The A31 has been closed for 11 days following a fire which has torn through acres of heathland on either side of the road. National Highways have now announced resurfacing of the carriageway has been completed and new safety barriers installed but ro...

A cordon has been put in place after a woman was reportedly raped in Boscombe.

Dorset housewife believed she was the cause of illness to others, and on his recommendation, a judge sent her to a secure hospital.

Students across BCP, Dorset and the New Forest will collect their GCSE results today. We will be bringing you live updates and results for schools across the area.

Lucy Rigby, economic secretary to the Treasury, toured the JP Morgan site alongside Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East.

Is the BBC licence fee still relevant in 2026? Clinton Rogers explores its value, evasion rates, and the future of the UK’s public broadcaster funding.

Clare Moody outlines efforts to boost visible policing, tackle anti-social behaviour, and support victims, with new officers and community initiatives.

A free family fun day is coming to Bridgwater's Angel Place, with sports, crafts, reading activities and community groups.

Wessex Water has imposed a hosepipe ban across Somerset, with limits on garden watering, pool filling and cleaning.

Students across Somerset are receiving their GCSE results today (August 20).

A week of exciting events are underway in town as the community prepares to gather for this year’s beloved carnival

A resident of Lyme Regis has grown a small bunch of bananas in their garden helped by the continuous hot weather over the summer

A popular country fair has raised £138,000 for a hospital’s emergency and critical care unit appeal

Organisers are seeking a celebrity to open the historic Cannington Viaduct weekend

A new town clerk has been appointed for Lyme Regis following the resignation of John Wright

Brean holiday park Unity Beach is offering a £5,000 performance contract to the winner of its new Search for a Star contest.

Clare Moody outlines efforts to boost visible policing, tackle anti-social behaviour, and support victims, with new officers and community initiatives.

Is the BBC licence fee still relevant in 2026? Clinton Rogers explores its value, evasion rates, and the future of the UK’s public broadcaster funding.

Wessex Water has imposed a hosepipe ban across Somerset, with limits on garden watering, pool filling and cleaning.

Students across Somerset are receiving their GCSE results today (August 20).

Children aged up to 16 are invited to join Ilminster Carnival’s procession on October 3, with classes for singles, pairs and groups.

Bluetongue cases surge in Somerset, with over 52 confirmed locally and 440+ across England. Farmers face vaccine shortages and call for government support.

Channel 4 faces criticism from Yeovil MP Adam Dance over promotional material for its upcoming ADHD documentary.

Donyatt Show attracted more than 100 extra entries this year, raising a record £400 for the Friends of the Stop Line Path.

Ricky Romain, trained under a Ravi Shankar disciple, brings his acclaimed sitar performance to Ilminster's Millhouse.

Today marks GCSE results day for thousands of Somerset students

They sit in second place, five points behind leaders Nottinghamshire

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been writing to thousands of people

Castle Cary railway station currently attracts more than 370,000 passengers every year

These changes come into effect in Somerset on October 31