Competition for the most selective sixth forms would be ‘fiercer’ after the VAT change on private school fees, one education expert said.

Tripadvisor has published a 2025 list of the top tourist spots to visit in Somerset for those wishing to travel.

Omega fatty acids, found in certain fish or taken as a supplement, could potentially help ward off Alzheimer’s disease in women, a new study suggests. Researchers found that lipids – fat molecules in ...

By Tuesday, Erin had lost some strength from previous days and dropped to a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds ...

Air Canada said it would gradually restart operations after reaching an agreement with the union for 10,000 flight attendants ...

A flotilla of hundreds of historic ships is heading into Amsterdam, kicking off a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital’s maritime history.

The DWP has announced that, for the first time ever, Universal Credit standard allowance will permanently rise above inflation.

Workers at aircraft manufacturer Airbus are to stage a series of strikes in a dispute over pay. Unite said around 3,000 of its members will walk out for 10 days in September after they voted ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering ending capital gains tax relief for people selling high-value homes.

Residents in Weston-super-Mare are being asked to help name a set of buoys that mark out the town’s safe swimming and paddling zone.

The owners of a popular seaside holiday park have sought the opinion of Somerset Council in reference to plans to expand the site.

The Government is working on contingency plans for housing asylum seekers after a court ruled that they should be removed from a hotel in Epping, Essex. Ministers are now bracing for further legal ...