Western Daily Press
Sat, 7 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Bridgwater 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
Two Somerset pubs named among Britain's 100 best
A third is located just over the Somerset border
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
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
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 12:41:12 +0000
Man performs indecent act in front of supermarket worker
Police say the man pictured may have information that could assist their enquiries
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 12:22:43 +0000
'Somerset a second home' as Migeal Pretorius returns as overseas player next summer
The 31-year-old will be available for selection across all formats for Somerset County Cricket Club
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 12:01:52 +0000
Exeter Chiefs v Bath Rugby team news announcements live updates for PREM Rugby Cup
Exeter Chiefs host Bath Rugby at Sandy Park in Round Three of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 11:48:03 +0000
Bath Rugby announce the immediate signing of a front row reinforcement
Argentine tighthead Marcos Camerlinckx has put pen to paper pn a deal with the West Country club
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 11:41:19 +0000
Yeovil Town hoping to add another scalp to their long list of FA Cup shocks
The Glovers have taken 21 football league scalps in the competition in their history, more than any other club.
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater Carnival past and present in 72 brilliant pictures
We dive into the archives to look at pictures from the past, ahead of this weekend's return for 2026
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000
Battle to take back disused Bath allotments after eviction
Last year the landlord evicted the council from the site after 130 years
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 20:02:39 +0000
Police to use facial recognition software in Bath city centre
Members of the public walking through Bath city centre could have their faces scanned in real time by marked police surveillance vans
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 19:55:17 +0000
Man sentenced after 'kind and loving' man killed in front of loved ones
Graham Janes pleaded guilty to manslaughter after the tragic attack
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 17:09:47 +0000
Huge Somerset employer Leonardo confirms 'difficult decision' as up to 70 jobs at risk
It is currently consulting with staff and is hoping affected workers can find other roles within the business
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 15:41:44 +0000
Drug rape husband ‘expects to die behind bars but wants wife to know the truth’
A man from Somerset already pleaded guilty to various offences
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 15:05:36 +0000
Police urge public not to approach suspect after stabbing near Trowbridge Tesco
Two men have been arrested, but one remains outstanding
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:25:07 +0000
Man accused of raping woman advertised for sex tells court she ‘participated’
He answered an advert online to have sex with a man's wife, a court heard
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:59:19 +0000
Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of Exeter Chiefs: Quinn Roux, Kepu Tuipulotu, Scott Kirk
Bath Rugby travel to Exeter Chiefs in Round Three of the PREM Rugby Cup on Saturday
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:33:39 +0000
Jobs lost as Somerset boat-maker used by police and military collapses
The decades-old company operates in five continents and won a contract for the London Olympics