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Family tribute to Burnham cyclist Andrew Carter who passed away after Highbridge crash

THE family of cyclist Andrew Carter have paid tribute to a “beloved brother” who passed away after a crash…

The Dyers' Caravan park launches on Sky and NOW on February 24. Picture: Sky

Somerset’s role in the new Dyers’ Caravan Park show on Sky…

SOMERSET is famous for its holiday homes – with millions descending on county sites over the years for a…

A Google data centre in the Netherlands. Picture: Erwin Boogert/Creative Commons

Huge data centre proposed near Bridgwater could rank among the UK’s largest

A HUGE data centre powering AI and the digital economy could be built in Somerset if plans – set…

The A361 between Burrowbridge and East Lyng has re-opened. Picture: Somerset Council

Busy route across the Somerset Levels re-opens as floods ease

A BUSY route across the Somerset Levels has re-opened after weeks of closure following recent flooding. The A361, between Burrowbridge…

The 2026 Bridgwater Carnival Concerts will run from October 5 to 14 at the McMillan Theatre

Bridgwater Carnival Concerts on the move for 2026 – for one year only

THE Bridgwater Carnival Concerts are on the move for 2026. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival organisers have confirmed the popular shows…

An artist impression of how a Middle Bronze Age farmstead at Middlezoy might have looked

Somerset housing development dig reveals secrets of village life 3,500 years ago…

SOMERSET residents have been getting an insight into life in their village more than 3,000 years ago. Before building…

Temporary traffic lights will be installed in Quantock Road, the A39, in Bridgwater. Picture: Google

Temporary traffic lights during ‘vital’ roadworks on main Bridgwater road

TEMPORARY traffic lights will be installed on a busy Bridgwater road during “vital drainage works” next week. Drivers on the…

Somerset is facing icy conditions - with snow possible on hills. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning for icy conditions in Somerset – including possible SNOW on hills

SOMERSET is being warned to expect icy conditions – with snow in some places – after the Met Office…

Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked with a baseball bat in Wyndham Road, Bridgwater

Man attacked with baseball bat by unknown gang in Bridgwater street

A MAN was attacked on his doorstep with a baseball bat in Bridgwater. The incident unfolded in Wyndham Road, at…

Brean Theme Park is set to re-open at Easter. Picture: Google

Brean Theme Park WILL re-open for 2026 summer season, bosses confirm

BREAN Theme Park – which was feared closed for good after the company running it entered liquidation -…