UK South West England

Bournemouth Echo

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000
'Tough but beautiful' marathon that was among UK's best set to return to Purbeck
A tough but beautiful marathon that was ranked among the UK’s best is set to return after a five-year hiatus.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:25:30 +0000
Teenager touched inappropriately in Cameo night club
A TEENAGER was reportedly sexually assaulted in a night club.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:13:09 +0000
Woman admits possessing fighting dog and stealing from shops
A woman has admitted possessing a fighting dog as well as committing a spate of shoplifting offences

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:09:10 +0000
Man threatens to kill staff member at high street phone shop
A MAN made threats to kill a member of staff at a phone shop in Poole.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:35:00 +0000
Architectural gem hiding in plain sight on busy Hampshire high street
Built in 1727, this striking Grade II* listed building stands as a proud monument to the town’s Nonconformist past.

Bridgwater Mercury

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater dental practice expands to three surgeries
Supernova Dental in Bridgwater unveils its new Moonlight Treatment Suite, boosting appointment availability and family-friendly dental care. Book online now.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater pub seeks permission to serve alcohol until 1.30am
Admirals Landing pub in Bridgwater applies for licence to serve alcohol until 1.30am on weekends. Public comments open to Somerset Council until 25 Feb 2026.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath-based firm joins forces with city rugby club in new partnership
Wealthtime partners with Bath Rugby as official club partner, uniting two Bath-based organisations to boost community, business, and sport.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Green Focus column: Meet the Victoria Park Action Group
Taunton's Victoria Park Action Group supports community and wildlife projects, runs craft clubs and bingo, and partners with Taunton Town Council.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Clinton Rogers: Screen addiction affects society as a whole
UK schools and experts debate smartphone use among children, with concerns over screen addiction, teen mental health, and the impact on learning and wellbeing.

Bridport News

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:41:00 +0000
Dog that fled house and attacked woman in street had history of being out of control
Kirsty Salter, aged 37, of Queens Walk, Lyme Regis was sentenced at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court for one count of owning/being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:03:00 +0000
Owners delighted to be honoured with best pub award
Owners of a family run pub in Bridport have thanked customers for their support through the years after winning a prestigious award

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:36:00 +0000
Man, 27, tragically drowned while on holiday in Portugal
A Dorset man tragically drowned whilst on holiday in Portugal, an inquest heard

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:40:20 +0000
Farmers warned after van seen in 'suspicious circumstances' looking for scrap
A WARNING has been issued to farmers in west Dorset after a van was seen in 'suspicious circumstances' looking for scrap items

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:18:13 +0000
Travellers site moves step closer to approval despite objections from Martin Clunes
SUPPORT for travellers living close to Martin Clunes’ home in Beaminster has come from council planning officers.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath company partners with city rugby side in fresh agreement
Wealthtime partners with Bath Rugby as official club partner, uniting two Bath-based organisations to boost community, business, and sport.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Film showings at Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema, February 20-26
Discover what's on at The Ritz Cinema, Burnham-on-Sea, 20–26 Feb: film times for Wuthering Heights, Hamnet, Scream 7, National Theatre Live and more.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Green Focus column: Getting to know the Victoria Park Action Group
Taunton's Victoria Park Action Group supports community and wildlife projects, runs craft clubs and bingo, and partners with Taunton Town Council.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Clinton Rogers: The growing problem of screen addiction
UK schools and experts debate smartphone use among children, with concerns over screen addiction, teen mental health, and the impact on learning and wellbeing.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Column: The complexities behind local government funding
Somerset Council proposes 4.99 per cent council tax rise - below national average - after government grants, cost savings, and a £100m SEND debt write-off.

Chard and Ilminster News

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath-based enterprise strikes new partnership with city rugby club
Wealthtime partners with Bath Rugby as official club partner, uniting two Bath-based organisations to boost community, business, and sport.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Adam Dance column: South Somerset's potholes are a huge issue
Somerset pothole crisis worsens as reports rise 250 per cent in a year. Adam Dance MP urges government for fair, long-term rural roads funding and repairs.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Yeovil man released from prison ends up back in court
A Yeovil man who broke into a building the day after being released from prison ended back in court again after causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yeovil Beer and Cider Festival set to return later this year
Yeovil Beer & Cider Festival returns to Westlands Venue, 24–25 April 2026. Enjoy local ales, ciders, live music, and food. Tickets now on sale.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Rare wristwatch doubles estimated price with £30k sale at Crewkerne auction
Rare Audemars Piguet gold tourbillon wristwatch sells for £30,000 at Lawrences Auctioneers Crewkerne, doubling auction estimate.

Western Daily Press

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:07 +0000
Exeter Chiefs vs Bath Rugby LIVE: Team news and play-by-play PREM Rugby Cup updates
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from Sandy Park

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:48:38 +0000
Archie Griffin warns Wales of Bath team-mate Finn Russell before Scotland clash
"At Bath he's really brought some direction to the team from where we were before he came."

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:08:22 +0000
Doctors dismissed pregnant woman's 'tinnitus' but it was secret tumour
Stephanie Hilliard had had a slow growing brain tumour since she was a teenager

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Plans for 1,000-bed Hinkley Point C campus near M5 abandoned
EDF says the facility is 'no longer needed'

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:35:00 +0000
Spare space in Frome school could become special needs unit
Spare space at a Frome school could be repurposed to provide more special needs provision for local children.

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