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.
Aria, 9, was killed in a Somerset home just ten days before Christmas. A teenage boy is in custody as her devastated family asks for privacy. Read the latest on this tragic crime.
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police are investigating the tragic incident in Lime Close.
A teenage boy is in custody on suspicion of murder after nine-year-old Aria was found dead at a property in Weston-super-Mare. Police continue their investigation.
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.
A nine-year-old girl has been killed in a stabbing at a house in Weston-super-Mare. A teenage boy is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police urge the public not to speculate.
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.
Expert advice for parents facing the dilemma of mixed-gender sleepovers for teenagers. Learn how to balance trust with protection while maintaining open communication with your child.
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.
Seven men face over 40 charges for alleged child sexual exploitation of 11 teenage girls in Bristol. Police urge public to report concerns.
Avon and Somerset Police charge seven men with over 40 offences against 11 teenagers in a major child sexual exploitation investigation. Learn about the case details and community response.
A teenager's seemingly harmless hiccups turned out to be a warning sign of a rare adrenal gland cancer, leading to emergency surgery and a life-changing diagnosis.
American tennis star Taylor Fritz and influencer girlfriend Morgan Riddle showcase their electric chemistry in a fashionable GQ spread, revealing their relationship dynamics and life on tour.
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.
A 17-year-old boy is battling for survival in hospital after a horrific motorbike collision in South Shields that his family say 'changed everything in a split second'.
A married Illinois couple is discovered dead in their vehicle under mysterious circumstances, leaving investigators searching for answers in this heartbreaking case.
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.
Exclusive details emerge about the haunting text message sent by a teenage suspect moments before a mass shooting injured six young people in a British city centre, as police continue their investigation into the shocking incident.
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.
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.
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 poignant love story concludes as Ken and Brenda Benbow, married for 63 years, pass away on the same day, just hours apart, in a final testament to their unbreakable bond.
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.