Western Daily Press

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:02:04 +0000
GCSE results day 2026 live: Reaction and pictures as students in Somerset get their grades
Today marks GCSE results day for thousands of Somerset students

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:50:55 +0000
'Huge excitement' for Somerset as County Championship resumes
They sit in second place, five points behind leaders Nottinghamshire

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:22:37 +0000
DWP rules on new enforcement powers from October - including bank account access
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been writing to thousands of people

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ticket office at busy Somerset railway station restored through £835,000 investment
Castle Cary railway station currently attracts more than 370,000 passengers every year

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New planning rules to strip public vote on Somerset housing developments
These changes come into effect in Somerset on October 31

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Farm shop, café and holiday lets approved for small Somerset village
Exciting news for CluckyMoo

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:18:49 +0000
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will 'move back to UK' this month
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly planning to move back to the UK later this month, with the couple set to make their home in a non-royal residence outside of London

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:35:32 +0000
Abusive man threatened to crash car after grabbing woman from Bath pub
He even threatened to pay someone to cut off his victim's head

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:40:36 +0000
Child injured after park swing 'deliberately tampered with'
The swing came away from a wooden beam after its fixings were removed

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:36:02 +0000
A303 traffic live: Busy road closed after hay-laden lorry bursts into flames
The road is likely to be 'closed for some time'

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:22:15 +0000
Everything you need to know about Somerset's hosepipe ban
The latest ban affects 1.4 million water customers in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:55:50 +0000
Safety fears cancel event to replace falling apart recycling bags
So many people want to replace their defective recycling bags that the council is worried the event would be unsafe

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:26:05 +0000
Industrial units and businesses severely damaged in large Weston-super-Mare fire
Police want to know about people 'acting suspiciously' in the area

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:58:12 +0000
Bath Rugby confirm their sizeable squad for the 2026/27 season
Head of rugby Johann van Graan will have plenty of competition for places to deal with

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:28 +0000
M5 delays after crash near Tiverton
Drivers were warned of long delays

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:21:03 +0000
Simple method to clean limescale from taps without bleach
Limescale is a common problem in many households, especially in areas with hard water

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:18:10 +0000
Doctor explains end of summer steps to take after working through illness
Half of people worked through illness this summer

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:37:03 +0000
'Drug lines' fears blocks digital screen being installed in Bath
'We are concerned that the provision of a new device ... will see it being misused to contact drug lines'

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:09:53 +0000
Woman makes such a lucky find in charity shop after spotting Le Creuset hallmark
A woman was left stunned when she stumbled across an entire Le Creuset cookware collection in a charity shop, with all the pieces in the same stunning Sea Salt colour

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:48:26 +0000
Bath City new investment allows women's side 'to dream'
“It’s a joy that they’re interested in the women’s game and want us to push forward,”

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:37:19 +0000
Grieving family claims police 'scared 14-year-old boy to death'
Leo Gurr, 14, who had a heart condition, died after police officers visited his Southampton home to speak to him about an alleged slapping incident at a park

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:01:19 +0000
'Nothing but pride' for Yeovil Town players despite two late heartbreaks
"For the second week in a row, we’ve conceded a goal out of nowhere really."

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Distress' as first-time buyer receives £8,000 council tax bill and realises it's not a mistake
North Somerset Council has agreed to apologise and review its policies - but the resident will still have to pay

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Post Office confirms new Bath location and opening date
But uncertainty remains over another nearby branch

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:02:49 +0000
Rider seriously injured after passing van spooked horse
A van passed by at speed, causing the horse to throw the rider

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