The council’s overview and scrutiny board are set to receive an update on negotiations over the heads of terms and lease terms over transferring control of land in Kings Park to AFC Bournemouth.

Police have issued a witness appeal following a burglary to a business in Corfe Mullen.

Former PC Lorne Castle has been granted the opportunity to appeal his dismissal.

As the town's first female MP and someone who has stood up for the rights of women and girls across the globe for decades, I have a deep and personal understanding of women’s safety and am determined to help improve things locally. 

A group of young people explored 'the art of belonging' at a recent creative workshop at Lighthouse Poole.

Meet Mrs Claus at Angel Place, Bridgwater on 22 and 29 Nov. Support Marie Curie with a suggested £5 donation per family.

Somerset Chamber and Business West launch employer survey for Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan, aiming to shape local workforce skills and training needs.

BBC Children In Need has raised £45,507,536 following its annual appeal show — and across Somerset, students raised thousands for the cause.

Children’s charity Brainwave hosts free open day at Bridgwater centre on Nov 19, launching Be Bold Be Bright for Brainwave Week to support disabled children.

Newsquest’s Jack Roberts elected to the Executive Board of the Forum for European Journalism Students (FEJS) at Porto 2025, confirmed as treasurer.

People in Bridport have described the possibility of more than 100 homes being occupied at Vearse Farm before roadworks are completed as ‘crazy’.

A west Dorset youth club is looking to build up its regular numbers following a successful relaunch of the group

Fishweir Lane in Bradpole, Bridport, is to be temporarily closed for a reinforcement scheme

A FOOTBALL match between Bridport and Ilfracombe was abandoned due to a serious player injury

An acclaimed chef who closed her final restaurant in Lyme Regis earlier in the year has spoken of her new culinary ventures

Discover Burnham events, including Little Shop of Horrors at The Princess Theatre, family history sessions, festive flower club night, and Christmas shopping.

Enjoy a festive Christmas concert at Saint Bridget’s Church, Brean, on Dec 12. Featuring pianist Richard Lennox and singers Francesca Bowkett and Kate Eastment.

BBC Children In Need has raised £45,507,536 following its annual appeal show — and across Somerset, students raised thousands for the cause.

Experts are urging gardeners in the UK to leave space in their fence to help these small creatures out.

An urgent “check before it’s too late” warning has been issued to drivers to get winter ready as Tesco Insurance revealed a 37% increase in cold weather claims

Somerset campaigner Annie Tombs is a finalist for the Muma Nurture New Face of 2025 award.

Somerset Chamber and Business West launch employer survey for Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan, aiming to shape local workforce skills and training needs.

A 23-year-old from Ilminster has started her own witch coven community, making it the first in the area.

BBC Children In Need has raised £45,507,536 following its annual appeal show — and across Somerset, students raised thousands for the cause.

Experts are urging gardeners in the UK to leave space in their fence to help these small creatures out.

A charity shop manager put a dish up for sale for £2 – but had a feeling it could be worth more. And he was right, as it ended up selling for a jaw-dropping amount

Bath Rugby were beaten 17-19 away at Gloucester Rugby on Friday night in the PREM Rugby Cup

It comes after the recent revelation that North Somerset is losing a licensed premise every fortnight

The site will include pedestrian and cycling links, connecting the site to Park Lane, Taunton Road and the town's football club, and more than 100 new trees will be planted throughout the site

Somerset Council staff do not have their "trotters in the trough" as a lengthy pay review begins, a Conservative councillor has stressed.