Radstock7 Jan 2026Four plead not guilty over abbey climate protestActivists are accused of barricading themselves inside Bath Abbey's tower and refusing to leave.7 Jan 202621 Dec 2025How the south-west made Russell Howard funny The comedian says its combination of "madness" and "warmth" helped nurture his talent for stand-up.21 Dec 202529 Sep 2025Boy needing heart transplant wins Make a Difference awardDozens of finalists are honoured at the BBC Radio Somerset Make a Difference Awards. 29 Sep 202527 Aug 2025Man gets record thanks to Guinness book collectionMartyn Tovey has 3,089 pieces of Guinness World Record memorabilia and 816 annuals.27 Aug 202521 Jul 2025Woman aims for fastest Bristol Channel swimMairi Benton, who took up swimming to relieve stress, completed the feat in five hours, 22 minutes.21 Jul 202529 Apr 2025'Since Elias left us he's still having an impact'A school is building a sensory garden in memory of Elias, 5, who died from a rare brain tumour.29 Apr 202510 Apr 2025Man arrested by armed officers after 'gun' incidentOfficers also seized two suspected air rifles, and the man remains in police custody.10 Apr 202521 Mar 2025Paint spraying workshop fire mostly extinguishedA plume of smoke was seen in the skies above the Somerset trading estate.21 Mar 20255 Mar 2025Free car parks start charging based on emissionsThe charges have proved controversial as locals say there is not an air quality issue and they have to use cars to get around.5 Mar 2025...
