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Bournemouth Echo
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:39:01 +0000The New Forest's highest pub with oven smoker and a host of resident ghosts
The Lamb Inn at Nomansland is the New Forest's highest pub with cocktail masterclasses, an oven smoker, hanging heads and a host of resident ghosts!
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:31:49 +0000Five teens to appear in court after assault on Southbourne beach
Five teenagers are due to appear in court after a number of people were reportedly assaulted during a 'gathering' on Southbourne beach.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Charity supporters in Wimborne raise more than £600 for communities in crisis
Wimborne Christian Aid Group’s quiz night at Wimborne Methodist Church raises £620 for global crisis support. Lent Lunches return from 24 February.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:41:00 +0000Police, firefighters and helicopter rescue man stuck in mud
A MUTLI agency response to a report of an elderly man stuck in a deep mud in New Forest.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0000Drone footage shows mass impact of ongoing and persistent flooding
Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole areas are still grappling with the impacts of ongoing and persistent flooding with new warnings announced today.
Bridgwater Mercury
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Spacious' five-bedroom house in Wembdon on market for £420k
Spacious five-bedroom detached house for sale in Bridgwater, Wembdon Rise, £420,000. Freehold, chain-free, with garden, parking, garage.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cloud forecast by Met Office for Bridgwater this week
Met Office Bridgwater weather forecast: Cloudy week ahead with temperatures from -2°C to 14°C and gusts up to 38mph.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Three-bed terraced house in Bridgwater up for sale for £215k
Three-bedroom freehold terraced house for sale in Bridgwater, £215k. Features garage, garden, parking, and easy access to M5, rail, schools.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Four-bedroom Middlezoy home with conservatory for sale for £550k
Spacious four-bedroom home in Middlezoy, Bridgwater, for sale at £550,000. Features solar panels, EV charge point, double garage and large garden.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000What's on in Bridgwater and Burnham: February 17-23, 2026
Discover top events in Burnham-on-Sea & Bridgwater: LEGO workshops, The Swing Commanders, Somerstage Showcase, and Paul McCaffrey at the Comedy Club.
Bridport News
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:49:00 +0000'Education is needed on ketamine': Former users speak out in a bid to help others
TWO former drug addicts have been speaking out to help educate people on the dangers of ketamine
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000World-class cello and piano recital coming to Dorset venue
Enjoy an inspiring morning of classical music as celebrated cellist Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir and pianist Antoine Préat perform works by Fauré, Schumann and Grieg at Bridport Arts Centre on Friday, March 13.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Gardeners urged to prune these 3 plants in February before time runs out
If you're looking to prune some plants in February, then gardeners have been advised to focus on three specific ones before the month finishes
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:55:00 +0000Bureaucracy is killing goodwill of Dorset volunteers, says councillor
Bureacracy is getting in the way of volunteers improving the places they live – according to a Dorset councillor.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:41:52 +0000Met Office predicts 'chance of snow' for Dorset this week
THERE is a chance that it may snow in Dorset this week, according to the Met Office.
Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Met Office forecasts cloudy spells for Burnham-on-Sea this week
Met Office Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: cloudy spells, temperatures from 0°C to 13°C, gusty winds, light rain expected on Friday.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Beautiful' three-bed family home in Burnham cul-de-sac for sale for £375k
Three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Burnham-On-Sea, Braithwaite Place, £375,000. Listed by David Plaister Ltd. Family home with garden office.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: February 17-23, 2026
Discover top events in Burnham-on-Sea & Bridgwater: LEGO workshops, The Swing Commanders, Somerstage Showcase, and Paul McCaffrey at the Comedy Club.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:32:28 +0000A38 closed due to tractor overturning
The A38 in West Huntspill has closed due to a tractor overturning.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:57:00 +0000Somerset fire brigade's share of average council tax bills to rise by £5
Somerset taxpayers will on average shell out an extra £5 per year from April after Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority set its annual budget
Chard and Ilminster News
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Full day of festivities ahead at animal sanctuary near Chard
Celebrate pets at Ferne Animal Sanctuary's Pet Celebration, near Chard, 21 Feb 2026. Join dog walks, workshops, crafts, and support animal rescue.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000What's on in South Somerset this week: February 18-24, 2026
Discover South Somerset events this week, including live music in Yeovil, antiques fairs in Chard, community showcases, and folk concerts in South Petherton.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:57:00 +0000Somerset fire brigade's share of average council tax bills to rise by £5
Somerset taxpayers will on average shell out an extra £5 per year from April after Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority set its annual budget
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Chard crews extinguish 'deliberate' vehicle fire
Chard fire crews were alerted to a motorbike blaze early this morning, with the cause of the fire determined to be deliberate by the fire service.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000'The perfect couple' - Chard care home celebrates resident couple's love story
During the month of love, Gillingham Grange care home in Chard is celebrating the love story of one of its resident couples, Carol and Cliff Blakeway.
Western Daily Press
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000AD FEATURE: Somerset skies to light up with 600 drones in spectacular family show
Space Safari will take place at The Bath and West Showground on Saturday, March 14
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:36:00 +0000'Highly inclusive and friendly' Bath school wows inspectors in latest Ofsted report
Ofsted gave the school a big thumbs up
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:32:00 +0000Castle Cary and Ansford merger plans scrapped by Somerset Council
Plans to merge the two Somerset parishes have been scrapped following a consultation
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Over 120 shoplifting incidents in Somerset city in just 10 months
Many employees complain of being scared and intimidated by the perpetrators.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:17:20 +0000Tom de Glanville signs new deal to stay with Bath Rugby
He has penned a deal until 2028