POLICE investigating a devastating fire at Newell House in Sherborne have made an arrest.

A FAMILY-run business has said it is “extremely unhappy and deeply frustrated” over planned nine-week SGN roadworks on Poole Road and Cromer Road.

The Cherries will provide a shuttle bus between Bournemouth station and the Vitality Stadium as part of their transport plan should their stadium expansion scheme be approved next week.

10 years since an unusually high tide famously washed out the Kaiser Chiefs' Night Air gig in Bournemouth. Look back at the quirky 2016 event.

A collection of rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins is listed for more than £40,000.

Bridgwater Town Council is exploring a publicly-owned municipal bus service to boost local transport, improve connectivity, and address recent bus disruptions.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of texture.

Here are some of the latest Taunton and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Taunton, North Somerset and Yeovil Magistrates’ Courts.

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.

Owners of a unique business supporting small fisheries have opened a pop-up shop in Bridport town centre

POLICE pulled over a motorcyclist in Bridport last night.

AN ALLEGED shoplifter in Bridport was found with hundreds of pounds worth of stolen items, police have said.

Elections for two roles within the council in Bridport are taking place next week

It's been 51 years since the 'sad and historic' day when the Maiden Newton to Bridport railway closed

Burnham-on-Sea Infant School receives a life-saving anaphylaxis kit, donated by Unity Holidays, ahead of new 'Benedict’s Law' allergy safety rules.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of texture.

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.

HMS Campion ship's bell returns to Chard Guildhall after cleaning. Historic naval artefact, gifted for WWII community efforts, now on permanent display.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard hosts a wildlife day on 25 May with family activities, talks, pond dipping, arts, and photography workshops. Book online.

Tatworth Primary School unveils new outdoor play trail, funded by the Stonham brothers’ legacy, enhancing pupils’ play and learning in South Somerset village.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of texture.

Here are some of the latest Chard and wider South Somerset offenders who have appeared in Taunton, North Somerset and Yeovil Magistrates’ Courts.

In her long life she's toured with a travelling theatre company, travelled America by greyhound bus, and supported the war effort

There are claims it will £100 to the cost of a two-week family break

Police want to find a vehicle described as large, white, and has a loud exhaust

A bitter planning row has reportedly broken out over New Life in the Country star Sarah Beeny's grand plans for her Somerset home, with neighbours airing their complaints

Steve was out with his wife when his world fell apart