Western Daily Press

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 08:41:38 +0000
Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton lead tributes after Kimi Antonelli's title win
Lando Norris hailed the "insane job" Kimi Antonelli has done as the 20-year-old Italian takes over from the British driver as Formula One world champion.

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Remembrance Sunday 2026 parades in Somerset - locations and timings listed
Many towns will be hosting a parade to pay their respects

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Carnivals 2026 and what to know if you've never been before
Here's everything you need to know about attending one of these spectacular events

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset village's much-loved library is saved from closure
"This is much more than a place to borrow books"

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Map shows Somerset fields near M5 where 410 homes could be built
The new neighbourhood could divide the existing village in two halves

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset MP came round from surgery to be told: 'I'm really sorry but there has been a mistake'
She suspected something was wrong as she woke up from the operation

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 16:44:37 +0000
Man accused of answering ad to have sex with woman ‘believed she consented’
Connor Sanderson-Doyle was 22 at the time

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 16:25:02 +0000
Biker in hospital after crash with van in Bath
They sustained leg injuries

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 14:07:24 +0000
Somerset town's famous 'cellophane clock' is making a comeback after years
It was a local landmark for decades

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 13:53:21 +0000
Man who advertised wife for sex said risk was ‘great thrill’, court told
Philip Young drugged and abused his wife over 13 years

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 08:31:07 +0000
Lando Norris fifth as Kimi Antonelli crowned F1 world champion in Mexico
Lando Norris' reign as F1 champion ends as aged just 20 years and 68 days, Antonelli's extraordinary march to the crown in his second season in the sport was completed under the Mexico City sun.

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 08:14:00 +0000
AD FEATURE: Magical light trail returns to Stourhead this winter with dazzling new installations
A popular after-dark light trail is making an exciting comeback at Wiltshire’s grand Stourhead estate this winter to delight locals and visitors alike

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Blot on the landscape' Bridgwater site could partly become housing
"It's been so sad to see this building decline over the years"

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 05:05:00 +0000
New bid for 77 new homes on edge of beautiful Mendip Hills
Plans have refused twice before for the site

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000
How SomersetLive is making a difference where you live
From expert explainers on major developments to making a stand against discrimination, SomersetLive's reporting has been instrumental in effecting real change in our county

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Why protecting trusted local news titles like SomersetLive matters
"My government will work to ensure trusted local journalism remains at the heart of communities"

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 19:12:58 +0000
Johann van Graan thrilled with Bath’s clinical finishing in win against Sale
"Last week we didn't take our opportunities, but we were much more clinical today."

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 19:09:49 +0000
Bath City promotion push continues with win over high-fliers Poole Town
Weston-super-Mare, however, continue their sticky run as they were beaten 2-0 at Dorking

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 19:00:37 +0000
Teenage boy arrested for alleged violence after house party
17=year-old has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and other violent offences

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 18:06:01 +0000
Manhunt launched for three men over Tesco car park stabbing
One young man remains in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Last-minute objections over new Taunton park means councillors won't get say on designs
The Orchard Grove consortium put forward revised plans in mid-April for the new Hortsbridge Park within the centre of the Orchard Grove estate

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 14:28:14 +0000
Cars targeted in trail of vandalism near M5 Willow Man
"We are committed to identifying and taking action against those responsible for anti-social behaviour"

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Latest Somerset funeral notices pay tribute to 'much-loved' grandad, 55
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival 2026: Road closures, parking and procession route map
It's one of the largest illuminated parades in Europe

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 05:54:00 +0000
'Computers can't provide services' as merging NHS boards 'could increase rural deprivation'
"Computers can't provide these actual services – they can just give lots of information. I'm becoming more concerned about this."

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