UK South West England
Bournemouth Echo
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:57:33 +0100Concern for welfare as 25-year-old man missing since Friday
A 25-year-old man who was last seen on Friday afternoon has been reported missing in Bournemouth.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:34:33 +0100
Woman spat on through car window during road incident
A woman was spat on through her car window by a man during a road incident in Shaftesbury.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jet2 launches 'once-in-a-lifetime' Iceland trip at Bournemouth Airport for 2028
Jet2 brings back ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Iceland trip from Bournemouth Airport from February 10 to February 14, 2028
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vikki Slade reselected as Mid Dorset and North Poole Liberal Democrat candidate
Vikki Slade MP has been resoundingly reselected for the Liberal Democrats in Mid Dorset and North Poole at the next general election.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
James Todd & Co comments on the 850,000+ businesses subject to MTD
Chartered accountants and business advisors, James Todd & Co, examine impacts of MTD for income tax on organisations without professional support
Bridgwater Mercury
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +010030 young Somerset professionals named in first Future 30 list
The list, launched by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, celebrates under-30s making a mark in business and the community.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:20:54 +0100
M5 incident causes huge tailbacks for Somerset drivers - LIVE
Incident on the M5 at junction 16 northbound near Aztec West is causing delays this morning
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Haunted for 40 years: Bridgwater author shares paranormal experiences
Robbert Turner is set to share decades of personal haunting and paranormal experiences that even led him to seek an exorcism
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What's on this week: Bridgwater Fair, drag bingo and carnival concerts
A variety of events are set to take place across Bridgwater over the next week.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
15 ways Somerset flooding will be tackled using £50m by October 2028
Somerset Council has identified 15 projects which will be implemented over the next two years using £50m from Defra in response to Storm Chandra
Bridport News
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:56:24 +0100Attraction owner attempts to calm fears over new drinks licence amid outcry
OPPONENTS of a new drinks licence for Seals Cove at Bridport have raised objections to any outdoor sales or entertainment.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:29:47 +0100
Tip opening hours set to change
Household Recycling Centres across Dorset will move to their annual winter opening hours from Thursday, October 1
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrity Traitors star's Jurassic Coast photo resurfaces
One of the celebrities set to head into the castle in the new series of Celebrity Traitors is very familiar with Dorset
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Forgotten industry that shaped area to be explored in new exhibition
An exhibition is to be held in Bridport exploring the town's lost flax-making heritage
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Several roads in Dorset to face temporary closures due to various works
Several roads in Dorset are set to face temporary closures due to various works
Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Somerset names young professionals in its first Future 30 list
The list, launched by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, celebrates under-30s making a mark in business and the community.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:20:54 +0100
M5 incident causes huge tailbacks for Somerset drivers - LIVE
Incident on the M5 at junction 16 northbound near Aztec West is causing delays this morning
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
15 ways Somerset flooding will be tackled using £50m by October 2028
Somerset Council has identified 15 projects which will be implemented over the next two years using £50m from Defra in response to Storm Chandra
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
M&S announces major change coming to 100 stores across the UK next spring
M&S has announced a partnership with a huge beauty brand that will be launching in 100 stores around the UK next spring.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service
The state pension triple lock could be scrapped as Andy Burnham discusses difficult choices around funding a national care service.
Chard and Ilminster News
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Somerset names young professionals in its first-ever Future 30 list
The list, launched by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, celebrates under-30s making a mark in business and the community.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New headteacher at Chard school shares his vision for its future
Joseph Bispham has taken over at Holyrood Academy in Chard and has shared his vision for the new chapter
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
15 ways Somerset flooding will be tackled using £50m by October 2028
Somerset Council has identified 15 projects which will be implemented over the next two years using £50m from Defra in response to Storm Chandra
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Safety concerns about A303 crash black spot in Somerset raised 20 years ago
A303 and Southfields Roundabout safety concerns were being raised more than 20 years ago following a string of crashes.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
M&S announces major change coming to 100 stores across the UK next spring
M&S has announced a partnership with a huge beauty brand that will be launching in 100 stores around the UK next spring.
Western Daily Press
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:53:46 +0000A358 shut after crash between Taunton and Williton - updates
Emergency services are at the scene
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:27:36 +0000
Somerset's Craig Overton named MVP of English county cricket season
He has been named both the PCA Men’s Domestic Overall MVP and Rothesay County Championship Player of the Year.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:12:43 +0000
Lando Norris issues apology and says his call for Franco Colapinto to be banned was ‘wrong’
"After the race, I sent Franco a message apologising for the comments I made that I simply should not have said."
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:00:03 +0000
Yeovil Town hit back against Worthing to extend unbeaten run
Glovers stay in the top seven after a 1-1 draw
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Much-loved retired priest among the latest Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one