NewsThe Hatchet Inn: Bristol's oldest pub where Blackbeard drank and rockers feuded
The Hatchet Inn on Frogmore Street in the city centre has a rich and colourful history stretching back over four centuries
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NewsCherished Aerospace Bristol museum struggling financially
The museum showcases the area's historical role in the aerospace industry
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NewsBus pervert, £9k gold thief, and ninja sword owner among those sentenced in Bristol court
It's been an interesting start to October in the courts
BristolBristol Post
NewsGrowing up Black in Bristol in the 1970s and 80s - new film tells powerful stories
"These personal stories collectively reveal a much bigger picture of resilience, belonging and change"
BristolBristol Post
News'Absolute havoc' says Gloucester taxi boss as 'hundreds' drive past no-entry signs
Roadworks to create a new city centre cycle lane are causing "total confusion"
GloucesterGloucestershire Live
NewsDevoted wife and mum among this week's Gloucestershire funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
GloucesterGloucestershire Live
NewsGloucestershire's 2026 pumpkin patches to pick your own before Halloween
Several are offering spooky trails too to make a day of it
GloucesterGloucestershire Live
NewsPlan to scrap inheritance tax could make 'real difference' to Plymouth says MP
Tories' Rebecca Smith praises Kemi Badenoch for policy vows
PlymouthPlymouth Herald
NewsPlymouth's underground secrets hidden below your very feet
There's a nexus of tunnels right below our feet
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Dorchester art students donate their work to support local studio improvements
The Treasure Trove – Student Art Sale & Arts & Crafts Destash Fair will take place on November 7, from 10am to 3pm at Creative Image Studio in Dorchester.
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Exmouth flat with freehold ownership and garage listed for £225,000
The ground-floor apartment on St Andrews Road is said to have sole ownership of the freehold, with only one other apartment in the building.
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Remember Weymouth's lost butterfly farm where Boris the tarantula terrified visitors?
Take a nostalgic look back at Weymouth Butterfly Farm, the colourful Lodmoor attraction remembered for its tropical butterflies, parrot and Boris the tarantula
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Convenience store run by couple for 40 years sold to new owner
A Weymouth convenience store that has been run by the same owners for four decades has been sold to a new buyer
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Ironman race sells out in just two days as organisers blown away by demand
IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth has become the fastest-selling event of its kind in the UK after entries for the 2027 race sold out in less than two days.
WeymouthDorset Echo
NewsSerial fraudster hit with crime prevention order after early prison release
Narinder Kaur was jailed for 10 years at Gloucestershire Crown Court back in 2024
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Car park and road closure announced for Weymouth Beach Motocross
Weymouth Pavilion car park, the Pavilion forecourt and road access to the area will be closed from 8am until 5pm on Sunday for the Beach Motocross.
WeymouthDorset Echo
NewsMaya Jama addresses Celebrity Traitors drama as fans rush to her defence
Bristol-born presenter Maya Jama has admitted she had no idea James Acaster and Hannah Fry didn't want to be Traitors when she recruited them in BBC's Celebrity Traitors
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NewsBedminster eyesore covered in scaffolding for seven years to be demolished
The scaffolding is needed as the building is dangerous and has been condemned
BedminsterBristol Post
NewsPlymouth’s population shrinks as UK growth hits 30-year low
There were 392 more deaths than births in Plymouth last year
PlymouthPlymouth Herald
NewsPlymouth smoking hits 10-year low - as vaping rates soar
Plymouth still has more smokers than the national average
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Pensioner arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dying
A man in his 70s was arrested on suspicion of murder in South Gloucestershire following the death of a woman in Bradley Stoke.
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Pensioner arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dying
A man in his 70s was arrested on suspicion of murder in South Gloucestershire following the death of a woman in Bradley Stoke.
GloucesterStroud News & Journal
NewsMP 'disgusted' at South West Water after another sewage spill off Plymouth Hoe
Bathers given second pollution warning in just a week
PlymouthPlymouth Herald
NewsTwo men named and charged with murdering Bristol student
Both men have been remanded to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Saturday, October 10
BristolBristol Post
NewsPrince Harry booed at Leicester Tigers v Gloucester rugby match
The former working royal was seen in the stands with a pint
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NewsMan appears in court charged with murdering woman in Dartmouth
He was also charged with other offences, including assaulting a police officer
DartmouthDevon Live
NewsBristol man jailed after father-of-two tortured, set alight and killed
The men kidnapped the dad and claimed to be from Interpol
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NewsBeach closure as Motocross circuit returns
Get ready for some high-octane action, Weymouth! Our beautiful beach is set to transform this weekend as a motocross circuit makes its exciting return. Just a heads-up for beachgoers, there will be some temporary closures in place while the event takes over.
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News'What terminal cancer has taught me about life'
We're hearing a deeply moving story today from a local man here in Gloucestershire who's bravely sharing the profound life lessons he's learned after a terminal cancer diagnosis. It's a powerful reminder of what truly matters, right here in our community.
