The Cherries will pay more than £1million for improvements to local infrastructure should their Vitality Stadium plans be approved.

By the water, a classic red-and-white striped deckchair had appeared as if by magic. But this was no ordinary deckchair.

Plans to secure the future of historic sea water baths have taken a major step forward.

James Benamor, who was born in Bournemouth, has featured on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026

Tom Hayes MP has welcomed new NHS waiting lists falling by 110,000 in March—the biggest monthly fall outside the Covid pandemic since 2008.

North Petherton Cricket and Football Clubs unite for the Charlie Coles Cup fundraiser on 24 May, supporting local teen Charlie Coles’ leukaemia battle.

Puriton Primary School in Somerset receives £1,000 donation from David Wilson Redrow South West for new Collins Big Cat books, boosting literacy and reading.

Parking will return to Salmon Parade as part of Somerset Council’s review of Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile scheme.

Entries are now open for South West Chef of the Year 2026 Home Cook category, co-founded by Michael Caines. Open to amateur cooks in the South West.

Bridgwater’s YMCA Multi Use Games Area reopens after volunteer-led refurbishment. Upgraded facility offers free, modern sports space for the local community.

Owners of a bakery in Broadwindsor will be taking on more festivals and events in west Dorset in new business move

13 new bathing sites are now open across England, including East Beach in West Bay, helping to restore pride in local areas and boosting outdoor groups.

There is just a matter of hours for people to have their say on the proposed closure of Dorset fire stations

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

Met Office Bridport weather forecast: Sunny intervals, clouds and rain expected 15–17 May. Temperatures 3–15C, wind gusts up to 25mph throughout weekend.

North Petherton Cricket and Football Clubs unite for the Charlie Coles Cup fundraiser on 24 May, supporting local teen Charlie Coles’ leukaemia battle.

Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox backs the 'Help Our Canal' campaign to restore Somerset’s Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, urging urgent repairs to historic locks.

Stags estate agents will fundraise for the RNLI throughout 2026, supporting coastal lifesaving across South West with community events.

Entries are now open for South West Chef of the Year 2026 Home Cook category, co-founded by Michael Caines. Open to amateur cooks in the South West.

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

North Petherton Cricket and Football Clubs unite for the Charlie Coles Cup fundraiser on 24 May, supporting local teen Charlie Coles’ leukaemia battle.

Stags estate agents will fundraise for the RNLI throughout 2026, supporting coastal lifesaving across South West with community events.

Entries are now open for South West Chef of the Year 2026 Home Cook category, co-founded by Michael Caines. Open to amateur cooks in the South West.

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.

The research showed people sticking to the plan lost 12.9 per cent of their body weight in 16 weeks

The 'traditional' design of the new homes won praise

'The need for an additional gym in this location has not been convincingly justified'

'Children’s social care managers do highly skilled and demanding work supporting vulnerable children and families. They shouldn’t have to fight to be paid fairly.'

'It's so very much worse than in neighbouring areas'