Ferndown Middle school is closed today after an 'outbreak' for children in Year 6.

A ‘cheeky and kind’ three-year-old boy died after he was struck by a van in a residential road.

A parent of a schoolchild has said a "baying mob" of teachers protesting job cuts outside Corfe Hills School is negatively "affecting" children.

An 18-year-old crowned Miss Teen Bournemouth is aiming to 'rewrite the story' for young women and help them with their ambitions.

Jim Davidson has claimed he is “not allowed to play” in Bournemouth theatres— and has blamed the council for the ban. The controversial comedian, 72, made the accusations ahead of his adult pantomime, ‘Big Dick Whittington’, coming to Wimbo...

NHS data reveals tooth decay is now the leading cause of childhood hospital admissions in Somerset and UK-wide, with access to NHS dental care under strain.

The Integrated Access Partnership unites NHS, ambulance, and mental health services to improve emergency response for mental health crises.

Step back to 1970s Bridgwater: council changes, lost landmarks, and shifting politics in Somerset. Discover how the town rebuilt after decades of decline.

YMCA Dulverton Group’s nurseries win top South West childcare award for fourth year, with Meadowside and Barley Wood nurseries also recognised.

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox meets Burnham-on-Sea retailers to discuss rising costs, retail crime, energy bills and support for independent shops across the UK.

After 12 years of owning Bridport Electric Palace, owner Alasdair Warren explains why it is up for sale

The town council in Lyme Regis has apologised after many people had to unnecessarily   pay for parking over the weekend during an annual ceremony on the Cobb

A quirky event celebrating a 700-year tradition, hailed as one of Bridport's standout annual highlights, returns this weekend

A sighting of an invasive species has been reported in west Dorset

A councillor in Beaminster has resigned from his position following reports of unethical behaviour in relation to a controversial planning application in town

The Integrated Access Partnership unites NHS, ambulance, and mental health services to improve emergency response for mental health crises.

NHS data reveals tooth decay is now the leading cause of childhood hospital admissions in Somerset and UK-wide, with access to NHS dental care under strain.

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox meets Burnham-on-Sea retailers to discuss rising costs, retail crime, energy bills and support for independent shops across the UK.

Children with education, health and care plans (EHCPs) are being left without "appropriate and timely transition arrangements" as they move schools

Somerset Council has spent large sums of money on consultants on top of paying agency staff and its ongoing transformation programme

Yeovil College opens new £60m Construction Innovation Centre, boosting technical education, skills, and career opportunities for young people in South Somerset.

Friends and colleagues of Royal Navy officer Cdr Amy Gilmore MBE are completing the South West Coast Path in her memory, raising funds for cancer charities.

NHS data reveals tooth decay is now the leading cause of childhood hospital admissions in Somerset and UK-wide, with access to NHS dental care under strain.

The Integrated Access Partnership unites NHS, ambulance, and mental health services to improve emergency response for mental health crises.

West Abbey Care Home in Yeovil marked the occasion this week.

“To every supporter who reached out – thank you for sharing that history with us. This is your club as much as it is ours, and moments like this remind us exactly why that matters.”

The trio, who all train in the University’s 50m pool with the Aquatics GB Bath Performance Centre, have been named in a 28-strong Team England swimming squad for the Games, taking place in Scotland from 23rd July to 2nd August.

One Rivals cast member discussed what could be next for his character in season 2 at an exclusive cast Q&A screening.

Drivers are stuck in queues after a crash southbound on the South West motorway

'While I welcome the speed indicator devices, it's clear that more is needed'