Western Daily Press
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:28:14 +0000Teen whose 'hero' brother was killed in Nottingham attack shares precious memory
'I aged five years just like that'
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:12:41 +0000James Rew waiting on Jamie Smith's baby to see if he makes England debut
The Somerset wicketkeeper is on standby to make a debut if Jamie Smith’s partner gives birth in the next couple of days.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:56:09 +0000Somerset have belief they can beat anyone in County Championship chase
Somerset are just three points off the top - but down to only 13 fit players ahead of Warwickshire on Friday
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:07:00 +0000Somerset councillor admits blocking village lane with tractor during M5 closure
'They can lock me up – that won't stop me talking'
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000Special needs provision to be expanded at four Somerset schools
'We want to hear from you if you are a pupil, parent, carer, staff member, or local resident'
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:58:00 +0000Taunton family living in tent due to council flat 'stinking of ammonia'
'My three-year-old is breathing it in, and his cough is getting worse every day'
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:38:00 +0000England internationals both in Somerset side for Lewis Gregory testimonial
Jack Leach and Craig Overton are both in the Somerset side playing a South Devon XI tonight
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:15:00 +0000'I moved to Canada from Somerset and 1 thing is more expensive'
A lifestyle and travel vlogger moved from the UK to Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:47:47 +0000Minehead loses only Post Office as locals brand Co-op closure 'a joke'
The Co-op store in Minehead has been serving the community for 42 years but has now shut its doors for the last time, leaving the town without its only Post Office
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:10:08 +0000M5 traffic eases after police incident
Traffic had been temporarily stopped
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:49:43 +0000Lewis Moody and peloton of rugby legends begin epic seven-day 500-mile ride to raise funds for MND research
The challenge will see Lewis Moody, who revealed his own MND diagnosis last year, joined by family, friends and some of the biggest names in rugby as they cycle 505 miles in just seven days through England to deliver the match ball for next weekend's...
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:41 +0000Impressive and injury-hit Somerset thrash Nottinghamshire to charge up County Championship table
Somerset victory by a mammoth 306 runs - with Thomas Rew's maiden hundred before Craig Overton took five wickets - and the County Championship title charge is back on
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:43:02 +0000Stunning silver for Poppy Clark as emerging Pentathlon GB stars excel at Budapest World Cup
University of Bath student Poppy Clark continued an excellent start to her senior pentathlon career when she won a stunning silver at the UIPM World Cup in Budapest, Hungary.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:44:03 +0000Wells Cathedral pay tribute to young organist found dead in Cambridge river
Harrison Cole, 25, was found in the River Cam
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:12:28 +0000Plan to save Somerset village’s overlooked architectural gem
'I can remember looking at this and thinking it reminded me of Coventry Cathedral'
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:40:07 +0000Minehead school bus crash inquest delayed as CPS considers charges
Minehead schoolboy Oliver Price, 10, tragically died on the way back from a school trip
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:29:18 +0000Miles of M5 traffic in Somerset as 'multi-vehicle' crash closes lanes
There were delays of 90 minutes on the motorway
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:22:46 +0000Five Bath Rugby players named in 33-man England training squad
Ahead of the England XV v France XV match on Friday
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:12:32 +0000M5 between Bridgwater and Taunton to close for overnight resurfacing
Diversions will be in place
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:52:42 +0000'Biggest mistake' people make if they feel 'pop' according to surgeon
What you do immediately could make a crucial difference
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:57:17 +0000'A season of lost opportunities' - Johann van Graan reflects on Bath Rugby's semi-final defeat
Bath Rugby were beaten 26-27 by Exeter Chiefs in the semi-final of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:53:22 +0000Lando Norris believes McLaren will challenge for wins again soon
The reigning World Champion was on the podium for only the second time this season with Mercedes having been dominant in the 2026 season.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000Urgent safety concerns over busy Cheddar road used by schoolchildren
One resident claims there are no clear road markings or warning signs for approaching drivers
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000250 new homes planned near popular Somerset forest walk
The site will includes a community orchard
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0000CQC social care probe should be'wake-up call' for Somerset Council
The report found significant shortcomings