A Bournemouth school caretaker is running four marathons in a day to raise money for a cancer unit at Poole Hospital who removed his cancerous nipple

Plans have been unveiled for three new houses in the garden of a 300-year-old cottage.

Richard Carr’s Hotel has been granted permission to hold a secondary licence to act as a ‘safety net’ in case of insolvency.

The Barn Cafe near Lytchett Matravers has been wowing customers with its "consistently great food" and friendly staff.

Dorset Police, working alongside partner agencies, has rolled out a comprehensive plan to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer for everyone

Ascot Drive and sections of Bristol Road in Bridgwater will close for 47 days from 11 May 2026 for resurfacing works, Somerset Council confirms.

Somerset Sewing Machines in Bridgwater praised by MP Sir Ashley Fox for 20+ years' service, expert repairs, sales, and training.

Somerset Council urges residents aged 40–74 to book a free NHS health check. Assess heart, diabetes and dementia risk. Appointments across Somerset.

Gallery of pictures showcasing the beauty of Somerset's nature

The People’s Emergency Briefing, a UK documentary chaired by Prof Mike Berners-Lee, explores urgent climate and nature crises. Local screenings nationwide.

This stunning Dorset country walk from Stourton Caundle through Thornhill Park offers quiet lanes, riverside paths and big views.

Take a nostalgic look back at West Dorset schools with 11 reception class photos from 2005, capturing early school days around Bridport

This old shows Bridport’s former West Mead Hotel being dismantled in the 1990s, as memories resurface of nights out there

Beaminster author Caroline Essame is set to launch her book making the case for reconnecting children with the natural world.

A SCHOOL has met expected standards in six out of eight categories following a recent inspection.

Somerset Sewing Machines in Bridgwater praised by MP Sir Ashley Fox for 20+ years' service, expert repairs, sales, and training.

Discover Love, Lust, and Empire - an illustrated talk on Napoleon and Joséphine in Burnham-on-Sea, 28 May. Tickets £12.50. Supports Weston Hospicecare.

Somerset Council urges residents aged 40–74 to book a free NHS health check. Assess heart, diabetes and dementia risk. Appointments across Somerset.

Gallery of pictures showcasing the beauty of Somerset's nature

Somerset launches pilot offering childhood vaccinations at home via health visitors, aiming to boost immunisation rates and improve NHS access for families.

Ilminster Literary Festival 2026 returns to South Somerset, 2–9 June, marking its 10th anniversary with author talks, workshops, and headline speakers

A man from Yeovil was handed a driving ban at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Thursday, April 30.

Footpath on Mudford Road, Yeovil Without, to close on 9 May for Openreach ducting works. Somerset Council advises pedestrians to use alternative routes.

Somerset Council urges residents aged 40–74 to book a free NHS health check. Assess heart, diabetes and dementia risk. Appointments across Somerset.

Two pre-war Lagonda cars to be auctioned at Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, South Somerset on 4 June by Charterhouse.

The room has been left vulnerable to pests

'I used to ride on this train when I was my kid's age and now we get to ride it as a family'

There's a lot of competition!

The townsfolk we spoke to didn't realise it had reopened

Bath Rugby travel to France this weekend to take on French Top 14 giants Bordeaux-Begles in the semi-final of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup final