PARENTS warn it is “only a matter of time” before a child is hit as calls grow for a crossing outside schools after lollipop patrol vanishes.

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The landlady of a village pub near Blandford is urging people to come to the venue after it has seen an extensive overhaul and is now under new management.

The New Forest District Council is warning residents not to expect any bin collection changes over the May bank holiday weekend.

Lymington in Hampshire has been named among the UK's best seaside towns to visit in 2026, according to Time Out

Discover top events in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater: adult Cinderella pantomime, Mark Steel comedy, ska and reggae weekend, and Bon Jovi tribute band.

Overnight road closures in Woolavington from 11–30 May. Somerset Council announces diversions on Lockswell, The Causeway and Higher Road.

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.

Another meeting is to be held tomorrow to discuss plans to build houses on a west Dorset estate

These old photos reveal Bridport as it once was, from traffic‑free streets and horse‑drawn carriages to Moores Biscuits and the town’s final train

From the first steam train into Weymouth to closures, war and electrification, discover the defining moments of Dorset’s railway history

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

Discover top events in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater: adult Cinderella pantomime, Mark Steel comedy, ska and reggae weekend, and Bon Jovi tribute band.

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.

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

Gallery of pictures showcasing the beauty of Somerset's nature

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.

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

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

"You always have to ask the question of whether we maximised everything and I am unsure about that."

"We're gutted to have been knocked out. We'll be back next year and we'll give it our best again next year."

Plans to turn the Tropicana into a major music venue for the South West are up in the air

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