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Bournemouth Echo
Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100'It's a bloody nightmare' - Triathlete 'devastated' after bikes worth £30k burgled
A triathlete is in “disbelief and shock” after five bikes worth around £30,000 were stolen last week from her home.
Wed, 13 May 2026 00:35:00 +0100First powered flight in the New Forest took place in 1910
Brief as it was, his milestone flight left an indelible entry in the records of Hampshire history.
Wed, 13 May 2026 07:41:35 +0100School plans extra parking spaces and new play area
A Hampshire school has unveiled plans to provide extra parking spaces and a new play area
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Winton church event raises thousands towards new toilets and café
The Pianathon took place at St Luke’s Church in Winton on Saturday, drawing more than 200 visitors and featuring continuous piano performances from 9am to 9pm.
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:10:20 +0100Plans for higher on‑street parking charges in Sandbanks
Sandbanks is set to see higher on‑street parking charges and a new winter tariff under council proposals
Bridgwater Mercury
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Brian Smedley column: Looking back at Bridgwater in the 1970s
Step back to 1970s Bridgwater: council changes, lost landmarks, and shifting politics in Somerset. Discover how the town rebuilt after decades of decline.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bridgwater-based group named among top nurseries in the South West
YMCA Dulverton Group’s nurseries win top South West childcare award for fourth year, with Meadowside and Barley Wood nurseries also recognised.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Impact of shop crime and rising costs discussed with Bridgwater MP
Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox meets Burnham-on-Sea retailers to discuss rising costs, retail crime, energy bills and support for independent shops across the UK.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four-bed house in North Petherton hits market for £375,000
Four-bedroom detached house for sale in North Petherton, Bridgwater. Immaculate, countryside views, modern kitchen, garage, £375,000.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Mild temperatures and sunny spells forecast for Bridgwater this week
Bridgwater weather forecast: Sunny intervals, gusty winds up to 41mph, light rain midweek, and high UV levels. Temperatures steady, peaking at 16°C.
Bridport News
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:51:00 +0100Protest planned against fire station closures
Protestors will gather outside a council headquarters to campaign against fire station cuts
Wed, 13 May 2026 02:03:00 +0100Unusual channel formed on beach amid ongoing harbour work
West Bay’s beach looked slightly unusual last week sparking concerns with residents as major work has been taking place in the resort over the last month
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Presenter explores Dorset traditions and seafood in ITV programme
TV presenter Josie Gibson can be seen enjoying Dorset traditions and its seafood on ITV programme Josie’s Taste of the Westcountry
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bridport's high street named among the best you can visit in the UK - see why
Bridport's high street was named among the 14 best in the UK, according to The Express
Wed, 13 May 2026 08:52:29 +0100Fake police officers turning up at pensioners’ homes are stealing thousands
Fraudsters posing as police and bank staff are tricking elderly victims into handing over cards, cash and PINs, with some losing thousands of pounds, TSB has warned.
Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Impact of rising costs and crime on retailers raised with MP in Burnham
Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox meets Burnham-on-Sea retailers to discuss rising costs, retail crime, energy bills and support for independent shops across the UK.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four-bed Highbridge house with 'ideal' layout on the market for £325k
Four-bedroom house for sale in Highbridge for £325,000. Features modern family layout, private garden, off-road parking, and spacious living areas.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Varied weather expected by Met Office in Burnham-on-Sea this week
Met Office Burnham-on-Sea weather forecast: sunny spells, showers and gusty winds this week. Check temperatures, UV levels and daily updates for 12–16 May.
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100What's on in Burnham and Bridgwater: May 12-18, 2026
Enjoy live entertainment in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea this week, including Me and My Girl musical, Remember When, Metal to the Masses, and DS:UK Dire Straits tribute.
Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:24 +0100Person hospitalised following morning crash on M5 near Weston-super-Mare
A person has been hospitalised following a crash that occurred on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare this morning.
Chard and Ilminster News
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five-bedroom Yeovil house on the market for £495,000
Five-bedroom detached house for sale in Yeovil’s Abbey Manor Park. Features double garage, landscaped gardens, four reception rooms. £495,000.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100One-bed retirement flat in Chard goes on the market for £105,000
One-bedroom retirement flat for over-55s in Chard’s The Maltings for sale at £105,000. Chain-free, ground floor, communal gardens, and residents’ facilities.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Full Met Office weather forecast for Chard this week
Met Office Chard weather forecast: showers, sunny intervals and gusty winds expected 13–17 May. Highs of 15°C, UV levels high until Sunday.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four-bed house with garden and garage for sale in Ilminster for £470k
Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Ilminster, Somerset, for £470,000. Features include garage, garden, en-suite, no chain. Listed by Symonds and Sampson.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three-bed home in Yeovil with spacious garden goes on market for £270k
Three-bedroom family home for sale in Yeovil with spacious garden, modern kitchen, EV charging, and off-road parking. On market with Fox and Sons for £270,000.
Western Daily Press
Wed, 13 May 2026 08:06:46 +0000'Mind blowing' detective drama that 'gets better and better' shot near Somerset
The six-part series is based on a harrowing true story about the disappearance of a woman.
Wed, 13 May 2026 07:09:03 +0000Bid for 10,000-capacity arena at Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare approved
It will become one of the south west's biggest live music venues
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Measures to protect Taunton green space ruled out 24 hours before travellers arrived
Eight caravans moved in
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bridgwater health and care academy may not open until spring 2028
Construction to begin once planning permission has been granted
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dates for Bridgwater roadworks to restore Celebration Mile parking confirmed
The road will be closed while the work is done