PICTURES show a fire that tore through a derelict bungalow in Christchurch.

More than 8,000 residents of Lymington have signed a petition calling on Hampshire County Council (HCC) to remove the parking meters from the town’s high street.

It happened 20 years ago this November – when Dorset experienced one of the most dramatic infrastructure collapses in recent times. 

Weekend weather forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: sunshine, rain showers and cloudy spells. See temperature highs and rain timings.

A PARENT has described a school's decision to remove mirrors from student bathrooms as 'a joke'.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers monthly health checks for lorry drivers at Truckstop@J24, North Petherton, supporting driver wellbeing and early diagnosis.

The MP for Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea has reacted to the budget saying it "offers nothing to support economic growth or strengthen our high streets".

Flag at half-mast at County Hall honours former Mendip councillor Roy Wills, aged 95, remembered for service, music, and community dedication.

Youth Adventure Trust fundraisers raise £22k in Somerset and Wiltshire events, supporting outdoor adventure programmes for vulnerable young people aged 11–16.

Clare Moody reassures Avon and Somerset residents that Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) roles remain unchanged until 2028.

Bridport’s much loved festive event is soon to return to officially kick of the Christmas celebrations

The Pymore Inn is hosting a Christmas light switch-on with a huge tree bigger than the famous Norwegian spruce in London.

Two exciting events are being hosted by the organisers of Bridport Dance Festival

THE next steps to transform a playing field into a 'vibrant sporting hub' have been completed.

THERE are concerns that salmon could be extinct from the River Frome in 30 years after record low numbers were counted for the second successive year

Discover latest Ritz Cinema film schedule: Zootropolis 2, Wicked For Good, A Paw Patrol Christmas, and Westlife – Royal Albert Hall 25th Anniversary Concert.

The MP for Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea has reacted to the budget saying it "offers nothing to support economic growth or strengthen our high streets".

Clare Moody reassures Avon and Somerset residents that Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) roles remain unchanged until 2028.

Burnham-on-Sea resident Dennis James Wood donates defibrillator via Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Life Support, boosting community cardiac arrest response.

Youth Adventure Trust fundraisers raise £22k in Somerset and Wiltshire events, supporting outdoor adventure programmes for vulnerable young people aged 11–16.

Discover why willpower alone often fails with dieting or fitness goals. Learn how evolution, habits and practical strategies can help you get healthier.

Young Somerset's Bold and Brave shop in Bridgwater empowers local youth with retail, hospitality and entrepreneurship experience.

Flag at half-mast at County Hall honours former Mendip councillor Roy Wills, aged 95, remembered for service, music, and community dedication.

Youth Adventure Trust fundraisers raise £22k in Somerset and Wiltshire events, supporting outdoor adventure programmes for vulnerable young people aged 11–16.

Clare Moody reassures Avon and Somerset residents that Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) roles remain unchanged until 2028.

Traffic is slow in the area

The £25 Black Friday deal (down from £50) has transformed my winter laundry routine and cut my energy costs

It's £167 instead of £2,795

A special exhibition train packed with railway science, history and hands-on fun is heading to Somerset as part of a national celebration

Sherborne foodies are in for a treat as TV chef Radhika Howarth spices things up with a live cooking show and stories from her global kitchen