UK South West England

Bournemouth Echo

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100
'It's a health hazard': Bins overflow behind shopping centre
Overflowing bins behind a shopping centre in Bournemouth have been described as a 'health hazard' by a Bournemouth resident.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:14:31 +0100
Identity of body found in New Forest confirmed amid murder probe
Police have identified the body of a victim found buried in Hampshire, following the launch of a murder investigation

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:14:38 +0100
Crash that kills bull shuts road in early hours
A crash that involved a bull, lorry and a car shut the A31 during the early hours of this morning.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:17:43 +0100
'It's chaos': Former mayor raps launch of new bin collection system
A former mayor has hit out at the "chaos" surrounding the introduction of wheelie bins in the New Forest

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Mushroom farm 'with a twist' to rewild fungi lost to ancient woodland destruction
A MICRO mushroom farm ‘with a twist’ has opened in Dorset, aiming to reintroduce rare species into the wild.

Bridgwater Mercury

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:53:46 +0100
Bridgwater engineering firm expands with new highways division
Bridgwater-based infrastructure services company, RK Bell Group, has expanded its operations with the launch of a new division, RK Bell Highways.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office forecasts sunshine and showers for Bridgwater this week
The Met Office has forecasted a mix of sunshine and showers for Bridgwater this week.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Band of former Bridgwater and Taunton College students release debut EP
The four former Bridgwater and Taunton College students come from Bridgwater and Weston-super-Mare.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater nursing home residents enjoy day of Portuguese culture
Activities co-ordinator Lisandra Costa, who grew up in Portugal, organised the day at Avalon Nursing Home, which cares for people with dementia.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater motorcycle workshop expands thanks to start-up loan
The Bridgwater workshop, founded by youth worker and motorbike enthusiast Rich Hedger, owes its growth to the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme.

Bridport News

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:20:00 +0100
New Town Clerk of Bridport announced
Following a rigorous selection process, Sally Freemantle has been selected as the new Town Clerk of Bridport, replacing Will Austin

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:10:00 +0100
Exciting development in hospital's multi-million pound A&E rebuild
Work to build a new £100million A&E and critical care unit at Dorset County Hospital has reached a major milestone.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:10:57 +0100
Town centre bank to close this year
One of the few remaining banks in Bridport - NatWest -is set to close this year

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:48:00 +0100
A35 closed tonight as works resume
A35 roadworks resume tonight with the section between Bridport and Dorchester closed in both directions. National Highways has been carrying out overnight works along the A35 since May.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:43:44 +0100
Two vehicle crash damages road signs
A two-vehicle crash on the main route in west Dorset has damaged road signs

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Popular sea shanty group to perform in Burnham-on-Sea this summer
They have been performing since 2018 and are known for their nautical-themed performances and tricorn hats.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Mix of weather conditions forecast for Burnham-on-Sea this week
The Met Office has forecast a mix of weather conditions for Burnham-on-Sea this week.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Science-meets-magic show to come to Burnham-on-Sea in August
Top Secret: The Magic of Science will feature experiments and tricks to baffle audiences.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:58:22 +0100
Student police officer who took other jobs dismissed
A student officer who took on other paid jobs without permission while suspended or off sick has been found to have committed gross misconduct.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:58:39 +0100
M5 exit ramp closed after crash between Burnham and Bridgwater
There has been a vehicle crash on the M5 Motorway southbound between Burnham and Bridgwater. Expect delays.

Chard and Ilminster News

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Age is just a number as 91-year-old Chard Rotarian abseils for charity
Having previously abseiled at 70, and again at 80, Mr Arnold was determined to complete another at 90.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:52:15 +0100
More needs to be done after changes to 'cruel' Winter Fuel Payment cuts
News that winter fuel payments will return for nine million pensioners has been warmly received by campaigners.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:58:22 +0100
Student police officer who took other jobs dismissed
A student officer who took on other paid jobs without permission while suspended or off sick has been found to have committed gross misconduct.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:54:55 +0100
M&S online shopping service to return in days after cyber attack shut down
M&S has revealed when its online shopping service will be operational again after it was shut down in April due to a cyber attack.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:48:33 +0100
HMRC gives out £632 million to working families - here's how to apply
Almost 826,000 UK families shared £632.2 million in HMRC top-ups towards their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare last year. Now, the government is urging more working families to sign up - and give their summer plans a financial boost.

Western Daily Press

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:52:31 +0000
Live: Attack suspect goes on the run from Bath
He failed to appear at court

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Historic medieval Somerset bridge to be protected as part of £150,000 flood prevention scheme
It's been rebuilt four times in 13 years

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:56:00 +0000
Obsessive man controlled ex partner and left her 'helpless and trapped'
He also demanded she turn on the live location feature on her phone to prove where she was, ordered who she could and couldn’t speak to, and took control of the key to her property.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:52:00 +0000
Children under 16 getting free bus travel this summer
The offer in the West of England gives free school holidays travel

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:41:00 +0000
Glastonbury transformation regeneration projects and where we all with them all
Numerous improvements are being delivered across the town

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