The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Labour government invests £25.1m in BCP, wipes £165.2m debt, and lifts 450,000 children out of poverty, as council tax rises and local funding increases.

A ‘loving and creative’ 24-year-old motorcyclist died from traumatic brain injuries following a fatal crash in Poole.

Candidates for Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone town council elections have been announced.

An offender was detained after stealing goods and a device worth more than £300 in a shoplifting incident.

Bower Lane, Bridgwater, will close from 20 April to 15 May for roadworks by JSM Group Services for Agratas. Alternative route in place. Somerset Council.

Discover top events in Bridgwater and Burnham this week, including Peter Cox live, Ben Hart magic show, Creedence Clearwater Review, and a historical talk.

Selection of photographs from Somerset Camera Club showing animals on the move in the county

Somerset Council will close sections of Lockswell and The Causeway in Woolavington for Openreach works from 20–21 April.

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

West Dorset is set to feature in a new documentary inspired by Sir David Attenborough

A new literary event is coming to west Dorset this month

Martin Lewis explains why dog owners can be liable for damage while cat owners often are not and what it means for your insurance.

Here are some west Dorset villages that are pretty as a picture - and reasons why you should visit them

A visitor to Bridport has written a letter asking whether the town has become hostile to tourists

Discover top events in Bridgwater and Burnham this week, including Peter Cox live, Ben Hart magic show, Creedence Clearwater Review, and a historical talk.

Selection of photographs from Somerset Camera Club showing animals on the move in the county

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.

Bishop Close, Chard, will close 20–24 April for National Grid electricity works. No alternative route available.

Selection of photographs from Somerset Camera Club showing animals on the move in the county

A new independent business has opened its doors in Ilminster, and we touched base with the owners to see how their first month and a half in business has been.

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.

The man in his 20s from Hampshire was driving a Vauxhall van when it collided with a parked HGV at Fenny Bridges

Drivers are warned of delays ahead of rush hour

"Lessons must be learned"

"By approving these plans, the committee would knowingly create a permanent safety hazard"

Restoring the town hall is a matter of ‘civic pride'