Western Daily Press

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:44:11 +0000
A39 Bath Road closed at Ashcott after 'very large spill' - live updates
It will be closed "for some time"

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mayor urged to oppose 'problematic' Bristol Airport expansion
The airport wants to expand to serve 15 million passengers a year

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Padel courts plan for Bath outskirts a ‘positive thing’
There are still no padel courts in Bath — but plans to build some in a village next door have picked up support

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans put forward for new traveller site in Axbridge
A proposed site is just north of the A371

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:12:00 +0000
Bath stadium redevelopment latest with date set for when work should begin
Having transformed the club’s fortunes on the pitch, the next phase of the club’s journey back to the top of the game is to deliver a ground fit for the champions of England.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:32:23 +0000
Bath City 'a sleeping giant' but Romans one step closer to relegation
“I just felt that if you weigh it all up and the worst was to happen, you rebuild and go again – come back even stronger."

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:23:08 +0000
Kepueli Tuipulotu 'huge potential' as Bath's squad depth praised
"Kepu's one of the most explosive players I've coached and has huge potential."

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:46:51 +0000
M5 fire causes severe delays
A vehicle fire on the M5 caused significant delays this afternoon

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:53:26 +0000
Biker dies after three-vehicle crash as two arrested
A man in his 20s, who was riding the motorcycle, died at the scene.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:49:09 +0000
Shoppers rush to buy new Fox's biscuits flavour spotted on supermarket shelves
Biscuit lovers are in for a serious treat as a new Fox's flavour has been spotted in supermarkets for just £1.50. People are rushing to get their hands on this new addition

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:26:03 +0000
Cowboy builders in court after roofing scam worth thousands
They misled customers and completed work so poorly it needed to be redone immediately

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:37:32 +0000
Man dies at M4 service station
The air ambulance reportedly attended

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:03:03 +0000
Three hunt members charged after 'hunting a wild mammal'
They'll soon appear in court

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:58:53 +0000
Sleep expert says £2 purchase can secure hours more sleep every week
Millions of people make the same mistake

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:52:22 +0000
A358 crash near Hatch Beauchamp will close road 'for hours' say police
Part of a key road between two Somerset towns is closed in both directions

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:28:00 +0000
Community hub at major Highbridge development could be scrapped
A decision will be made later in the spring

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:14:00 +0000
A358 near Ilminster to be protected from flooding through £100,000 scheme
The road has been hit by floding over recent years

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:08:00 +0000
Flooding campaign group pushes for more permanent pumps on Somerset Levels
The Environment Agency says there are 'economic challenges'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Special school shines in Ofsted report as headteacher says they are 'extremely proud'
Fosse Way has achieved one of the best local Ofsted reports of this year so far

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Rescuer breaks finger digging dog trapped in rabbit warren in Somerset
Beloved pet Mole was trapped underground for two days

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:48:29 +0000
A358 traffic LIVE: Serious crash on Mattocks Tree Hill shuts busy road with police on scene
Police are at the scene of a serious collision as the road is closed in both directions

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:09:05 +0000
Billy Rowley disappointed and frustrated with Yeovil Town defeat
“It’s a tough ground to come, they are definitely in a false league position, so it could have been worse today,”

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:08:04 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from comeback win at Sale Sharks - 'Becoming a fan favourite'
Bath Rugby beat Sale Sharks 31-26 at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in Round 12 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:50:06 +0000
Johann van Graan finds the perfect selection blend as Bath beat Sale Sharks
Bath Rugby beat Sale Sharks 31-26 at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in Round 12 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:18:53 +0000
Bath City concede last-gasp goal as Weston move into play-off spots
Mixed fortunes in the National League South on Saturday

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