TEMPERATURES are set to soar to 32 degrees in Bournemouth today as the Met Office issues warnings.

Octavius Garlick of the 1st Battalion New Zealand Rifle Brigade was plunged into the First World War carnage when he was part of the initial assault .

With temperatures set to soar, beachgoers are being urged to take extra care while enjoying the water.

The council said it takes safeguarding concerns "incredibly seriously" after a Poole preschool was permanently closed.

'THINK before calling 999' - Visitors and residents are being urged to make responsible choices ahead of the heatwave.

Overnight road closures on Bridgwater’s A38 Bristol Road and A39 The Drove for Openreach cable works, 29 June–2 July.

A Bridgwater footpath on The Clink and Bristol Road will close overnight for Openreach cabling works, 29–30 June. Alternative pedestrian route provided.

Discover top events in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater: comedy with Simon Evans, Everywhere At Once Festival, Serendipity Singers, Courtroom Live and more.

Here are some of the latest Bridgwater, Taunton and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Magistrates' Court.

People across Somerset and North Somerset are being advised to stay safe as temperatures soar across the county

Another year of extreme nettle eating has come to a close as the Bridport champion defends her title

Parts of town have been damaged after a spate of bin fires took place this morning

Find out more about the curious case of mysterious and unusual Dorset hole Culpepper’s Dish near Briantspuddle

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister has spent the weekend reflecting on his future amid mounting pressure from within his Cabinet.

Discover top events in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater: comedy with Simon Evans, Everywhere At Once Festival, Serendipity Singers, Courtroom Live and more.

People across Somerset and North Somerset are being advised to stay safe as temperatures soar across the county

The vice-chairman of the Somerset Rivers Authority is calling for housing developers to cough up for permanent pumps on the Somerset Levels

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister

According to the Royal Mint, the error resulted in a number of 'mule' or undated 20p coins being accidentally released into circulation in 2008.

People across Somerset and North Somerset are being advised to stay safe as temperatures soar across the county

Ashley Freeman has been sentenced at Yeovil Magistrates’ Court for drug driving and driving without insurance on the A303

The vice-chairman of the Somerset Rivers Authority is calling for housing developers to cough up for permanent pumps on the Somerset Levels

Gleeson Land is seeking permission for 150 homes near the A303 in Horton - but will provide no funding for local schools as part of the development

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister

The Somerset wicketkeeper has been left out of the squad for the third test

She will not have to attent any meetings until Christmas

'The proposal is about creating a sustainable system that supports children and young people to thrive'

'Significant progress has been made on site'

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