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Somerset in Pics: Stunning win in T20 Blast final

Emma GrimshawWest of England
News imagePA Media Somerset's cricketers cheer in celebration as their captain holds up the T20 Blast Trophy their team won in the final against Hampshire at Edgbaston. They are standing insidea temporary platform that has "winners" in white letters on a red background at the bottom and at the top has "Vitality Blast 2025" also in white letters on a red background. Fireworks are going off in the background creating clouds of white sparksPA Media
Once again, Somerset are T20 Blast champions after a thrilling final

What a win! Somerset pulled off an incredible victory in the T20 Blast final at Edgbaston late on Saturday night, chasing down an impressive total set by Hampshire.

Elsewhere, fans of one of England's most celebrated novelists have descended on Bath this week for the author's annual festival, which this year is celebrating 250 years since her birth.

About 3,500 people are expected to attend the 10-day event, which is running until 21 September.

Elsewhere, more than 150 venues have opened their doors to allow people to see inside artists' studios as part of Somerset Art Weeks.

News imagePA Media Two Somerset cricketers, wearing the county's purple and black kit, embrace and smile at the end of the T20 Blast final win against Hampshire at Edgbaston. In the background are clouds of white smokePA Media

What a feeling: Lewis Gregory hit the winning runs as Somerset chased a record total to win the T20 Blast final at Edbgaston, having been set 195 to win by Hampshire.

News imageJane Austen Festival Two women and two men dressed in Victorian clothes lead a procession through a Bath street. One of the women is wearing a purple long dress and purple hat, while the other woman is in a long white dress with a green jacket and bonnet. The men are wearing red and blue military uniforms with large hats.Jane Austen Festival
Jane Austen festival-goers will be taking part in balls and afternoon teas
News imageTwo female dancers in pink and lilac regency dresses whirl hand in hand on a dancefloor with other members of the company dancing in the background.

Austen: People from across the world have travelled to Bath this weekend for the Jane Austen Festival.

The festival includes balls, a costumed promenade, fayres and tours of some of the author's favourite places.

News imageSomerset Arts Festival Elderly man and woman stood in their art studio which is in a cottage. They are wearing blue shirts Somerset Arts Festival

Art and soul: Visitors are being offered a chance to see inside artists' studios as part of the Somerset Arts Festival.

The event is marking its 30th anniversary this year and includes a special exhibition at Musgrove hospital called Lustre, which is exploring what creativity and well-being means to people.

News imageWeatherWatchers/Mike Jefferies Large black clouds gather above Glastonbury Tor, which is a prominent hill overlooking green fields that stretch as far as you can you. The roofs of houses can be seen in the distance. WeatherWatchers/Mike Jefferies

Dark skies: Somerset has been battered by several downpours this week, including some thunderstorms.

A BBC weather watcher took this stormy photograph of Glastonbury Tor as the rain clouds gathered.

News imageClarks Village A young Labrador dog stood on wooden crate that says 'Clarks Village, Somerset Outlet Shopping'. The dog is leaning its head to one side slightly, looking directly into the camera. Behind it is out of focus green bushes. Clarks Village

Pawsome fun: Clarks Village in Street is hosting dog festival including a competition with a £500 prize package.

The Pawsome Pooch event is running on later, with activities including pooch pampering sessions and dog trick displays.

News imageSimon Annand Two male actors on stage. One is sat on a chair wearing dark circular sunglasses and is wearing a red hat, a shirt and a tie. He is frowning. The other actor is behind him holding a clock. He is also frowning.Simon Annand

Break a leg: Douglas Hodge and Matthew Horne are taking to the stage at the Ustinov Studio in Bath for a production of Samuel Beckett's one-act play, Endgame.

News imageWeather Watchers/Nutkin Two sheep stood in a field. They are looking directly at the camera. There is a stone wall behind them.Weather Watchers/Nutkin

Wander Wool: Lots of people have been enjoying autumnal walks around the county.

Including a BBC Weather Water, Nutkin, who took this photograph of sheep wandering along their Somerset walk.

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