Western Daily Press
Mon, 2 Feb 2026 09:29:40 +0000Somerset school shuts after power cut
Engineers are on site
Mon, 2 Feb 2026 08:31:18 +0000Roads STILL blocked by flooding in Somerset and Dorset after relentless rain
A yellow weather warning for rain remains in place until Tuesday
Mon, 2 Feb 2026 08:14:30 +0000Live: M5 junction crash involving three vehicles
There is slow traffic as police are at the scene
Mon, 2 Feb 2026 07:29:56 +0000Boy arrested after teenager stabbed
The victim is being treated for serious injuries
Mon, 2 Feb 2026 06:32:00 +0000Popular Somerset farm shop and café on A303 to expand as plans approved
New jobs will be created
Mon, 2 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +000028 new homes near Yeovil approved for fourth time after nine-year fight
It's taken nine years to get over the line
Mon, 2 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Primary school suffering from 'legacy of a weak curriculum' told to improve
The local primary school was criticised by inspectors
Mon, 2 Feb 2026 04:59:00 +000024 new homes planned for small Somerset village near A37
A decision is due by the summer
Mon, 2 Feb 2026 01:25:39 +0000Somerset flooding: Emergency Agency issue statement and rail services disrupted after heavy rainfall
The Emergency Agency have issued a statement with further flooding expected following the declaration of a major incident
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 23:29:09 +0000Christchurch pensioner dies in Moped crash in seaside town as police investigate
The 80-year-old moped rider was pronounced dead at the scene
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 21:31:19 +0000Somerset's Tom Banton stakes World Cup claim as England seal series win
On a special night for Jos Buttler, who broke James Anderson's record of England appearances across all formats with his 402nd cap.
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0000Yeovil Town dominant as they book their place in FA Trophy quarters
The Glovers stepped over a potential banana skin against an in-form Telford side
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Lovely tributes paid to 34 people in this week's Somerset death notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 13:12:06 +0000Thrillseekers navigating Somerset floods by kitesurfing
They found a unique to make the most of the wet weather
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 10:19:23 +0000Weston-super-Mare snatch stoppage-time point to end losing run
The 1-1 draw left the Seagulls fifth in the table, four points adrift of leaders Torquay
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 10:07:22 +0000High street bank announces 44 branches closing in 2026 including Somerset - full list and dates
The banking giant said the closures are part of an overhaul of its network linked to a shift towards digital banking services
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:12:04 +0000Mysterious fire ripped through Somerset workshop
The building and its contents were completely destroyed
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:01:01 +0000Campervan destroyed in fire
A caravan ignited which then spread to a garage
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 08:14:13 +0000M5 traffic stopped by Somerset crash
Traffic was standing still on the M5, again
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000I visited Somerset city where even more tourists are headed
It’s already a tourist hotspot, but Bath in Somerset looks set to expect even more holidaymakers - and TikTokers
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Butlin's through the years in 80 epic photographs
It has provided thousands of holidays and memories to last a lifetime
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Bath voted UK's most romantic city ahead of Valentine's Day
If you're looking for a romantic getaway, look no further
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 05:11:00 +0000Somerset councillors gifted first class rail travel, cream teas and tapas
All gifts over the value of £50 have to be declared
Sun, 1 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Three major planning applications in one week for over 500 homes in Bath area
The huge plans need to be decided by the local council
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:38:38 +0000Yeovil Town into FA Trophy quarter finals after win at Telford
Glovers win 2-0 to reach the last eight