UK South West England

Bournemouth Echo

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole roadworks this week
Various maintenance works are taking place, with several roads temporarily closed or subject to traffic signals.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Abandoned playground in Bournemouth 'reflects neglect of youth spaces'
An abandoned playground in Bournemouth has become a source of concern for residents and councillors, who say its decline reflects a broader neglect of youth spaces in the area.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100
Sparring with Howe and flying with Mansell: Renowned journalist releases book
There are not many sports stars that journalist Graham ‘Nico’ Nickless hasn’t crossed paths with in his storied career.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100
In The Dock: Man beat staff workers at Poole Hospital
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:22:24 +0100
Lightning strike causes 'considerable' damage to flat during storm
Emergency services found that a flat in Poole received 'considerable' stuctural damage following a lightning strike that hit.

Bridgwater Mercury

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Comedian Stephen K Amos to perform in Bridgwater later this year
The renowned comedian will take to the stage on Wednesday, September 17, at 8pm, with tickets priced at £23.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Camera club members get into the woods for latest picture round up
Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club as they spotlight the county's trees

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Meet Binks, the most famous cat in Bridgwater
Bridgwater doesn’t boast a long list of famous residents, but one furry feline could be about to change that: Binks the cat.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:13:54 +0100
First glimpse of Eastover mural project in Bridgwater
Work on the hotly anticipated £32,000 Eastover mural in Bridgwater has been progressing apace with first glimpses of the project visible at ground level.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:06:27 +0100
Specsavers branch praised for helping blind man
A Bridgwater opticians has been praised for its fundraising efforts and life-changing expertise.

Bridport News

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:52:15 +0100
PICTURES: Hundreds gather for opening of beer & food festival
.BRIDPORT's Beer and Food Festival kicked off last night with hundreds of people gathering for a tipple or two

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:52:00 +0100
'Rapid coast erosion' could see big changes to seaside village
Residents and tourists visiting a coastal village in west Dorset are being asked their opinions on being resilient to changing coastlines

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 03:48:00 +0100
Acclaimed musician reflects on growing up gay in Bridport as he returns for concert
A local musician who has toured the world and played with Paul McCartney speaks about growing up gay in Bridport

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:09:00 +0100
This is Bridport's highest rated restaurant
Have you visited TripAdvisor's highest-rated restaurant in the Bridport area beloved for its 'amazing food' and 'great service'

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:40:00 +0100
Why does King Charles III have two birthdays? The royal tradition explained
This is why King Charles III has two birthdays to celebrate - all you need to know about the royal tradition and what we know about Trooping the Colour 2025.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Film showings at Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema, June 13-19
The Ritz Cinema in Burnham-on-Sea will showcase a variety of films from Friday, June 13 to Thursday, June 19.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:22:40 +0100
Silver Linings seeks immediate action from council
Somerset Council has been urged to take immediate action to secure the future of a valuable social enterprise based in Ilminster town centre.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:11:49 +0100
New funding allows for King’s Sedgemoor Drain improvements
Essential improvements to one of Somerset’s key flood defences can continue over the summer after nearly £1m of funding was signed off.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: Dog fouling is becoming a huge problem in Somerset
A small, stubborn minority of dog owners seem to think the rules don’t apply to them, or to their pooches.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bill Revans column: Why Pride month is still important in the 21st century
You only need to have a look at comments on social media to understand why Pride month is still needed.

Chard and Ilminster News

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Yeovil MP hits out at 'bitterly disappointing' spending review
Mr Dance expressed disappointment over the lack of support for children with special educational needs, family farming, and the NHS.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The David Hall in South Petherton to host unique music show this month
The show is a part of their 10-date tour across the UK this month, to celebrate their album Ten Steps.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Cost to hand back Dillington House ‘not yet known’
The total cost for Somerset Council to hand back Dillington House to its owner is “not yet known”.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Ilchester schoolgirl launches business while out of school
An 11-year-old girl, who lives in Ilchester, has launched a business while out of school.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Camera club members get into the woods for latest picture round up
Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club as they spotlight the county's trees

Western Daily Press

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:57:00 +0000
Saving iconic seaside pier with restoration 'too important' to be derailed
'We won’t let this project be derailed by short-term point scoring. It’s too important.'

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:53:00 +0000
I have Glastonbury FOMO and am devastated I'm not going this year
Those happy faces on the television and music everywhere. What could be better?

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:47:00 +0000
Bath Rugby's glory days when trophies were a given
Bath have never won the Premiership in the professional era - until maybe this afternoon and a treble

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:21:00 +0000
Glamorous 'new Notting Hill' faces losing lusture if everyone moves there
The very thing that attracts the rich and famous - its exclusivity - is not an infinite resource

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:13:00 +0000
I went to Butlin's for first time in 29 years and was shocked by one thing
One woman visited Butlin's Minehead resort for the first time in almost three decades - and was shocked by what she discovered - but would go back again

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