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.
A 69-year-old man died after being pinned by his own vehicle at a McDonald's drive-thru in Nebraska. An employee was also injured. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
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.
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.
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.
An 18-year-old man was struck and killed on the M5 after leaving an ambulance. The incident has prompted a police referral to the IOPC and major road closures. Read the full report.
An 18-year-old man has died after being hit by a car on the M5 motorway, shortly after exiting an ambulance that was transporting him to hospital. Police and the IOPC are investigating.
A serious crash on the M5 southbound between junctions 26 and 27 has caused severe delays and traffic chaos. Drivers reported getting out of their cars. Read the latest updates.
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 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.
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.
A young foal has died in a devastating farming accident after being spooked by fireworks, impaling itself on machinery in Somerset. The tragic incident has prompted fresh calls for fireworks regulation.
Severe disruption on M5 southbound after multi-vehicle collision between J16 and J17 causes 7-mile queues, hour-long delays, and emergency service scramble during Tuesday morning rush hour.
Exclusive: Heartbroken widow speaks out after her husband was killed by a collapsing urinal during maintenance work at a prestigious London theatre, as safety investigation continues.
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.
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.
A man has died in a horrific incident after falling from a hot air balloon during a flight over Bristol. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead. An investigation is underway.
A major collision involving multiple vehicles on the M5 in Somerset has caused severe delays, long tailbacks, and hours of traffic chaos. Get the latest updates on the closure and travel disruption.
A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.
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.
A devastating incident at Bedworth United FC's car park has claimed the lives of two local men after a large glass panel fell on them. Emergency services responded, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
A community is in mourning after a devastating accident in the car park of Hitchin Town FC claimed the lives of two local men. The incident, involving shattered glass, is under investigation by police.
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 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.
Surrey tighten their grip on the County Championship title after a dominant day against Warwickshire, while Somerset and Yorkshire battle in a tense relegation scrap. Get the latest scores and analysis.