UK South West England
Bournemouth Echo
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:35:00 +0100Paddle steamer saved 1,600 at Dunkirk and now serves food
Built in 1927 by Day, Summers and Company of Southampton at their Northam shipyard on the River Itchen.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100700 year old Wimborne church to get its first-ever toilet after £35k grant
A 700-year-old church is finally set to get its first toilet.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0100Dorset PCC launches survey on Live Facial Recognition technology
Dorset Police launch survey seeking public views on live facial recognition (LFR) technology rollout. Share your feedback by 14 May. Have your say today.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:11:08 +0100New Forest artist residency to explore 'Famous Five' locations
A new artist residency will explore landscapes made famous by a classic children’s television series.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:59:20 +0100Groom-to-be paying for wedding after selling old Pokemon cards from attic for £32k
A teaching assistant's rare Pokémon cards found in an attic after 20 years will now pay for his wedding - after selling for more than £32k.
Bridgwater Mercury
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Column: How Somerset Council will use new clean-up funding
Somerset Council approves £5m for road, pavement, and cycleway improvements. Community litter picks, council support, and clean-up efforts boost local pride.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:33:43 +0100Millions could lose key tax perk under new HMRC pension crackdown
Millions of UK workers risk losing a key way to cut tax and boost pensions as new rules linked to Rachel Reeves begin to bite.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:32:27 +0100Tesco confirms major change coming to supermarkets in UK first move
Tesco described the move as “one of the most revolutionary retailing improvements in decades”
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:31:20 +0100UK Government draws up plans for possible food shortages amid Iran conflict
According to leaked documents, measures are being considered to address potential disruption to supplies of key goods
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New community garden in Burnham and Highbridge seeks volunteers and sponsors
A new community garden in Burnham and Highbridge seeks volunteers and sponsors to support eco-friendly projects, accessibility, and local unity.
Bridport News
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:42:00 +0100Tributes paid to notorious art forger turned celebrated painter
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'humble and funny' former art forger who sadly passed away earlier this year.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:32:12 +0100'Small fire' breaks out in kitchen
A HOUSE fire broke out in a kitchen in Lyme Regis last night.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New ale trail launched to celebrate 50 years of Dorset beer guide
A West Dorset CAMRA ale trail is offering beer lovers the chance to explore some of the finest pubs in the region.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0100Spanish Airport to close for a month with all flights cancelled as thousands affected
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is set to close from April 23 to May 27 - see why and how this will impact British travellers.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:56:27 +0100Properties without power after cut in town
Hundreds of homes are reportedly without power in west Dorset
Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Column: What clean-up funding means for Somerset communities
Somerset Council approves £5m for road, pavement, and cycleway improvements. Community litter picks, council support, and clean-up efforts boost local pride.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:33:43 +0100Millions could lose key tax perk under new HMRC pension crackdown
Millions of UK workers risk losing a key way to cut tax and boost pensions as new rules linked to Rachel Reeves begin to bite.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:32:27 +0100Tesco confirms major change coming to supermarkets in UK first move
Tesco described the move as “one of the most revolutionary retailing improvements in decades”
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:31:20 +0100UK Government draws up plans for possible food shortages amid Iran conflict
According to leaked documents, measures are being considered to address potential disruption to supplies of key goods
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bridgwater MP inspects Pawlett landfill site after complaints
Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox visits Walpole Landfill after local complaints over waste mound size and odour; new capping and gas controls underway.
Chard and Ilminster News
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Column: How Somerset Council is investing in a cleaner county
Somerset Council approves £5m for road, pavement, and cycleway improvements. Community litter picks, council support, and clean-up efforts boost local pride.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100MP welcomes family hub support but calls for fair funding for Somerset families
The scheme aims to bring together health, education and family services in one place to make it easier for families to get support.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yeovil College awarded Defence Technical Excellence status
Yeovil College named one of five Defence Technical Excellence Colleges, recognised for defence industry training, partnerships, and skills investment.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Clinton Rogers column: Has shoplifting become too normalised?
Shoplifting in England and Wales hits record highs as Waitrose staff sacking sparks debate on 'hands off' policies, rising retail crime, and police response.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100COVID-19 spring booster vaccine rollout begins in Somerset
Spring COVID-19 vaccine now available in Somerset and across the UK for over-75s, care home residents, and immunocompromised. Book by June 29.
Western Daily Press
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:14:30 +0000Car thieves creep into Somerset home as owners sleep inside
The residents awoke to find their parked BMW had vanished
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:42:00 +0000Fatal Somerset crash site needs 'urgent action' to be made safer
Anna Sabine, the MP for Frome and East Somerset, has urged Somerset Council to take immediate action following the latest incident on the road
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:42:00 +0000Bats scupper plans for new National Trust car park at Cheddar Gorge
Bad news for motorists - good news for bats
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:35:00 +0000Travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge scrapped due to flood risk
The council's decision to refuse plans has been backed
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:18:00 +0000Outrage over planned closure of popular Somerset children's nursery
They say the decision is for economical reasons and lack of funding.