A 95-HOME development on land east of Wareham Road in Lytchett Matravers has been approved -  despite receiving over 250 objections from residents and the parish council.

A FAMILY of hedgehogs has been rescued after being discovered at a home on a Dorset army base

Bournemouth is globally renowned as a vibrant, modern coastal resort, yet the story behind its simple, descriptive name — the "mouth of the Bourne" — stretches back centuries before the first Victorian holidaymaker arrived.

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

A dog was killed and its owner seriously injured by a drunk driver, court documents show.

Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined

Clinton Rogers writes as e-bike sales triple as electric bikes surge in popularity, while private e-scooters remain illegal on public roads in Somerset.

Lydeard Farm Bush Camp and Lodges earns the LOtC Quality Badge for its group residential stays, recognising quality and effectiveness of risk management.

Kayla Gibbard of Quantock Veterinary Hospital, Bridgwater, wins British Veterinary Receptionist of the Year.

Diamond three-stone ring sells for £4,200 at Sedgemoor Auction Centre. Cartier Santos watch, royal silverware and antique jewellery also achieve top prices.

A dog owner pleaded guilty to dangerous dog handling following a gruesome attack in Lyme Regis

Owners of an ice cream and hotdog shop in Lyme Regis have announced their shock closure after one season on the sea front

DEVELOPERS have confirmed that the construction of a new roundabout on the A35 near Bridport will take place alongside building a new housing development - despite objections

A business in Lyme Regis is set to reopen today after being forced to close after a bus crashed into the building

A vulnerable lone dolphin that was seen in Lyme Bay throughout the summer as left the area

Clinton Rogers writes as e-bike sales triple as electric bikes surge in popularity, while private e-scooters remain illegal on public roads in Somerset.

Paul Fox shares five top tips to save money this autumn, including unclaimed benefits, energy bills, Christmas budgeting and free support.

Sgt Joe Pitman and a colleague win Bravery Awards after entering a deep, freezing lake near Burnham-on-Sea in a rescue attempt after a hoax call.

Burnham-on-Sea Methodist Church unveils new cloth wall hangings at Harvest Festival, featuring the iconic beach lighthouse and RNLI lifeboat.

New Road in West Huntspill will be closed, Oct 14 and 15, for pole replacement works. Road closed to all traffic, alternative route available.

Clinton Rogers writes as e-bike sales triple as electric bikes surge in popularity, while private e-scooters remain illegal on public roads in Somerset.

Paul Fox shares five top tips to save money this autumn, including unclaimed benefits, energy bills, Christmas budgeting and free support.

Yeovil MP Adam Dance joins Jamie Oliver and the British Dyslexia Association to promote the Voice Petition.

Chard weather forecast: Overcast skies with sunny intervals from 8–12 October. Temperatures range 6°C–17°C.

Immaculate four-bedroom detached house for sale in Tintinhull. Features double garage, well-manicured garden, en-suite, and well-equipped kitchen. £495,000.

World-renowned wildlife dentist treats African elephant Uli’s tusk at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in a calm and co-operative procedure

Oxford University Hospitals surgeon Professor Nick Maynard will appear at Salisbury Cathedral later this month to discuss his fifteen years of medical volunteer work in Gaza

Rachel Gilmour MP joins local campaigners to celebrate computer pioneer Ada Lovelace’s link to Porlock with a new blue plaque unveiling

Sea search in deeper waters and a potential beach rescue

Yeovil MP Adam Dance has joined forces with Jamie Oliver and the British Dyslexia Association to encourage people to share their experiences and shape new policy