UK South West England
Bournemouth Echo
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Free 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 +0000Business 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 +0000Beauty 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 +0000Rail 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 +0000Brian 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 +0000Somerset 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 +0000BREAKING: £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 +0000Order 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 +0000Regular 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 +0000Woman 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 +0000Roads closed as flood warnings remain in place
A number of roads remain closed due to flooding
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:51:48 +0000Tax 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 +0000Free 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 +0000Two 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 +0000Somerset 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 +0000Order 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 +0000Showers 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 +0000Three-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 +0000Theme 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 +0000Charming 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 +0000Met 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 +0000Somerset 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 +0000Order 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 +0000Five 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 +0000Live: 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 +0000Plans 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 +0000Secret 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