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Bournemouth Echo

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free lunchtime concert to be held in Dorchester church
Music lovers can enjoy a free lunchtime concert in a Dorchester church.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:21:00 +0000
Business owner says paying staff is becoming 'impossible' due to rising costs
OWNER of a French patisserie in Christchurch has closed his business, saying "all business are struggling" due to rising costs and financial pressures, making it increasingly difficult for to survive.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'The Simon & Garfunkel Story - a good night out but no standing ovation from me'
The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Lighthouse Poole revisits the iconic duo’s rise and classic hits, performed by Nathan Christy and Samuel Joseph Howes.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:56:00 +0000
Beauty clinic with in-house café offering 'relaxed space' launching in Bournemouth
A NEW Bournemouth salon combining aesthetic treatments with a café-style setting is set to open its doors this week, offering what its owner describes as a “relaxed” space for clients.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:45:00 +0000
Rail boss requests meeting with BCP over scrapping of Pokesdown project
South Western Railway’s managing director has requested a meeting with BCP Council after it was announced the council would cut funding to a major investment project at Pokesdown Station.

Bridgwater Mercury

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brian Smedley column: Will we see the return of Bridgwater Docks?
Bridgwater Docks restoration plans face funding and access challenges as Town Council seeks secure investment for Somerset waterways and heritage revival.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council seeks views on locations for EV chargers
Somerset Council seeks public input on £3.78m government-funded electric vehicle charging points. Suggest locations for new EV chargers under the LEVI scheme.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
BREAKING: £1,000 A DAY for 20 YEARS* could start TONIGHT - get 2 bets from just £1.50
Brits have a rare chance tonight to lock in £1,000 every single day for the next 20 years* by betting on one of America's most talked-about lottery games.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:47:35 +0000
Order to delete Courtsdesk data should worry anyone who cares about open justice
The order to delete Courtsdesk’s archive is not an administrative tidying-up exercise, it's an attack on open justice.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Regular rainy spells forecast for Bridgwater this week
Bridgwater weather forecast: Expect rain, strong winds and mild temperatures from 10–14 February, with gusts up to 34 mph and highs reaching 12°C.

Bridport News

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:53:10 +0000
Woman injured in crash involving illegal electric motorcyle
A cyclist has been injured in a hit and run involving an illegal electric motorcycle in Bridport

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:29:29 +0000
Roads closed as flood warnings remain in place
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:51:48 +0000
Tax hike set for Dorset residents - even smallest properties to pay £2,000
COUNCIL tax for Dorset residents will rise by just under 5%  from April  - with even the smallest properties facing bills of around £2,000 a year.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free lunchtime concert to be held in Dorchester church
Music lovers can enjoy a free lunchtime concert in a Dorchester church.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:35:00 +0000
Two new applications in Dorset this week
TWO new planning applications for Lyme Regis feature in the recent applications to Dorset Council this week.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council invites public input on EV charging sites
Somerset Council seeks public input on £3.78m government-funded electric vehicle charging points. Suggest locations for new EV chargers under the LEVI scheme.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:47:35 +0000
Order to delete Courtsdesk data should worry anyone who cares about open justice
The order to delete Courtsdesk’s archive is not an administrative tidying-up exercise, it's an attack on open justice.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Showers forecast for Burnham-on-Sea this week, says Met Office
Burnham weather forecast 10–14 February: light rain, sunny spells, gusty winds up to 34mph, highs of 12C, lows of 2C.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three-bedroom Burnham bungalow with countryside views for sale for £329,950
Modern three-bedroom bungalow for sale in Burnham-on-Sea. Scenic countryside views, spacious garden, garage, £329,950.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:03:12 +0000
Theme park issues first statement after appointing liquidators
A theme park in Somerset has released its first official statement after it entered the stages of liquidation.

Chard and Ilminster News

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charming three-bed bungalow in Chard up for sale at £399,999
Detached three-bedroom bungalow for sale in Old Orchards, Chard, £399,999. Features new conservatory, double garage, landscaped gardens, near Jurassic Coast.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Stunning' four-bedroom period cottage for sale in Kingsbury Episcopi
Hope Cottage, a four-bedroom period semi in Kingsbury Episcopi, is for sale for £475k. Features include modern interiors and spacious garden.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Met Office forecasts changeable weather for Chard this week
Chard weather forecast: Met Office predicts showers and cloud midweek, highs of 11°C, gusts up to 33mph. Rain returns Sunday.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council consults on placement of electric vehicle chargers
Somerset Council seeks public input on £3.78m government-funded electric vehicle charging points. Suggest locations for new EV chargers under the LEVI scheme.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:47:35 +0000
Order to delete Courtsdesk data should worry anyone who cares about open justice
The order to delete Courtsdesk’s archive is not an administrative tidying-up exercise, it's an attack on open justice.

Western Daily Press

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:09:35 +0000
Five year animal ban after dog left with untreated skin condition
Roxy was bald with inflamed and thickened skin

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:35:28 +0000
Live: Burst water main cuts supplies at Weston-super-Mare
Crews are on their way to investigate

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:17:35 +0000
'I was exhausted and losing hair because I should have taken one pill'
Rose was told she was fine and it was normal, then she pushed for a diagnosis

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Plans to turn former Somerset Pizza Hut restaurant into tanning salon approved
Pizza Hut operated from Unit 1 of Enterprise House within the Wessex Fields business park in Frome until 2020

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Secret Cotswolds countryside getaway celebrates keeping Michelin Star for ninth year
The luxury manor house is a best kept secret but has caught the eye of the Michelin Guide

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