Western Daily Press

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:10:38 +0000
Live updates as Somerset A-road still closed 12-hours after serious crash
The A361 in Somerset is still closed today (April 18) as collision investigation work is completed after a serious crash last night

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:27:41 +0000
Live: Glastonbury Festival resale tickets to go on sale
Resale tickets for the UK's biggest music festival at Worthy Farm go on sale on Thursday, April 18

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:42:03 +0000
Man jailed for shining laser at plane with 200 people on board
In two separate incidents, Andrew Wilson shone a laser at a helicopter flying over Yeovil and a plane that was on its descent to Bristol Airport

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:05:49 +0000
Pair 'trying to break into Sherborne TK Maxx' caught by staff
The pair fled the scene

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:59:23 +0000
Backlash over 'bonkers' after hours plan for farm and cafe near Bath
South Gloucestershire councillors will decide whether to grant a premises licence on Thursday

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:26:35 +0000
‘All systems go’ as architects submit Birnbeck Pier plans
It will restore the clocktower and create a new cafe with a view of the pier

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:23:06 +0000
Relief as two Somerset care homes threatened by closure saved
One councillor has called upon Somerset Council to prevent similar incidents from happening again

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:57:33 +0000
Live: Concern growing for missing woman last seen in Bath three days ago
Thi Quyen, 20, was last seen on Sunday (April 14)

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:18:22 +0000
Glastonbury Festival 2024: Lulu to play Worthy Farm one final time as Avalon stage line-up confirmed
Kate Nash and Frank Turner have also been confirmed

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:03:25 +0000
'Will add to the power of our pack' - Johann van Graan explains why Bath Rugby have signed experienced prop
Leicester Tigers forward Francois van Wyk has signed a two-year deal with Bath

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:13:31 +0000
Bath Rugby set to add Leicester Tigers forward to strengthen their pack depth
Johann van Graan has been on the look out for a loosehead prop

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:49:13 +0000
Villagers march against racism suffered by families walking to school
Residents in Meare stand up to hatred

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Sophie's £2,500 Macmillan London Marathon goal in memory of beloved grandad
Sophie’s grandad was a true family man, a ‘real Cockney geezer’ who loved unconditionally and brought joy and laughter into their lives

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:59:00 +0000
Council to hold 'urgent meeting' with Israeli arms company after protests
Protestors are calling on Somerset Council to immediately evict the Israeli arms company renting one of its buildings

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:36:49 +0000
‘Leave no stone unturned’ - Johann van Graan on Bath star Finn Russell’s injury, rehab and potential return
The Scotland co-captain injured his groin in Bath's Champions Cup defeat at Sandy Park

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:24:13 +0000
Swede Caroline and the Glastonbury twins behind British movie about growing huge vegetables for prizes
Comedy film staring Jo Hartley, Aisling Bea, and Fay Ripley is set in the world of competitive vegetable growing in Shepton Mallet

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:57:53 +0000
Asda petrol station in Weston-super-Mare has no fuel due to 'contamination'
An investigation is taking place and fuel is unavailable to motorists

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:57:43 +0000
Man spots tree that looks like a T-Rex dinosaur with tiny bushy arms hanging over road
Keith Hunt saw the dino-shaped foliage with tiny bushy arms hanging over a road in Minehead, Somerset

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:20:57 +0000
Johann van Graan explains why Bath Rugby have signed Leinster lock Ross Molony
The 29-year-old has made 177 appearances for Leinster since making his debut for the United Rugby Championship side a decade ago

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:31:54 +0000
Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of Exeter Chiefs: Finn Russell, Ted Hill, Cam Redpath
Bath Rugby travel to Exeter Chiefs on Saturday in Round 15 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:49:24 +0000
Young girls set up business and now mum and dad have quit their jobs to help it grow
Laurel, 10, and Rosie, seven, started The Little Farm Shed to raise money for the Glastonbury Festival

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:56:24 +0000
Emotional tribute to 'loving' young woman who died in Frome crash
Natasha Poore, 25, died at the scene of the crash last week.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:10:05 +0000
Peter Andre shares adorable new photo of baby daughter after revealing name struggle
Peter Andre has shared a sweet snap of himself cradling his newborn daughter after revealing he and wife Emily are struggling to pick a name for their fifth child

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:12:18 +0000
Bee-lieving in change as students swarm to Safer Streets Initiative
Students from Oakfield Academy and Critchill School are buzzing with excitement as they team up with the Bee Friendly Trust, proving that when it comes to safer streets, every little bee-little thing counts

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Work restarts on bypass for village plagued with uniquely terrible traffic for centuries
The plans were thrown into chaos last month when the contractors pulled out

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