Somerset in pictures: Hedgehogs and carnival

Bridgwater Carnival, attended by about 150,000 people, kicks-off Somerset's Guy Fawkes carnival circuit

Our round-up of the county's best photos this week includes autumn settling in, a fire involving 20 cars, and the world famous Bridgwater Carnival.

Gremlins Carnival Club's entry based on Beatlemania won the big prize at the annual carnival

Carnival: Thousands of people descended upon Bridgwater to soak up the excitement and atmosphere of the UK's oldest carnival.

BBC Radio Somerset presenters Charlie Taylor and Mel Everett were joined by sport reporter Jack Killah and producers Carrian Jones and Jennie Smith in the pool

Swimming for Pudsey: The team at BBC Radio Somerset completed their 24 miles of swimming for BBC Children in Need's Thousand Mile Swim challenge at Chard Leisure Centre.

Pudsey made a special appearance but didn't do any swimming!

Avon Fire and Rescue said the fire was thought to be accidental

Dramatic fire: Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze involving 20 cars at a yard in Blagdon, North Somerset on Wednesday.

A deer was caught looking at photographer Rebecca Faith near Frome

Deer: A lovely shot of a deer in the Orchardleigh Estate near Frome was caught by Somerset photographer Rebecca Faith.

The team at Secret World continue to monitor the hedgehogs' progress closely

Hedgehogs: A family of hedgehogs is said to be recovering well having been brought in to Secret World Wildlife Rescue after their nest was damaged