Thousands travel through Chideock on the A35 in Dorset, but many don't realise they're saying the village's name incorrectly.

More should be done to promote tourism away from the Dorset coast – with attractions in several towns not included in a Dorset Council visitor management plan.

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in July due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

A man was taken to hospital with “serious” injuries after a two-vehicle collision at the Bournemouth West Roundabout this morning (July 13).

BCP Council leader Millie Earl has responded to a former resident’s claim that she was “shocked” by the state of Westover Road.

Discover events in Burnham and Bridgwater: Addams Family musical at McMillan Theatre, Robbie McIntosh Band gig, Ritz Acoustic Club, and Ladies Shed crafts.

Sir Ashley Fox MP criticises government plans to limit jury trials, warning of risks to legal rights and urging better investment in the UK justice system.

A college in Taunton and Bridgwater has achieved great success in a student survey

The Penel Orlieu building closed in 2022, having been the home of Scott Cinemas and Mecca Bingo

Children aged five to 15 will travel free on buses across England throughout August under a new government cost-of-living scheme.

A 17-year-old boy who allegedly stole a campervan and crashed it on the A35 has been arrested

Thousands travel through Chideock on the A35 in Dorset, but many don't realise they're saying the village's name incorrectly.

THERE are fears emergency cover along the Dorset coast could suffer if planned coastguard pay cuts go ahead. The warning comes from a former Lyme Regis officer, who branded the changes “nonsense”

More should be done to promote tourism away from the Dorset coast – with attractions in several towns not included in a Dorset Council visitor management plan.

Lyme Regis Museum has launched a full programme of summer activities for July and August, designed to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages.

Discover events in Burnham and Bridgwater: Addams Family musical at McMillan Theatre, Robbie McIntosh Band gig, Ritz Acoustic Club, and Ladies Shed crafts.

Sir Ashley Fox MP criticises government plans to limit jury trials, warning of risks to legal rights and urging better investment in the UK justice system.

Children aged five to 15 will travel free on buses across England throughout August under a new government cost-of-living scheme.

The launch of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is set to be delayed until 2027, according to the Financial Times

NHS England South West launches new vaccine outreach from September, targeting low uptake areas and health inequalities across counties, including Somerset.

A large fire broke out in the open, prompting a major multi-station response

A303 Ilminster bypass is set to close for four nights due to maintenance work

Children aged five to 15 will travel free on buses across England throughout August under a new government cost-of-living scheme.

The launch of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is set to be delayed until 2027, according to the Financial Times

NHS England South West launches new vaccine outreach from September, targeting low uptake areas and health inequalities across counties, including Somerset.

Somerset needed to win the last four to reach the quarter finals - and did so - with Yorkshire away in the last eight now

A second office building is being converted to student accomodation

The road closed indefinitely in January 2023 but there are glimmers of progress

A woman and a child, who were both passengers in the car, remain in hospital

Footage captured at the scene lays bare the scale of the incident