Police have detained two individuals after a forensic postmortem examination failed to determine the cause of a baby's sudden death at a residential property in Somerset.

Aerial footage of the National Trust’s Holnicote estate in Somerset demonstrates that restored wetlands and rivers on rewilded land remain green and resilient amidst drought-stricken English countryside, offering proof against extreme weather.

A personal diary entry describes a twilight stroll in Wellington, Somerset, where the author searches for bioluminescent glowworms amidst desiccated leaves and shrunken ponds during a hot July.

A rare black-crowned night heron has been sighted at the Holnicote Estate in Somerset, where a river 'reset' project has transformed the area into a thriving oasis for various species.

The Astana Times reports on how temporary events, such as festivals, are increasingly transforming overlooked destinations into global tourist attractions, citing examples from Nevada to Somerset.

Somerset MP Anna Sabine has lost her voice after a nerve to one of her vocal cords was cut during surgery to remove a lump from her thyroid.

Avon and Somerset Police are considering charges against MP Dan Norris following an investigation into a man in his 60s for sexual offences, which began in December 2024.

Readers are invited to vote for the Daily American Somerset County Baseball and Softball Players of the Year for 2026.

An amateur metal detectorist in Somerset, England, has discovered a unique 3rd-century Roman gold ring, engraved with the goddess Victoria, which will be displayed in a local museum.

Kevin Minto, a metal detectorist from Somerset, made a 'spectacular' discovery of a Roman gold ring depicting the goddess Victoria near Ilminster, which has since been acquired with a coin hoard for £78,000.

The Somerset Wildlife Trust is calling for citizen scientists to help collect data on local wildlife, including foxes. This initiative aims to enhance efforts in protecting and monitoring animal populations in the region.

A lorry from Stabilised Pavements became stuck at a near 45-degree angle in a sinkhole on Butleigh Drove, near Walton, Somerset, after the ground gave way while it was attempting to fix the hole.

A weekly art dispatch highlights a revelatory Zurbarán show, Angel Otero's Somerset residency, and Daiga Grantina's nature-inspired abstraction.

The Times features a selection of nine extraordinary homes currently on the market, ranging in location from Somerset to Barbados.

A pioneering UK police force, Avon and Somerset, is re-evaluating its approach to domestic abuse, planning to apply successful rape investigation techniques to a broader range of offenses.

Epic has been awarded a significant £222 million contract to implement a federated Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system across healthcare providers in Somerset and Dorset.

The UK government is poised to approve a military deal with Leonardo, valued at up to £1 billion, securing thousands of jobs ahead of a critical deadline.

Benjamin Clementine and Black Country, New Road are also among those on the bill The post London’s Somerset House Summer Series 2026: The Cribs, Flaming Lips and Lightning Seeds lead line-up appeared first on NME.

Denmark’s employment minister, Kaare Dybvad Bek, advised the UK to make areas like Somerset take more migrants, emphasizing the need for centrist parties to address immigration effectively.

The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has rapidly expanded to 2,500 acres, prompting evacuations in areas like Lemon Valley and Somersett. Videos show the intensity of the blaze as it moves closer to residential areas.

The Conservative Party has offered Jewish groups a meeting regarding Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi activist who was jailed for his activities but has been selected to stand for a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.

A river restoration project in Somerset, UK, has shown significant benefits within a year, including reduced flood peaks, cleaner water, and a rise in rare wildlife after reconnecting the River Aller with its floodplain.

Tornado warnings were issued across all 21 counties in New Jersey, with Morris and Somerset counties facing the highest risk alongside fresh flash flood alerts. Visuals from the affected areas emerged.

Hampshire's Liam Dawson and Somerset's Tom Banton will be released from England's one-day international squad to play in Saturday's T20 Blast Finals Day.

Four males, including two 17-year-olds, have been charged with a dozen rape offenses after a woman was held captive and attacked at a property in Weston-super-Mare, UK.

Ben Hess allowed only one hit, helping the Somerset Patriots split a doubleheader, as part of the Yankees' minor league affiliates' results from June 27th.

Jaguar Land Rover faces potential delays in electric car battery deliveries from its £5.2bn government-backed factory in Somerset after supplier Agratas sacked its main building contractor amid a budget mismatch.

