Multiple schools under a multi-academy trust in Dorset are facing cuts to subjects and staff despite nearly 20 of its executives receiving six-figure salaries.

A bar in Poole has closed permanently due to “rising operational costs”, rent increases and changing drinking habits.

A restaurant owner says his business was left in ruins after a builder absconded with thousands of pounds, leaving renovation work unfinished that he claims caused a damning hygiene rating.

A new bakehouse and café have opened in the Triangle providing “something new” to the residents with its "special house-made focaccia".

President of business operations, Jim Frevola, explained to the Daily Echo that the delay was down to a combination of factors.

Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq, named patron of Somerset Chamber of Commerce, supporting local businesses and Somerset’s economic growth.

League of Friends donates £835k for new spinal surgery robot at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, boosting NHS care amid growing charity fundraising challenges.

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” - because many people have it and don’t realise it.

A police officer has been dismissed after giving a false impression she was working by using a picture frame to weigh down keys on her laptop.

Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.

A donkey has been rescued after becoming wedged beneath a metal fence

A former police officer has appeared in court following an alleged abuse of power by entering into an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable person

A large emergency response was out last night at the Cobb after concerns were raised

Police have been ramping up efforts to tackle speeding following concerns raised by residents

Plans to restore a fire ravaged house has been met with huge pushback as 'over a thousand' people have expressed their opinions

League of Friends donates £835k for new spinal surgery robot at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, boosting NHS care amid growing charity fundraising challenges.

Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq, named patron of Somerset Chamber of Commerce, supporting local businesses and Somerset’s economic growth.

A police officer has been dismissed after giving a false impression she was working by using a picture frame to weigh down keys on her laptop.

Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.

Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.

League of Friends donates £835k for new spinal surgery robot at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, boosting NHS care amid growing charity fundraising challenges.

Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq, named patron of Somerset Chamber of Commerce, supporting local businesses and Somerset’s economic growth.

Free health and wellbeing day in Crewkerne on 28 Feb at Henhayes Centre. Get health checks, advice, activities and support from Somerset NHS services.

Adam Dance MP urges SEND services be protected as critical national infrastructure, blocking private equity profits and ensuring funding supports UK children.

A fully restored 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is now on display and running at Haynes Motor Museum, showcasing classic British car engineering and expert restoration.

The Labour government was accused of having 'nicked' £12.5m from the authority

Councillors mounted a challenge to the closure of Winifred's Lane but it was voted down

But it would still lose tens of thousands of pounds a year

The 18-year-old Bath skier will race in the visually impaired class Para Alpine events

Glovers rally in stunning fashion in stoppage-time to turn the game around