The A31 remains closed more than a week after a vehicle fire spread to heathland. We will be bringing you latest updates as we get them.

The Met Office has predicted fresher, more changeable weather in the coming week.

More than two thirds of England is officially in drought — including here in Dorset.

US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36.

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

Discover what's on in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea: Friday Lunch Club, Legally Blonde musical, Living History Day, and gentle yoga classes.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of beautiful landscapes in Somerset.

M5 partially blocked between junction 20 (Clevedon) and 21 (Weston-super-Mare) following reports of a collision this morning

The Somerset Rivers Authority and the local drainage boards are working hard during the hot weather to ensure Somerset's rivers are in good shape

Part of Somerset are not currently covered by the community infrastructure levy, making it hard to secure funding for vital local services

Emergency services from west Dorset were called on to help tackle a huge barn fire which is believed to have been started deliberately

Wessex Water has announced a hosepipe ban for customers across parts of Dorset as drought conditions and months of exceptionally dry weather put water supplies under strain.

The Met Office has predicted fresher, more changeable weather in the coming week.

The Club House was highly praised by Bite Twice Food Reviews, especially for its fish and chips

A POPULAR west Dorset hostelry has won the prestigious Pub Garden of the Year award.

Discover what's on in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea: Friday Lunch Club, Legally Blonde musical, Living History Day, and gentle yoga classes.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of beautiful landscapes in Somerset.

M5 partially blocked between junction 20 (Clevedon) and 21 (Weston-super-Mare) following reports of a collision this morning

The Somerset Rivers Authority and the local drainage boards are working hard during the hot weather to ensure Somerset's rivers are in good shape

Part of Somerset are not currently covered by the community infrastructure levy, making it hard to secure funding for vital local services

Lawrences Auctioneers hosts a valuation day at Ferne Animal Sanctuary on 24 Sept. Bring items for appraisal; all proceeds aid the sanctuary after break-in.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of beautiful landscapes in Somerset.

Nearly £35,000 will be spent by Somerset Council on urgent upgrades to improve access for disabled pupils and staff at this key school

Part of Somerset are not currently covered by the community infrastructure levy, making it hard to secure funding for vital local services

The Met Office has predicted fresher, more changeable weather in the coming week.

Expect delays on the motorway this morning

The planning system is to be changed with a 'default yes' for some areas

When children return they will have a new headteacher as well as a "fantastic" new facility

The byelection will be held on September 10

Flooding is a real worry in the area