A man trapped in the Scottish Highlands is among thousands of passengers still without luggage after a system fault at Heathrow.

The founder of a dog park in Dorset is hoping planning permission will be granted— after the previous application failed on a technicality. Lorna Trent, from Holt, Dorset, believes Shady Glades Dog Park near Wimborne will finally be allowed to oper...

Dorset Way has been the most frequently visited road by mobile speed cameras this year, it has been revealed. A freedom of information request has revealed which locations in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been visited the most often in 202...

The community in Ringwood has rallied around a man in his 20s after a fall left him with a life-changing brain injury.

Hundreds of people queued down the street and outside the town centre O2 shop on %%%%.

Labour loses power in Wales as unions, including UNITE, call for new leadership. Bridgwater's working-class roots highlight need for party unity.

Cllr Gill Slocombe calls for reinstatement of two-way traffic on Eastover to support local businesses, improve access, and boost town centre vitality.

Somerset Day 2026 saw communities unite as 'Dunkery' the dragon toured the county. BBC Radio Somerset led the naming, celebrating local pride and heritage.

Three-bedroom house for sale in Kingslake Villas, Bridgwater, £260,000. Features garden, summer house, garage, and is listed by Charles Dickens Estate Agents.

Four-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in North Petherton near Bridgwater, £375,000. Features en-suite, large kitchen, off-road parking, garden and gym.

A former town councillor who stole money from a vulnerable elderly man failed to turn up to court for sentencing

Frustrated motorists are being reminded that running temporary red lights at a tunnel is not only unsafe, but is also causing even longer delays

PLANS to turn a former tearoom and adjoining storage areas in Morcombelake into a home have been rejected by Dorset Council, which said the applicant failed to demonstrate that the community no longer needed the facility.

Firefighters from west Dorset helped extinguish a blaze affecting a recycling facility yesterday afternoon

A collection of rare animal bones has been discovered in west Dorset that are estimated to be thousands of years old

Somerset Day 2026 saw communities unite as 'Dunkery' the dragon toured the county. BBC Radio Somerset led the naming, celebrating local pride and heritage.

Three-bedroom home for sale on Station Road, Axbridge for £395,000. Features include outdoor bar, gated driveway, gardens, and extra land. TAUK agent.

Several Burnham-On-Sea roads will close daily from 26 May–5 June for National Grid electricity works. Check diversion routes and details from Somerset Council.

Met Office Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: Mild week ahead with sunny intervals, light rain, high UV levels and temperatures up to 22°C.

Numerous changes have been made to the line-up of Somerset Council's ruling Liberal Democrat administration before the next elections in May 2027

Sally Lowe reflects on 40 years as a solicitor in Ilminster, Somerset, highlighting legal changes, community spirit, and support for Cancer Research UK.

Four-bedroom detached home for sale in Forde Park, Yeovil, £450,000. Features modern kitchen, en-suite, landscaped garden, garage.

Adam Dance MP addresses Westminster turmoil, pledging to prioritise Yeovil and South Somerset issues like rising bills, NHS waits, and affordable housing.

Four-bedroom house for sale in Woodhenge, Houndstone, Yeovil. £350,000. Garage, garden, schools nearby. Listed by Greenslade Taylor Hunt estate agents.

Charming three-bedroom period cottage for sale in South Chard near Tatworth, £448,000. Modern kitchen, two gardens, agent Greenslade Taylor Hunt.

Police have shut part of the A303 in Wiltshire in both directions

Mel Gibson's return to Hollywood received widespread praise from critics and audiences, with viewers calling the World War II war drama a 'military masterpiece'

As debate continues to rage over which UK town has the best beaches in the country, one expat who moved to the UK seven years ago says her favourite is in Somerset and "perfect for a day trip"

Around £109,000 set aside to deliver a new travellers' site near Taunton was quietly removed from Somerset Council's budget by officers.

'We are in total despair'