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NewsThe 3,000 new homes NOT being built in Bristol
Developers stalling despite being given planning permission
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NewsA Bristol man has broken world record for longest podcast interview
'By the second night, Ollie was hallucinating and suffering intense stomach cramps'
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Julian Clary brings cheeky new comedy show to Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre
COMEDIAN Julian Clary is bringing his trademark outrageous humour and sharp wit to Cheltenham as part of a new 40-date UK tour
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Sex education items removed from Exeter Library event after controversy
Exeter LGBTQ+ festival changes youth event setup following previous complaints
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Goblins and ancient legends await families at Gloucestershire National Trust sites
STRANGE creatures are stirring and ancient legends are awakening as families prepare to embark on a magical quest inspired by British folklore this autumn
GloucesterStroud News & Journal
NewsState of Gloucester Docks in pictures as boats get stuck and 'water laps at pile of mud'
"They need to get permission to dump it back in the river"
GloucesterGloucestershire Live
NewsInside Gloucester garden centre as Christmas comes 11 weeks early
It's only October but you might spot Santa today
GloucesterGloucestershire Live
NewsPlymouth councillor’s monster 90kg press secures Commonwealth silver
She was not expecting that!
PlymouthPlymouth Herald
NewsWe went on the frontline of Plymouth’s massive 20,000 pothole battle
Hot dry summer and new technology has accelerated the pace
PlymouthPlymouth Herald
NewsRare archive photos of classic Bristol scenes from the 1960s - spot the changes
It was a time of continuing post-war regeneration and modernisation in Bristol
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Remove black stains from bathroom sealant with no scrubbing needed
Mould can easily become a problem on bathroom sealant, but there is a way to get it off without loads of scrubbing
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Former bank in Berkeley could be converted into three flats under new plans
HERE are the latest planning applications submitted to Stroud District Council for Berkeley, Cam, and Coaley
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Wainwright Prize-longlisted author to lead urban wildlife walk in Dorchester
Nature writer and urban naturalist Amanda Tuke will lead a "wild pavement safari" through Dorchester on Saturday, October 17
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Dorset takeaway shortlisted for prestigious national curry award
A takeaway outlet in Dorchester has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating the best in Asian cuisine.
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Drivers warned of delays as six-week roadworks set to begin
Drivers are being warned to expect delays on the A37 between Dorchester and Maiden Newton when a six-week programme of roadworks gets underway.
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Grade II listed thatched cottage near Exmouth on the market for £375k
The three-bedroom property is located in the hamlet outside Littleham, Exmouth, and is described by Your Move as a "picture box cottage."
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Festive evening of networking and celebration to come to Weymouth next month
The Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce (WPCC) will hold its annual Christmas party at Oliveto in Weymouth on Friday, November 27
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Festive evening of networking and celebration to come to Weymouth next month
The Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce (WPCC) will hold its annual Christmas party at Oliveto in Weymouth on Friday, November 27
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Popular market returns this weekend with local food and handmade goods
The popular Weymouth Farmers' & Makers Market is to return on Sunday with local food and handmade goods
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Positive comments reported at Dorchester Market following take-over
CHANGES to Dorchester Market have been welcomed by both shoppers and traders, according to markets panel chair Cllr Molly Rennie.“People are now full of praise for the market…it’s been good to hear th
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Former Royal Marine shot six times in combat finishes triathlon with broken leg brace
Former Royal Marine James Hill completes Weymouth Ironman 70.3 despite brace breaking, thanking the community after being shot six times while serving
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Family-run Exmouth Chinese restaurant to close after 42 years in the town
A family-run Chinese restaurant which has been part of a town centre for more than four decades is preparing to close, with its owner admitting he feels he is letting down his father's legacy.
ExmouthExmouth Journal
News'Large police presence' announced ahead of Yeovil protest
A dispersal zone has been set up
YeovilSomerset Live
NewsYoung man arrested after car crashes into house in Newquay
20-year-old is set to appear in court this month
NewquayCornwall Live
NewsBradley Stoke murder probe: Man arrested after woman dies
A police investigation is in its early stages
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NewsBlow to Exeter passengers as airline axes flights to UK city
The carrier says it will focus on other routes
ExeterDevon Live
NewsMan charged with murder of woman in Dartmouth
Luke Rigby, 38, remains in police custody
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River clean-up finally ends but investigation into Exmouth pollution goes on
The clean-up of a Devon brook hit by pollution has finally been completed after tonnes of contaminated water and sludge were removed, but the investigation into what caused the incident is continuing.
ExmouthExmouth Journal
NewsPlymouth bus attack triggers street brawl and police arrests
Two local men were arrested and a teenage victim was taken to hospital
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Padel is coming to North Devon, with two new courts approved in Barnstaple
The new padel courts will be built at the Tarka Leisure Centre in Barnstaple, with the first public courts in North Devon expected to be a success.
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Ryanair announces new flights from Exeter Airport to popular Portugal city
Holidaymakers will have a new direct route to northern Portugal after Ryanair announced plans to launch twice-weekly flights to Porto.
ExeterExmouth Journal