The ONS said growth slowed to 0.1 in the third quarter from a downwardly revised 0.2 in the three months to June.

Naveed Akram, 24, is accused of 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act at a popular beach in Sydney.

Churches across Burnham and Highbridge will host a packed programme of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. On Christmas Eve, services will begin at 3pm with a family carol service at St Mary’s, ...

Somerset pubs The Langford Inn and The Bower Inn offer free Christmas Day lunch for those alone, as part of Butcombe Pubs & Inns’ ...

Over 6,000 Somerset pupils from 47 Bath and Wells Diocese schools joined Bishop Michael Beasley for a virtual Christmas collective worship event.

Discover Chris Willoughby's Somerset life photography at The Engine Room, Bridgwater, 7 Jan–13 Feb 2026. Prints and books available.

Heavy rain has eased drought risk in the West Country, says the Environment Agency, but low aquifer levels mean water conservation remains vital.

Whooping cough vaccine uptake among pregnant women in South West England hits record 80.6 per cent, boosting newborn protection after 2024 outbreak.

S Roberts Group invests £300,000 in new walking floor trailers to boost waste management efficiency and sustainability across the South West.

The application was registered on Monday, December 8. Ms R Andrews from 7 White Tail Drive has submitted an application for a loft conversion. This application has been categorised as a certificate of ...

Festive traffic is set to be at its heaviest on Christmas Eve when the RAC forecasts there will be 4.2 million journeys, making it the single busiest day for getaways over the period, but with fewer ...

Hospitals in England are working to recover from disruption caused by strikes in the run-up to Christmas. Resident doctors return to work at 7am on Monday after a five-day walkout. The industrial ...