The Latest Breaking News from Somerset

Huge film star swaps screen for Butlin’s DJ set

Simon Pegg made an appearance at Butlin’s behind the decks at Fatboy Slim‘s All Back to Minehead weekender in Somerset, where he performed a trance set to delighted fans.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Convictions for manslaughter of 16-year-old quashed at Court of Appeal

Cartel Bushnell and Leo Knight had been convicted of killing Mikey Roynon at a birthday party in Bath, Somerset, in June 2023.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Pearl Lowe to auction rare vintage homeware collection following her move back to London

Lowe is listing choice items from her coveted personal vintage furniture and rare homewares collection in Somerset

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Man who led police on pursuit through Bristol jailed for 16 months

Avon and Somerset Police said Bryan Smith admitted driving offences and was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court.

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025

Britain’s tiniest waders delight birdwatchers in Somerset

Smaller than a robin, only about 50 Temminck’s stints are seen in the UK each year

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025

This Somerset cottage is full of pattern, personality and quirky charm

In need of urgent repairs, this unique 17th-century property has been carefully repaired and its original features revealed

Ideal Home · Oct 7, 2025

Man who murdered two-week-old son in Somerset baby unit to serve at least 18 years

Daniel Gunter caused ‘catastrophic and appalling’ injuries to Brendon Staddon while nurses worked 5 metres away

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025

BBC partly upholds complaints over Bob Vylan set

The outspoken punk duo caused controversy when they chanted for the ‘death’ of the Israel Defence Forces at the Somerset festival in June.

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025

‘She never got help’: mother says daughter who died on motorway was failed by care system

Tamzin Hall, 17, was struck by a vehicle after leaving a police car on the M5 motorway in Somerset after being arrested at a children’s home

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

More bus workers to be balloted on potential strike action

RMT members at First South West in Somerset and Cornwall will vote in the coming weeks on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025