A MURDER probe has been launched after a woman was found dead in Bournemouth

Emergency services are attending to a crash in Christchurch this morning.

BCP’s Green Party says the introduction of an electric vehicle milage tax will punish motorists.

THE PRISON watchdog has revealed how a New Forest quadruple murderer died behind bars.

A FATHER and son beat two cinema-goers after they believed their chair was being kicked during a movie, a court heard.

Cllr Brian Smedley joins American band Gangstagrass tour UK towns amid local flag debates. Glasgow and Edinburgh see Palestine-Saltire flags.

UK weather forecast: 2–6 December – Expect sunny intervals, light showers and rain. Temperatures between 2–11°C, with wind gusts up to 28mph across the week.

Grade II listed two-bed cottage for sale in Stogursey, Bridgwater. Period features, modern kitchen, garden, parking, chain-free. £210,000.

Four-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Bridgwater. Modern home with garage, garden, ensuite, near M5, schools and town centre. £295,000.

The Puriton Inn, just outside of Bridgwater, has decorated the outside of its pub for the annual Puriton Festive Walk.

Bridport Christmas Cheer returns today as the town kicks off its festive celebrations

HARBOUR users across Dorset are facing a rise in fees next year as Dorset Council looks to implement a minimum 3.4% increase across Bridport, Lyme Regis and Weymouth harbours.

Organisers behind much-loved community events including West Bay Weekend, Pirates Day and the annual firework spectacular have announced an impressive fundraising total of £30,000

FEARS have been raised that budget changes and on-going financial pressures could result in more Dorset pub closures

A PROPOSAL to install solar photovoltaic panels on the rear-facing roof slopes of a property in East Street, Bridport has been refused.

Cllr Brian Smedley joins American band Gangstagrass tour UK towns amid local flag debates. Glasgow and Edinburgh see Palestine-Saltire flags.

Somerset Community Foundation awards over £50,000 from the Waste Not Somerset Fund to local groups reducing waste and supporting sustainability.

UK weather forecast: Rain and sunny intervals expected 2–6 December, with highs of 11°C, lows of 3°C, and gusts up to 27mph. Daily updates included.

Modern four-bedroom detached house for sale in Brent Knoll for £550,000. Spacious, countryside living, garage, garden, and excellent transport links.

A couple from Burnham-on-Sea are saving more than £100k by building their own house using polystyrene blocks instead of bricks.

Cllr Brian Smedley joins American band Gangstagrass tour UK towns amid local flag debates. Glasgow and Edinburgh see Palestine-Saltire flags.

Detached three-bedroom bungalow for sale in Chard Junction with wildlife-friendly rear garden, rural views, no onward chain, parking, and potential to extend.

Three-bedroom terraced house for sale in historic Ilminster, £240,000. Chain-free, off-road parking, garden, near countryside and good transport links.

Chard weather forecast: Rain, showers and gusty winds expected through Sunday. Highs up to 12°C, lows down to 0°C, with gusts reaching 35mph.

Somerset Community Foundation awards over £50,000 from the Waste Not Somerset Fund to local groups reducing waste and supporting sustainability.

Peter Dunlop’s final race marks the end of a year-long challenge in memory of his mum and uncle, both lost to pancreatic cancer, raising over £24,000 for charity

A community group in Wells is trying to save the Britannia Inn with a second share offer, aiming to turn it into a pub, café and communal space

The council hopes to save half a million pounds as it faces 'the most challenging financial situation in its history'

Up to 24 new homes will be built near Glastonbury Tor following a successful appeal.

The council is due to decide the application this month