West Dorset inn the Ilchester Arms at Symondsbury has been crowned Pub of the Year - just nine months after its new landlords took it over

Huge machines have been tearing down old, failing, sea defences at Middle Beach, Studland since the first week in September.

A Dorset hotel has been named as the regional Hotel of the Year

BCP Council roadworks to cause closures and delays across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole from 22–28 September. See affected roads and traffic updates.

Luxury waterfront home Reef House for sale in Lilliput, Poole Harbour, with private jetty, mooring, slipway, leisure complex & panoramic sea views. £8.8m.

Here are the latest planning applications in Bridgwater submitted to Somerset Council.

Aldi to invest £17m in Somerset as part of £1.6bn UK expansion with 80 new stores by 2027, including Bath.

Here are the latest planning decisions made by Somerset Council in Bridgwater.

With a sharp 10-degree drop in temperatures forecast across the UK next week, British Gas is urging households to prepare their boiler for the first cold snap

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

BRIDPORT paralympic swimmer Harry Stewart begins his quest for a World Championship gold this week.

The warmth of summer is officially coming to an end, but when the grey clouds come rolling in there are still plenty of fun activities on offer in west Dorset

AT LEAST £1million could be recovered from the mis-management of Dorset Council’s urgent repairs and upgrades to its own properties.

Folklore in west Dorset is rich with mystery with omens surrounding the solstice, wishing wells, and birds that foretold an early grave

Few places rival Dorset when it comes to fresh, flavourful seafood, thanks to its rich maritime heritage

Wales and West Utilities begins £243,000 gas pipe upgrade in Cheddar’s Draycott Road with traffic management in place until November 2025.

Gardeners in the South West urged by the Property Care Association to help stop the spread of invasive plants like Japanese knotweed.

South Western Ambulance Charity marks 30 years supporting SWASFT, funding defibrillators, GoodSAM app, and welfare projects.

Only two Redrow Heritage Collection homes remain at Woodborough Grange, Winscombe. Country living, near Bristol & Ofsted schools. Prices from £417,000.

Cheddar Bridge Touring Park near Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, is for sale after 20 years. Features static, touring, glamping, holiday lets and scope for growth.

Aldi to invest £17m in Somerset as part of £1.6bn UK expansion with 80 new stores by 2027, including Bath.

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Motorhome owners are urged to consider declaring a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) to the DVLA this autumn

Entries open for the 2025 Somerset Business Awards. Celebrating Somerset businesses, charities and individuals. Apply by 21 Nov via Somerset Chamber.

Gardeners in the South West urged by the Property Care Association to help stop the spread of invasive plants like Japanese knotweed.

Roads are closed in the area

Once a quiet golf course, it is now bursting with life, sound and imagination

Congratulations to all the winners

Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

Work could begin by next summer