There has been a crash on the M5, which is causing delays for motorists travelling through Somerset today (October 26).

Community organisations have warned of the human impact behind figures showing hate crime has reached its highest recorded level in the county.

Lidl has hinted it could lodge an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate to overturn Somerset Council's refusal of a new store on Upper New Road

The Bishop of Bath and Wells is to be formally introduced to the House of Lords tomorrow (Tuesday, October 27).

New data reveals the 10 hardest primary schools to get into across Somerset, based on catchment distance and capacity.

Pete Richards asks whether age is just a number and why staying active can help people feel younger for longer.

Here are some of the latest Bridgwater and wider Somerset offenders who have been sentenced in Magistrates’ Court.

A crash on the M5 in north Somerset temporarily closed a lane of traffic and caused severe delays for drivers heading south this afternoon.

Members of the public can tune in to a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the Somerset police control room, where "no two calls are ever the same."

The Cheddar businessman says he has poured decades of work into the site, but now fears staff and holidaymakers could pay the price.

The Prince of Wales revealed the brilliant encounter during a surprise appearance on The Graham Norton Show which aired on Friday, October 23.

Somerset drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M5 for the weekend of October 23 to 25

Avon and Somerset PCC Clare Moody welcomes new courts and reforms aimed at improving support for victims of crime.

St Margaret’s Hospice Care raises more than £35,000 as 55 Somerset gardens open to support patients and families.

Children’s Hospice South West invites businesses to host a Breakfast with Santa fundraiser and support local families this Christmas.

Four-bedroom detached bungalow in Brent Knoll near Burnham-on-Sea goes on the market for £625,000 with large gardens and garage.

Large parts of Somerset have been hit by disruption caused by Storm Austen with strong winds and rain today (October 23).

Significant southbound delays and queuing on the M5 in Somerset as weekend holiday traffic builds - here's everything you need to know.

Police have shared an update after the M5 northbound was closed for several hours this afternoon, Friday October 23, when a lorry overturned.

Somerset travellers have been urged to check their flights before setting off as Storm Austen brings disruptive weather across the UK.

Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are due to hit the UK. But who is responsible for potential garden fence damages?

Clinton Rogers recalls 26 years covering Glastonbury Festival, from backstage rows and mud to unforgettable performances.

Somerset Communities Raging Against Poor Planning (SCRAPP) brings together 21 Somerset town and villages to stop inappropriate development

The M5 is suffering major delays after a second reported incident brought traffic to a halt within hours of an earlier motorway disruption today (October 22).

Andy Burnham has publicly backed plans for a new Wessex mayor by 2028, which would see more power devolved to Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire

The M5 traffic is at a standstill on a stretch of road in Somerset amid reports of a crash today (October 22).

When I thought about visiting a hair salon during British Beauty Week I did wonder whether I should book myself in for a haircut, but then I decided there wouldn't have been much work for them to do.

Here are some of the latest Bridgwater, Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Magistrates’ Court this past week.

Somerset Camera Club members capture ‘on the move’ photos, from dogs and walkers to a horse-drawn land train, featured in local newspapers.

It is set to be week of rainy skies and high winds across Burnham-on-Sea, according to the Met Office.

A storm has been forecast to hit the south of England, with Somerset set to be affected by winds of up to 60MPH.

Redrow Homes has secured outline consent to build 70 homes on land near the Cheddar Car Boot and Market site off the A371 Draycott Road

Barratt Homes Bristol intends to deliver 2,000 new homes between Burnham-on-Sea and Brent Knoll - in spite of a recent Planning Inspectorate ruling

Somerset residents are being warned about criminals pretend to be police officers before attempting to get money or banking information.

Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.

Burnham and Bridgwater events guide: Masters of Deception, Atomic Rooster, Hundred Watt Club and The New Jersey Boys.

More than 14,000 Somerset students have taken part in Active Bystander assemblies promoting safety and positive action.

The Met Office has warned of potentially damaging gusts, travel disruption and power cuts ahead of a weather warning later this week.

The new store would have created 40 local jobs - but Somerset Council isn't satisfied that the plans go far enough when it comes to ecology

A person has died after being struck by a train at a Somerset railway station on Sunday October 18, with British Transport Police investigating.

Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation

PIP figures reveal that 30% of recent claimants with anxiety disorders are aged 16 to 24, but a leading psychiatrist warns official statistics may not tell the whole story.