UK South West England

Bournemouth Echo

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100
Christchurch's Pit Site car park to close after it was sold
A CAR park has closed to the public following the council’s sale of the land to a housing company.

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:19:27 +0100
Lloyds confirms closure of Bournemouth high street bank
A HIGH street is set to have one emptier unit after a bank announced it is to close one of its Bournemouth branches later this year.

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:39:58 +0100
Weymouth beach: Tourists upset at amount of seaside seaweed
Beachgoers say they are being put off Weymouth beach because of the amount of seaweed on its famous golden sands.

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100
Boscombe shop loses alcohol licence after police request
A convenience store has lost its right to sell alcohol after the licence holder was described as being “totally out of his depth”.

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100
Objection over flats plan at old Becton Centre hospital
BACKLASH has been lobbied at plans to replace an abandoned mental health facility with modern flats – with fears the area could become a “hell hole”.

Bridgwater Mercury

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0100
Starmer: ‘Labour has got great aspirations for Somerset’
SIR Keir Starmer said his party has “great aspirations for Somerset” during the Labour leader's first visit to Hinkley Point C on Monday.

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:24:16 +0100
5 basic foods in your kitchen to help relieve hay fever
From onions to honey, here are 5 of the best foods you can find in your kitchen to help with hay fever symptoms, says food and flavour expert

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:10:00 +0100
Keir Starmer thanks Hinkley Point C workers during ‘inspiring’ visit
LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer thanked Hinkley Point C workers and pledged to support similar projects if a Labour government is elected.

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:13:04 +0100
Performance of Les Miserables at McMillan Theatre Bridgwater
LE Miserables will be screened at

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:09:19 +0100
Somerset Council transport bosses cagey over active travel funding
The Department for Transport (DfT) announced in mid-May that Somerset would receive a share of £23.1m towards delivering new active travel routes across the south west.

Bridport News

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100
Bridport: residents move into new eco-housing scheme in west Dorset
The first BCHA residents have moved into their beautiful new homes at Hazelmead cohousing development in Bridport. Bridport Cohousing is the UK's largest cohousing project to date, comprising 53 sustainable, affordable eco-homes to buy and rent.

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0100
Scarecrows filling streets of Loders and Uploders, Dorset
Two villages in West Dorset have seen a triumphant return of their Scarecrow Festival.

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:42:13 +0100
New proposals for library opening hours in west Dorset
AN ‘AMBITIOUS’ council document on the future of Dorset’s libraries – including sites in Bridport, Beaminster and Lyme Regis – has reached the next stage.

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0100
Beaminster: Twinning group trip to Saint-James in France
A Memorable Journey to Saint-James: Celebrating 45 Years of Twinning by Craig Monks, Beaminster Town Council Chairman Traveling to a foreign land can be a transformative experience, and my recent trip to Saint-James in France was no exception. This y...

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100
A35 between Bridport and Axminster to close overnight
The A35 is set for a lengthy night time closure this month as works are carried out along the busy route.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0100
Starmer: ‘Labour has got great aspirations for Somerset’
SIR Keir Starmer said his party has “great aspirations for Somerset” during the Labour leader's first visit to Hinkley Point C on Monday.

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:24:22 +0100
5 basic foods in your kitchen to help relieve hay fever
From onions to honey, here are 5 of the best foods you can find in your kitchen to help with hay fever symptoms, says food and flavour expert

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:10:00 +0100
Keir Starmer thanks Hinkley Point C workers during ‘inspiring’ visit
LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer thanked Hinkley Point C workers and pledged to support similar projects if a Labour government is elected.

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:08:39 +0100
Somerset Council transport bosses cagey over active travel funding
The Department for Transport (DfT) announced in mid-May that Somerset would receive a share of £23.1m towards delivering new active travel routes across the south west.

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:59:51 +0100
Burnham Coastguard Team called to Uphill Beach in Weston
The team were tasked to Uphill beach to assist with a person who was in the mud and heading into the River Axe.

Chard and Ilminster News

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0100
Starmer: ‘Labour has got great aspirations for Somerset’
SIR Keir Starmer said his party has “great aspirations for Somerset” during the Labour leader's first visit to Hinkley Point C on Monday.

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:08:58 +0100
Somerset Council transport bosses cagey over active travel funding
The Department for Transport (DfT) announced in mid-May that Somerset would receive a share of £23.1m towards delivering new active travel routes across the south west.

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:43:26 +0100
Ilminster Bowls Club host historic Middleton Cup
IT was a historic day for Ilminster Bowling Club last week as they hosted the Middleton Cup for the first time in its 94 year history.

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:54:54 +0100
Greggs could be built on vacant land on Tapstone Road in Chard
A beloved UK baking chain could soon be setting up shop on vacant industrial land in a Somerset town.

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:08:01 +0100
Car leaves road and plunges 6ft into garden in Ilminster
A person was trapped in a car after it left the road and crashed two metres down into a garden.

Western Daily Press

Wed, 7 Jun 2023 08:28:09 +0000
Somerset family haulage company granted permission for new depot amid public concerns
Local residents have branded the plans a "travesty"

Wed, 7 Jun 2023 07:50:48 +0000
Met Office weather: UK set for 29C weekend 'mini-heatwave' as Iberian plume sweeps in from Spain
The Met Office has given its verdict on when the hottest day of the year so far will be

Wed, 7 Jun 2023 07:48:41 +0000
Bath Rugby set to open talks with London Irish star Henry Arundell 
The England international full-back was previously a season ticket holder at Bath

Wed, 7 Jun 2023 07:32:50 +0000
Live: M5 at a standstill after incident
Heavy traffic is mounting near Exeter Services

Wed, 7 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000
Golden Valley celebrates victory as Pips Cider Dry claims British Cider Crown
“We couldn’t be more delighted” say champions

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