Western Daily Press

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 08:56:08 +0000
League champions Weston-super-Mare aiming to end the season unbeaten 
There is another milestone that they will achieve in this, the 150th year since the formation of the Club, and that is to complete this campaign unbeaten, but visitors Crediton will be out to spoil the celebrations.

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 06:46:29 +0000
Mary Berry's all-in-one chicken recipe is 'hearty' and ready in just 1 hour
Mary Berry's all-in-one spatchcock chicken is a hearty one-pan dish, perfect for the whole family to enjoy

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 06:36:56 +0000
Mary Berry's three fish pie recipe is an easy make-ahead family favourite
Mary Berry's three fish pie recipe has received rave reviews and can be made ahead of time, making it ideal for family gatherings

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 06:29:59 +0000
Bath Rugby scrum-half departs with immediate effect
The former South African U20s scrum-half leaves the club having made 16 appearances

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Peter Andre's wife Emily issues blunt response to baby four after health ordeal
Emily Andre shared she had emergency surgery after giving birth to youngest daughter Arabella in 2024, developing a rare hernia that doctors warned could cause complications if she got pregnant again

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Network Rail wants my shed, says neighbour of new station
"We can’t understand why they are taking so much of our garden to put a fence up"

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Somerset attraction welcomes 'exciting' new shop but fans need to be quick
Its founder has worked at London Fashion Week and Glastonbury Festival - but this project is much closer to home

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:52:57 +0000
Bath City on brink of relegation after Torquay United thrashing
Romans beaten 4-1 by Torquay - and now 10 points from safety with only 12 left to play for

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:48:34 +0000
Somerset can't force win but happy with Nottinghamshire draw
"We wanted to make sure the game was dead and then we felt putting men around the bat would be the best way to take wickets."

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 14:23:51 +0000
Murder suspect named after man found dead in Weston-super-Mare
A man was found dead at an address over the weekend

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:36:49 +0000
Reform UK gains second councillor on North Somerset Council
Reform says it is "delighted" by his decision

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 09:56:53 +0000
'We live in Somerset's forgotten valley - bus cuts are disrupting our lives'
There are fears people will be "forced to move away"

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 05:25:33 +0000
Wheelchair-bound Somerset teacher 'forced to stay home' by Motability changes
Kay Millar says she will not be able to have a job or see her friends once the sweeping changes kick in

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New Taunton school and health hub at huge development site could take years
The Orchard Grove development, between the A38 Wellington Road and Honiton Road, will eventually comprise 2,000 homes

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater sweet shop in ‘antisocial hotspot’ gains alcohol licence
The application drew strong objections

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Eight Somerset green spaces to be managed differently
Street Parish Council has now finalised its devolution deal

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 20:19:39 +0000
Exact day Somerset will bask in 22C sunshine during Half Term
The Met Office predicts a big change to the conditions to set in on Thursday

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:59:51 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from comeback win against Saracens - 'His best game'
Bath Rugby beat Saracens 31-22 at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in the last 16 knockout round of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:14:29 +0000
Yeovil Town beaten at Eastleigh but National League survival secured
Yeovil beaten 2-1 at Eastleigh

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:58:51 +0000
Somerset start County Championship season with draw with Nottinghamshire
Gritty resistance on the part of Nottinghamshire’s top-order batters conspired to frustrate Somerset’s bid to force a win.

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:45:01 +0000
10 cheapest places to buy petrol in Somerset right now
The most expensive spot to fill up your tank is currently in Bridgwater

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 14:46:57 +0000
Man charged with murder in Weston-super-Mare
A man was tragically found dead at an address on Saturday

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 13:10:31 +0000
Bath City end 14-game winless run with A4 derby win
The game’s only goal came in the 94th minute from Scott Wilson, but that moment wouldn’t have been possible without a fine goalkeeping performance from Charlie Binns.

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:06:07 +0000
M5 jam packed as Easter weekend travellers head north
The queues were horrendous

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath hospital given one star hygiene rating because 'staff member did not have password'
The hospital will be reinspected soon

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