European football makes its long-awaited arrival in Bournemouth this week.

Stunning photos taken in the New Forest show two male deer battling it out as their annual rutting season is underway

Daish’s Holidays, based in Bournemouth, won Best Tour Operator/Service Provider at the 2026 Group Travel World Awards.

Sandbanks Beach in Dorset named the UK’s best beach by Skyscanner, praised for its 20.8C summer temperatures, Blue Flag status and family-friendly sands.

Run Bournemouth 2026 raises more than £500,000 for charity as thousands race in six events, including the Bournemouth Half Marathon, 10K and Sophie’s Mile.

Bridgwater weather forecast: Sunshine expected all week with temperatures reaching 20°C and dry conditions through Saturday.

Sir Ashley Fox MP backs plans to scrap inheritance tax on family homes as Conservatives set out economic and policing pledges.

A revised application has been submitted for a gypsy and traveller pitching site near Bridgwater after Somerset Council refused plans last year

Volunteers, supporters and descendants of the centre's founder gathered to celebrate 80 years of one of the country's oldest community arts venues.

Somerset Council is spending £350,000 on replacing "outdated" parking machines - but it can't confirm at this stage whether they will accept cash

Opening times have been confirmed for a new sandwich shop due to open at the end of the year in Bridport

ROADWORKS near Beaminster are expected to cause delays for more than a week while carriageway maintenance works are carried out

Dorset Council has announced major road works and temporary road closures in Thorncombe, Bradpole, Lyme Regis, and Beaminster

South Street Collective in Bridport is closing its doors, with owners citing tough winter conditions, buyers turning to online shopping, and rising costs

Thieves stole cash and jewellery in a burglary in Lyme Regis, it is reported

Burnham-on-Sea set for a sunny week, with temperatures reaching 20°C before cooler conditions arrive by the weekend.

Sir Ashley Fox MP backs plans to scrap inheritance tax on family homes as Conservatives set out economic and policing pledges.

Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that a man has died following reports of a large fire in Somerset over the weekend

A revised application has been submitted for a gypsy and traveller pitching site near Bridgwater after Somerset Council refused plans last year

Somerset Council is spending £350,000 on replacing "outdated" parking machines - but it can't confirm at this stage whether they will accept cash

Ilminster hairdresser Mark Hebron is raffling a year’s supply of hair product to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer UK.

Yeovil charity School in a Bag will benefit from holiday bookings through a new fundraising partnership with Jo and Jo Travel.

Five-bedroom period townhouse in Ilminster listed for £699,000, featuring character features, gardens and a detached garage

South Somerset couple Sky and Barry Lock are hosting a Macmillan Cancer Support fundraiser in Stoke-sub-Hamdon this December.

Chard Carnival has returned again with almost 90 entries, as thousands gathered in the town centre to witness the spectacular procession planned

Even prospective buyers are not allowed to look inside as this dilapidated Somerset property goes up for auction

Police are seeking information about a man with cowboy hat and hi-vis jacket

A £2.35m project to make the park "safer and more accessible" will begin this autumn

Paul Golding was pictured among those attending

The person leading the review spoke about the idea of moving to 70