UK South West England

Bournemouth Echo

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:35:00 +0100
Last man hanged for treason lived locally
This link to the quiet villages of Dorset contrasts with the global scale of his ultimate betrayal,

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:19:19 +0100
Neighbour calls for review of Royal British Legion club drinks licence
A NEIGHBOUR to a Royal British Legion club has asked for a review of its premises (drinks) licence.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:42:00 +0100
In The Dock: Man fined after caught with knife and hammer in town
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:21:35 +0100
Council to debate petition against removal of palm trees on seafront
A petition will be presented to Weymouth Town Council concerning preservation of the canary palms on Weymouth seafront

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Antiques valuation day to support mayor's charities
Antiques valuation day at Wareham Corn Exchange on 23 October supports mayor's charities. Expert appraisals by Max Beaumont. £5 suggested donation per item.

Bridgwater Mercury

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom house in Bridgwater on the market for £250,000
Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Bridgwater, Monmouth Street, £250,000. No onward chain, near town centre, M5 access, listed by Connells.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater planning applications: September 28-October 4, 2025
Here are the latest planning applications in and around Bridgwater submitted to Somerset Council.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater weather forecast for the week ahead
Bridgwater forecast: 14–18 October. Mostly overcast with some sunny intervals. Temperatures steady at highs of 15–16°C, lows of 8–9°C.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
International music group to perform under illuminated Earth in Bridgwater
Experience OneOrchestra live at Bridgwater Town Hall under Luke Jerram’s Gaia Earth installation, 20 Nov 2025. Tickets on sale for this unique musical event.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom detached house for sale on Bridgwater cul-de-sac for £375,000
Renovated four-bedroom detached house for sale in Bridgwater. Features modern kitchen, conservatory, garden, garage, and quiet cul-de-sac location.

Bridport News

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:47:03 +0100
Bin lorry catches fire
THE contents of a bin lorry burst into flames earlier this morning in Axminster

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:41:13 +0100
Driver flees after car bursts into flames following crash
Firefighters have been tackling a late night car blaze

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:09:00 +0100
Say goodbye to waste with Halloween 'Give and Take'
An environmental organisation is encouraging people to recycle their old Halloween costumes at a dedicated event.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:22:21 +0100
Residents left without broadband after huge car fire
Residents have been left without Wi-Fi in Beaminster after a car crashed into a telegraph pole and caught fire

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:54:12 +0100
Town's favourite sculpture back on public display after huge community effort
A beloved town landmark is back in its rightful place after a phenomenal community effort to restore it.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Cloud and sun forecast by Met Office for Burnham this week
Burnham forecast: 14–18 October. Mostly overcast with some sunny intervals. Temperatures steady at highs of 15–16°C, lows of 8–9°C.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Burnham-on-Sea this week, October 14-20, 2025
Discover community events in and around Burnham this week. Dementia-friendly church service, men's shed, coffee morning, and Burnham Netball Club.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:45:50 +0100
'My son begged me to kill him': Somerset parents call for SEND reforms
"Our children’s futures are being decided by spreadsheets, not by compassion. No child should be left to spiral until it’s too late"

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:46:33 +0100
Sir Ashley Fox to host Pensioners' Fair at Burnham-on-Sea Methodist Church
Sir Ashley Fox MP is set to host a Pensioners' Fair in Burnham-on-Sea.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:56:21 +0100
LOCALiQ launches free digital marketing courses to help build AI-ready skills
Interest in artificial intelligence has surged among UK businesses in recent months, with many eager to understand how new tools like Google’s AI Mode will change the way people search and discover brands online.

Chard and Ilminster News

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:50:00 +0100
Man hospitalised and car 'destroyed' in separate vehicle fires
Two vehicle fires that both occurred on Thursday, October 9 left a vehicle 100 per cent destroyed and a man hospitalised after being rescued by fire crews.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:45:50 +0100
'My son begged me to kill him': Somerset parents call for SEND reforms
"Our children’s futures are being decided by spreadsheets, not by compassion. No child should be left to spiral until it’s too late"

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:30:00 +0100
Somerset mums push for quiet zones during carnival season to help SEND children
Two young mums from Chard are working to help make carnivals around Somerset more accessible for SEND (special educational needs and disability) children.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:19:00 +0100
Ilminster housing plan finally adopted after nearly a decade
Ilminster residents will now have a greater say over new homes being built in their area following a local referendum

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:10:00 +0100
Chard Carnival sees 'record crowd' come to town to see 'amazing colourful carts'
Chard Carnival saw “one of the largest crowds we have seen in years” with a total 82 entries, raising over £4000 for charity.

Western Daily Press

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:45:32 +0000
Award winning cameraman praised by David Attenborough coming to Somerset to share experiences
David Attenborough said of his work: “‘Wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug Allan.”

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:37:18 +0000
Live: Crash blocks major A-road near Bath
Drivers are caught in delays in the area

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:29:06 +0000
Somerset parents call for end of special needs funding ‘scandal’
Action demanded as parents protest outside County Hall

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:14:15 +0000
Weston-super-Mare get home tie in FA Cup first round
Weston-super-Mare will play fellow non-league side Aldershot Town

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:55:00 +0000
Somerset village shop finally reopens after eight years
Somerset villagers celebrated the long-awaited opening of a new Londis store

home