There are no plans to allow drivers to use the M5's hard shoulder to reduce congestion in North Somerset or Sedgemoor, Highways England has confirmed.

Striking pictures of sleepy sunsets and beautiful hilltop views have been captured for iWitness24/7 this week.

People are being urged by police 'to be alert but not alarmed' after a surge in garage break-ins were reported.

Detailed plans for more homes in Congresbury will be discussed next week.

Dog lovers from around the county entered their pet into a village show to compete for sought-after prizes at the weekend.

Hundreds of dementia patients are being prescribed anti-psychotic drugs which increase the risk of stroke and can accelerate the symptoms of the disease.

An immensely-popular children's TV show has been given the live action treatment and been re-imagined for the big screen, offering youngsters a thrilling summer holiday adventure.

A tribute to one of the most beloved country rock bands of all time heads to Weston, next month and readers could win tickets to see the show thanks to the Playhouse Theatre.

An adaptation of a classic 1938 film, The Lady Vanishes, will be staged in Weston next month, and the Mercury is giving readers a chance to win tickets to see the show.

New York pop punks Patent Pending are heading to the South West as part of a nationwide tour.

90's pop-pioneers My Life Story will be bringing their unique brand of grand, orchestral pop to the South West later this year.

A Weston venue will be home to a day of dancing this weekend.

A Weston man who 'manhandled', 'straddled' and 'dry humped' a woman as she repeatedly told him 'no' has been found guilty of sexual assault today (Thursday).

A Weston man has denied attempting to rape a woman who told him no dozens of times, a court has heard.

Weston College staff are overjoyed with the continued high pass rate of its A-level students.

Students were bursting with joy and overwhelmed with relief when they received their A-level results this morning (Thursday).