Western Daily Press

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:18:15 +0000
Man seriously injured in late-night Bath attack
Police believe three women can help their investigation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:43:00 +0000
Beloved Somerset waterpark opened by Princess Diana closed suddenly after 18 years now transformed
Its doors were opened by Princess Diana in 1991 but closed rather abruptly, leaving locals disappointed to say goodbye to a family-favourite destination

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:30:12 +0000
Six arrested in Somerset village and stolen vehicles seized
A raid was carried out at a commercial site

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:02:00 +0000
Somerset MPs demand more government funding for rural pharmacies
'Our pharmacies in rural areas are expected to do more and more with little extra help'

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
100 new homes near M5 to provide £3.2m for local Somerset services
The developer will contribute £1.5m towards additional nursery, primary, secondary and special needs provision

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:55:00 +0000
Plans for 35 homes near Somerset Starbucks and Travelodge move to next stage
Locals have concenrs about traffic

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:26:00 +0000
Three women sought after 3am street attack in Bath
A man in his 60s was attacked in the early hours

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Major milestone as iconic Birnbeck Pier connects to mainland for first time in decades
Pictures show a new section being lifted into place

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:29:09 +0000
Yeovil Town's week of signings continue as new striker joins
Stephen Walker has signed from Scarborough Athletic on a two-year deal

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New NHS dentist flooded with over 4,500 appointment requests in first day
'It’s much needed, especially for people like me on a basic pension'

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0000
New campsite to be built near M5 in Somerset following appeal
It includes a wildflower meadow

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:43:00 +0000
Fountains in Yeovil town centre won't work when it's too hot, council says
It did not work propery during the recent heatwave

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0000
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Tue, 9 Jun 2026 19:33:51 +0000
Weston-super-Mare Summer Fest vows to return despite complaints
Organisers are already looking at how to make it 'bigger and better in the years to come'

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0000
Teenage girls sexually assaulted at South West tractor show
Police are hunting two male suspects

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:07:24 +0000
Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of Exeter Chiefs: Finn Russell, Guy Pepper, Louie Hennessey
Bath Rugby host Exeter Chiefs on Saturday in the play-off semi-final of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:22:28 +0000
M5 standstill in Somerset after fire breaks out
Queues were building on the motorway this afternoon

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 13:02:40 +0000
Bath City confirm four players have signed new contracts
Joe Raynes, Scott Wilson, Harvey Wiles-Richards and Matt Bowman are confirmed squad members for the new campaign.

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 12:31:10 +0000
Two Somerset beaches issued with new no-swim warnings
There are concerns over the possibility of pollution

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0000
Views sought on plans for 100 new homes in growing Somerset town
35 will be 'affordable'

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:30:44 +0000
Villagers' plea to save 'lifeline' bus from rural area to Bristol
Some people warned that they rely on the bus to reach hospital for chemotherapy

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:45:23 +0000
Council blocks changes to new bus route to busy Somerset station
The aim was to better link rural areas

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:36:01 +0000
Stranger attack at Bridgwater bar leaves man in hospital
A night out over the bank holiday weekend ended in hospital

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:12:38 +0000
'We aren't getting rewarded' - Lando Norris after another F1 race retirement
"We're just getting unlucky so we’re not being rewarded for good work and hard work."

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:05:13 +0000
Yeovil Town sign midfield Johl Powell to boost Billy Rowley's squad
The midfielder arrives at Huish Park following an outstanding spell at Walton & Hersham

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