A popular New Forest pub is set to open as a JD Wetherspoon pub after a £1.58 million refurbishment

A popular New Forest pub is set to open as a JD Wetherspoon pub after a £1.58 million refurbishment

Increased police patrols have brought daytime calm and cleaner alleyways to Bournemouth’s Triangle, but local workers warn the deep-seated drug crisis is simply shifting into the shadows.

Motorists have been warned to expect disruption when major gas works force the closure of a key Hythe road for around 10 weeks.

Beaulieu Motor Museum is set to host the UK’s biggest automobile jumble sale as hundreds of motoring enthusiasts descend on the New Forest.

Looking for things to do? From Come From Away to Elvis Weekend, see what's on in Bridgwater and Burnham this week.

Fostering in Somerset is hosting information sessions as it seeks more carers for the county’s 700 children in care.

The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest version of each of the eight coins in Britain

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028. Seven groups could be most at risk.

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox has joined calls to scrap inheritance tax changes he says are harming family farms and rural jobs.

A woman who went missing over the weekend has been found after a concern for her welfare was launched

A fascinating look at the history of one of Dorset's best-known visitor attractions will be offered at a special talk in Lyme Regis next month.

Artist Liz Wright will be exhibiting her work at the Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop and Gallery from September 9 to September 12

With energy bills rising in October, an expert has revealed a few of the appliances you can turn off to save some extra money.

Another year of Bridport’s world-renowned hat festival has come to a close as thousands came to enjoy in town.

Fostering in Somerset is hosting information sessions as it seeks more carers for the county’s 700 children in care.

Burnham and Bridgwater events this week include Come From Away, an outdoor cinema, Elvis tributes and 1960s music.

The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest version of each of the eight coins in Britain

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028. Seven groups could be most at risk.

All Aldi stores in the UK will close for 24 hours later this year, giving staff a "chance to rest"

This £450,000 bungalow near Chard offers four bedrooms, countryside views, renovated bathrooms and mature gardens

Fostering in Somerset is hosting information sessions as it seeks more carers for the county’s 700 children in care.

The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest version of each of the eight coins in Britain

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028. Seven groups could be most at risk.

This £495,000 detached bungalow in Ilminster offers three bedrooms, modern interiors, Herne Hill views and a garage

Councillors had previously repeatedly refused to allow the 'gunfire-like' sport in the city

Memorable Moments was found to put children's happiness and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the CorpAcq Stadium

Bath Rugby were beaten 50-28 by Sale Sharks at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in the opening round of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup

“It is heart-breaking, but we did the same to Barrow the other week."