Western Daily Press

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:23:54 +0000
Yeovil Town boss wants more from side despite point against league leaders
“For me, like I keep saying to the lads, we just want to be better than that every week. We want to improve.”

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Luxury Somerset inn 'loses thousands' as village hit by water outages
On one occasion a wedding party was unable to properly shower or bathe

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:59:00 +0000
Adored fun-loving grampy among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:58:14 +0000
'Stick to our guns' as Bath's approach to PREM Rugby Cup won't change
"We need to be really clear with the players about what we need to work on, address those areas together and build on that performance today.”

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:37:03 +0000
Yeovil Town miss late penalty as Glovers denied inflicting first defeat on leaders Boreham Wood
It finished 2-2 as Boreham Wood are unbeaten in 17 now - but Yeovil had the chance to win it

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:21:30 +0000
Bath Rugby ratings from Gloucester PREM Rugby Cup defeat - 'Kicking costly'
Here's our ratings as Bath were beaten 44-36 by Gloucester

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:58:31 +0000
Man who raped British woman after Prague pub crawl to face lengthy jail term
He has been warned he faces a lengthy custodial sentence

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:48:10 +0000
Dog left with bleeding eye after electric bike hit-and-run in South West town
Thankfully Winnie the Jack Russell is said to be in a stable condition

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:07:56 +0000
Weston-super-Mare 2026 results announced after incredible procession
Here are the results from Weston-super-Mare carnival

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:27:12 +0000
Police enforce dispersal zone ahead of Taunton protests
Anyone who does not protest peacefully will be removed from the area

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Family-run Somerset shop 'still going strong' after 30 years
Unlike big online competitors like Amazon, their personal touch includes in-store advice and even a discount for over-60s

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Lidl's rejection in Bath mocked internationally but locals are less fussed
People the world over were discussing Bath: but how do actual residents feel?

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:19:49 +0000
Yeovil Town battling injuries and fatigue ahead of Boreham Wood test
Billy Rowley explained how the demanding fixture schedule has started to take it's toll on the squad.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:17:05 +0000
Riley Meredith to return for another season with Somerset for T20 Blast
He will be available for the duration of the 20-over competition.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:18:50 +0000
Woman seriously injured after being hit by e-scooter outside pub near Bath
Police want to speak to the man pictured

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:23:39 +0000
Weston-super-Mare Carnival route, timings and road closures for tonight
Excitement is building for tonight's spectacle

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:10:51 +0000
Opening date for Bath's controversial new recycling centre confirmed
"An important milestone for Bath"

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:50:16 +0000
Moment Bath cycle lane protesters ‘try to storm’ building as security shut doors
The council claims "people tried to break in" as security forced the doors shut, but protesters say their intent was to "sit quietly with placards"

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Somerset villagers 'stockpiling water' after losing supply 'six times this year'
"If this was a city, it would be fixed by now."

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:12:44 +0000
Bath Rugby v Gloucester Rugby team news announcements LIVE: PREM Rugby Cup Round Four sides
Bath Rugby host Gloucester Rugby at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round Four of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:16:46 +0000
Bath Rugby star Max Ojomoh lets the cat out of the bag about his future at the Rec
The centre is set to make just his second star for England on Saturday against Japan in the Nations Championship

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:10:43 +0000
Dog owner banned after relative showed video of him attacking pet to RSPCA
The distressing footage shows him kicking the dog, dragging it and pinning it to the floor

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
North Somerset fears tourist tax coming 'whether we like it or not'
'Frankly, we do not want an overnight tax being implemented in North Somerset'

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:51:00 +0000
Housing in small Somerset village to fund new sports facilities
A decision will be taken in the coming months

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:24:37 +0000
Police update after teenage girl raped at Bath park
Police are appealing for information

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