Western Daily Press

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000
'Best performance yet' - Bath Rugby ratings from Harlequins thrashing
Here's how we rated the players from the 48-15 win

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000
ITV detective drama filmed in Bath returns tonight after show cancellation
ITV detective drama McDonald and Dodds was cancelled in 2025 after four seasons, but fans will be delighted as a repeat episode airs on ITV3 this Sunday

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:59:05 +0000
Bath Rugby cruise to bonus point win over Harlequins but aren't at their best
Bath pulled away to earn another bonus-point win as they beat a depleted Harlequins 48-15 despite a casual performance.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:49:16 +0000
Driver hospitalised after colliding with electricity pole
They were rescued by fire crews before being taken to hospital

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
American soldier executed at prison for rape and murder of girl, 7
The horrific story from 1945 took place at Shepton Mallet Prison

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 28 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:39:00 +0000
Somerset Council £5m boost for roads and paths - but won't fix potholes
Will help with clearing gullies and road markings - but not pothole funding

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:06:00 +0000
Independent boujee Somerset town wants you to make it even cooler
Already vibrant - but could be even better - as new riverside amphitheatre and a shipping container food court among ideas

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:56:34 +0000
Yeovil Town beaten at York City but Minstermen denied title
Yeovil beaten 3-0 - but a late goal from Rochdale sends title to the final day

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Outrageously popular new café in Bath where finding a table is a struggle
People can't get enough of this new café - and it lives up to its name

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Josie Gibson gets hands dirty making Somerset cider in new ITV show
The Bristol-local will tour the South West in Josie's Taste of the Westcountry on ITV

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:25:57 +0000
Anyone born before 1976 should sign up for free NHS cancer kit
Early detection through free at-home screening kits can improve treatment outcomes

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:14:32 +0000
Young biker fighting for life after crash in Somerset
Police have launched an appeal

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
‘Unloved’ rare 1978 Austin Allegro leaves auctioneers excited
"It is hard not to see the potential behind this rare survivor."

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six Somerset beaches you should not swim at
The Environment Agency has deemed the water quality at these beaches to be 'poor'

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0000
Somerset town transformed as new car-free route across town opens
All part of major redevelopment and masterplan for Taunton

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:49:00 +0000
Independent Somerset food hall named best in the UK and we can see why
Congratulations to them!

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:39:00 +0000
Somerset woman proves there's more than one-way to speak up
She's redefined what many people think is possible

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:13:00 +0000
Yeovil's newest hotspot brings 'something special' to town
“Our aim has always been to create something different for Yeovil"

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:25:00 +0000
Major dog law change now in effect and 'extended to roads and paths'
A major change means owners need to be on top of the new rules

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Monty Don reacts to King Charles 'lifting ban' on controversial garden trend
Gardeners' World star Monty Don shared his reaction after King Charles and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show lifted a 13-year ban on a garden item

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:48:38 +0000
Man breaks into Taunton pub, steals alcohol and returns for more
Police want to find the man pictured

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:47:45 +0000
M5 medical emergency leaves man in hospital
The slip road was closed for a short time while emergency services were at the scene

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:32:29 +0000
West Country landlord allowed to keep giant St George's cross on pub
Someone complained the pub looks like 'the HQ of the National Front'

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:54:14 +0000
Meningitis cases confirmed at schools in Dorset outbreak - everything you need to know
Teens in the area are being offered precautionary antibiotics as health authorities anticipate further cases

home