Western Daily Press
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 06:40:11 +0000Immediate Met Office weather warning as rush hour commuters warned of disruption
There could be issues during the morning rush hour
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud praises 'wonderful' Somerset town full of independent shops
EXCLUSIVE: Kevin McCloud, the presenter of Channel 4's Grand Designs, opened up about some of the areas he loves in Somerset, having previously lived in the county for around 30 years
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 04:48:00 +0000Council to seek costs of repairs after A37 closed for days
A significant oil spill closed the road for several days
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 04:48:00 +0000M4 to fully shut for three days as closure dates confirmed
The M4 will be closed in both directions between junction 18 for Bath and junction 19 for the M32
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 04:47:00 +0000One of Somerset's best primary schools could see job losses
As well as damage children's wellbeing - or so Governors fear
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 04:46:00 +0000Celebrations as Glastonbury war volunteer veteran turns 101
"Turning 101 is a remarkable milestone"
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 04:21:00 +0000Detailed plans for 210 houses and care home for town submitted
The development is to be built on the southern edge of the town
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 04:09:00 +0000‘Unique’ Frome green space saved from new housing after all
"As you can imagine, we are over the moon"
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 04:07:00 +0000Major Taunton roadworks could last 60 weeks as huge homes plan in
The Staplegrove urban extension will eventually comprise 1,628 homes
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 18:46:01 +0000Somerset man sentenced after tailgating unmarked police car
The 21-year-old admitted a number of offences
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 17:50:57 +0000Children rebrand broccoli as palm tree’s little sister in Tesco shake-up
Broccoli is out and unicorn horns are in — children have taken over the shelves at Tesco and their playful new names for fruit and veg are leaving shoppers grinning
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 15:12:58 +0000'I almost died in my living room but an app saved my life'
Kelvin Parker was reunited with the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust team that treated him
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 14:45:27 +0000One woman’s final gift is now changing lives at a Bath hospital
A third of this Bath hospital charity’s income now comes from people leaving gifts in their wills — and the impact on patient care is astonishing
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 14:33:00 +0000Storm Amy named as UK braces for 80mph impact as weather warnings issued
The Met Office has named the UK's first storm of the 2025/26 season
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 14:02:29 +0000M5 dramatic images and video after car transporter bursts into flames
We have put together a photo gallery of the devastating fire
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 13:55:30 +0000New headteacher is already winning over parents in Bath
A new head with decades of experience has just stepped into a Bath school — and she’s got bold plans to make a difference
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 13:43:28 +0000Mary Berry's 15-Minute Sausage Rolls that rivals High Street bakeries
Sausage rolls are a classic treat that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. Mary Berry has perfected the perfect homemade sausage roll that tastes even better than Greggs
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 12:08:14 +0000M5 lorry fire motorway closure causes gridlock nearby
There is gridlock on the diversion routes
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 11:15:39 +0000M5 aftermath after huge vehicle fire causes long delays
This is the aftermath following a huge fire
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 10:09:04 +0000Starmer says Farage ‘doesn’t like Britain, doesn’t believe in Britain’
The Labour leader lashed out at Nigel Farage in a speech to the party's annual conference, calling him the 'enemy of renewal' and accusing him of seeking to 'divide' the UK
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 09:55:29 +0000Boyzone are reuniting for a one-off stadium show in 2026
Tickets will go on sale next week
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 09:09:27 +0000HIVE brings buzz of local talent to The Bridgy Gallery
Artists explore nature, folklore and community in free Bridgwater exhibition running until October 17
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 08:49:05 +0000M5 diversions after motorway closed after lorry fire
Diversions in place
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 08:38:37 +0000Alex Fletcher raises fears following the “preventable” death of Billy Vigar
The FA said last week it plans to conduct an immediate safety review of perimeter walls at football grounds in the National League system.
Wed, 1 Oct 2025 08:27:14 +0000Somerset ‘trailblazer’ praised by councillors as by-election candidates confirmed
Councillor Christine Lawrence has stepped down, triggering a by-election