Western Daily Press
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:42:03 +0000Fire crews called to Somerset flat after tumble dryer bursts into flames
They urged people not to run their dryers at night
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:32:21 +0000Man spots 'lion' roaming Westcountry as police called to investigate
It was just one of five 'big cat' sightings reported to police last year
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:37:20 +0000Five teens pictured in 'joyride' on river jetty in Bath sought by fire service
They did not seem to be aware of the 'hidden dangers' in the water
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:35:34 +0000Firefighters race to Bridgwater after car catches fire
Two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and one compressed air foam jet were used to tackle the blaze
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:23:32 +0000Firefighters rescue two cats from property blaze in Chard
The condition of the cats is not yet known, with the suspicious circumstances of the fire now under police investigation
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000A first look inside Bath's dazzling new 202-bed hotel
The Mayor cut the ribbon to open the glamorous new building
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000The haunted tea room near Bath where a ghost was once spotted
It has stood on the same spot for more than 500 years
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000Locals say small Somerset village "will be swamped" by future housing growth if plans for 75 homes are approved
A six-day planning inquiry got underway on Tuesday (February 22)
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000The charming seaside coffee hut which serves 'to die for' homemade cakes
If you like cake, you are going to love this
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000Wheelchair friendly homes built on new Somerset housing development
The new homes will be fully accessible to disabled people
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000Man almost hit by train in West Country while taking selfies on tracks
The man spent 12 minutes video calling friends and taking selfies on the tracks
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:33:21 +0000Sir Tom Jones announces new show for Somerset fans
Tickets on sale as summer concert date confirmed
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:19:26 +0000Missing Wells man sparks urgent police appeal
Sightings of the 23 year old should be passed on via 999
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:51:09 +0000Payout for power cuts caused by Storm Eunice in Somerset
Are you due compensation?
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:55:17 +0000Next batch of council homes for Bath unveiled
Council homes were a manifesto pledge for the Lib Dems
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:48:45 +0000Yeovil town centre car park closed by police due to 'fears for structural integrity of roof'
60mph winds were recorded nearby as Storm Franklin rocked the South West
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:38:08 +0000Plans submitted to turn seafront guesthouse in Burnham-on-Sea into holiday apartments
The guesthouse would be transformed into 13 self contained letting units
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:40:43 +0000‘Gossipy’ West Country police officer ‘shared confidential information about Wayne Couzens’
Sergeant Simon Kempton is facing misconduct proceedings for passing on details of Couzens’ police interviews to colleagues
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:39:54 +0000Building firm set up by BANES Council strikes deal in South Glos
Aequus will develop a number of sites across the border and share the profits
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:29:21 +0000Bath council commits tens of millions to help district reach net zero as 'time is ticking'
The money will be split across dozens of projects
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:08:39 +0000MP calls for UK military helicopters to be built in Britain as Leonardo's Yeovil factory fights for £1bn MOD deal
"The Government needs to provide concrete plans for ensuring long-term investment into the UK helicopter industry"
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:02:19 +0000Downton Abbey star to attend ball in memory of Bath teen who died from cancer
It would have been Ben's 20th birthday this week
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:49:22 +0000Cyclist killed in crash with car on A372 in Somerset
The victim, who was in his twenties, died in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the collision
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:40:17 +0000Council to spend an additional £800,000 on improvements to Yeovil Crematorium
More than £5million will now be spent on the upgrade
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:26:57 +0000Well-known Taunton kebab shop stalwart turns his hand to hair as he opens barber shop
An infectious smile rarely, if ever, leaves his face