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Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:43:26 +0000
Taunton School announces death of 'excellent teacher' and 'fabulous colleague'
Mx Jay Wood taught Latin and Classics at Taunton School for 13 years

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Illegal campers spotted weeing in lake at Somerset nature reserve
People have been using Backwell Lake as an unofficial overnight stop off

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The areas of North Somerset with the highest number of new covid cases
Overall, across North Somerset, cases are starting to fall

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Portishead to Bristol train line to re-open as financial lifeline secured
The Government has agreed a further £15.5 million for the project

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Crewkerne residents 'mystified' over lack of progress on new car park
The district council has not indicated how soon work on the project could start

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000
'Harmful' housing development in small Somerset village could still go ahead as appeal lodged
Plans for 47 homes were originally turned down in May 2021

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000
'Absolutely mortified' couple apologise after donating grenade to D-Day Centre
It sparked a bomb squad-call out and 50-metre police cordon

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000
More than 700 new Somerset homes to be built following phosphates decision
Construction has been held up on 18,000 new homes in the county by the Dutch N ruling

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:59:58 +0000
Butlins' Absolute 80s weekenders with Pat Sharp, Go West, and Sonia - Here's all you need to know 
Ready to relive the 80s? Butlins Minehead holiday park is hosting a three-night Absolute 80s Weekender. Don’t forget your spandex!

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:14:08 +0000
Somerset fire services identified as 'cause for concern' over performance
A watchdog found evidence of poor performance on factors including fire prevention, values and culture and fairness and diversity

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000
School-run mums angry at daily 'near misses' and 'fatality' fears at recently upgraded crossings
"I hope it won't take a fatal accident for the traffic lights to be investigated"

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:52:32 +0000
Police bring in 'head-turning' Ford Focus RS to teach young drivers about road safety
The car will be the focus of a series of road safety videos released on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:22:33 +0000
Death of baby girl being treated as 'unexplained' as woman arrested
The child was taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:09:28 +0000
Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge says more 'cultural spaces' needed despite cost of living crisis
In a bid to amplify the cultural space for his diners, Gloucester-born Michelin star chef Kerridge has teamed up with art consultancy group West Contemporary to host a new art show within his London restaurant

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:44:54 +0000
'Armed police' called to Somerset residence after 'loud explosion-like noise'
Officers were seen attending an address in Bridgwater on Tuesday (July 26)

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:22:40 +0000
Large amounts of illicit tobacco seized in Somerset raids
A residential address and a storage container in Taunton and two business addresses in each of Exeter and Yeovil were amongst the properties raided

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:22:35 +0000
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta shuttle buses cancelled amid driver shortage
And for the first time ever the A370 will also be closed

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:55:23 +0000
Wessex Water drought plan: Bans on 'non-essential use' possible if searing summer worsens
Wessex Water has published a full plan to combat drought conditions

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:52:07 +0000
LETTERS: 'We're still waiting for the benefits of Brexit' - have your say
Were you impressed by Monday night’s Tory leadership TV debate? Join the debate by joining in the conversation in the comments section or by emailing letters@westerndailypress.co.uk for a chance for your letter to be published in the Western Daily ...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:27:33 +0000
Warning after dumped BBQ causes fire at popular Somerset park
The incident comes amid wildfire warnings due to hot weather

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:53:44 +0000
Bath named as one of most popular staycation destinations in UK
According to latest research by hotel chain Premier Inn, Bath reaches high on the list in UK searches

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:37:15 +0000
Homeowners urged to be aware of upcoming mortgage rule changes
The rule changes, which will be in place from August 1, could see homebuyers securing larger loans

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:11:19 +0000
Somerset police search for teenage girl, 16, who went missing three days ago
Officers say she could be wearing a full black burka

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:20:33 +0000
M5 traffic updates live after lorry and car crash near Bridgwater
There is slow traffic in the area

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000
'Black and smelly' sand at South West beach 'is not pollution'
A swimming ban was imposed on the beach last week



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