This picturesque spot, has been a muse for some of England’s most celebrated authors.

The talent, drive, and ambition of those who live and work here.

A video has shown the moment that a dad-of-one won the keys to a luxurious New Forest mansion and half a million pounds in cash in an Omaze draw.

Concerned parents are calling on Dorset Council to prevent the closure of a charity supporting preschool children with additional needs

New Forest District Council (NFDC) says its streetscene team has collected over 100 bags of litter in Fordingbridge and Totton.

Enjoy top events in Bridgwater this week: Queen tribute band, Simon Brodkin at Bridgwater Comedy Club, Acoustic Night, and Black History Month celebrations.

Sir Ashley Fox MP objects to plans for up to 450 new homes in Woolavington, Somerset, citing traffic, GP and dental strain, and infrastructure concerns.

Somerset Council has issued a temporary traffic order affecting Westonzoyland Road and Eastern Avenue for a 12-day road closure, October 17-24.

Somerset Council plans new staggered toucan crossing on Ascot Drive, Bridgwater, near A38 Bristol Road roundabout.

A39 Western Way, Bridgwater: Temporary right-turn ban onto Wylds Road (East Quay) for safety barrier repairs on 20 Oct 2025.

An emergency on the railway is causing major travel disruption

The month of October has been a colourful one for happenings in the Bridport area.

AN AUTHOR has told how the county of Dorset inspired her to write a best-selling novel that is set to be turned into a film

The A35 is set to close tonight as yet more work is carried out

Firefighters have been tackling a late night car blaze

Discover community events in and around Burnham this week. Dementia-friendly church service, men's shed, coffee morning, and Burnham Netball Club.

Sir Ashley Fox MP is set to host a Pensioners' Fair in Burnham-on-Sea.

A new SEND unit has officially opened to support children with speech, language, and communication needs.

Lemons and lemon juice can be used to help clean those stubborn limescale spots in your toilet - here's how.

UK households can pour washing-up liquid down their drains to help unblock them. Here is how it works.

Somerset Council will close Ham Farm Lane, Combe St Nicholas, for Openreach ducting works from 20–22 October.

Yeovil Road, Closworth, Somerset, will close on October 17 from 9.30am–3.30pm for Openreach pole works.

Somerset Council urges residents to report rough sleepers via StreetLink for World Homelessness Day. Find out more.

Ilminster Ukulele Club charity concert at Warehouse Theatre on 23 October supporting St Margaret’s Hospice in memory of Denise Robins. Tickets £10.

Serving military personnel and veterans can get free rail travel across Great Britain for Remembrance services. Also for RBL volunteers for London Poppy Day.

The motorway is partially blocked

Seventeen-year-old Olive Trowsdale is now a permanent team member at Avalon Nursing Home after volunteering above and beyond during her placement.

Famed explorer behind Touching the Voidexpedition to appear in Salisbury for one-night talk on climbing the world's most remote mountains

Matthew Wong, 18, beat over 63,000 entrants to win the John Locke Institute’s Law Essay Prize with a thought-provoking piece on justice and rehabilitation

Sir Keir Starmer's “British night out” will end in a hangover for local democracy