Architect Julia Barfield proposes a 14-mile tidal power lagoon off Somerset to power the UK's AI boom. The £11bn project could generate 2.5GW of renewable energy and create a new coastal landmark. Read the full plan.
Avon and Somerset Police confirm a 15-year-old has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Read the latest updates on this tragic case.
A teenage boy is in custody after the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police have launched a murder investigation and are supporting the devastated family.
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a nine-year-old girl's body at a property in Weston-super-Mare. Police are investigating the 'utterly dreadful' incident.
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
An 18-year-old man tragically died after being hit by a car on the M5. The incident occurred after he exited an ambulance that had stopped to provide treatment. Our thoughts are with his family.
The parents of a four-year-old boy who drowned in a Melbourne lagoon are suing the local council and water authority, alleging inadequate fencing caused the tragedy.
A man in his 50s has died after a serious single-vehicle crash on the A303 in Somerset. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. One person remains in a life-threatening condition.
A teenage couple's first home near Yeovil was burned down by arsonists days before they were due to move in. The uninsured £60,000 property and all their belongings were destroyed. Police are investigating.
Shepton Mallet Carnival procession was stopped for nearly an hour after a person fell from a carnival cart. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the full story.
A remarkable collection of early William Scott paintings, hidden from public view for over seven decades, has been rediscovered at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton, offering fresh insights into the artist's celebrated career.
Reality star Kim Kardashian opens up about the emotional challenges of watching her four children grow up in touching social media post that's resonated with parents everywhere.
Discover how Somerset's groundbreaking Illuminated River project is using cutting-edge laser technology to create mesmerising light displays across the region's most iconic locations, from Glastonbury Tor to Cheddar Gorge.
A baby girl and young child fight for life after devastating crash in Somerset village as police launch urgent investigation into the circumstances.
Legendary war photographer Sir Don McCullin reveals how finding peace in Somerset's countryside helped heal decades of trauma from conflict zones in a powerful new exhibition.
The tiny Welsh village of Cwmorthin is the surprise home to a breathtaking new turquoise lake, dubbed the 'UK's Blue Lagoon', creating an unexpected tourist sensation in Snowdonia.
A searing review of the controversial Kanye West documentary 'In Whose Name?', exploring its failure to address the artist's antisemitism and the ethical dilemma of giving him a platform.
A British man has tragically died following a cliff jumping incident at Malta's famous Blue Lagoon. The 35-year-old tourist was rescued unconscious from the water and pronounced dead in hospital, casting a shadow over the popular holiday destination.
A 58-year-old British man has tragically drowned in Malta's famous Blue Lagoon on Comino island. Emergency services responded, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 43-year-old British man tragically drowned in Malta's Blue Lagoon after using a slide from a tourist boat. Emergency services attempted resuscitation but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Relive Somerset's heart-stopping victory over Surrey in a nail-biting Vitality Blast final at Edgbaston. A classic match filled with explosive batting, dramatic twists, and last-over tension.
Ex-Manchester United boss David Moyes faces an uncertain future at West Ham, with former Chelsea manager Graham Potter emerging as the frontrunner to replace him. Get the inside track on the potential managerial shakeup.
Property expert Sarah Beeny faces a stunning planning defeat as she is ordered to tear down a building on her Somerset estate, constructed without the necessary council permission. A dramatic twist for the development guru.
Dramatic day in the County Championship as Surrey post a mammoth total against Warwickshire, while Yorkshire suffer a stunning batting collapse against Somerset. Get all the live action and key stats.
An anonymous benefactor has pledged a substantial £10,000 reward for information leading to missing Bristol student Jack Osullivan, as the search enters its fourth month.
A £10,000 reward is offered for information on Jack O'Sullivan, 23, last seen in Bristol. Police continue their search with family's desperate plea.
A thrilling day of County Championship action saw Yorkshire crumble against Somerset's bowling attack, while Leicestershire and Gloucestershire battled in a high-scoring affair. Get the full match reports and analysis.
Surrey tighten their grip on the County Championship title after a dominant day against Warwickshire, while Somerset and Yorkshire battle in a tense relegation scrap. Get the latest scores and analysis.
England batsman Zak Crawley hit a monumental, unbeaten double-century as Kent dominated the opening day of their County Championship clash against Somerset at the Cooper Associates County Ground.
A British couple in Somerset faces a devastating choice: evict a Ukrainian refugee they call 'family' or risk enforcement action over a converted outbuilding, exposing a critical flaw in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.