Western Daily Press
Mon, 9 Feb 2026 07:23:15 +0000The areas of Somerset expected to flood as more rain arrives - full list
More heavy rain is expected to cause flooding today
Mon, 9 Feb 2026 06:56:00 +0000
Social workers vote to strike as ‘morale is shot to bits’
'There's still time to get back round the table and avoid strike action. But the result of the ballot couldn't be clearer.'
Mon, 9 Feb 2026 06:49:00 +0000
18 low-cost homes to be built on Frome town centre car park
It follows years of delays
Mon, 9 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Plans to spend £1.85m on hydropower proposal for Bath
A small hydroelectric power plant could be built in front of Pulteney Bridge
Mon, 9 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
More than 1,600 sites being considered for new Somerset homes
The council is in the early stages of putting together its new Local Plan
Mon, 9 Feb 2026 05:56:55 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from PREM Rugby Cup win at Sale Sharks - 'Relentless'
South West rugby writer John Evely takes a closer look at the individual performances from the Bath Rugby players
Mon, 9 Feb 2026 00:02:00 +0000
Somerset road closes for six weeks so toads and newts can cross safely
3,000 amphibians are hoped to reach their breeding grounds
Mon, 9 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Somerset's RSPCA heroes honoured for oil spill disaster efforts
'One of the most magnificent rescue operations in the history of the RSPCA'
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 21:07:36 +0000
Brean holiday resort issues statement after huge blow for seaside town
The firm has sought to reassure visitors
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 17:53:26 +0000
Bath Rugby steamroll Sale Sharks to score 10 tries in PREM Rugby Cup demolition
Bath Rugby beat Sale Sharks 60-19 at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in the seventh round of pool stage games in the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Amelia Coltman: Tennis champion who tried skeleton to boost CV now chasing Olympic gold
She was a national tennis champion who only tried skeleton to "boost her CV," but now University of Bath-based Amelia Coltman is head-first in the race for Olympic gold.
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Arrested MP Dan Norris insists he is still serving constituents
He has been further arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, voyeurism and upskirting
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Three of our favourite things at the new flagship M&S store in Bath
Flowers, bears, and caffeine, oh my!
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 11:25:50 +0000
More flooding? New heavy rain and travel chaos warning issued
The Met Office has put out a new weather warning
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 10:34:46 +0000
‘High levels of misogyny’ in responses to Somerset police budget survey
'We got some pretty unpleasant responses'
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 10:30:24 +0000
Sale Sharks 19-60 Bath Rugby LIVE: Full highlights and reaction from PREM Rugby Cup thrashing
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the CorpAcq Stadium
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 09:36:01 +0000
'It wasn't beautiful' but Yeovil Town fight hard for late win
January signing Terrell Works scored the only goal of the game in the 87th minute
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 07:37:59 +0000
Somerset on flood watch with red warnings issued as river levels continue to rise
As the UK enters its 38th straight day of rain, the record-breaking weather statistic has many wondering if it is now time to build an ark.
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
No plans to demolish derelict building near Chard Leisure Centre
There were plans to demolish the boarded-up building in 2023
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 02:08:00 +0000
Certain people qualify for free or discounted TV Licences amid price rise news
The TV Licence will increase by £5.50 to £180 from April, but some people can get a discount
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 20:04:46 +0000
Bath's Henry Arundell runs riot as England thrash Wales in Six Nations opener
Henry Arundell celebrated his first Test start since the 2023 World Cup by running in three first-half tries
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 17:47:44 +0000
Yeovil Town leave it late to beat Altrincham
January signing Terrell Works scored in the 87th minute to win it for Yeovil
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 14:25:27 +0000
Man in his 20s arrested after passenger seriously injured in Somerset crash
The passenger was rushed to hospital but the driver was not at the scene when police arrived
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 12:24:15 +0000
Sale Sharks v Bath Rugby TV guide and full team news
Sale Sharks host Bath Rugby at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in the seventh round of pool stage games in the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup
Sat, 7 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Unique and romantic Valentine's Day ideas in Somerset
From a romantic spa day to a winter walk, there's something to suit everyone