The world's largest crane, known as "Big Carl," was deployed by EDF Energy to successfully lift the second nuclear reactor into place at the Hinkley Point C power station in Somerset, southwest England.

A rewilding initiative at a former dairy farm in east Somerset, UK, has led to a surge in bird, bat, and butterfly species in just three years, demonstrating nature's ability to rebound.

The 2026 T20 Blast campaign gets under way on Friday with a new-look format and defending champions Somerset aiming to make history.

Artist Angel Otero discusses his collaboration with global pop icon Bad Bunny and his plans to open a casita in Bruton, bringing Puerto Rican flair to Somerset.

Somerset in southwest England showcases a unique blend of contemporary life and tradition, featuring apple orchards, food crafts, art galleries, and King Arthur myths, all rooted in the land.

Cricketer Shoaib Bashir, overlooked for the Ashes Tests, has left Somerset for Derbyshire to secure regular starts and hopes this will lead to an England Test recall.

Scientists have found a jawbone in a Somerset cave that indicates dogs were domesticated much earlier than previously believed, rewriting the timeline of their relationship with humans.

A new community project is set to begin on a small patch of land leased by the council in Frome, Somerset, aiming to transform the area.

The UK government is set to greenlight a £1 billion defence helicopter deal, with the Chancellor intervening to safeguard jobs at a Somerset-based helicopter manufacturer.

Marco's Pizza has entered the New Jersey market with its first outlet opening in Somerset.

A 30-acre wildfire, named the Cold Creek Trail wildfire, has spread near Somersett, Nevada, leading to evacuation warnings for areas including Peavine Peak, Verdi, Mogul, and Cold Springs.

A former neo-Nazi activist has been selected as a Conservative Party candidate for a council election in Somerset, drawing attention to his past affiliations. This selection has sparked discussion regarding his political journey and suitability for public office.

A rare heron species, known for its stocky build and size up to 66cm, has been spotted and recorded on camera at a National Trust location in Somerset.

Parts of England are experiencing their longest period without rain in decades, as a heatwave continues with temperatures peaking at 30.6C in Somerset.

Northants Steelbacks, reigning champions Somerset, Hampshire Hawks and Notts Outlaws will face off on T20 Blast Finals Day.

Kelly Faiers, 61, was found dead at the home of Richard Scatchard, 70, in Minehead, Somerset, in October 2023. An inquest heard that her death was due to an overdose.

A 16-year-old boy has been found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who died from a single stab wound in Somerset.

Coaches have cast their votes to select the members of the 2026 Somerset all-county softball team.

A watchdog is investigating the Avon and Somerset police's contact with a woman and her ex-partner, who both died in an explosion in Bristol on May 3, after the former partner forced his way into a house with explosives.

Check out who collected wins at Jennerstown Speedway, including a pair of Somerset County drivers, Saturday, May 30.

A country diary entry describes the presence of gulls thirty miles from the shore in Frome, Somerset, noting their dominance over the church and sky, and anticipating their return to headlines as summer approaches.

A woman and a man were killed, and three others injured, in a 'suspicious' blast at an address in Avon and Somerset, prompting a police investigation into the domestic-related incident.

An Avon and Somerset Police worker diagnosed with ADHD has won a discrimination case related to her use of noise-cancelling headphones in the workplace.

A battery factory in Somerset, owned by Tata's Agratas and set to supply Jaguar Land Rover, will receive a £380 million grant from the UK government.

Scientists have discovered a jaw fragment in a Somerset cave that indicates dogs became human's best friends much earlier than previously believed, altering the understanding of canine domestication.

From Somerset to Lake Maggiore: At these five addresses, the garden is the showpiece and spring is the best reason to visit.

Australian tea brand T2 Tea is set to close all its retail outlets in Singapore by the end of March, including locations at 313@Somerset, Suntec City, and VivoCity.

The event will kick off with a performance by fast-rising pop act Naïka on Jul. 16.

Extreme flooding in Somerset has led to a shift in bird populations, with barn owls struggling due to a lack of prey while various gull species thrive in the newly wet conditions.