Western Daily Press
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:51:25 +0000Over 200 Somerset schools to close over extreme heat - live updates
Temperatures are expected to soar to uncomfortable levels
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:38:54 +00001.5m people told 'drink when you're not thirsty' and eat yoghurt
A clinical lead has listed five signs and symptoms you need to watch for this week
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:09:54 +0000Housing developers could pay for new pumps to stop Somerset flooding
'This will secure the future of these pumping stations'
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000Chairman appointed for new £20m Bridgwater regeneration board
'I'm incredibly proud and honoured'
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000£800k secured for permanent pumps to prevent flooding near Taunton cinema
It's part of a wider £6m scheme
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000Date set for High Court battle over Somerset travellers' site
Only three pitches are currently occupied
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:38:58 +0000Sinkhole appears after 'underground explosion' in Bath city centre - updates
The public has been urged to stay away
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:19:38 +0000Tom Banton signs new white ball only contract with Somerset
The 27-year-old new deal will keep him at Taunton until the end for a further two seasons, but will see him playing limited overs games rather than red ball cricket for the county.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:13:25 +0000Road near Glastonbury reopens after lorry catches fire
Motorists were told to avoid the area
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:24:02 +0000Gritter lorry destroyed in fire near Glastonbury school
The road was closed for hours
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:10:16 +0000Social workers settle pay dispute as new strike threat looms
A dispute which saw 28 team managers and deputy team managers go on strike is over — but a separate dispute involving over 200 social workers remains unresolved
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:35:19 +0000Hottest areas in Somerset ranked as highs of 36C recorded
While some areas have sweltered, other areas have stayed under 30C
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:43:42 +0000Authentic Georgian garden to open in Bath later this year
It was inspired by a book published in 1834
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:36:57 +0000Natural infinity pool in charming Somerset town is 'largest in UK' and free to use
A picturesque UK seaside town offers the ideal day out to cool off during the UK heatwave, thanks to its seawater infinity pool and traditional seaside offerings
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:23:41 +0000AI to help make £23m of cuts in Somerset
It is hoped the tech can 'improve productivity and decision making'
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:38:47 +0000'I stayed in Minehead Butlins' premium apartments but it left me disgusted'
A family holiday at one of Butlins luxury apartments in Minehead, was marred by cleanliness issues in a premium apartment, leaving a guest who paid over £600 "disgusted"
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:24:12 +0000Bootids meteor shower hitting peak this week 'and can be caught on phone'
You don't need specialist equipment to capture it
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:42:31 +0000Bath City transfers latest as experienced striker signs
Luke Russe has left Bath City after three years at the club - but Reuben Reid has signed
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000HMO near Bridgwater town centre given permission to expand
Somerset Council has narrowly approved these changes
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pride flags ‘ripped down and destroyed’ in Weston-super-Mare
The vandalism meant the raising of flags for armed forces day could not go ahead as planned
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000Heatwave delays repairs to 'liquified' section of A30 in Somerset
'I'm told the road has to be a lot cooler for any repairs to work'
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000Lando Norris comes face-to-face with first-ever Madame Tussauds figure
"The artists have really nailed the details - it’s so lifelike."
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:34:10 +0000Man left with 'significant facial injuries' after night out attack in Weston-super-Mare
The couple were on their way home when they were attacked
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:05:57 +0000Jury retires to consider verdicts in trial of boy accused of killing Aria Thorpe, nine
Aria Thorpe died after sustaining a knife wound to her chest
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:37:47 +0000Over 200 Somerset schools to close amid extreme heat warning
The number of schools due to shut continues to rise