Burnt Toast in Swanage is a Dorset cafe that has earned a lot of praise for its atmosphere, service and brunch

Here are the top 10 highest‑rated countryside pubs near Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Portland and West Bay ranked by Google Reviews

NITROUS oxide canisters worth more than £600 have been discovered in Colehill during a police patrol.

Kauto Star racing memorabilia from Clive Smith’s estate to be auctioned by Charterhouse in Sherborne, including trophies and rare items. Bidding online.

Easter rail disruption: Winchester to St Denys line closed 3–6 April for engineering works. Buses replace trains; London Waterloo–Weymouth services diverted.

Here are the latest planning decisions made in and around Bridgwater.

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater.

Older adults in Liverpool create their own 'Blue Zone' by strength training and building community, showing longevity habits can thrive in the UK.

Dermoda Studio and Training opens in Highbridge, offering custom tattoos, body piercing, laser tattoo removal and CPD-accredited training courses.

This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of the 'wrong seasons' i.e. photographs that could pass for a different season.

A Dorset nature reserve has been named amongst the best to visit

DORSET will receive almost £500,000 in government funding to support low-income households who rely on heating oil.

Shamed former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson were embroiled in the Fergiegate scandal - a private conversation recorded on Portland.

Enjoy a spring walk at Langdon Hill Woods near Morcombelake, with carpets of bluebells and views to Golden Cap

A charming little Dorset church in the village of Yetminster has an interesting tower with grotesque gargoyles on it

Dermoda Studio and Training opens in Highbridge, offering custom tattoos, body piercing, laser tattoo removal and CPD-accredited training courses.

Older adults in Liverpool create their own 'Blue Zone' by strength training and building community, showing longevity habits can thrive in the UK.

RNLI Burnham-on-Sea lifeboats launched on 18 March after reports of a suspicious object in the River Brue near Apex Leisure Park. No object found.

This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of the 'wrong seasons' i.e. photographs that could pass for a different season.

Vote now in the Bridgwater and Burnham’s Favourite Independent Shops 2026 competition, organised by Sir Ashley Fox MP. Voting open until 5 April.

Free Easter holiday cooking sessions for families in Chard by Project Food, Abri Homes, and Good Grub Club. Learn, cook, and eat together at St Mary’s Centre.

Older adults in Liverpool create their own 'Blue Zone' by strength training and building community, showing longevity habits can thrive in the UK.

This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of the 'wrong seasons' i.e. photographs that could pass for a different season.

Ilminster Arts Centre Open Exhibition 2026 invites UK artists to submit work in various media for cash prizes and a winners’ show. Entries close 16 May.

Enter the 2026 Yeovil Business Awards - open to all local businesses. Free online entry closes 23 March. Celebrate South Somerset business success.

Beats camping!

Our thoughts with those affected

Yeovil Town returned to winning ways as they held on for a 3-2 victory over struggling Morecambe at Huish Park.

He was last seen in Washford at 5pm on Thursday

It's not for the faint of heart