Western Daily Press
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000'Best performance yet' - Bath Rugby ratings from Harlequins thrashing
Here's how we rated the players from the 48-15 win
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000ITV detective drama filmed in Bath returns tonight after show cancellation
ITV detective drama McDonald and Dodds was cancelled in 2025 after four seasons, but fans will be delighted as a repeat episode airs on ITV3 this Sunday
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:59:05 +0000Bath Rugby cruise to bonus point win over Harlequins but aren't at their best
Bath pulled away to earn another bonus-point win as they beat a depleted Harlequins 48-15 despite a casual performance.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:49:16 +0000Driver hospitalised after colliding with electricity pole
They were rescued by fire crews before being taken to hospital
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000American soldier executed at prison for rape and murder of girl, 7
The horrific story from 1945 took place at Shepton Mallet Prison
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 28 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:39:00 +0000Somerset Council £5m boost for roads and paths - but won't fix potholes
Will help with clearing gullies and road markings - but not pothole funding
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:06:00 +0000Independent boujee Somerset town wants you to make it even cooler
Already vibrant - but could be even better - as new riverside amphitheatre and a shipping container food court among ideas
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:56:34 +0000Yeovil Town beaten at York City but Minstermen denied title
Yeovil beaten 3-0 - but a late goal from Rochdale sends title to the final day
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000Outrageously popular new café in Bath where finding a table is a struggle
People can't get enough of this new café - and it lives up to its name
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000Josie Gibson gets hands dirty making Somerset cider in new ITV show
The Bristol-local will tour the South West in Josie's Taste of the Westcountry on ITV
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:25:57 +0000Anyone born before 1976 should sign up for free NHS cancer kit
Early detection through free at-home screening kits can improve treatment outcomes
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:14:32 +0000Young biker fighting for life after crash in Somerset
Police have launched an appeal
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000‘Unloved’ rare 1978 Austin Allegro leaves auctioneers excited
"It is hard not to see the potential behind this rare survivor."
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000Six Somerset beaches you should not swim at
The Environment Agency has deemed the water quality at these beaches to be 'poor'
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0000Somerset town transformed as new car-free route across town opens
All part of major redevelopment and masterplan for Taunton
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:49:00 +0000Independent Somerset food hall named best in the UK and we can see why
Congratulations to them!
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:39:00 +0000Somerset woman proves there's more than one-way to speak up
She's redefined what many people think is possible
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:13:00 +0000Yeovil's newest hotspot brings 'something special' to town
“Our aim has always been to create something different for Yeovil"
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:25:00 +0000Major dog law change now in effect and 'extended to roads and paths'
A major change means owners need to be on top of the new rules
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Monty Don reacts to King Charles 'lifting ban' on controversial garden trend
Gardeners' World star Monty Don shared his reaction after King Charles and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show lifted a 13-year ban on a garden item
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:48:38 +0000Man breaks into Taunton pub, steals alcohol and returns for more
Police want to find the man pictured
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:47:45 +0000M5 medical emergency leaves man in hospital
The slip road was closed for a short time while emergency services were at the scene
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:32:29 +0000West Country landlord allowed to keep giant St George's cross on pub
Someone complained the pub looks like 'the HQ of the National Front'
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:54:14 +0000Meningitis cases confirmed at schools in Dorset outbreak - everything you need to know
Teens in the area are being offered precautionary antibiotics as health authorities anticipate further cases