Western Daily Press

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:34:02 +0000
Somerset man's original Mr Blobby costume seen on TV to sell for thousands
Blobby blobby blobby!

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0000
Much-loved daughter, 17, among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
17th century coaching inn The George was great value
17th century coaching inn The George was great value

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Somerset town where industry is booming but homelessness is rife
Bridgwater is rapidly expanding, but many are still sleeping rough.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:45:00 +0000
Somerset village raises £30k in one week to fight 125 homes on 'green wedge'
'To see our community unite so powerfully is nothing short of incredible'

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:38:07 +0000
Bath Spa station hit with 'severe delays' after signalling faults
Several routes are impacted

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:20:39 +0000
Man arrested as 'suspected bomb' found during Bridgwater search
The bomb squad was called out

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:10:23 +0000
Bath Rugby 26-27 Exeter Chiefs LIVE: Highlights and reaction from semi-final upset
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:49:39 +0000
'Had a shocker' - Bath Rugby ratings after PREM semi-final defeat
Bath fell short of a third consecutive PREM Final after blowing a 26-10 lead to Exeter Chiefs.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:39:03 +0000
Lando Norris fourth as George Russell pips Lewis Hamilton to pole position
Lando Norris qualifies fourth for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:44:32 +0000
Finn Russell ruled out of Bath’s Prem play-off against Exeter with calf injury
England flanker Guy Pepper also remains unavailable due to an undisclosed injury

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:26:08 +0000
Car stopped at Bridgwater with fake plates contains suspicious items
Police were able to identify a number of offences

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:39:47 +0000
M5 traffic halted because of 'person in the road' - updates
The police helicopter was spotted searching for the individual

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset MP urges government to cut business rates in coastal areas
MP says some may not survive

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tiny hidden village with a castle, moat, and 'best fed ducks in England'
Visiting Nunney felt like floating through a dream

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
We tried the new menu at The Ivy where they save the biggest surprise for last
I thought I was about to eat an ice cream. I was sorely mistaken!

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000
Somerset international photojournalist recognised in King's Birthday honours list
Other recognisable figures include broadcaster and documentary maker Charlotte Webster, alongside community sport advocate Mel Bound, who founded This Woman Runs

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:23:48 +0000
'Frustrated' postman shook and killed baby son after night out, court hears
A court has heard of the harrowing moment the baby's mum came downstairs and realised 'something was seriously wrong'

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:35:44 +0000
Bath Refugee Festival returns tomorrow with eight days of celebrations
The programme will include live music, film screenings, and dinners hosted by celebrity chefs.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:42:18 +0000
Bruton launches Big Brue festival with raft of star speakers
'There is a unique magnetism to this ancient town'

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:27:12 +0000
Bath Fire station demolished after failing to get Grade II listed
It is being replaced with a new 'state-of-the-art' fire station as it did not meet modern standards

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:24:14 +0000
M5 Somerset traffic delays after crash near Taunton
Drivers experienced delays

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:40:32 +0000
Lando Norris hopeful McLaren have much better weekend after 'shocking' Monaco
"The result for Oscar ended up not being too bad but it was just a tough weekend on pace and, for me, reliability."

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:42:55 +0000
Yeovil Town add trio of new signings as squad gets stronger
Three new players have been added to the Glovers squad

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:48:09 +0000
Drunk driver careers wrong way down A38
"It was extremely lucky that no-one was harmed"

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