A Reform councillor is under pressure to apologise after repeating incorrect claims about asylum seekers and crime

A planning application for a development providing up to 1,200 homes in Dorset has been submitted to BCP Council

Foxlease, a historic retreat in Hampshire. has been a cherished site for thousands of Girlguides since 1922,

A New Forest road campaigner has issued a fresh warning after a mare was killed in a collision that left her two-week-old foal orphaned.

I can't say this clearly enough: it is unacceptable to come to our town and treat it like a rubbish tip.

Discover upcoming events in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea, including Robert Lee’s psychic show, Danny Hunt’s magic, the Classic Vehicle Show and The Big Lunch.

Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club showcasing the beautiful buildings in the county

A campsite between Bridgwater and the Quantock Hills could soon get 100 new pitches as the Hinkley Point C workforce continues to swell

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

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater.

Dorset’s sense of pride and place is in the spotlight once again as communities come together to mark Dorset Day, celebrating the county’s distinctive identity, history and landscape

From a serious motorcycle crash to the opening of Bridport’s Electric Palace, here’s what was making news 100 years ago

What AI says about Dorset - life, people, towns and why it’s such a special place

To raise money for clean water projects in Uganda, nine Scouts pulled their trek cart loaded with six 25 litre water barrels from Morecombelake to Charmouth.

A TRACTOR burst into flames in a field in west Dorset

Discover upcoming events in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater, including Robert Lee’s psychic show, Danny Hunt’s magic, the Classic Vehicle Show and The Big Lunch.

Here are some of the latest Weston-super-Mare and wider North Somerset offenders who have appeared at North Somerset Magistrates' Courts.

Walrow Road in Highbridge, Somerset, will close overnight from 6–14 June for Network Rail maintenance. Diversions in place; see public notices for details.

New research shows muscle loss in ageing is down to inactivity, not age. Strength training and staying active can prevent weakness and support healthy ageing.

Burnham and Highbridge Town Council launches 2026 Hanging Basket Sponsorship Scheme for local businesses and residents to brighten the town centre.

Potter House care home in Yeovil, part of the Crystal Care Collection, marks its first anniversary with Knight Frank Top 100 status and strong community ties.

South Somerset's Parish Stitchers join TWiG for Great Big Green Week, creating textile art to highlight low tree cover, climate change and local tree trails.

New research shows muscle loss in ageing is down to inactivity, not age. Strength training and staying active can prevent weakness and support healthy ageing.

Somerset Council hosts a drop-in event on June 1 in Charlton Adam to discuss major traffic signal upgrades at key South Somerset junctions.

Ilminster filmmaker Louis Skupien films rare behind-the-scenes AH-64 Apache documentary with US Army National Guard, set for UK release in Full Throttle series.

There are four proposed options for changes to the Celebration Mile

The largest outstanding sum relates to the Lake View Quarry estate in Keinton Mandeville

Road closures are expected

Avoiding defeat will be enough after Leicester Tigers were beaten by Exeter Chiefs

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