UK South West England
Bournemouth Echo
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:05:02 +0100'Much-loved' country pub set to reopen after 'stunning' refurb
The Willett Arms, a 'much-loved' country pub near Wimborne is set to reopen following a 'substantial refurbishment'.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:48:22 +0100Motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after crash
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after a crash in Bournemouth.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:12:32 +0100Dorset restaurant named among Britain's best local dining spots
A west Dorset restaurant has once again been named as one of Britain’s best local dining spots
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100Orangutans enjoy ice lollies in the sun at rescue centre
Adorable pictures of orangutans cooling off with some ice lollies have been released by a rescue centre.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:08:00 +0100Jet2 axes six planned routes from Bournemouth Airport
Jet2 axes six planned routes from Bournemouth Airport
Bridgwater Mercury
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100New farm shop launched at M5 motorway services
A new farm shop has launched at a key motorway services on the M5 in Somerset, at Sedgemoor Services southbound.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Second mural in Bridgwater coming to life on wall
A second mural is coming to life on a bare brick wall in Bridgwater with help from the local community.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:12:13 +0100Brainwave congratulates UK’s youngest MBE recipient
BRIDGWATER based charity, Brainwave, is delighted to congratulate 11-year-old Carmela Chillery-Watson on being awarded an MBE.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:51:25 +0100New Bridgwater Diagnostic Centre could open in March 2026
A new Clinical Diagnostic Centre at Bridgwater Community Hospital in Somerset could open in March 2026 if funding is secured from the NHS.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:34:04 +0100Town Hall theatre to be closed for most of 2026
The Town Council have announced that the Theatre will be closed from March 2026 for the majority of 2026.
Bridport News
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 01:43:00 +0100Family run business forced to close after nearly 40 years
The owners of an outdoor clothing shop have been forced to shut after being battered by the aftermath of the pandemic and the death of high street shopping
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:43:00 +0100Chef reveals reasons for closing restaurant
A CELBRATED chef in Lyme Regis says the ‘time was right’ to step down as she shared the reason for closing her last restaurant in the town
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:10:00 +0100Milestone in beach wheelchair scheme as £20k building opened after community campaign
Emotions ran high during the grand opening of a purpose-built hut for a beloved beach wheelchair scheme
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:17:00 +0100West Dorset towns named among UK's 'best foodie destinations'
Bridport and Lyme Regis have been named among the top 17 in the UK that every foodie should visit
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:10:00 +0100Delight as two west Dorset campsites named among best in the country
Campsites.co.uk has revealed its list of outstanding campsite destinations for 2025 and two Dorset parks have made the cut.
Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100New farm shop launched at M5 motorway services
A new farm shop has launched at a key motorway services on the M5 in Somerset, at Sedgemoor Services southbound.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:43:29 +0100Weapons seized as 46-year-old man arrested over Class A drugs
A man was arrested by Avon and Somerset Police officers in Highbridge earlier this month on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Film showings at Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema, July 18-24, 2025
The Ritz Cinema in Burnham-on-Sea will showcase a variety of films from Friday, July 18 to Thursday, July 24.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Holiday centre in Brean awarded AA five-star platinum rating
The award makes it the only holiday park in Brean to achieve 'platinum' status.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Column: Clinton Rogers on the A38’s puzzling noughts and crosses
I am intrigued by a roadside version of this simple game, seemingly now being played by highway officials in Somerset, writes Clinton Rogers.
Chard and Ilminster News
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Free cooking sessions for families to take place in Chard this summer
The aim is to help families cook together, learn new skills, and enjoy healthy, delicious meals.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:45:08 +0100Chard Reservoir road reopens after 75 days
A key access road leading to Chard reservoir has reopened after 75 days of works to strengthen the dam.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:21 +0100New car park barrier to be installed at Ilminster sports club
A new car park barrier is set to be installed at the entrance to the Archie Gooch Pavilion in Ilminster.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Clinton Rogers: I'm baffled by the noughts and crosses signs on the A38
I am intrigued by a roadside version of this simple game, seemingly now being played by highway officials in Somerset, writes Clinton Rogers.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Your Health, Your Choice: The importance of bone health as you get older
Like many things related to health and fitness, as we age, there is a general decline in bone density.
Western Daily Press
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:38:14 +0000BBC Breakfast's Charlie and Naga share 'really sad news' after Minehead bus crash
BBC Breakfast presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty were back to present the latest headlines on Friday
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:18:02 +0000Heroic off-duty firefighter rescued kids from wreckage of fatal school bus crash
They were travelling behind the coach when it crashed and slid down an embankment
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:03:44 +0000Minehead school bus crash: Tributes pour in after child dies
The coach was returning from a school trip to the zoo when it slid down an embankment
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:55:00 +0000Somerset wine snub sparks fury as tax breaks skip small vineyards
A Somerset MP says the Treasury has let English vineyards rot on the vine
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:54:00 +0000Smash Padel to bring first covered padel courts to Taunton
Six covered courts will be built on the school’s site and opened to the public in a landmark deal to boost the UK’s fastest-growing sport