A large police cordon is in place at Winton Recreation Ground. We will bring you updates as we get them.

More than £30,000 was spent by the council on a public consultation that was ‘ignored’.

BCP Council has hit back at a report claiming four of the 'unhealthiest' streets in the south west are in Bournemouth and Poole.

For fans of the classic BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave, the house of its beleaguered protagonist, Victor Meldrew, is as iconic as his famous catchphrase, "I don't believe it!"

A Ringwood pub has cancelled its annual fireworks display following concerns from residents about the impact on wildlife, livestock, and pets in the New Forest.

Somerset Council announces 13-day road closure on Church Path and Aller Drove for patching works from 6–18 Nov.

Clinton Rogers reflects on the importance of Armistice Day, Remembrance traditions, and generational attitudes to poppy wearing and honouring UK war veterans.

Twilight Tobogganing returns to Mendip Activity Centre for Christmas 2025, offering festive family fun, illuminated sledging, and grotto adventures.

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

A swimmer has broken world records at a major Europe-wide competition.

Photographer Adrian Boot from Bridport had to cut short his holiday due to an injury suffered in an accident and flew out of Jamaica just hours before hurricane Melissa tore in

A popular festival celebrating literature is under way once again with great speakers, packed venues and sold out shows

Organisers of one the most spectacular events in the south west have confirmed this year’s event was the most successful yet

As emergency repairs are set to begin on a storm-battered Dorset landmark, locals are invited to weigh in on plans to preserve its future

A number of events are to be held across west Dorset this weekend to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives fighting in wars

Twilight Tobogganing returns to Mendip Activity Centre for Christmas 2025, offering festive family fun, illuminated sledging, and grotto adventures.

Clinton Rogers reflects on the importance of Armistice Day, Remembrance traditions, and generational attitudes to poppy wearing and honouring UK war veterans.

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

A daughter is calling for changes to be made to a ‘dangerous’ road in Weymouth after her 92-year-old mother fell in the area

Advice has been issued by Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service on how to stay safe during bonfire night celebrations.

Clinton Rogers reflects on the importance of Armistice Day, Remembrance traditions, and generational attitudes to poppy wearing and honouring UK war veterans.

Twilight Tobogganing returns to Mendip Activity Centre for Christmas 2025, offering festive family fun, illuminated sledging, and grotto adventures.

The White Pepper London Ltd applies for an alcohol licence in Yeovil. Somerset Council invites public objections by Nov 14.

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

Spacious four-bed detached house for sale in Crimchard, Chard, £365,000. Near schools, town centre & Jurassic Coast. Garage, garden, broadband.

A couple were horrified when their niece shared the unique baby name as they share their concerns about the youngster being bullied throughout her school years

The LTN scheme has divided opinion in Bath

Somerset Council has come under fire over the project

'With no dedicated budget for main river maintenance, any spend would displace other priorities'

She never thought she’d get the pub, but now it’s winning awards, selling record pints, and bringing strangers together