UK South West England
Bournemouth Echo
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100Tributes paid to 'inspirational' founder of Bournemouth parkrun who died
Tributes have been paid to the ‘inspirational’ founder of Bournemouth parkrun, who has passed away.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 02:39:00 +0100I tried Lush's 'Book a Bath' experience at their spa and I was pleasantly surprised
HAVING a bath somewhere other than your home may seem slightly unconventional however, Lush have turned its ‘book a bath’ into a spa experience.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100Revamped pub to reopen with 'premium feeling' under new landlord
The Athelstan Arms pub in Bournemouth is reopening under a new landlord who wants to give the site and customers a 'new sense of pride'.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Met Office weather forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
UK weather forecast: 17–23 November – mixed sun, cloud and rain. Temperatures peak at 16°C. Heavy rain Sunday, sunny spells Thursday.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100The one bakery you need to visit in the BCP area according to readers
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has several high-quality bakeries to visit, according to Daily Echo readers
Bridgwater Mercury
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Next in Bridgwater accepting unwanted bras for breast cancer awareness
Next Bridgwater store collects old bras for breast cancer research, donating £1 per kilo of bras. Donate your unwanted bras and help cancer research this month.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Final call for entries to Somerset Business Awards 2026
Somerset Business Awards 2026: Entries now open for Somerset Chamber of Commerce's event. Free to enter, 14 categories, deadline November 21.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Sir Mel Stride visits Somerset to discuss economic growth and tax reform
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride visits Somerset with Sir Ashley Fox to discuss Conservative plans for economic growth, tax reform, and small business support.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Somerset Council encourages locals to access winter help
Somerset Council offers free winter support for cost-of-living crisis. Access food, heating support for elderly residents, financial and mental health help.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Woman shares struggles as teen mum raising child with profound autism
A Bridgwater woman has published her first book talking about her experiences being a teenage mother and raising her son who has “profound autism".
Bridport News
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 02:41:00 +0100Country pub due to close with concerns it could be lost forever
A village could lose its pub forever if a buyer doesn’t come forward
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:53:00 +0100Picturesque village pub recognised for outstanding food
A village pub with a rich history has been awarded a prestigious rosette remarkable food and drink
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:09:00 +0100Secluded beaches to visit in west Dorset this weekend
West Dorset is renowned for its stunning beaches along the Jurassic Coast, though they can often get quite busy
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:07:00 +0100Wedding venue and museum volunteer winners at tourism awards
A wedding venue in west Dorset was crowned the best of the best in an awards night which also honoured a passionate museum volunteer
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:10:00 +0100Top three places to go fossil hunting in Dorset
The cliffs in west Dorset are understood to contain thousands of fossils of marine reptiles
Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100New chair appointed at prominent Somerset food charity
Jason Mills appointed new chair of The Food Forest Project, which supports local food banks and runs Wedmore Village Farm and a veg box delivery service.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Time running out to enter Somerset Business Awards 2026
Somerset Business Awards 2026: Entries now open for Somerset Chamber of Commerce's event. Free to enter, 14 categories, deadline November 21.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Sir Ashley Fox launches 2025 Christmas card competition
Sir Ashley Fox launches Bridgwater Christmas card competition for primary pupils. Submit festive designs by Nov 14 for a chance to feature on his official card.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Photographs of Somerset 'happy places'
Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club showing their happy places in the county
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:00:49 +0100Somerset Council offers free winter support to residents
Somerset Council offers free winter support for cost-of-living crisis. Access food, heating support for elderly residents, financial and mental health help.
Chard and Ilminster News
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Just weeks left to enter Somerset Business Awards 2026
Somerset Business Awards 2026: Entries now open for Somerset Chamber of Commerce's event. Free to enter, 14 categories, deadline November 21.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Residents urged to claim free winter support from Somerset Council
Somerset Council offers free winter support for cost-of-living crisis. Access food, heating support for elderly residents, financial and mental health help.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Photographs of Somerset 'happy places'
Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club showing their happy places in the county
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:02:46 +0100The hidden cost of speed cameras costing UK drivers extra £291m - all to know
New data shows on average, car insurance premiums will rise 23% for those with a speeding conviction
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Upcoming Crewkerne concert to raise funds for PSC Support
Pianist Jonathan Delbridge to perform in Crewkerne on 2 Nov, raising funds for PSC Support, the UK’s only primary sclerosing cholangitis charity.
Western Daily Press
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 08:50:00 +0000Former pub to reopen as Mexican fusion restaurant
A new licence will allow live music to be played daily from noon until midnight, with recorded music being permitted from 9am daily.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:27:06 +0000Skywatcher captures jaw-dropping view of comet streaking through night sky
Josh Dury used clever camera techniques to document the scene from the Mendip Hills as Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) streaked through the sky
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:59:00 +0000Bath named one of the best food destinations in the world
The Michelin Guide has unveiled its list of the most exciting gastronomic locations worldwide, and the UK is represented by a beautiful Georgian city in Somerset
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:55:00 +0000Exmoor’s bold new vision unites farmers and locals to rewild and rebuild
Exmoor National Park has unveiled a new five‑year plan
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:50:00 +0000Charming holiday cottage business in stunning Somerset countryside up for sale
"Offers both lifestyle appeal and excellent growth potential.”