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Bournemouth Echo

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:22:50 +0100
Boscombe pair to be sentenced in 'body parts murder'
Benjamin Atkins and Debbie Pereira are due to be sentenced at Winchester Crown Court today.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:02:49 +0100
Odeon: Cinema fight breaks out during Deadpool screening
A fight that broke out at a Deadpool cinema screening at the Odeon left two men injured. 

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:10:00 +0100
Thugs target Bournemouth food charity with attacks on vans
Thugs who have been targeting a Bournemouth food charity have potentially prevented 150 families from eating for a week.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:10:00 +0100
Jet2: Free seats being given away on flights next summer
Free seats are being given away on all Jet2 flights from Bournemouth Airport next summer.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:01:00 +0100
Mounds of dog poo discarded in public places, data shows
Between 2022 and 2024, there were 791 complaints of dog poo across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch in public areas.

Bridgwater Mercury

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset Wildlife Trust 60th anniversary photo competition
Nature lovers are invited to submit their best photographs in Somerset Wildlife Trust’s 60th anniversary photography competition.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: ‘Technology is wonderful – when it’s on your side’
Technology is a wonderful thing – when it’s on your side.  But when it’s turned against you, boy can it cause pain!

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0100
The annual North Newton Flower & Veg Show raises funds
A flower and vegetable show braved wet weather to raise approximately £1880 of funds for St Peter’s and St Michael’s Churches.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:47:00 +0100
Walking and cycling across the Somerset Levels could soon be easier
Walking and cycling right across the Somerset Levels could soon get a whole lot easier, thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of local parish councils.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:08:25 +0100
Somerset: Tribute acts come together for 5th annual Dizfest
Middlezoy-based festival Dizfest is back for its fifth year on Saturday, July 27

Bridport News

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Churchill Retirement Living plans for Bridport South Street site
More details on plans to create senior living accommodation on South Street, Bridport, have been revealed

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:25:00 +0100
Camping, litter and parking issues at West Bexington Dorset
Campers are causing misery for residents who claim that they have been pitched up at the beach all weekend

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Ginge the cat reunites with family after two months
A CAT that ran away and was missing for more than two months after its owner died has been reunited with family in Bridport

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport: St Mary's Church in full bloom for wildlife
St Mary's Church in Bridport is in full bloom this summer with residents praising the "beautiful" green space.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:40:00 +0100
Bridport: Sir John Colfox Academy seeks stories from alumni
Sir John Colfox Academy is appealing for former students and staff to share their memories, photographs and anecdotes.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: ‘Technology is wonderful – when it’s on your side’
Technology is a wonderful thing – when it’s on your side.  But when it’s turned against you, boy can it cause pain!

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:24:35 +0100
Somerset Council could sell Cornhill Complex and part of Firepool site
Key assets could be sold by Somerset Council in a bid to balance the books

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:39:00 +0100
3 ways to keep wasps out of your garden this summer
Wasps can become a nuisance when you're trying to enjoy the summer weather outside - here are three ways to keep them away without causing harm.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:37:17 +0100
Treasury shares 1p and 2p coins will not be phased out
After reports that 1p and 2p coins could be scrapped, the Treasury has revealed that will not be the case.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:35:05 +0100
The Decameron on Netflix - full cast list and how to watch
All you need to know about The Decameron on Netflix - what it's about, full cast list featuring Sex Education and Derry Girls stars and the trailer.

Chard and Ilminster News

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:59:44 +0100
Yeovil MP Adam Dance opens Rama Life centre in Ilminster
Rama Life has settled into premises at Frogmary Farm to provide term-time educational support focusing on young people who are home educated or not thriving in school.  They also run a sought after holiday club provision.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Barrington Fete returns bigger and better than ever
The Barrington Fete returns bigger and better than ever this summer

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: ‘Technology is wonderful – when it’s on your side’
Technology is a wonderful thing – when it’s on your side.  But when it’s turned against you, boy can it cause pain!

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Four fun-filled Play Days to take place throughout August
Creative activities and live theatre are in store this summer for neighbourhoods across South Somerset.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Ilchester's Dirty Toppers cheese is Best New Dairy Product
A West Country cheese brand has taken home a Gold Award for Best New Dairy Product at the International Cheese Awards 2024.

Western Daily Press

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:32:20 +0000
Troubled Taunton bridge set to be removed over safety fears
After being closed for over a year - it will now be demolished

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:14:11 +0000
Live: Emergency incident cancels trains between Bristol and Taunton
Disruption is expected until around 11.30am

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:46:22 +0000
Stars appeal volunteers shortlisted for top fundraising honours
David Chalk and Jo Maslen are in the running for the prestigious Fundraiser award

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:52:00 +0000
Dad's heartbreaking mission after teenage son's death
Frank says it makes his 'blood boil' that not enough funding goes into researching the disease

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:44:00 +0000
Why walking and cycling across the Somerset Levels could soon get a whole lot easier
"By working collaboratively, we have an opportunity to influence things"

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