A BOURNEMOUTH resident with dual citizenship says he has been left “stranded” in Switzerland, unable to return home following new UK passport rules introduced by the government.

A white stork, one of the UK's rarest birds, is becoming a 'local celebrity' being spotted by many in Dorset

UK drivers have been advised to fill up their vehicles with petrol and diesel before 5pm on Thursday.

A SLIP road is blocked after a reported crash in Upton

A MISSING man who was last seen a week ago has been found by police.

Clinton Rogers reflects on subjective news judgement, media priorities at BBC and UK press, and the balance between public interest and audience clicks.

Blake Museum in Bridgwater, Somerset, extends summer opening hours for 2026. Free entry to exhibitions on local history and Robert Blake.

Liberal Democrat councils in Mid Devon and Somerset lead England for recycling rates, with Defra data showing top performance above the national average.

Three new Members of Youth Parliament elected for Somerset - Eva, Blake and Luca - to lead youth campaigns on sport, financial literacy and misinformation.

Somerset Council has received more than £22 million from the government to provide vital assistance to residents facing cost-of-living pressures.

HOMES at a controversial housing development for Bridport are now on sale and available for potential buyers to visit

A RETIRED couple have hit out at proposals to shut Charmouth Fire Station saying their west Dorset home would have been destroyed had the village's firefighters not been around

The ever-popular West Bay Car Boot Sale is to return this weekend

Campaigners have blasted a water company claiming inaccuracies have made the latest data for sewage spills “unreliable”

Part of an iconic landmark remains closed due to recent strong winds

Clinton Rogers reflects on subjective news judgement, media priorities at BBC and UK press, and the balance between public interest and audience clicks.

Liberal Democrat councils in Mid Devon and Somerset lead England for recycling rates, with Defra data showing top performance above the national average.

DHA Fire Stopping expands sponsorship of the Weston Beach Race 2026, supporting youth motocross safety and backing local riders in Weston-super-Mare.

Three new Members of Youth Parliament elected for Somerset - Eva, Blake and Luca - to lead youth campaigns on sport, financial literacy and misinformation.

There is heavy traffic on the M5 Motorway in Somerset after an incident today (April 8).

St Gildas Catholic Primary School in Yeovil celebrates Lent and Easter with prayer, creative events, charity donations, and community spirit.

Clinton Rogers reflects on subjective news judgement, media priorities at BBC and UK press, and the balance between public interest and audience clicks.

Liberal Democrat councils in Mid Devon and Somerset lead England for recycling rates, with Defra data showing top performance above the national average.

A band that formerly played Glastonbury Festival is returning to Somerset for their new tour.

Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Chard, near town centre and top schools. Guide price £365,000. Garage, garden, good transport links.

The pair were seated just one spot away from each at a football match this week

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

Fusion Leisure, which operates five sites in the former Mendip area, went into administration this month

Police said they were aware of two non-suspicious deaths at the site

A town council is trying to stop the unitary authority from introducing on street parking charges in the town