Western Daily Press
Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Somerset coastal campsite could expand with 60 new pitches
A coastal campsite in Somerset could expand with up to 60 new pitches if plans are approved by local councillors.
Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bristol Airport accused of ignoring villages directly under flight path
'The airport recognises the impact and noise impacts on nine North Somerset villages but do not consider any villages in Bath and North East Somerset to the south and east of the airport'
Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Much-loved husband and dad among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wookey Hole launches new cave projections with tales of witches, bears, and brave cave divers
The project was made possible by a £250,000 investment
Sun, 24 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000Somerset animal expert explains why a dog wagging its tail doesn't always mean it's happy
A Somerset vet has explained that a wagging tail doesn't always mean a dog is happy — it could also be a sign of anxiety or worry, and understanding dog behaviour is key to keeping your pet safe.
Sat, 23 May 2026 21:42:08 +0000Britain's Got Talent judges send Somerset stars straight to final after 'breathtaking' act
The full Britain's Got Talent 2026 final line-up has now been confirmed with a local act awarded the last Golden Buzzer of the series
Sat, 23 May 2026 19:27:38 +0000M5 gridlock at Wellington after Bank Holiday crash - updates
Southbound traffic was queueing
Sat, 23 May 2026 19:22:49 +0000Jockey Hollie Doyle in hospital after fall at Bath Racecourse
She updated fans from her hospital bed
Sat, 23 May 2026 18:45:44 +0000Lando Norris second as Kimi Antonelli rages at George Russell after clash in Canadian Grand Prix sprint
Lando Norris was the beneficiary as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli made contact to come second in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint
Sat, 23 May 2026 16:56:37 +0000Much-loved former BBC radio presenter has died
Emma Britton had been openly sharing her cancer journey
Sat, 23 May 2026 15:56:10 +0000Hour-by-hour Somerset weather forecast with wall-to-wall glorious sunshine
Spoiler alert - there's a lot of sunshine
Sat, 23 May 2026 12:21:16 +0000Arrest made by police after woman punched and raped in Wellington
The man was arrested in Sussex
Sat, 23 May 2026 11:38:04 +0000£2,000 fine for motorist caught drink-driving and speeding
He was nearly double the alcohol limit
Sat, 23 May 2026 11:36:51 +0000RAC issues urgent 'check the level' car alert to all UK drivers
According to the motoring experts, drivers should make the checks before starting a journey
Sat, 23 May 2026 08:34:39 +0000Somerset make statement with emphatic victory over Hampshire
Somerset cruised to a seven-wicket win to start their T20 campaign with a win
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Inside Bath's hidden village up on the hill where life seems (almost) perfect
There are only a few small clouds in Larkhall's sky
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Somerset’s historic heated lido open for summer with splash pool for kids
The heated outdoor pool is open until the end of September
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Six places you can pick your own fruit in and around Somerset
It's almost PYO season
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000400-year-old Somerset pub left lying empty transformed into library
It's a new lease of life for a 400-year-old pub!
Fri, 22 May 2026 20:43:04 +0000Long M5 South West delays as bank holidaymakers flock to region
There were long delays
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:11:00 +0000NHS advises 'call 111' for 'bullseye' rash as over 1,000 Lyme disease cases confirmed
Lyme disease is usually transmitted through tick bites and the NHS warns a bullseye-shaped rash on the skin could be an early sign
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:25:56 +0000Woman 'punched then raped' in Somerset as police launch investigation
Suspect is believed to have left area in a white Volkswagen Golf
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:05:41 +0000Pretty South West market town hit by awful smell again
The Environment Agency said the smell has been affected by weather conditions
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:46:09 +0000Weston's marine lake reopens in time for Bank Holiday heatwave
'The people of Weston deserve good things and we have got a very good thing here.'
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:49:11 +0000Policeman repeatedly pushed and dragged boy by his clothing in police station car park
He also swore at him