Take a nostalgic trip back to 1986 with these incredible unearthed photographs of =Dorset's changing streets.

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in July due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

Tom Hayes MP: This fortnight has been another reminder that Bournemouth is always getting better

JD Wetherspoon applies for alcohol licence at former Smugglers Haunt pub, Ferndown. Public can comment via Dorset Council Licensing until 5 August 2026.

Two much-loved British Heart Foundation shops in Dorset are among 87 facing closure nationwide.

A community is coming together to shape future of public art and creativity.

Discover top events in Bridgwater and Burnham, including BCA Summer Showcase, willow workshops, band concerts, Fritzlar Twinning, and heritage exhibitions.

Prestleigh Inn near Shepton Mallet was fined after a Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service investigation

Somerset Council has approved plans for 38 homes and a convenience store at Loadpool Farm off the busy A372 between Bridgwater and Langport

A one-off NHS programme is offering a free two-dose Meningitis B vaccine for school leavers, including first-time university students in England under 25

The leisure centre in Bridport is fundraising to make its facilities more accessible for people with additional needs

Melplash Agricultural Society announced the winners of its Annual Gardens and Allotment Competition, celebrating the care and dedication of local gardeners.

Mapperton House & Gardens in Beaminster has launched a beaver-themed trail running from July 26 to September 6, inspired by its beavers, Chip and Willow.

Yesterday afternoon, multiple fire appliances from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a large crop fire near Wambrook, close to Chard, which spread into surrounding woodland.

Woodroffe's Year 11 students came together for a fantastic evening of celebration as they marked the end of their GCSEs at this year's Year 11 Prom.

Discover top events in Bridgwater and Burnham, including BCA Summer Showcase, willow workshops, band concerts, Fritzlar Twinning, and heritage exhibitions.

Kathleen Chambers Care Home proudly celebrated achieving the prestigious Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) Accreditation, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to supporting Armed Forces Veterans.

Prestleigh Inn near Shepton Mallet was fined after a Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service investigation

A one-off NHS programme is offering a free two-dose Meningitis B vaccine for school leavers, including first-time university students in England under 25

The warning comes as more people travel with family or share vehicles during the summer months.

Four-bedroom detached house with four acres for sale in Combe St Nicholas

Andrew Bird Hearing has spent the past 18 years quietly building one of the South West's most established independent audiology practices, and demand for its services shows little sign of slowing.

Prestleigh Inn near Shepton Mallet was fined after a Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service investigation

A beloved teacher is set to retire after 33 years of supporting young people at a school in Somerset

A one-off NHS programme is offering a free two-dose Meningitis B vaccine for school leavers, including first-time university students in England under 25

An emotional George Russell said he has grown "numb to disappointment" after he crashed out of the opening lap of a Belgian Grand Prix won by championship rival Kimi Antonelli.

The crash involved a motorbike and a car

Ofsted has now noted several areas that 'need attention'

He's previously taken issues into his own hands in clearing paths and tidying up signposts

Of the £5.2m allocated for the regeneration project, £1m is explicitly for walking and cycling improvements