Chestnut Nursery and Haskins Ferndown are some of the highest-rated garden centres in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Council calls for The Government to urgently make a decision on allowing a stronger powers to tackle illegal parking ahead of the summer season.

Discover the local folklore behind Ringwood's claim to fame as the birthplace of one of Britain’s most popular pub names, The White Hart.

A number of pets at the Dorset centres of Margaret Green Animal Rescue are looking to find new homes in the county

Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes attended an Open Day hosted by SWRAC to learn how the Boscombe specialist college is supporting young people with SEN.

Inspired by London Marathon runners Chris Medland and Harry Newton, Clinton Rogers considers running again at 70 and discusses health advice for older runners.

Somerset Council and SUEZ’s food waste recycling campaign shortlisted for recycling award, boosting food waste collections and cutting carbon emissions.

Thousands of UK parents miss out on up to £1,406 Child Benefit in baby's first year, warns HMRC. Claim online or via HMRC app for vital family support.

Somerset Council, police, and National Highways join forces to tackle frequent M5 closures, aiming to reduce disruption for Somerset residents and businesses.

Labour loses power in Wales as unions, including UNITE, call for new leadership. Bridgwater's working-class roots highlight need for party unity.

A highly acclaimed chef from west Dorset has returned to his roots and opened a restaurant in Lyme Regis

Polling stations across Bridport and West Bay have opened for council elections this morning

Film and TV villains have flooded the streets of two west Dorset villages as a quirky festival is back and bigger than ever

INCREASING council tax contributions to the fire service could provide a short term solution to saving at risk fire stations

A pioneering fossil collector and source of immense pride for Lyme Regis would have celebrated her birthday today, with a number of exciting items commemorating her legacy coming to town

Inspired by London Marathon runners Chris Medland and Harry Newton, Clinton Rogers considers running again at 70 and discusses health advice for older runners.

Mike Horwood, 86, becomes oldest cyclist in Cancer Research UK’s Etape Caledonia 2026. Over 4,500 riders raise £80k in Highland Perthshire charity sportive.

Somerset Council and SUEZ’s food waste recycling campaign shortlisted for recycling award, boosting food waste collections and cutting carbon emissions.

Thousands of UK parents miss out on up to £1,406 Child Benefit in baby's first year, warns HMRC. Claim online or via HMRC app for vital family support.

Somerset Council, police, and National Highways join forces to tackle frequent M5 closures, aiming to reduce disruption for Somerset residents and businesses.

Somerset Council, police, and National Highways join forces to tackle frequent M5 closures, aiming to reduce disruption for Somerset residents and businesses.

Reckleford Infant School in Yeovil opens The Cloud, a new sensory room supporting neurodiverse pupils, funded by Tesco’s Stronger Starts grant and Twinkl.

Thousands of UK parents miss out on up to £1,406 Child Benefit in baby's first year, warns HMRC. Claim online or via HMRC app for vital family support.

Inspired by London Marathon runners Chris Medland and Harry Newton, Clinton Rogers considers running again at 70 and discusses health advice for older runners.

Somerset Council and SUEZ’s food waste recycling campaign shortlisted for recycling award, boosting food waste collections and cutting carbon emissions.

'We believe that the pending closure will be a very grave mistake'

Several people have objected to the proposals

A small village near Somerset's new 'gigafactory' could double in size in the space of a few years if plans for more than 1,500 new homes are approved.

He broke the victim's trust

The department store was supposed to be reopen this year