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Bournemouth Echo
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:45:18 +0000Tragedy as person dies on railway
A person has died on the Weymouth to Waterloo railway line
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:35:00 +00005 rare photos show how Old Christchurch Road looked in the 1970s
This Bournemouth road is a hive of activity, bringing together independent shops, high-street staples, and eateries catering to every culinary whim.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:35:00 +0000A ghost ship in limbo - the Iron Age giant brought back to life by a sugary bath
This was the Poole Logboat, a discovery that would fundamentally alter the understanding of maritime history in southern Britain,
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:24:49 +0000'We're in awe of the progress' - Girl, 15, speaking again after fall from horse
A teenager who suffered multiple bleeds on the brain is speaking clearly
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:35:00 +0000'Loneliness is a crisis': Club reaches more than 12,000 people
A woman aiming to combat the 'crisis' of loneliness has been able to reach more than 12,000 people with a simple, but effective club.
Bridgwater Mercury
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sir Ashley Fox: Here's how I have been lobbying the government recently
Sir Ashley Fox MP urges faster broadband for Bridgwater and rural Somerset, raises concerns over council tax hikes and Somerset Council’s financial management.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Well-proportioned' five-bed bungalow for sale in Westonzoyland for £425k
Five-bedroom detached bungalow Hedgerow Haven in Westonzoyland, Bridgwater for sale at £425,000 via Charles Dickens Estate Agents.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Clinton Rogers: AI is making it harder to tell what's real
Concerns rise in the UK over AI-driven fake news, misinformation in Yorkshire elections, and deepfake scandals affecting trust in democracy and public figures.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Aldi to give away £100 vouchers to families with newborns
Aldi is offering weekly £100 vouchers to families with newborns as part of its Mamia New Parent Fund.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Burnham Rugby Club scores ninth win on the bounce after new sponsorship
Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Club secures Unity Holidays sponsorship, extends winning streak to nine, and tops the league after 28-7 victory over Clevedon.
Bridport News
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:54:10 +0000Emergency on railway as trains cancelled
Trains are cancelled as emergency services are dealing with an incident in Dorset
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:36:25 +0000Latest news as flooding continues to impact Dorset
The latest updates as flooding continues to cause disruption across Dorset
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:46:50 +0000Tragedy as person dies on railway
A person has died on the Weymouth to Waterloo railway line
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:45:05 +0000Husband ‘terrified’ as flooding blocks wife’s access to dialysis treatment
A man says he is “terrified” for his wife’s safety after flooding cut off her care home and left her unable to reach vital dialysis treatment
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:20:01 +0000Latest travel news as flooding continues to cause disruption
Flooding continues to cause a disruption for drivers in Dorset this morning
Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sir Ashley Fox: I've been standing up for Bridgwater recently - here's how
Sir Ashley Fox MP urges faster broadband for Bridgwater and rural Somerset, raises concerns over council tax hikes and Somerset Council’s financial management.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Clinton Rogers: These days, it's tough to know what's real
Concerns rise in the UK over AI-driven fake news, misinformation in Yorkshire elections, and deepfake scandals affecting trust in democracy and public figures.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Burnham Rugby Club extends winning streak to nine following new sponsorship
Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Club secures Unity Holidays sponsorship, extends winning streak to nine, and tops the league after 28-7 victory over Clevedon.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Aldi offering weekly £100 vouchers in giveaway scheme
Aldi is offering weekly £100 vouchers to families with newborns as part of its Mamia New Parent Fund.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:09:02 +0000Somerset MP calls for urgent action on flood response
Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox called for an urgent parliamentary debate on Somerset flooding.
Chard and Ilminster News
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Redcliffe Homes to host South Somerset development open day
Explore new homes at Redcliffe Homes’ Gascoigne Park open day in Milborne Port. Tour The York show home on Saturday 31 January - no booking needed.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Owners of pub near Ilminster 'delighted' to be named among the best in the UK
The team of a pub located near Ilminster, recently named among the top 50 best in the UK, has said they are “delighted” to receive the recognition.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Adam Dance MP responds to being challenged over NI Veterans Vote
A Somerset councillor has called out MP Adam Dance after he voted for changes to protections for veterans who served in Northern Ireland.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Clinton Rogers: Reality is getting harder to pin down with AI's rise
Concerns rise in the UK over AI-driven fake news, misinformation in Yorkshire elections, and deepfake scandals affecting trust in democracy and public figures.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Aldi to give away vouchers to families with newborns
Aldi is offering weekly £100 vouchers to families with newborns as part of its Mamia New Parent Fund.
Western Daily Press
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:30:20 +0000Yeovil Town eyeing up Wembley trip as Glovers wanting FA Trophy progress
Yeovil will travel to Telford in the fifth round of the FA Trophy
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:11:56 +0000A38 Winscombe crash live as 'serious' incident closes Somerset road in early hours
The police are at the scene of the incident during rush hour
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Revised plans for 140 homes in growing Somerset village
The site will have play areas and an orchard
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Bridgwater KFC can serve food until 5am despite antisocial behaviour fears
There were fears of gatherings and loud music
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:59:00 +0000New wetlands needed to continue major Somerset housing development
New wetlands will need to be created near the River Parrett to ensure construction can continue on one of Somerset's largest housing developments.