The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1 in May, following a 0.3 drop in April.

A brand new supermarket in Bridgwater is busy adding the finishing touches ahead of its official opening on Saturday, July 11, 2025.

Avon and Somerset Police has received a report of a man offering a teenage child tobacco by a man in Bridgwater.

The Blake museum in Bridgwater was recently presented with a three foot piece of rail from the old Bridgwater S&D Railway.

European officials have struck a new deal with Israel to allow desperately needed food and fuel into Gaza, the European Union ...

There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after US President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President ...

Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee described the threat from Iran as ‘persistent’ and ‘unpredictable’.

Doctors in England will be encouraged to refer patients to the gym or job coaches rather than signing them off as “not fit for work”, as part of a new government pilot scheme. Health Secretary Wes ...

Trees that witnessed key moments in history, provided inspiration to writers and played supporting roles onscreen made this year’s shortlist.

The F-35 programme, which could cost up to £71 billion over its lifetime, has suffered delays and personnel shortages, the National Audit ...

More than 1,750 arrests have been made for non-fatal strangulation in Northern Ireland since it became a specific criminal offence. One survivor of the crime, Sarah, has urged anyone who has suffered ...

A “nationwide blitz” will target migrants working illegally, as part of the effort to deter people from seeking to reach the UK from France.