Western Daily Press

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 09:29:40 +0000
Somerset school shuts after power cut
Engineers are on site

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 08:31:18 +0000
Roads STILL blocked by flooding in Somerset and Dorset after relentless rain
A yellow weather warning for rain remains in place until Tuesday

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 08:14:30 +0000
Live: M5 junction crash involving three vehicles
There is slow traffic as police are at the scene

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 07:29:56 +0000
Boy arrested after teenager stabbed
The victim is being treated for serious injuries

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 06:32:00 +0000
Popular Somerset farm shop and café on A303 to expand as plans approved
New jobs will be created

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
28 new homes near Yeovil approved for fourth time after nine-year fight
It's taken nine years to get over the line

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Primary school suffering from 'legacy of a weak curriculum' told to improve
The local primary school was criticised by inspectors

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 04:59:00 +0000
24 new homes planned for small Somerset village near A37
A decision is due by the summer

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 01:25:39 +0000
Somerset flooding: Emergency Agency issue statement and rail services disrupted after heavy rainfall
The Emergency Agency have issued a statement with further flooding expected following the declaration of a major incident

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 23:29:09 +0000
Christchurch pensioner dies in Moped crash in seaside town as police investigate
The 80-year-old moped rider was pronounced dead at the scene

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 21:31:19 +0000
Somerset's Tom Banton stakes World Cup claim as England seal series win
On a special night for Jos Buttler, who broke James Anderson's record of England appearances across all formats with his 402nd cap.

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0000
Yeovil Town dominant as they book their place in FA Trophy quarters
The Glovers stepped over a potential banana skin against an in-form Telford side

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Lovely tributes paid to 34 people in this week's Somerset death notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 13:12:06 +0000
Thrillseekers navigating Somerset floods by kitesurfing
They found a unique to make the most of the wet weather

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 10:19:23 +0000
Weston-super-Mare snatch stoppage-time point to end losing run
The 1-1 draw left the Seagulls fifth in the table, four points adrift of leaders Torquay

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 10:07:22 +0000
High street bank announces 44 branches closing in 2026 including Somerset - full list and dates
The banking giant said the closures are part of an overhaul of its network linked to a shift towards digital banking services

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:12:04 +0000
Mysterious fire ripped through Somerset workshop
The building and its contents were completely destroyed

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:01:01 +0000
Campervan destroyed in fire
A caravan ignited which then spread to a garage

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 08:14:13 +0000
M5 traffic stopped by Somerset crash
Traffic was standing still on the M5, again

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
I visited Somerset city where even more tourists are headed
It’s already a tourist hotspot, but Bath in Somerset looks set to expect even more holidaymakers - and TikTokers

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Butlin's through the years in 80 epic photographs
It has provided thousands of holidays and memories to last a lifetime

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Bath voted UK's most romantic city ahead of Valentine's Day
If you're looking for a romantic getaway, look no further

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 05:11:00 +0000
Somerset councillors gifted first class rail travel, cream teas and tapas
All gifts over the value of £50 have to be declared

Sun, 1 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three major planning applications in one week for over 500 homes in Bath area
The huge plans need to be decided by the local council

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:38:38 +0000
Yeovil Town into FA Trophy quarter finals after win at Telford
Glovers win 2-0 to reach the last eight

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