World-renowned wildlife dentist treats African elephant Uli’s tusk at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in a calm and co-operative procedure

Oxford University Hospitals surgeon Professor Nick Maynard will appear at Salisbury Cathedral later this month to discuss his fifteen years of medical volunteer work in Gaza

Rachel Gilmour MP joins local campaigners to celebrate computer pioneer Ada Lovelace’s link to Porlock with a new blue plaque unveiling

Sea search in deeper waters and a potential beach rescue

Yeovil MP Adam Dance has joined forces with Jamie Oliver and the British Dyslexia Association to encourage people to share their experiences and shape new policy

Two new pupils at Worle Community School Academy stole the spotlight during the school’s open evening, delivering heartfelt impromptu speeches to a packed audience

Dexter, once in the care of Dogs Trust, has completed specialist training and joined Wiltshire Police as a search dog, proving that rescue animals can play a vital role in frontline service

Sophie, a manager at McDonald’s in Trowbridge, has been named Supported Employment Champion for helping those with special educational needs and disabilities into work

Volunteers are invited to join the Big Bramble Bash at Charlcombe Community Nature Reserve on 18 October — a hands-on day clearing space for wildlife to thrive

The National Trust kicks off a nationwide art tour at Kingston Lacy, inviting visitors to engage in “slow looking” to explore the mental health benefits of art

The annual Somerset Prepared Community Resilience Day will take place at Taunton Racecourse Conference Centre on Wednesday, October 15, running from 10am to 4pm.

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman celebrate three decades of music with a UK tour and new live album, including a Somerset stop

Dorset Business Mentors are celebrating 20 years of guiding local entrepreneurs to success, with more than 2,500 businesses supported since the service began

Gordano School will host an Evening of SEND on 22 October, offering families practical advice, expert guidance and access to local services supporting children with special needs

Strike action will take place if the company does not return to the negotiating table.

Streets, buildings and bus stops in Bridgwater are adorned with copies of works by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Turner and Constable.

The Winchester is back

The Wiltshire estate will once again with the focus of a new series

The property attracts half a million visitors annually

Scheme is back

The council said it had made "significant savings" since the financial emergency was declared and that much of the agency spending was justified due to national shortages in key professions, such as social workers and planning officers.

Expect delays

As well as 50mph speed limits

Harrison, 11, has been spotted on the grand pier selling tombola tickets in memory of his cousin.

He is wanted for failing to comply by his licence conditions