Western Daily Press

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

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:31:13 +0000
Somerset left frustrated and denied victory over Sussex by the rain
Somerset needed three more wickets in the final session to win when rain brought the match to an end

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:31:55 +0000
New £1m solar farm will help make 500,000 Henry Hoovers
That's a lot of vacuum cleaners

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:54:44 +0000
Two M5 lanes shut after crash near Bristol
Traffic was slow

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:37:05 +0000
'Reckless' driver, 19, killed 'brilliant young man' in Weston-super-Mare crash
He was overtaking when the crash happened

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:19:13 +0000
Jazz legend James Pearson to perform at the Pump Room in Bath
The pianist has played with musical legends

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:01:06 +0000
M5 Exeter traffic updates as 'police-led incident' closes motorway in both directions
The motorway is shut both ways ahead of rush hour

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:09:13 +0000
Former leader returns to North Somerset cabinet for historic AI role
'What is important to me is that it serves residents and communities. It's not just a question of using AI and getting rid of staff'

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:59:34 +0000
Somerset coastline immortalised in award-winning horror Apocalypse Players podcast
For hundreds of years, Somerset's extraordinary coastline has served as the inspiration for some of Britain's most beloved authors and artists.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:20:00 +0000
Somerset Council spends nearly £19m on consultants in just three years
Somerset Council has spent nearly £19m on consultants in just three years, council leader Bill Revans has confirmed.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:13:00 +0000
Closing Minehead care training facility would be ‘colossal mistake’
Opposition councillors say it amounts to the council and NHS 'giving up on west Somerset'

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:02:00 +0000
Safe route to Clarks Village from new affordable homes completed
'It's really good to see so many people using the new path'

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Hill House bounces back from 'Inadequate' rating in new Ofsted report
Fees can be as high as £120,000 a year

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Months of roadworks to begin on the A38 today
Here's everything you need to know

Sun, 17 May 2026 21:30:02 +0000
Glastonbury 2027 line-up rumours intensify as famous pop star 'almost certain' to headline
But we've been here before and many fans are dubious

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:20:02 +0000
Wanted Somerset man pictured after alleged 'threats to kill'
He has distinctive tattoos

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:51:14 +0000
England's 'prettiest village' has no new houses built for 400 years
The village is often called the 'prettiest in England', with honey-coloured stone cottages and medieval charm, and it was also the location for a number of blockbuster films

Sun, 17 May 2026 08:27:57 +0000
Popular diet 'can raise cholesterol', warns cardiologist
Dr Francesco Lo Monaco has explained why

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:40:23 +0000
Calls for Somerset hotel The Newt popular with the rich and famous to stop using herbicide
It is loved for its huge, picturesque gardens

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