Ringwood Road is partially blocked with slow traffic after a crash near the Alderney Roundabout

A crash on the A31 has blocked part of the road, causing traffic chaos this morning.

DORSET Council’s current financial position has been described as “challenging” with a predicted £7.7million overspend by the end of the financial year.

A number of pets at Dorset RSPCA branches in Ashley Heath and Dorchester are looking to find loving new homes.

Councillors have joined forces in calling for the reintroduction of one-hour free parking in Lymington to benefit businesses and residents.

UK garden centres and shops are already selling Christmas cards in September, sparking debate over early festive retailing and the impact on local High Streets.

Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater, part of Camelot Care, nominated for GSF Care Home of the Year for outstanding dementia and end-of-life care in Somerset.

Bridgwater speed data (Feb–Aug 2025) shows most drivers comply with 30mph limits, but extreme speeding on key roads prompts calls for targeted safety measures.

A new art exhibition is bringing together more than 20 artists in Bridgwater to explore nature and ecology through creative expression.

Somerset Council launches Green Business Grant for SMEs, offering up to £15,000 to cut emissions, save on energy, and boost sustainability. Apply now.

Developers of the Vearse Farm housing development, known as Foundry Lea, have confirmed that environmental preparatory work has begun in the area around Miles Cross on the A35.

First’s new winter bus schedule - which begins on Sunday, September 21 - will see the vital X51 and X53 services which serve Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport and Axminster significantly reduced – with campaigners deeming this ‘unacceptable’ and...

A post office branch in Lyme Regis has officially reopened after being closed for more than three years

Campaigners have welcomed an investment into a local sewage system in a bid to improve bathing water quality

THE DEMOLITION of a conservatory at an Askerswell home to be replaced with an orangery and utility room has been approved by Dorset Council.

UK garden centres and shops are already selling Christmas cards in September, sparking debate over early festive retailing and the impact on local High Streets.

A 'one of a kind' specialist dog based across Somerset and Devon has been shortlisted for an award.

A nine-year-old girl has been left 'traumatised' after being shot with an airgun near Bristol, police have said.

With autumn and winter just around the corner, it is that time of year when black mould becomes more and more of an issue.

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than 350 times its face value on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

Discover the health benefits of swimming in Taunton, from local pools like Blackbrook and Wiveliscombe to open water spots at French Weir and Lyme Regis.

Somerset Council launches Green Business Grant for SMEs, offering up to £15,000 to cut emissions, save on energy, and boost sustainability. Apply now.

UK garden centres and shops are already selling Christmas cards in September, sparking debate over early festive retailing and the impact on local High Streets.

Cooksons Court care home in Yeovil celebrates 10 years of providing specialist residential, nursing, dementia and respite care as part of Somerset Care Group.

Somerset Festival of Remembrance at Wells Cathedral on Nov 1 marks 80 years since WWII’s end, with music, tributes, and the Royal British Legion.

A cast of young performers will lead audiences through an immersive dance piece exploring power and identity – with the final location kept secret until the night

Sarah Dyke is calling on constituents to follow her lead after donating blood — and highlighting just how many lives depend on it

More than 700 properties were affected

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Luxury fashion has come to Somerset