A man in his 60s has been released on police bail after being arrested on suspicion of rape in Bournemouth.

A dog walker was surprised to spot a “chunky” adult adder in the open.

An equine flu outbreak that has killed 35 New Forest ponies has forced a pony sale to be cancelled

Discover rare photos of Bournemouth’s theatrical past, featuring Tommy Steele, June Brown, Barnum at the London Palladium, and BSO.

Exceptional home set within the Beaulieu Estate with its own outdoor pool up for sale with a guide price of £1.85 million.

A charity shop is marking three years of supporting wildlife with a community celebration.

Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea events this week include a model railway show, Dementia UK charity cake sale, flower show and Taylor Swift tribute.

Motorists using the M5 Motorway in Somerset have been warned of disruption as the motorway is expected to be its most congested in 10 years.

Bridgwater business owners Carol and Bernard Kenny have applied to add an extra trailer to their goods vehicle operator's licence.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Somerset Council in and around Bridgwater.

National Highways has postponed planned works in Chideock and Morecombelake after reviewing predicted traffic levels on the A35.

A west Dorset village pub which lost much of last summer’s key trading period to a six-month road closure is fighting back with a Big Top, live music, a silent disco and a Bank Holiday duck race

Morrisons has promised customers it will not be beaten on price by supermarket rivals.

Mayor hails ‘tremendous’ Bridport Carnival as crowds line streets

Bridport’s streets were filled with colour, music and carnival spirit as the town’s annual procession brought together performers, families and spectators on Saturday evening.

Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater events this week include a model railway show, Dementia UK charity cake sale, flower show and Taylor Swift tribute.

Motorists using the M5 Motorway in Somerset have been warned of disruption as the motorway is expected to be its most congested in 10 years.

Major M5 bridge repairs to cause overnight closures, speed limits and diversions

Objects stolen 70 years ago have been returned to a visitor attraction after the thief’s conscience got the better of him.

Here are some of the latest offenders from Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, and wider Somerset who appear at Magistrates’ court this week.

Four-bedroom detached house for sale on Home Drive, Yeovil. Features double garage, outbuilding, open-plan kitchen, en-suite, and garden. Connells agent.

Superbly renovated four-bedroom detached house with swimming pool and annexe for sale on Sherborne Road, Yeovil

The Ilminster sunflower project is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a photography competition and a host of community activities.

Barn conversion for sale in Stocklinch, Ilminster

Coach Pete says small choices made today can help people stay active, independent and healthy into their later years.

Lucy Kershaw has explained six cheap foods that you should be adding to your diet

The pet was safely reunited with its owner

Soon culprits caught could be forced to clean up their mess and pay more

But a row over its appearance had nothing to do with housing

Somerset eventually did the job with an eight wicket win to close the gap to leaders Nottinghamshire to two points