Western Daily Press

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:05:00 +0000
Closure of Yeovil stroke service ‘has to be stopped’ to protect patients
'We believe that the pending closure will be a very grave mistake'

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Boundary changes agreed after failed merger of Somerset town and village
Several people have objected to the proposals

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Small village near Somerset ‘gigafactory’ could double in size with 1,550 new homes
A small village near Somerset's new 'gigafactory' could double in size in the space of a few years if plans for more than 1,500 new homes are approved.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:07:08 +0000
Former police officer tried to sleep with domestic violence victim
He broke the victim's trust

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:51:48 +0000
Jolly's reopening delayed to next year as massive restoration work starts
The department store was supposed to be reopen this year

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:45:22 +0000
A303 near Stonehenge reopens after 'car flips several times' in 4am crash
The A303 in Wiltshire was partly shut in both directions

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Netflix war drama as a good as Saving Private Ryan is 'military masterpiece'
Mel Gibson's return to Hollywood received widespread praise from critics and audiences, with viewers calling the World War II war drama a 'military masterpiece'

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000
£109,000 for Taunton travellers’ site quietly removed from council budget
Around £109,000 set aside to deliver a new travellers' site near Taunton was quietly removed from Somerset Council's budget by officers.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I moved to UK seven years ago – my favourite beach town is in Somerset'
As debate continues to rage over which UK town has the best beaches in the country, one expat who moved to the UK seven years ago says her favourite is in Somerset and "perfect for a day trip"

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:55:00 +0000
Couple's frustration after being left in limbo for weeks over council tax bill
'We are in total despair'

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:49:00 +0000
Somerset bus tickets could be simplified under ‘Project Coral’
Bus ticketing across Somerset could be greatly simplified in the coming months under a planned national roll-out of the 'Project Coral' scheme.

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:40:04 +0000
Taunton man accused of sexual assaults on multiple women
Oliver Ager is alleged to have groped a number of woman as they walked past him

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:54:41 +0000
DWP PIP claimants may be eligible to backdate their benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) advises PIP claimants to check eligibility for additional benefits

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:27:45 +0000
Children will not come to harm in social worker strike
'Both our striking colleagues, who I have a lot of respect for, and those colleagues who will provide cover, will do their very best to ensure that children do not come to harm'

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:52:45 +0000
Council to 'vigorously contest' High Court challenge to Bath LTN
'This is a failure by a council to hear local voices — not least when the concerns relate to safety and especially that of schoolchildren'

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:08:33 +0000
Plans to transform growing Somerset town’s sports facilities
It includes a gym, cafe and changing rooms

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:01:00 +0000
Bath City's opponents in next season Southern Premier South confirmed
While they have a few derbies to look forward to in Chippenham Town, Frome Town, Taunton Town and Yate Town, there will be a few trips to the unknown.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:09:58 +0000
Lando Norris planning to drive Formula E car after criticising 2026 F1 rules
Lando Norris visited the Formula E Monaco E-Prix and said he is planning to drive one of the all-electric racing cars, having been critical of the new 2026 F1 regulations

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:09:14 +0000
Somerset 'could have done no more' as weather denies Sussex victory
“There is huge frustration in the dressing room, but I prefer to focus on things we can control and this was an exceptional team performance,

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:13:43 +0000
Industrial unit destroyed in Highbridge fire
Two other units were damaged by smoke

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:57:00 +0000
Plans for 90 homes on ‘field that largely floods’ near Somerset rugby club
'The field floods even without the heaviest rain and isn't really suitable for building houses on'

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:49:00 +0000
150 new places coming to Somerset secondary school through £4.5m expansion
New developments mean more places are needed

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:48:00 +0000
School with 'kind hearts and determined minds' wows Ofsted in new report
'Pupils love coming to this welcoming and inclusive village school'

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:15:50 +0000
M5 chaos after car fire near Bridgwater
Traffic was slow for hours

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:04:00 +0000
DVLA issues new alert over 'expensive' tax change
The DVLA has issued a fresh alert for drivers

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