Construction work on Rockwater’s planned Sandbanks venue was halted after it “ran out of money”, its founder and CEO has said.

Poole nurse Victoria Wonham, living with osteoarthritis, to run Brighton Marathon 2026 for Arthritis UK, raising funds and awareness for arthritis research.

BCP Council urges Bournemouth, Broadstone and Poole voters to apply for postal votes by 5pm, 21 April, ahead of local elections on 7 May 2026.

Friends from Dorchester have proved that they’ve got an eye for a bargain after winning on a hit BBC antiques show

More than 8,000 people have visited a breath-taking illuminated artwork of the Sun at a Dorset venue

Discover the difference between fast fitness fads and lifelong fitness. Why sustainable habits, consistency, and long-term health are key to lasting results.

The proposal follows analysis by the Liberal Democrats that highlights severe delays in the current system.

Bridgwater Town Centre blooms with new bee-friendly bulb displays by Lubbe Bulbs and town council, boosting biodiversity and supporting UK pollinators.

A six-and-a-half-year creative programme has celebrated its impact after reaching thousands of people in Sedgemoor.

Megan Wilde is a student at Iowa's Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in the US state of Iowa.

Stars from Time Team stopped for dinner at Beaminster Curry House while working on a new excavation at Mapperton House near Beaminster

Experience bossa nova, Afro‑Brazilian samba and Latin jazz in Bridport as Zubieta and the Suaves perform on May 1.

Evershot in Dorset has been picked out as one of the UK’s best spring villages to visit by London North East Railway (LNER). Here's why.

A west Dorset cinema has been nominated to be become a vital part of the community

A popular elephant sculpture from last year’s Stampede by the Sea trail has been sighted in West Bay.

Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council has opened applications for their 2026/27 Community Grants Programme.

Discover the difference between fast fitness fads and lifelong fitness. Why sustainable habits, consistency, and long-term health are key to lasting results.

The proposal follows analysis by the Liberal Democrats that highlights severe delays in the current system.

Avon and Somerset Police launch Five-Year ASB Plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in the region, focusing on prevention, victim support and community safety.

Over 14,000 Somerset residents joined the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, spotting house sparrows, blue tits, and starlings. Greenfinch decline prompts new advice.

Discover the difference between fast fitness fads and lifelong fitness. Why sustainable habits, consistency, and long-term health are key to lasting results.

The Liberal Democrats analysis reveals record numbers of cancer patients in England are waiting more than 62 days to begin treatment.

Tatworth Road in Chard will close overnight for 19 days from 17 April to 5 May for Somerset Highways works. Diversions in place.

Megan Wilde is a student at Iowa's Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in the US state of Iowa.

One of the highlights is the Mayor's Charity Ball on Saturday, April 18.

'Tourism is one of Somerset's key industries and supports thousands of local jobs'

The pub has been a feature of Quay Street in Minehead since the 1880s

Developers say it is an essential part of plans to bring a derelict hotel back into use, and insist the HMO would not have poor living conditions

Moss is a common problem in UK gardens that causes lawns to grow patchy, soft and weak.

A closure order is in place for three months