Western Daily Press

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 09:46:32 +0000
Watch the Bridgwater Carnival winners as incredible carts wow crowds
Carnival came to Bridgwater on Saturday night.

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset funeral notices pay tribute to 'much-loved great granny'
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset pub landlady bans man for life after 'brazen' drug incident
"Anyone who thinks they don't have a problem with drugs at their pub is an idiot"

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival 2026 full results, pictures from spectacular event
Here are the results and some of the best pictures

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
South West 'prepper' spends over £1,000 to stockpile 600 tins of food
Ian, who was in the Army, still plans on expanding his emergency supply

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Definitive verdict on reviving long-lost seaside lido where Banksy used to swim
The 1930s pool was almost demolished after its closure years ago

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 00:57:40 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival results as carts take to the streets as thousands watch - live updates
We'll be bringing you the latest throughout the evening

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 22:41:49 +0000
George Russell vents fury as Lando Norris grabs pole in Sao Paulo
Norris who showed his world champion class to sit proudly on top spot as he bids to join the battle for second in the championship.

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 22:04:53 +0000
Yeovil Town late heartbreak but beaten by ‘better team’ in spirited FA Cup performance
Billy Rowley admitted Chesterfield were the better side as Yeovil Town were knocked out of the FA Cup following a 4-3 defeat at the SMH Group Stadium.

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 20:56:45 +0000
Police chase in Taunton ends in horror as elderly pedestrian is hit - updates
The road was shut overnight

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 19:03:32 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from Exeter Chiefs win in the PREM Rugby Cup - 'Best display of the season'
Bath Rugby beat Exeter Chiefs 35-19 at Sandy Park on Saturday in Round Three of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 18:20:55 +0000
Pedestrian suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after being struck in Taunton police chase
Police are appealing for witnesses

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Bath restaurant with a world-famous neighbour deserves a queue of its own
People often walk past on their way to a well-known destination - but next time, we suggest they stop

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 13:31:10 +0000
How to watch Exeter Chiefs v Bath Rugby live on TV and full team news
Exeter Chiefs host Bath Rugby at Sandy Park on Saturday in Round Three of the PREM Rugby Cup

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Somerset 2026 carnival dates for processions on the circuit
Here's all the dates for your diary

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival 2026: Everything you need to know on carnival day
Bridgwater's biggest night of the year returns today

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Beautiful Bath neighbourhood named among UK's best - but I'm not convinced'
Though undoubtedly stunning it "has an air of Disneyland about it"

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Small but 'well connected' Somerset village with historic pub set for new homes
Several new homes have already been permitted directly opposite the pub

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Two Somerset pubs named among Britain's 100 best
A third is located just over the Somerset border

Fri, 6 Nov 2026 16:28:01 +0000
Woman who smelled strongly of alcohol killed cyclist in crash
Cannabis and an open bottle of vodka were found in her car

Fri, 6 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival squibbing will continue unique firework tradition
Bridgwater Carnival is set to dazzle once more with its spectacular squibbing display

Fri, 6 Nov 2026 15:58:23 +0000
University of Bath shares outcome of spiking investigation as scale of backlash made clear
Members of the rugby team, who were caught up in the controversy, faced "unacceptable abuse" following allegations

Fri, 6 Nov 2026 15:18:26 +0000
North Somerset's power share allowed to continue after uncertainty
Labour councillors handed their Green colleagues an ultimatum last month

Fri, 6 Nov 2026 14:36:07 +0000
'Complex' repairs of hole on Bath bridge could last until 2027
Contractors widening a pavement accidentally dug through the roof of a canal tunnel under a major road

Fri, 6 Nov 2026 13:53:54 +0000
'Abhorrent' attack in crowd remains a mystery one year on
A man was taken to hospital at the time for surgery on a fractured cheekbone and his right eye

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