BCP Reform Group is calling for immediate action to manage ‘decline’ in Bournemouth and Poole through improved safety, investment, and redevelopment, with ideas including a potential theme park at former power station site.

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Evil James Devitt admitted in a letter he wrote in a cell. "I was all mixed up. I truly deserve to be locked up for the rest of my life."

Liberal Democrat MP Vikki Slade urges urgent reform of the UK Child Maintenance Service, highlighting widespread concerns and calling on the DWP for action.

Two Dorset students have been elected to represent the county in the UK Youth Parliament following a record number of applications from schools across Dorset

Over 800 hot meals served in Bridgwater as Sedgemoor Community Connector CIC tackles isolation with Winter Warm Meals scheme, funded by National Grid.

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater.

Here are the latest planning decisions made in and around Bridgwater.

Robert Blake School students win £2,000 in Dragons’ Den-style competition, backed by Hinkley Point C and The Orange Partnership, to boost creative resources.

The Ryanair boss said jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in the coming months if the war in Iran continues.

Frustration is mounting near Beaminster after temporary traffic lights near a tunnel have "repeatedly failed" as locals continue to wait on repairs from a landslide a month after the incident was reported

TOWN council bosses will have to hand back thousands of pounds to seafront businesses after a long‑running blunder over outdoor seating charges in Lyme Regis.

RECENT wildfires have prompted a stark warning from frontline firefighters and politicians over proposed fire station closures in west Dorset

A BEAMINSTER student has been elected to represent young people across Dorset in the UK Youth Parliament.

A TEMPORARY works compound in the Holmbush car park in Lyme Regis is expected to be approved by an area planning committee in the coming days.

The UK government has announced new rules for subscriptions which could save households £170 a year

The AA said slowing down by that amount “improves fuel efficiency” while still “keeping up with the flow of traffic”.

The Ryanair boss said jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in the coming months if the war in Iran continues.

Parts of Somerset are expected to face healthcare disruption as a result of an NHS resident doctors' strike from 7–13 April 2026.

Somerset coastal paths are now more accessible with the introduction of new tours.

Young people in Chard can join a free digital museum workshop by Somerset Film this Easter, exploring art, tech, and local heritage at The Hive.

Yeovil MP Adam Dance urges stronger protections for shared ownership residents facing mould, rising costs and poor maintenance; calls for government action.

Young storytellers in Ilminster impressed audiences with imaginative speeches about their favourite book characters during a public speaking competition.

The UK government has announced new rules for subscriptions which could save households £170 a year

The AA said slowing down by that amount “improves fuel efficiency” while still “keeping up with the flow of traffic”.

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'This would definitely make Taunton's status as a 'garden town' more of a reality'

Construction is proceeding at pace on the 'gigafactory'