Western Daily Press

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 08:33:40 +0000
Calls for permanent bus route between two Somerset towns
There are 400 homes along Radstock Road - but few buses in sight

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Westerleigh, Woodspring and Hick's Gate: The five mega developments reshaping our region
"We need to build a genuine community, rather than simply another housing estate on the edge of Bristol"

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset postcode areas where house prices are soaring - and the cheapest town to buy
Property prices are climbing in these parts of the region as demand grows

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home boss accused of threatening staff and barging in on residents in explosive report
One staff member said they worked in 'constant fear'

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
We visited the cafe with (probably) the biggest collection of pig memorabilia in Somerset
It definitely stands out, but does it bring home the bacon?

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 17:58:41 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from Leicester Tigers win - 'Monumental'
Bath Rugby beat Leicester Tigers 24-22 at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 17:18:20 +0000
Hat-trick hero Thomas du Toit stars as Bath Rugby secure home semi-final with defeat of Leicester Tigers
Bath Rugby beat Leicester Tigers 24-22 at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 16:18:34 +0000
Bath Rugby 24-22 Leicester Tigers LIVE: Reaction and highlights as Bath earn home semi-final
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 16:10:54 +0000
Man who dyed hair to hide from police jailed over horror Dorset stabbing
Joshua Moore stabbed a man three times after kicking a woman in the face

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 15:33:45 +0000
Lando Norris struggles as Kimi Antonelli beats Max Verstappen to take Monaco Grand Prix pole
Norris could only qualify in eighth place - as George Russell's world championship bid suffered another setback

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000
At 27, I've finally decided to become a football fan just in time for the World Cup
It's not too late, is it?

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 13:18:56 +0000
No chance, I want kids – Lando Norris rules out racing F1 cars into his forties
"I don't want to spend half my life driving cars. I want to go and live my life doing other things."

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 12:15:40 +0000
Somerset issue apology and left stumped over floodlight failures
The floodlights went off on three seperate occasions on Thursday night as they were beaten by Glamorgan

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 08:48:37 +0000
Driver cut out of car after crashing into field near Frome
The car rolled onto its side trapping the driver inside

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 08:26:33 +0000
Fire breaks out at Somerset flat after food left on hob
Thankfully no-one was injured in the incident

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +0000
'Compelling' crime drama based on ITV series filmed near Somerset now streaming
The crime drama is based on a beloved show that was filmed in a breathtaking British coastal location

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
£510k rural 'transport hub' on Somerset Levels to be completed by Christmas
It aims to make onward travel easier

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the lost Bath nightclub that police want you to remember
A lively night out turned into one family's living nightmare

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset's road network compared to Joseph's 'coat of many colours'
'We get so much hassle with people wondering what is going on regarding our highways'

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
We spent almost £10 on a smoothie bowl with overripe bananas, under ripe pineapple, and missing strawberries
It looked nicer than it tasted

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 22:43:00 +0000
How to watch Bath Rugby v Leicester Tigers live on TV and full team news
Bath Rugby host Leicester Tigers at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 15:58:33 +0000
Buffy The Vampire Slayer actor Anthony Head dies aged 72
Buffy The Vampire Slayer actor Anthony Head has died at the age of 72, his daughters Emily and Daisy confirmed in a statement

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 14:48:19 +0000
Award-winning Somerset pub expands luxury accommodation
It has opened a newly redeveloped farmhouse

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:21:22 +0000
'My daughter's remains were found on the M5 - her killer is still out there'
Police are pushing for a breakthrough in the case, decades after Melanie disappeared

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:16:53 +0000
Batheaston's unique brutalist church set to be saved from demolition
Construction firm says its 'worth saving' a

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