TWO food vendors are set to close and be replaced with new businesses after a shopping centre reportedly terminated their leases.

A council has confirmed that school crossing patrols remain in place following concerns raised by parents.

A councillor has encouraged residents to report all cases of fly tipping after she stepped in to remove items that were dumped outside a charity shop in Westbourne.

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A Dorset nursery business has been recognised for sustainability in The King’s Awards for Enterprise, which is celebrating it's 60th anniversary.

Sir Ashley Fox MP updates Bridgwater constituency on local issues, food labelling, rail station accessibility, and community events in Somerset constituency.

Cllr Brian Smedley reflects on D-Day, the Normandy landings, British troops at Sword Beach, and the legacy of WWII in Europe. Remembering sacrifices made.

New Renters Rights Act gives tenants in England the right to request pets in rental homes, easing restrictions and supporting RSPCA rehoming efforts.

Met Office Bridgwater weather forecast: Sunny intervals and cloud, highs of 21°C, gusts up to 22mph expected 5–9 May. Check full local outlook.

Spacious three-bedroom end-terrace house for sale in Bridgwater. Features garage, off-road parking, en-suite, garden, and excellent transport links.

FIREFIGHTERS could threatening potential strike action if proposed station closures go ahead in Dorset.

 MAYDAY celebrations took place in Lyme Regis with one young member saying the early morning rise was 'definitely worth it'.

A lifeboat charity in Lyme Regis has been gifted a piece of art from a successful south west artist to commemorate their milestone anniversary in town

A celebrated concert pianist is set to perform in a rural village church in Dorset later this month

A museum recently welcomed a royal representative for an official visit

Sir Ashley Fox MP updates Bridgwater constituency on local issues, food labelling, rail station accessibility, and community events in Somerset constituency.

New Renters Rights Act gives tenants in England the right to request pets in rental homes, easing restrictions and supporting RSPCA rehoming efforts.

Three-bedroom link-detached house for sale in Burnham-on-Sea’s Priestley Way. £284,995. Garage, off-street parking, garden. Freehold. Berryman’s estate agents.

Multiple fire engines were sent to the M5 southbound after a crash occurred between Junction 22 and Junction 23.

Met Office Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: Sunny intervals and cloud, highs of 21°C, gusts up to 22mph, detailed outlook for 5–9 May 2026.

Lambs from a local farm visited The Redstart Primary School in Chard, giving pupils hands-on learning about animal care, rural life and nature.

New Renters Rights Act gives tenants in England the right to request pets in rental homes, easing restrictions and supporting RSPCA rehoming efforts.

Four-bedroom chalet bungalow for sale in Horton near Ilminster, with spacious interiors, large gardens, garage and parking. £725,000. Greenslade Taylor Hunt.

Pig Hill, Hardington Mandeville, will be closed 13–15 May for Wessex Water utility works, says Somerset Council. Alternative routes available for motorists.

Chard weather forecast: Met Office predicts mixed sunshine, cloud and gusty winds 6–10 May. Highs up to 20°C, lows down to 5°C.

It's down to government regulations

The site has been subject to numerous planning applications

It's another new store for Southgate Shopping Centre

'There are alternative brownfield sites within the area'

The man was rescued from the wreck and rushed to hospital with serious injuries