UK South West England

Bournemouth Echo

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:37:47 +0000
Bournemouth weather: Flooding expected across BCP
RIVERS across BCP and Dorset are expected to flood after more rain hit the area.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:31:13 +0000
Kumpi jacket potato restaurant in Bournemouth to close
A JACKET potato restaurant in Bournemouth town centre is closing for good amid “challenging times”.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:22:07 +0000
Ringwood Brewery to close after Carlsberg Marston fail to sell
RINGWOOD Brewery is set to close after its owners were unable to sell the operation.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:23:06 +0000
Polaris Ranger vehicle stolen from Milford On Sea
POLICE are searching for an off-road vehicle which was snatched from Milford On Sea.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000
Charity money among stolen goods at Westbourne pub
When Peter went to decorate the bar with Christmas ornaments in the morning, he noticed a wheely bin had been placed in the middle of the car park to allow the culprits to gain entry.

Bridgwater Mercury

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:53:12 +0000
26 new homes to be built in Middlezoy near Bridgwater
Planning permission has been granted for a substantial new housing estate to be built in a village on the outskirts of Bridgwater.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:42:47 +0000
Flood warnings in Somerset and disruption to train services
Residents in several locations across Somerset are being warned to expect flooding following Monday's torrential rain.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:04:43 +0000
List of Somerset schools closed following flooding
A number of schools were forced to close due to flooding yesterday.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:13:52 +0000
Roads across Somerset that remain closed day after downpour
A number of roads around Somerset remain closed this morning (Tuesday, December 5) following yesterday's deluge.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:58:50 +0000
Opinion: BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Bridport News

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000
Residents react to flooding on St Swithins Road, Bridport
Residents of a road in Bridport had to blockade their front doors with sandbags following flooding caused by torrential rain.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:59:07 +0000
West Dorset roads closed due to flooding
Roads in North Allington in Bridport and Burton Bradstock are still heavily flooded and closed due to flooding

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000
Flooding chaos hits west Dorset causing huge disruption
PROPERTIES and businesses in Dorset were left submerged by water as heavy rainfall led to flooding and burst river banks across Bridport and west Dorset.

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:01:00 +0000
Bridport flooding: Aerial photographs show damage after rain
Aerial photos of Bridport show the impact of torrential rain and burst rivers from above

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 22:56:03 +0000
Closure of Clockhouse Inn - 'The Clock' pub - at Chideock
The owners of the Clockhouse Inn at Chideock, known as 'The Clock' announced that "it is with great sadness and a heavy heart" that the historic pub had closed its doors for the final time today, Sunday

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council promotes electrical repairs this Christmas
Somerset Council is encouraging residents to think about repairs this Christmas.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000
Highbridge Festival returning with fresh talent in 2024
The 76th annual Highbridge Festival of The Arts is set for March 2024

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:42:47 +0000
Flood warnings in Somerset and disruption to train services
Residents in several locations across Somerset are being warned to expect flooding following Monday's torrential rain.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:04:43 +0000
List of Somerset schools closed following flooding
A number of schools were forced to close due to flooding yesterday.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:58:50 +0000
Opinion: BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Chard and Ilminster News

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council promotes electrical repairs this Christmas
Somerset Council is encouraging residents to think about repairs this Christmas.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:53:36 +0000
Cotley Inn, near Chard, is one of the best for Sunday roasts
A PUB based near Chard has been included in a list of the seven best UK’s best spots for Sunday roasts.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:42:47 +0000
Flood warnings in Somerset and disruption to train services
Residents in several locations across Somerset are being warned to expect flooding following Monday's torrential rain.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:25:20 +0000
Transformation Hair in Ilminster wins Luxury Spa of the Year award
AN ILMINSTER business has won an accolade at the English Beauty Industry Awards 2023 South West edition.

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:33:22 +0000
A358 at Donyatt, Ilminster, now 'passable with care'
A road that was shut due to flooding yesterday (Monday, December 4) is now “passable with care”.

Western Daily Press

Tue, 5 Dec 2023 08:22:17 +0000
BBC focus on online news will put local journalism at threat in Somerset
The British public is underwriting the biggest threat local journalism has ever faced

Tue, 5 Dec 2023 06:30:12 +0000
Live updates as flooding closes roads and causes major disruption in Somerset on Tuesday, December 5
Roads and schools have been forced to close across the county after a huge amount of rain fell

Tue, 5 Dec 2023 06:14:17 +0000
Somerset school closures live as severe flooding hits county
Heavy rain and floodwater have forced a number of schools to close today, Tuesday, December 5, we will keep you updated with the latest

Tue, 5 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000
230 homes planned on site of Somerset music festival
The development will also include commercial units, orchards and allotments

Tue, 5 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000
Bath venues to be encouraged to help staff get home at night
Councillors unanimously backed a union campaign to get night time workers home safely

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