A member of staff from a school in Poole has died following an accidental fall at the premises.

Labour Mps have been banned from eating, drinking and shopping in selected businesses following the budget announcement.

Research has shared Bournemouth Airport's best value flights for December 2025, which include Alicante

Emergency services were called to Upton following reports of an unresponsive man in a cemetery.

The largest indoor ice rink on the south coast is set to open this weekend.

Somerset Council scraps Sunday parking charges after public opposition. Bridgwater Town Council calls for review of Celebration Mile scheme in Eastover.

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Bridgwater until 6pm, 9 December. Expect travel disruption, possible flooding and strong winds up to 48mph.

The government pledges £245.9m to boost South West bus services. Funding aims for lower fares, more reliable journeys, and improved public transport.

Four-bed detached house in Middlezoy for sale at £390,000. EPC B, countryside views, garage, air source heat pump, Huish Academy catchment, built 2018.

Historic four-bedroom semi-detached home for sale in Bridgwater’s Blake Place, £350,000. Modernised, original features, private gardens, garage.

A FLURRY of planning decisions are being reported by Dorset Council this week, with proposals ranging from home improvements to commercial conversions.

On this week, 144 years ago, Eype made national news due to a bizarre accident involving a gas balloon

STORM Bram caused heavy flooding, travel delays and power cuts as it tore its way through Dorset

Live weather updates for Dorset as Storm Bram brings heavy rain and flood warnings put in place.

MORE than 60 homes have been affected by power cuts in Bridport this morning

Burnham-on-Sea RNLI shanty night at the Tennis Club raised £1,000 with The 85ers, supporting volunteer lifeboat crews and lifesaving efforts in Somerset.

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Burnham-on-Sea as heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding hit South West UK this week.

Grade II listed four-bed home in Wedmore for sale at £900,000 via Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Period features, Mendip views, garden, plus extra land option.

The government pledges £245.9m to boost South West bus services. Funding aims for lower fares, more reliable journeys, and improved public transport.

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has reopened its consultation - but Somerset Council won't be adding any further submissions

Adam Dance MP urges more government support for UK small businesses, calling for business rates reform, VAT cuts for hospitality, and stronger high streets.

Grade II listed Georgian four-bedroom house for sale in Ilminster town centre at £500,000. Features period details, south-facing garden, and countryside views.

Chard weather forecast: Rain and sunny spells from 10–14 December, highs of 13°C, lows of 4°C. Cloudy periods, showers and gusty winds up to 33mph expected.

Five-bedroom period home for sale in Culverhayes, Chard, with guide price £550,000. Spacious plot, double garage, listed by Greenslade Taylor Hunt.

The government pledges £245.9m to boost South West bus services. Funding aims for lower fares, more reliable journeys, and improved public transport.

It's Christmas come early for commuters

'The current sentence is comparable to those handed out to the Southport rioters in 2024'

'Why NSC are still including this precious land in their local plan? It should be removed'

'We are proud to have found this additional building which will benefit the needs of the students in our care'

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