Fewer drivers in Avon and Somerset were penalised for using their phones while driving last year, despite new laws aiming to clamp down on the offence. Figures from Avon and Somerset Constabulary show ...

A 10-year-old girl has written to power giant EDF 'pleading they stop' plans to flood 300 acres of her family's land - and says it left her scared to go to school. EDF Energy wants to create 800 acres ...

The backlog of crown court cases in Avon and Somerset has soared by more than 80% over the past five years, highlighting a growing crisis in the justice system. New figures from the Ministry of ...

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Frome this week as strong winds are predicted. The warning - which covers the whole of England - is in place from 9am on Wednesday 1 January ...

Dental pain might seem manageable at first, but leaving it untreated can result in serious complications—including infections, tooth loss, and even conditions like sepsis or heart disease. Dr Smita ...

Somerset Council is preparing to launch a Call for Sites in the new year as part of its efforts to create a unified Local Plan for the county. The six-week initiative invites landowners, developers, ...

As Christmas celebrations bring extra packaging and materials into our homes, Somerset residents are being reminded to think twice before binning festive items. Recycling is important, but reducing ...

Shoppers across Street, Glastonbury, Wells, Frome and Shepton Mallet may face late deliveries as Yodel grapples with a capacity crisis affecting nationwide parcel processing. The courier, which serves ...

Shepton Mallet Prison is set to offer brave visitors a chilling new experience with its Ghost Hunting Behind Bars events, starting in February 2025. Known as 'The World's Most Haunted Prison,' the ...

As the festive season winds down, Somerset residents are being encouraged to plan ahead for responsibly recycling their real Christmas trees. With several options available, recycling your tree ...

Survivors of rapes and sexual assaults deciding whether to report to the police "will be believed," the chief of Avon and Somerset Police has said. Since 2021, the police force has been working with ...

Two top lecturers at the world-famous MetFilm School (London, Leeds and Berlin) have contacted Nub News to give us their top tips for films to watch this Christmas. The 'cost of living crisis' is ...