The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A SCHOOL is rallying behind its local lollipop lady after the council plans to scrap the crossing patrol.

Mudeford Wood Trust have announced that a new pre-school will be starting at the site in September of this year.

A Weymouth-based author has published his sixth children’s story – a reimagining of one of Dorset’s best-loved tales.

Firefighters tackled a roof blaze for more than seven hours in Wimborne town centre.

Enjoy live entertainment in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea this week, including Me and My Girl musical, Remember When, Metal to the Masses, and DS:UK Dire Straits tribute.

With a population over 600,000, Montenegro is described as a "small and beautiful" Europe hidden gem, soaking up between 240 to 270 days of sun each year.

Here are the latest planning decisions made in and around Bridgwater.

Royal Navy veteran Wayne Pope, blind runner from Somerset, completes 2026 London Marathon for Blind Veterans UK, guided by fellow veteran Matt Spruce.

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater.

A SHEPHERD’S hut, used for holiday accommodation, has been given planning consent – two years after it was put in place.

A man who was wanted in connection to stalking offences has been found

Residents are being urged to protect their homes from burglaries this summer

A Weymouth-based author has published his sixth children’s story – a reimagining of one of Dorset’s best-loved tales.

A worldwide celebrated pianist is to play a special concert in west Dorset to mark a special occasion

Four-bedroom house for sale in Highbridge for £325,000. Features modern family layout, private garden, off-road parking, and spacious living areas.

Met Office Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: sunny spells, showers and gusty winds this week. Check temperatures, UV levels and daily updates for 12–16 May.

Enjoy live entertainment in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea this week, including Me and My Girl musical, Remember When, Metal to the Masses, and DS:UK Dire Straits tribute.

A person has been hospitalised following a crash that occurred on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare this morning.

All lanes are stopped, and traffic is stationary due to a crash on the M5 Northbound from J22 (Burnham-On-Sea) to J21 A370 (Weston-Super-Mare).

Discover South Somerset events: history talks in Chard, Greenwich Trio in Ilminster, gigs in South Petherton, and Spice Girls and Roy Orbison shows in Yeovil.

Classic Vehicle Show returns to Ilminster on 14 June as part of Experience, featuring classic cars, tractors, live entertainment, and family attractions.

No public meeting will be taking place anytime soon to discuss the future of the Chard eastern relief road, with Somerset Council claiming ‘work is underway.’

A boxing club in Chard that has been running for the past 18 years has raised more than £3k after launching a fundraising campaign to keep it afloat.

Councillor Ashley Richards is alleged to have attacked two fellow Lib Dem councillors during a private meeting at the Westlands Entertainment Centre where he was said to have left them both lying on the ground.

Police have issued an awful update

The plan was turned down originally

It means she won't have to attend any meetings

The owner wants to develop it, the town council want to reopen it

Eligible Universal Credit claimants may be able to access DWP financial support