Delays in Poole after reported accident- updates on traffic and travel to follow.

Matthew Patis, from Hampshire, is a trained first responder through the GoodSAM platform, and formerly worked as a driver for Daish's Coaches, based in Ringwood.

A man is looking to restore 'togetherness' and 'unity' by bringing back the much-loved hot air balloon to Bournemouth gardens.

TWO Bournemouth hotels have submitted retrospective planning applications seeking permission to convert their premises into HMO's.

A 31-YEAR-OLD died suddenly after suffering sepsis, an inquest heard.

Tories are sinking across Somerset, with Reform UK benefiting. Flag issue highlighted as Conservatives face a power struggle for who’s their next leader.

Speeding is not only dangerous but also against the law, but can you be fined for driving 1mph over the speed limit?

A campaign to double the HMRC income tax personal allowance threshold from £12,570 to £25,140 is the fastest growing petition in the UK.

A collection of empty crisp bags made a pretty packet at auction - selling for an eye-watering £1,000 on eBay.

Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Bridgwater, Monmouth Street, £250,000. No onward chain, near town centre, M5 access, listed by Connells.

Work to reinstate a footpath in Bridport may get underway before Christmas, after concerns for safety have been raised by residents

PLANS have been submitted for changes to properties in Bridport and nearby villages - ranging from home improvements to more substantial redevelopments.

Residents in Beaminster are still struggling without broadband after a car went up in flames after crashing into a telegraph pole

A pair of agricultural workers that are 'used to roughing it' have made a splash in the latest series of a popular TV show

A YOUNG girl has been injured during a hit and run in Dorchester

Burnham forecast: 14–18 October. Mostly overcast with some sunny intervals. Temperatures steady at highs of 15–16°C, lows of 8–9°C.

MPs have marked Baby Loss Awareness Week by calling on the government to provide more consistent support for bereaved parents

Discover community events in and around Burnham this week. Dementia-friendly church service, men's shed, coffee morning, and Burnham Netball Club.

"Our children’s futures are being decided by spreadsheets, not by compassion. No child should be left to spiral until it’s too late"

Sir Ashley Fox MP is set to host a Pensioners' Fair in Burnham-on-Sea.

Spacious four-bed link-detached house for sale chain-free in Ilminster, Heron Way. Features garage, conservatory, ensuite, driveway and low-maintenance garden.

Matt Zielinski, a student from Chard, wins University of Plymouth Industrial Placement Award at the CECA South West Young Achiever Awards.

Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Chard, £465,000. Sought-after Monmouth Court location, modernisation needed, no onward chain, excellent plot.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign supports Breast Cancer Now, CoppaFeel! and early diagnosis.

Redstart Primary School pupils win awards at the children's carnival in Chard for The Greatest Showman entry, praised for creativity and teamwork.

Plans for 161 homes within the site are in

New concrete defences will reduce flood risk to homes, roads and regeneration sites across Taunton

The Den isn’t just another café, t’s a lifeline for families.

Residents in the South West village will not now be moved out of their homes.

John Osman and his wife Holly, who live in Wells, suffered a tragic loss in November 2018 when their twins Logan and Lottie were born four months premature, both dying less than an hour after being delivered.