Western Daily Press
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:31:15 +0000Much-loved cyclist was killed in collision outside her home
Lorraine Barrow, 57, died when she was hit from behind by a car near the village of Blackford
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:01:00 +0000Dozens object within days to plans for 130 homes in Somerset village
Councillors have slammed "chancer" developers
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000Screwfix and Toolstation: Two big brands to open in new stores in Somerset town
It is expected they will occupy the units from February 2022
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000'Highly polluting’ plans for gas-burning power plants in two Somerset towns slammed
Climate activists are opposing the application
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000Tiny Somerset theatre to reopen after 18 months in the dark
The theatre has been closed since February 2020 because of the pandemic
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000Somerset's messiest homes and the woman responsible for organising them
“It's having somebody just come in and go magic wand, bish bash bosh”
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000The Weston-super-Mare restaurant number one on Tripadvisor since it opened
The Ginger Pig Kitchen has been number one on the review site since it opened in January 2020
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:35:17 +0000Woman armed herself with knife after birthday dinner amid fears husband would hurt her, jury hears
Penelope Jackson, 66, of Berrow, is accused of murdering her 78-year-old husband David Jackson at their home in Somerset
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:33:15 +0000Lorraine Barrow death: Speeding driver Victoria Hamer sentenced for fatal cyclist crash
Lorraine Barrow’s death came just three days after celebrating her 35th wedding anniversary with husband Chris Barrow
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:45:02 +0000M5: £250,000 Ferrari caught speeding at 100mph along motorway
The sports car was chased down by police along the M5 today
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:41:02 +0000Somerset coronavirus latest sees two more deaths and over 1,300 new cases
There have been 1,354 coronavirus cases in the Somerset area
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:27:52 +0000Tory MPs don't need to wear masks in parliament because they're friends, Jacob Rees-Mogg says
“We on this side have a more convivial, fraternal spirit – and are therefore following the guidance of Her Majesty’s Government”
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:19:35 +0000A37 crash: Van driver dies after collision with lorry in Shepton Mallet
Police are appealing for information about the collision in Shepton Mallet
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:13:37 +0000Cheaper bus fares could soon be available in North Somerset
Plan calls for cheaper fares in Portishead, Nailsea and Clevedon
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:03:57 +0000Temporary traffic lights to impact A372 traffic in Bridgwater town centre
Motorists could find their commute disrupted as a result of the works.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:57:56 +0000Anger and frustration in Frome as cases of Coronavirus soar in the town
People should wear masks to protect others locals say
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:27:22 +0000Missing puppy may have been stolen in Somerset, say police
The four-month-old cocker spaniel has been missing for several days
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:40:21 +0000Five people trapped in Cheddar cave after water floods inside
Firefighters were called at about 1am to rescue the group
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:03:37 +0000Stuart Hooper on his job security and Bath Rugby's leaky defence ahead of Harlequins
Bath Rugby face Harlequins on Saturday
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:27:45 +0000Released Bath Rugby back joins Premiership rivals Wasps
Wasps Rugby have snapped up the former England U20s captain
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:08:44 +0000Urgent plea for Staffie left desperately needing a new home after owner dies
Friends and family of nurse Lydia Sansome have issued an appeal for someone to look after Zack following her death
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:01:41 +0000255 homes planned in Somerset town after smaller scheme rejected
Developers say the new neighbourhood was a “logical extension”
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:49:40 +0000Rising numbers of COVID-19 patients at 'very busy' Somerset hospitals
A local health boss has urged the public to take care
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:56:19 +0000A361 crash: Driver taken to hospital after serious collision in Somerset
The road was closed in both directions following the crash
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:21:44 +0000Lando Norris issues rallying cry to McLaren in fierce Formula 1 battle with Ferrari
McLaren and Ferrari are in the midst of a fierce battle for a third-place spot in the Formula 1 Constructor's Championship