Former special forces soldier turned TV star Matthew ‘Ollie’ Ollerton has urged people to get active to protect their.

A mum-of-two has been crowned an age-group triathlon world champion a decade after deciding to turn her life around.

A 78-year-old triathlete hailed the greatest day of his career as he clinched a world age-group title in Qatar.

The latest industrial action followed the rejection of a new Government offer by British Medical Association members.

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.