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Bournemouth Echo

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:37:54 +0100
LIVE - Power cut causes major disruption at Bournemouth train station
A power cut is causing disruption at Bournemouth railway station. We will be bringing you updates as we get them.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:35:00 +0100
Swanage festival attracted 250,000 visitors and raised £26,000 for local causes
Swanage’s 2006 Regatta and Carnival drew 250,000 visitors, featured 100 events and raised £26,000 for 30 Dorset charities and community groups.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Upcoming road works in BCP set to cause delays from October 5 to October 11
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole drivers face road closures and temporary road works in October due to BCP Council and utility works. Expect delays

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:17:38 +0100
Consultation on plan for 45,000 homes across BCP delayed by Penn Hill by-election
BCP Local Plan consultation delayed until November by a Penn Hill by-election, as plans for 45,000 homes raise Green Belt and infrastructure concerns.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:31:56 +0100
Police issue update on man who died following Durley Chine sea rescue
Police have confirmed a man who died after being pulled from the sea at Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth was aged in his 70s. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

Bridgwater Mercury

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former village bakery with holiday-let annexe and pool complex for sale at £665,000
Former village bakery with a holiday-let annexe and pool complex is on the market in Combwich for £665,000

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Help protect hospice care in Somerset this Hospice Care Week
Wear it Yellow and support St Margaret’s Hospice Care – helping ensure hospice care is there for people across Somerset when they need it.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
DWP targets people with autism, ADHD and dyslexia in new push to get more into work
The Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Replacement of social club near Somerset 'gigafactory' delayed by flooding
This Is Gravity Ltd. promised to build a replacement for the 37 Sports and Social Club as part of the delivery of the new £4bn 'gigafactory'

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From grief to school runs: The Somerset woman raising great-granddaughters at 74
Valerie, who stepped in to raise her two great-granddaughters after a family tragedy, is sharing her story to mark Kinship Care Week

Bridport News

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:32:04 +0100
Supermarket evacuated due to fire emergency
Morrisons in Bridport is reportedly temporarily closed due to a fire evacuation.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:45:31 +0100
Three vehicles involved in 'head-on collision'
One driver has been taken to hospital following a head-on collision on a main road in West Dorset

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Is it cheaper to run household appliances at certain times? - Expert reveals
An expert has revealed if it can save you money on your energy bills by running household appliances at certain times.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:55:34 +0100
Man arrested after alleged assaults and threats to kill outside Lyme Regis pub
A man remains in police custody after reports of assaults and threats to kill outside the Cobb Arms in Lyme Regis, where a police officer was also assaulted.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:01:17 +0100
Two vehicle crash on main road
A crash on the A35 is causing delays

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Help protect hospice care in Somerset this Hospice Care Week
Wear it Yellow and support St Margaret’s Hospice Care – helping ensure hospice care is there for people across Somerset when they need it.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
DWP targets people with autism, ADHD and dyslexia in new push to get more into work
The Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Replacement of social club near Somerset 'gigafactory' delayed by flooding
This Is Gravity Ltd. promised to build a replacement for the 37 Sports and Social Club as part of the delivery of the new £4bn 'gigafactory'

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From grief to school runs: The Somerset woman raising great-granddaughters at 74
Valerie, who stepped in to raise her two great-granddaughters after a family tragedy, is sharing her story to mark Kinship Care Week

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:38:11 +0100
Homeowners are being urged to put unusual item around their windows this autumn
Homeowners are being told to put cotton balls around their windows to prevent spider from coming in

Chard and Ilminster News

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom Chard bungalow with double garage on sale for £575,000
Four-bedroom bungalow in Chard listed for £575,000, featuring a double garage, en-suite, walk-in wardrobe and enclosed garden

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0100
Person arrested and motorcycle seized in Chard after fail to stop incident
A person has been arrested on suspicion of committing driving offences, and a motorcycle has been seized in Chard after failing to stop for police

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Help protect hospice care in Somerset this Hospice Care Week
Wear it Yellow and support St Margaret’s Hospice Care – helping ensure hospice care is there for people across Somerset when they need it.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
DWP targets people with autism, ADHD and dyslexia in new push to get more into work
The Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chard man sentenced for dangerous driving 'at excessive speeds' near Taunton
Callum Duncan-Hill has been sentenced for driving dangerously, whilst disqualified and for failing to stop for police near Taunton

Western Daily Press

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
1,800 Somerset residents petition against Taylor Wimpey 'garden village' near M5
Thie site would have 7,000 homes

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Strong support' to merge Somerset town with nearby village
It will go ahead in April if approved

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Husband's mission after wife dies 12 hours after hospital room wedding
'I just wanted to do something to help other women not go through what Sophie did, because it was horrific'

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 02:56:00 +0000
Bath road closures: City centre diversions among 12 confirmed roadworks
Some of the works could stretch into next year

Sun, 4 Oct 2026 19:28:52 +0000
Lando Norris ninth as Max Verstappen navigates start chaos to triumph in Bahrain Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won a rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix which was farcically delayed by one hour and 33 minutes after multiple cars broke down in the wet conditions

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