Police are hunting for a driver who reportedly fled the scene of a crash on foot, leaving a man with a fractured pelvis.

The British Army’s Challenger 3 made its surprise debut at TANKFEST 2026 at The Tank Museum in Bovington.

A seven-year-old boy who lost his great-grandad to cancer earlier this year has walked and scooted 102 miles to raise money for Macmillan Unit in Christchurch.

A man has been arrested following a crash involving a van and a motorbike.

A 19-YEAR-OLD man was taken to hospital with a head injury after a pub brawl broke out during an England World Cup match.

The Lympsham Fete and Classic Car Show will take place at Manor Garden, Lympsham, on Saturday, July 4.

Avon and Somerset police officer PC Luke Hurst sent racist and misogynistic messages, it is alleged

A controversial housing plan behind St John Street has returned, with a developer seeking permission for eight car‑free flats accessed via a narrow alleyway

Somerset Council’s planning performance has come under fire as new data shows key targets slipping and one area of the county missing government limits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has responded to growing calls for changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules to make it easier for people with Type 1 diabetes to qualify for support.

The next round of closures on the A35 that have caused concerns in the area are commencing this week

Dorset & Devon Holiday Cottages has expanded its accommodation portfolio with the launch of a new luxury glamping offering near Lyme Regis.

Beneath its idyllic streets, Beaminster once hid a world of child labour, harsh industry and brutal punishment

Lyme Regis was filled with music, colour and energy as the B Sharp Busking Festival returned to the town on Saturday

This stunning Dorset 4-mile coastal walk on the Isle of Portland features wild cliffs and unforgettable sea views

According to the listing by Greenslade Taylor Hunt, the property provides “elegant contemporary living in a prime coastal setting”.

Avon and Somerset police officer PC Luke Hurst sent racist and misogynistic messages, it is alleged

Somerset Council’s planning performance has come under fire as new data shows key targets slipping and one area of the county missing government limits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has responded to growing calls for changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules to make it easier for people with Type 1 diabetes to qualify for support.

All passengers flying this summer are being urged not to pack batteries in their checked luggage as it's the lithium batteries can cause fires.

Avon and Somerset police officer PC Luke Hurst sent racist and misogynistic messages, it is alleged

Somerset Council’s planning performance has come under fire as new data shows key targets slipping and one area of the county missing government limits

Several bus services will operate on an amended timetable to make it easier for patients and staff to access key NHS services

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has responded to growing calls for changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules to make it easier for people with Type 1 diabetes to qualify for support.

All passengers flying this summer are being urged not to pack batteries in their checked luggage as it's the lithium batteries can cause fires.

Somerset's hopes of retaining their Vitality T20 Blast title and reaching a sixth successive finals day are hanging by a thread after a disappointing 36-run defeat to Worcestershire Rapids on Sunday.

'This will secure the future of these pumping stations'

But locals have concerns about traffic

He has been critical of housing reforms

'It is fantastic to receive this recognition and endorsement from Ofsted'