Debbie Ann Pereira, 39, and Benjamin Lee Atkins, 49, are facing trial at Winchester Crown Court following the alleged murder of 49 year-old Simon Shotton

Drug dealing, needles and rubbish left on the floor, people sleeping rough and, on more than one occasion, human poo behind left on the floor.

MOTORISTS are facing big delays following a crash on Dorset Way this morning.

FIREFIGHTERS had to take sick days after assisting plus sized people on the job.

A Wimborne school has appointed a new teacher after its previous left with immediate effect in March.

“It’s been a long time coming,” said an emotional Lando Norris in the moments after he became only the fifth British driver this century to win a Formula One race, and the 21st in all.

The group has branches in Cheddar, Taunton, Bridgwater, Weston, Worle, Dudley and Stirchley.

Sponsored by Bounce Forward, the Championing Positive Mental Health Award is dedicated in celebrating young people who engage in promoting mental well-being. This could be for both themselves and those around them.

Conservative Bridgwater Town Councillor Gill Slocombe has spoken on councillor allowances in her latest column.

Donald Trump told Lando Norris that he was his “lucky charm” following the British driver’s maiden victory at the Miami Grand Prix, writes Philip Duncan from PA.

A brand new festival is set to delight foodies this weekend

Now the dust has settled following the May 2 election the one thing which worries me more than anything else is the low turnout.

The meet-up will take place at Clocktower Records Too in South Street, Bridport, on Tuesday, May 21 at 7pm.

Here are some picturesque old images of west Dorset's villages.

Organisers of The Dorset Hot Air Balloon Festival have responded to complaints following traffic queues and confusion about the day's events

“It’s been a long time coming,” said an emotional Lando Norris in the moments after he became only the fifth British driver this century to win a Formula One race, and the 21st in all.

The group has branches in Cheddar, Taunton, Bridgwater, Weston, Worle, Dudley and Stirchley.

Sponsored by Bounce Forward, the Championing Positive Mental Health Award is dedicated in celebrating young people who engage in promoting mental well-being. This could be for both themselves and those around them.

Donald Trump told Lando Norris that he was his “lucky charm” following the British driver’s maiden victory at the Miami Grand Prix, writes Philip Duncan from PA.

The Liberal Democrats' Dorset victory has added to prior Somerset and Devon wins in the West Country, says Ed Davey.

An Ilminster charity that supports communities in Asia and Africa with their films is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

“It’s been a long time coming,” said an emotional Lando Norris in the moments after he became only the fifth British driver this century to win a Formula One race, and the 21st in all.

A firm that was based in Ilminster has met one of the first eight employees.

Somerset homeowners are set to benefit from a new heat pump scheme.

On the bank Holiday Monday, pupils from Manor Court Community Primary School’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) club attended one of the biggest science events in the Southwest for the first time.

Belmont was closed in both directions from around 3.30am today, Tuesday, May 7.

Emergency services are at the scene

The crash took place heading westbound

Delays are building on key roads across the region

From white sand paradises to hidden coves, these are the 20 best beaches in the UK, according to The Telegraph