Western Daily Press
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:47 +0000Live: Storm Chandra brings flooding chaos to Somerset
Updates on road closures below
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:13:42 +0000M5 traffic released after crash
Expect delays
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000AD FEATURE: Independent Boarding School of the Year welcomes new Principal
An exciting new chapter begins at Monkton Combe School with the arrival of Bradley Salisbury
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000'Too tall' plan to build 270 flats in Bath
It would be the city's second co-living development
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Roadworks on Bridgwater's 'Misery Mile' blamed for closures
'The roadworks made it so difficult for people to come into town'
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Couple swap London life for Somerset flower farm after life-changing diagnosis
They decided to leave their 'unfulfilling' city lives
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:59:00 +0000Lifeline for south Somerset carnival clubs as new sheds approved
But there are concerns about the site
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:41:16 +0000Storm Chandra: Full list of road closures across South West as widespread flooding causes chaos
There are multiple roads now closed thanks to the rising floodwaters inundating the South West
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:33:37 +0000
A30 flooding LIVE as busy road near Exeter Airport closed as Storm Chandra brings downpours
The A-road is now fully blocked off to traffic as Storm Chandra rages on
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:05:59 +0000Hundreds report sexual abuse during military medical exams
Incidents have spanned five decades
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:16 +0000Thousands of pounds of make-up stolen from Boots store
Police officers believe these men can help the investigation
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:21:11 +0000Sweets, alcohol and electric toothbrush hidden inside thief's coat
John Vann admitted to 11 counts of theft
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:57:47 +0000Sentimental necklaces and bracelets stolen from Somerset home
Have you seen these pieces of jewellery?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:09:21 +0000Storm Chandra flood warnings and alerts in Somerset - full list
Locals have been warned to prepare for flooding
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:56:53 +0000British Airways urges travellers not to pack 1 item in hand luggage
A Reddit user recently admitted to nearly missing their flight after making a common packing mistake with their carry-on bag. British Airways said: "These items are not permitted in the cabin either on your person or in your hand/cabin baggage.&...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:53:33 +0000Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Club tops Somerset Division 1 after defeating Clevedon
Burnham claimed a 28-7 victory over Clevedon in the top-of-the-table clash
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:18:36 +0000Man hospitalised after being punched as he left pub
Police conducted a house-to-house search and now want to speak to these two
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:36:20 +0000Amber warning for rain issued ahead of Storm Chandra
It follows a yellow weather warning put in place yesterday
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:07:30 +0000'So healthy' mum's staggering diagnosis just months after birth of her daughter
'This really shows that it can happen to anyone'
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:52:28 +0000I made Mary Berry's easy chicken and potato traybake - it cost me just £3
Mary Berry's honey mustard chicken and potato traybake is a budget-friendly dinner that cost me just £3 to make. This easy one-pan meal requires minimal ingredients and took only 10 minutes to prepare.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:08:00 +0000Somerset Council to spend more than £5.8m changing street lights to LEDs
It will reduce the energy bill by £2m
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:07:00 +0000Somerset nursery makes huge comeback after going from 'Inadequate' to 'Good' in less than a year
The new director is "incredibly proud" of all the improvements made.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:02:00 +0000Replacement Yeovil school to be finished by summer 2027
It will be home for 420 pupils
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000More than 9,300 new Somerset homes could be signed off by central government
There are sites across the county
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:53:55 +0000Second body believed to be missing Christmas Day swimmer
A body was recovered from the sea this afternoon