Western Daily Press

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:07:42 +0000
Somerset Santander to close as bank announces 44 branch closures across UK
The announcement comes as the bank accelerates its shift towards digital services, following a sharp decline in face-to-face banking.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Bowls saved my life - now I'm competing for England on the world stage'
Ron Homer will represent Team England in para bowls this summer and has set himself the goal of leaving Glasgow with a gold medal around his neck.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council relying on enforcement officers from West Midlands council
It has struggled to recruit

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council faces race against time to approve 208 new Taunton homes
It will eventually comprise of 2,000 homes

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:57:00 +0000
'Water torture' padel courts axed as sports centre gets go-ahead
There are still no padel courts in Bath

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:54:23 +0000
Russian ship ordered to leave Bristol Channel
The ship had reportedly entered UK waters to complete some repair work

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:05:58 +0000
'Modest gentleman' found dead in Somerset 'will be sorely missed'
Tributes have been paid

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:17:44 +0000
Somerset places at risk of flooding as another rain warning looms
Parts of Somerset have been submerged

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:26:39 +0000
'Scared' Somerset couple brace for worst flooding in a decade as they barricade home
They even have their own flood defences - but fear they won't hold tomorrow

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:51:14 +0000
Business set to leave village where Storm Chandra flooding reached 'chest height'
Dramatic pictures from the village show the extent of the flooding

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:32:08 +0000
Man burgled Somerset home while victim slept
He stole a backpack containing a wallet from the property

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:48:10 +0000
Wheelie bin from America washes up on beach after 4,000 mile journey
It's bin on holiday

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:53:09 +0000
Somerset stars named as Ben Stokes to join England Lions coaching staff for UAE trip
Will Smeed and James Rew selected - as Ben Stokes will be part of coaching team

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:14:51 +0000
Yeovil Town's enforced break given squad a chance to properly gel
Including the manager - “I’m still putting up IKEA furniture in the flat we’ve got down the road."

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:11:00 +0000
'Every player must be a leader' for Yeovil Town to climb table
“We know we’ve got the quality to do that, it’s just about on the day stepping up and doing that."

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:47:15 +0000
Storm Chandra flood chaos leaves rugby club completely submerged in water
The pitch was completely submerged

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:43:36 +0000
Storm Chandra aftermath in Somerset pictured as areas left underwater
Firefighters rescued some residents from their homes

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:55:19 +0000
DWP issues 'all pensioners' message over changes to payments
The DWP has been increasing its efforts to contact people

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:54:04 +0000
Bath Rugby transfer rumours latest: Tom de Glanville to join PREM rivals, Alfie Barbeary wanted
Johann van Graan is busy recruiting and locking down his squad for the 2026/27 season - but could see stars leave

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:41:40 +0000
Glastonbury gymnastics club left 'proud and humbled' by nomination for national award
Edge Acrobatic Gymnastics Club, based in Glastonbury, have been recognised in the Community Club of the Year (less than 250 members) category, sponsored by Gymnova, at the British Gymnastics Awards

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:40:32 +0000
Bradford-on-Avon youngster nominated for prestigious gymnastics prize
Katrin Hesse, who is from Bradford on Avon and attends King Edmund Acro Gym, has been shortlisted in the Young Person of the Year category at the British Gymnastics Awards

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:55:46 +0000
Bath Fashion Museum takes key step towards reopening as planning application submitted
The old post office will be transformed into the museum, which will open onto a 'new public square' in the heart of Bath

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:23:03 +0000
Why major incident has been declared in Somerset
All you need to know

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:13:21 +0000
'I died for eight minutes and saw the other side, there is no real death'
Brianna floated out of her body and heard a voice asking if she was ready to move on

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:54:52 +0000
Hour-by-hour forecast as new rain alert issued for Somerset
Here's how to stay safe

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