UK South West England

Bournemouth Echo

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:59:00 +0000
Town centre bar to close permanently next week
A Slug & Lettuce branch is due to be closing in Bournemouth this month.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:01:00 +0000
'There is nothing more heart breaking': Family-run business calls out 'no shows'
A restaurant in Fordingbridge is calling out 'no shows' after five groups that made bookings did not turn up.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:45:00 +0000
'I know BCP Council's tax hike is causing concern'
One of the most rewarding parts of my job as your local MP is the chance to meet amazing volunteers doing their part to make the area better. Whether that’s individuals giving their time to charities, faith leaders providing safe places or resident...

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:38:03 +0000
Developer may have to remove brick wall after plans refused
A developer may need to remove a brick wall that was built without planning permission after councillors voted to refuse retrospective plans.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:23:20 +0000
Labour budget proposal “a reckless threat to essential services”
Labour’s proposal for BCP Council budget has been called “a reckless threat to essential services”.

Bridgwater Mercury

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What's on in Bridgwater and Burnham: February 24-March 2, 2026
Discover upcoming events in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater: Women in Rock tribute, music quiz, Weston Light Orchestra concert and Rapunzel musical.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset crematorium to support bereaved people on Mother's Day
Sedgemoor Crematorium opens its Book of Remembrance Room on Mother’s Day, offering support for bereaved families in Somerset. All are welcome to attend.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New art contest launched for young people in the South West
Young people in Somerset can enter The Box Plymouth’s ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ art competition on ‘art and emotion’. Prizes, exhibition in 2026.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater planning applications, February 8-14, 2026
Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater submitted to Somerset Council.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater planning decisions, February 8-14, 2026
Here are the latest planning decisions made by Somerset Council in and around Bridgwater.

Bridport News

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:30:22 +0000
Motorist blasts new speed limit signs as 'confusing and misleading'
The introduction of new speed limits on the A35 has drawn criticism from a Wimborne man who says the signage is “unlawful” and misleading

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:34:00 +0000
Calls to tighten rules on delivery firms after parcels sent to wrong village
Calls are being made for tighter rules to be placed on delivery firms after Dorset residents reported their parcels being delivered to the wrong village

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:26:23 +0000
Campaigner's social media drive to save fire stations
A CAMPAIGNER has launched a social media drive to “save our fire stations” amid fears proposed closures could put rural lives at risk

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:38:29 +0000
The top 10 best used cars that you can snatch up for £5k or under
Cazoo has shared 10 of the best used cars you can buy in the UK for a budget of £5,000 or under, including the Ford Fiesta and Kia Picanto

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset hotel with 'heavenly interiors' named among UK's best dog-friendly venues
Louma, which is located near Lyme Regis, has been named among the UK's best dog-friendly hotels by Condé Nast Traveller

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: February 24-March 2, 2026
Discover upcoming events in Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater: Women in Rock tribute, music quiz, Weston Light Orchestra concert and Rapunzel musical.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Art competition introduced for young people across the South West
Young people in Somerset can enter The Box Plymouth’s ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ art competition on ‘art and emotion’. Prizes, exhibition in 2026.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sedgemoor Crematorium to support bereaved families on Mother's Day
Sedgemoor Crematorium opens its Book of Remembrance Room on Mother’s Day, offering support for bereaved families in Somerset. All are welcome to attend.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Love is in the air for camera club members
Members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking pictures which remind them of Valentines Day this week

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath company partners with city rugby side in fresh agreement
Wealthtime partners with Bath Rugby as official club partner, uniting two Bath-based organisations to boost community, business, and sport.

Chard and Ilminster News

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
South Somerset public footpath to remain closed until at least August 2028
Public footpath Y20/44 between Norton-sub-Hamdon and Little Norton closed until August 2028 after landslip; no alternative route available.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
South West young people invited to enter new art competition
Young people in Somerset can enter The Box Plymouth’s ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ art competition on ‘art and emotion’. Prizes, exhibition in 2026.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Love is in the air for camera club members
Members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking pictures which remind them of Valentines Day this week

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath-based enterprise strikes new partnership with city rugby club
Wealthtime partners with Bath Rugby as official club partner, uniting two Bath-based organisations to boost community, business, and sport.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Adam Dance column: South Somerset's potholes are a huge issue
Somerset pothole crisis worsens as reports rise 250 per cent in a year. Adam Dance MP urges government for fair, long-term rural roads funding and repairs.

Western Daily Press

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:59:00 +0000
Clothing brand Uniqlo set to open shop in Bath as plans approved
It's set to be the first branch in Somerset

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:38:00 +0000
Two Somerset fire stations to be refurbished under ‘significant investment’
It comes as the budget was set for the next year

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:36:00 +0000
400 new homes planned north of M5 services in Somerset
The development would include a community hub

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:53:00 +0000
Key Somerset cycle route ‘missing link’ could be blocked by government body
A blocked bridge is a stumbling block

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:22:59 +0000
M4 crash leaves person seriously injured
Emergency services were called to the scene

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