Western Daily Press

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:43:00 +0000
'Oppressive' 19-bedroom HMO approved by a single vote
Councillors permitted the scheme as a compromise to secure the redevelopment of a derelict former hotel

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:40:00 +0000
Deprived Somerset town getting getting £20m to revitalise area
Bridgwater will hopefully be on the up

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:38:00 +0000
Incredible aerial images show Somerset’s £4bn ‘gigafactory’ latest
The new ring road is set to get under way soon

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:28:00 +0000
Full list of 97 Somerset roads which will made better for drivers this summer
The full list of roads across the county which will be surface dressed

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:18:00 +0000
Plans to expand HMO in busy Bridgwater street refused
"This was not designed for this. It's a clear example of over-development"

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:26:05 +0000
Bath City stun Dorking Wanderers to end long away winless run
Goals from Matt Bowman, Alex Fisher and Donovan Wilson ended 13 games without a victory on the road.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:10:38 +0000
Prankster swaps Somerset town signs with French and Spanish ones
Let us know what you think. Do you see the funny side or is it an extra cost local authorities could do without?

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:50:20 +0000
Biker fighting for his life after crash
Police have launched an appeal for help from fellow motorists

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
New Somerset park to get amphitheatre, allotments and giant play area
In area where 2,000 homes outside Taunton are being built

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:47:07 +0000
Johann van Graan thrilled with Bath’s bonus-point victory over Harlequins
"It was certainly not our best performance of the season, but we came for five (points) and we got five."

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:34:45 +0000
James Rew backed for England opener spot by Somerset coach
"Could he do that at the top of the order for England? Absolutely.”

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:30:42 +0000
Weston-super-Mare into the play-off spots ahead of final day shootout
Win on the final day and they will be in the National League South play-offs

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000
'Best performance yet' - Bath Rugby ratings from Harlequins thrashing
Here's how we rated the players from the 48-15 win

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000
ITV detective drama filmed in Bath returns tonight after show cancellation
ITV detective drama McDonald and Dodds was cancelled in 2025 after four seasons, but fans will be delighted as a repeat episode airs on ITV3 this Sunday

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:59:05 +0000
Bath Rugby cruise to bonus point win over Harlequins but aren't at their best
Bath pulled away to earn another bonus-point win as they beat a depleted Harlequins 48-15 despite a casual performance.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:49:16 +0000
Driver hospitalised after colliding with electricity pole
They were rescued by fire crews before being taken to hospital

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 28 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
American soldier executed at prison for rape and murder of girl, 7
The horrific story from 1945 took place at Shepton Mallet Prison

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:39:00 +0000
Somerset Council £5m boost for roads and paths - but won't fix potholes
Will help with clearing gullies and road markings - but not pothole funding

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:06:00 +0000
Independent boujee Somerset town wants you to make it even cooler
Already vibrant - but could be even better - as new riverside amphitheatre and a shipping container food court among ideas

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:56:34 +0000
Yeovil Town beaten at York City but Minstermen denied title
Yeovil beaten 3-0 - but a late goal from Rochdale sends title to the final day

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Outrageously popular new café in Bath where finding a table is a struggle
People can't get enough of this new café - and it lives up to its name

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Josie Gibson gets hands dirty making Somerset cider in new ITV show
The Bristol-local will tour the South West in Josie's Taste of the Westcountry on ITV

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:25:57 +0000
Anyone born before 1976 should sign up for free NHS cancer kit
Early detection through free at-home screening kits can improve treatment outcomes

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:14:32 +0000
Young biker fighting for life after crash in Somerset
Police have launched an appeal

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