A number of cats in Dorset from the Cats Protection charity are looking to find new homes in the county

Works are progressing well to a fire-damaged restaurant – with hopes that the building can re-opened by the end of the year

A man who has not been seen for nearly a month has been reported missing.

MP Vikki Slade raises concerns in Parliament about young carers in Dorset, highlighting MYTIME Young Carers’ support and high NEET rates among young carers.

Halix Limited applies for a 24-hour alcohol licence at The Royal Exeter Hotel, Bournemouth. Public representations to BCP Council accepted until 23 March 2026.

UK jobs face AI disruption as automation threatens roles in law, accounting, and journalism. Adaptability key as careers evolve in the age of AI.

Somerset Council moves from financial emergency to recovery, approving 2026/27 budget, cutting funding gap, and raising council tax below regional averages.

Here are the latest planning decisions made in and around Bridgwater.

Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater.

Keir Starmer faces criticism after Labour's Gorton and Denton by-election loss amid calls for clear plans on NHS, housing, and cost of living in the UK.

A LOCAL community is refusing to back down over proposals that could see it's village fire station closed

RESIDENTS can take action to help save the Charmouth Fire Station as it faces proposed closure

The owner of a historic department store in Bridport has announced she is closing up shop

The Cobb harbour wall in Lyme Regis remains closed to the public as work is under way to clean and maintain it

From April, the cost of a TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180

UK jobs face AI disruption as automation threatens roles in law, accounting, and journalism. Adaptability key as careers evolve in the age of AI.

Somerset Council moves from financial emergency to recovery, approving 2026/27 budget, cutting funding gap, and raising council tax below regional averages.

Hastoe Housing sponsors CPRE Somerset’s Love Your Countryside Awards, celebrating local environmental and affordable housing projects across Somerset in 2026.

MPs took to the House of Commons to vote on passing a bill, meaning that social media would be banned for children under the age of 16.

Charming one-bedroom cottage for sale in Wedmore, with courtyard garden, garage, and modern interiors. Guide price: £315,000.

UK jobs face AI disruption as automation threatens roles in law, accounting, and journalism. Adaptability key as careers evolve in the age of AI.

Somerset Council moves from financial emergency to recovery, approving 2026/27 budget, cutting funding gap, and raising council tax below regional averages.

Hastoe Housing sponsors CPRE Somerset’s Love Your Countryside Awards, celebrating local environmental and affordable housing projects across Somerset in 2026.

World Book Day highlights need for accessible reading. Adam Dance urges better support for dyslexic pupils, assistive technology, and neurodiversity resources.

Met Office Chard weather forecast: expect light rain, sunny intervals and gusty winds up to 45mph, 11–12°C highs, 0–6°C lows, 11–15 March 2026.

Melanie knew it was serious as her mum had died of lung cancer

The fate of a major Yeovil housing development will be decided by a judge in Bristol as a judicial review against the plans move forward.

Over 300 metres of new cycle paths and 800 metres of road improvements are planned

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But a councillor who is also an infectious diseases expert warned: “We are still in unknown territory”