A PROPERTY developer has said its he wants to create the “pinnacle of entertainment” in Bournemouth after acquiring the Royal Exeter Hotel and 1812 cocktail bar.

A WOMAN was forced to lock herself inside a bus for safety after a man sexually assaulted her at a bus stop in Bournemouth town centre, a court heard.

A special Spitfire flight marking the aircraft’s 90th anniversary will depart Exeter at 10am on Friday, April 17, flying over Dorset

Mid Dorset and North Poole MP criticises the underfunding for Dorset Police over its failure to tackle phone theft, claiming the offence has been “effectively decriminalised” as charge rates drop below two per cent.

TWO campsite proposals are seeking approval to ensure they meet environmental protection rules in Purbeck.

Bridgwater weather forecast: rain and gusty winds early week, highs of 17°C, sunny intervals later, rising pollen levels, and moderate UV from 14–18 April.

Three-bedroom detached house for sale in Cannington, Somerset, with two workshops, wrap-around garden, garage, and no onward chain. £350,000 freehold.

Bower Lane, Bridgwater, will close from 20 April to 15 May for roadworks by JSM Group Services for Agratas. Alternative route in place. Somerset Council.

Discover top events in Bridgwater and Burnham this week, including Peter Cox live, Ben Hart magic show, Creedence Clearwater Review, and a historical talk.

Ten new full-time jobs have been created as a new retailer has opened in Bridgwater Trade Park.

A special Spitfire flight marking the aircraft’s 90th anniversary will depart Exeter at 10am on Friday, April 17, flying over Dorset

Explore Colours of Light at Eype Centre for the Arts in Bridport, open daily from April 25 until May 6

TRAIN services between Exeter and London Waterloo have been suspended this morning due to an emergency incident

Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club ladies raised £2,000 for Julia’s House children’s hospice through charity golf events, supporting local families in need.

Research has shown that many travellers underestimate the need for protection when visiting familiar holiday hotspots in and around Europe

Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: Met Office predicts rain, sunny intervals, highs of 17°C, moderate UV, and rising pollen levels from 14–18 April 2026.

Three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Burnham-on-Sea, £260,000. Modern kitchen, EPC C, garage, garden, parking. Listed by Avery Estate Agents.

Sir Ashley Fox MP urges action on delayed EHCPs and road safety concerns at Polden Bower School, calling on Somerset Council to improve support for SEND pupils.

Discover top events in Bridgwater and Burnham this week, including Peter Cox live, Ben Hart magic show, Creedence Clearwater Review, and a historical talk.

Former ITV West and BBC Somerset presenter Peter Rowell back behind bars

Discover top events in South Somerset this week: live music in Yeovil, jazz in Ilminster, Showaddywaddy at Westlands, Chard charity ball, and more.

A couple’s epic ambition is carrying them step by step around the entire coastline of mainland Great Britain.

Bishop Close, Chard, will close 20–24 April for National Grid electricity works. No alternative route available.

Higdon Homes is being pursued by Somerset Council for thousands of pounds from a housing developer finished before the coronavirus pandemic

Somerset Council and its contractor Heidelberg Materials will be carrying out extensive resurfacing on the A358 through Chard town centre

Pharmacy Director Craig Watt says it sounds counterintuitive, but you could make yourself more ill

'There are certain powers that are going to be given to a mayor that not one person in North Somerset voted for'

Spades will be in the ground soon

"Once again, if you live in this area, another NHS service becomes out of reach."

The school has been given a glowing report