PC Adam Chudley gave evidence at the inquest into the death of 15-year-old Roxy Phillips who died from injuries caused by electrocution after coming into contact with an electrified railway line on March 23, 2023.

Emergency services have been called to a crash near Winfrith Newburgh

A council has defended itself over complaints about its new waste and recycling scheme.

The Met Office has forecast a mix of weather for Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole over the coming days.

An inquest has opened into the death of a retired nurse from Shaftesbury.

Best ways to defrost a frozen car windscreen? Be warned, there is one common method we should all be avoiding.

Voting is open for the Somerset Youth Parliament elections 2025. Young people can elect representatives to campaign on key issues. Vote by 15 December.

Ex-BBC journalist Clinton Rogers defends the BBC’s impartiality amid mistakes, highlighting trust, bias accusations, and the Director General’s resignation.

Lumina Tutoring seeks qualified volunteer teachers in the South West to support children in care with GCSE tutoring and mentorship.

Ex-BBC journalist Clinton Rogers defends the BBC’s impartiality amid mistakes, highlighting trust, bias accusations, and the Director General’s resignation.

Organisers of one of one of west Dorset’s most popular events have revealed the reason behind its return

An award-winning ice cream company based in Dorset is crowdfunding to take their company nationwide

Residents have had their say prior to the Autumn budget taking place next week

A road will close next month for essential Openreach works to replace a telegraph pole

Bus routes in Lyme Regis are to be altered for the switch on of the town's Christmas lights

Pensioners will be listening closely to the budget this week, hoping for an increase in their payments from the DWP next April.

Discover the latest films at The Ritz Cinema Burnham-on-Sea, 21–27 Nov, including Wicked For Good, The Running Man, A Paw Patrol Christmas and more. Book now!

Francis Dunnery brings England's Tales of the Council House Kid to Burnham-on-Sea's Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, 7 Feb 2026.

Mark First School headteacher Oli Laken to swim Channel’s width in school pool, aiming to raise £5,000 for Chromebooks. Support via JustGiving donations.

Voting is open for the Somerset Youth Parliament elections 2025. Young people can elect representatives to campaign on key issues. Vote by 15 December.

Comedian and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Ruby Wax has slammed two contestants.

Voting is open for the Somerset Youth Parliament elections 2025. Young people can elect representatives to campaign on key issues. Vote by 15 December.

Blackdown Acapella from Chard shines at the LABBS Convention in Harrogate, placing top 20 UK chorus and launching a 'Find Your Voice' course in 2026.

Yeovil’s Techosaurus wins Best EdTech Provider and Somerset Cluster Award at 2025 South West Tech Awards for community-based work alongside Digital Hub Yeovil.

Ex-BBC journalist Clinton Rogers defends the BBC’s impartiality amid mistakes, highlighting trust, bias accusations, and the Director General’s resignation.

Former jockey Nick Scholfield registered his first victory as a trainer when St Irene obliged favourite-backers in the pricedup.bet Mares' Maiden Hurdle at Wincanton.

Lando Norris led the way in Las Vegas in a second practice session suspended for 19 minutes due to a loose manhole cover.

Just in time for Christmas

'Mahe Farm is an inappropriate site in view of the steep gradient of the land'

Adam Dance says Richard Tice’s remarks risk taking the country backwards on inclusion and neurodiversity support