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Bournemouth Echo
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000Beer tanks and fascinating history - What Cherries fans can expect in Prague
Cherries fans are set to jet off to Prague this week for their second Europa League away day, but what does the Czech capital have in store for the travelling Bournemouth faithful?
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:35:00 +0000Astonishing afternoon beachgoers dropped everything to rescue stranded shark
Smooth-hound shark beached in September 2016 prompted locals to wade into the surf and guide it back to sea.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:35:00 +0000New Forest mother completed 60 marathons in 60 consecutive days for charity
Hampshire mother Alice Burch ran 60 marathons in 60 consecutive days in 2016, covering 1,572 miles from the New Forest for SPANA charity.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:46:56 +0000Bridgerton actor to star in New Forest wartime play
Bridgerton star Lucy Greenhalgh leads a Hampshire play about women disguising themselves as men to fight in World War One, previewing in New Milton November 5.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:51:08 +0000Labour leader brands BCP 'arrogant' over SOBO Beach lease and demands delay
Labour leader Patrick Canavan has demanded a delay to the SOBO Beach lease, accusing BCP Council of arrogance and exposing the authority to legal and financial risks.
Bridgwater Mercury
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Weather: Sunny intervals and cloud forecast for Bridgwater this week
Met Office forecasts sunny intervals and cloud in Bridgwater this week, with temperatures reaching 12°C and wind gusts up to 28mph.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Cold Weather Payment launches today to help thousands with winter heating bills
Households could receive extra financial help this winter as the DWP prepares to make Cold Weather Payments worth £25 during periods of freezing temperatures.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Christmas shoppers warned over hidden delivery charges as watchdog issues warning
Christmas shoppers are being warned to watch out for hidden delivery charges as the competition watchdog steps up pressure on online retailers
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000What's on in Bridgwater and Burnham: November 3-9, 2026
Events in Burnham and Bridgwater include Dom Joly, the Grand Fireworks Display, Bridgwater Carnival and East Brent Remembers.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Major M5 roadworks to cause months of disruption for Somerset drivers from TODAY
Somerset drivers are advised that a major upgrade project is under way on the M5 between Taunton and Wellington
Bridport News
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:17:06 +0000Appeal for next of kin after death of woman
The Coroner for Dorset is appealing to the public to find the next of kin of Beaminster woman
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:56:00 +0000Celebrity stops to chat with residents in supermarket
A popular comedian who was spotted in Bridport took the time to chat to volunteers fundraising for veterans on the approach to Remembrance Sunday
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Ambulance service issues warning after more than 7,000 incidents in busy weekend
Ambulance bosses have urged people to use 999 responsibly after crews dealt with more than 7,000 incidents during a weekend of heightened demand
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000One-day festival of films, talks and music to take place in Dorset this month
Harvest Film Festival returns to Dorset on November 14, with climate and folklore films, talks and live music at Lower Hewood Farm, curated by Chasing Cow.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Friends of Bridport Millennium Green to host talk and table top sale this month
Friends of Bridport Millennium Green announce fundraising events on November 19, November 28 and January 8 to support Mountfield Garden and Coneygar Hill.
Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Burnham-on-Sea forecast: Sunny intervals give way to cloud later this week
Met Office forecasts sunny intervals and cloud in Burnham-on-Sea this week, with temperatures reaching 12°C and gusts of up to 28mph.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Two Burnham RNLI volunteers gain key qualification at training night
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI volunteers Megan Rundle and Jake Coombes have achieved a key qualification to help keep lifeboats operational 24/7.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Cold Weather Payment launches today to help thousands with winter heating bills
Households could receive extra financial help this winter as the DWP prepares to make Cold Weather Payments worth £25 during periods of freezing temperatures.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Christmas shoppers warned over hidden delivery charges as watchdog issues warning
Christmas shoppers are being warned to watch out for hidden delivery charges as the competition watchdog steps up pressure on online retailers
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: November 3-9, 2026
Events in Burnham and Bridgwater include Dom Joly, the Grand Fireworks Display, Bridgwater Carnival and East Brent Remembers.
Chard and Ilminster News
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pictures: Chard town centre transformed for Halloween
Chard town centre came alive for Halloween as families enjoyed trick-or-treating, games, music and activities organised by the Town Team.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000What's on in South Somerset this week: November 4-10, 2026
A variety of events are taking place in South Somerset over the next week.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Poppy display at Crewkerne railway station officially unveiled
Crewkerne railway station has been decorated with hundreds of handmade poppies in a community Remembrance display.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Halloween-themed lectern adds fun to lively Chard folk dance event
Chard Folk Dance welcomed dancers for a lively evening of music and dancing, with the next event set for November 12 at 7.30pm.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Popular Chard health food shop wins national high street award after public vote
Chard Health & Remedy has been crowned high street shop of the year in a national awards scheme.
Western Daily Press
Tue, 3 Nov 2026 08:41:38 +0000Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton lead tributes after Kimi Antonelli's title win
Lando Norris hailed the "insane job" Kimi Antonelli has done as the 20-year-old Italian takes over from the British driver as Formula One world champion.
Tue, 3 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Remembrance Sunday 2026 parades in Somerset - locations and timings listed
Many towns will be hosting a parade to pay their respects
Tue, 3 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Somerset Carnivals 2026 and what to know if you've never been before
Here's everything you need to know about attending one of these spectacular events
Tue, 3 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Somerset village's much-loved library is saved from closure
"This is much more than a place to borrow books"
Tue, 3 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Map shows Somerset fields near M5 where 410 homes could be built
The new neighbourhood could divide the existing village in two halves