Western Daily Press

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 10 Somerset car parks where you are most likely to be fined
Some rake in huge amounts of cash

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:56:00 +0000
'Cramped' cul-de-sac to be built in bungalow's garden
Revised plans have had the go-ahead

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:50:00 +0000
Inside Bath's underground vegan eatery where the 'meat' tasted just like the real deal
My childhood best friend is a vegan. So when we arranged to meet up in Bath, I figured the steakhouse was out. Fish and chips probably wouldn't do either. And KFC could definitely strike the wrong chord.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0000
Bats bounce back in South West as populations soar
Here's why this is a good thing for you and the community

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:12:51 +0000
M5 standstill in Somerset as 'police incident' halts traffic - live updates
It is the latest of a string of incidents on the motorway today

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:55:12 +0000
Cheddar Reservoir closed ahead of extreme heat warning
Forecasters predict temperatures will read the mid-30s at the start of next week

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0000
Boy accused of Aria Thorpe's murder tells court he just 'wanted to scare her'
The suspect said he 'leaned forward' with a knife and 'acted like he was fencing' before the nine-year-old was fatally stabbed

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:35:48 +0000
Wellbeing event to be held on hill for Summer Solstice
The free event has been inspired by community gatherings

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:34:01 +0000
Free beach parking to return to Brean as day-trippers rejoice
It's been welcomed by beach-goers

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:20:23 +0000
Bath pizza takeaway gets 2.30am licence despite neighbours' concerns
Locals feel it will bring in more disorder

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:07:24 +0000
Man found with 'life-changing' head injury on Bridgwater street
He was found in the early hours of this morning

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:57:10 +0000
Lando Norris announced for 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Reigning Formula 1 World Champion, Lando Norris will be returning to the iconic Goodwood Estate as part of its line-up for the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:01:07 +0000
How to watch France XV v England XV live on TV for free and full team news
England Rugby face France on Friday night in Vannes

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:11:36 +0000
Under-pressure housebuilder eyeing last-ditch rescue
It suffered financial losses in its most recent accounts

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000
New discovery by archaelogists is 'rewriting' Stonehenge history
Archaelogists have made a groundbreaking Stonehenge discovery which predates the earliest laid stones and changes everything we know about the beloved landmark.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0000
Major Somerset flood relief channel near 'gigafactory' site could be improved
The work will cost around £1m

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:11:00 +0000
New business units near A303 in Somerset approved after three-year wait
Construction will begin this year

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0000
Electric vehicle charging hub planned by busy Somerset McDonald's near M5
It will have 16 'ultra-rapid' charging points

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Huge flocks attracted by man 'excessively feeding' gulls in Clevedon
'It is a fairly spectacular sight to see 100 seagulls and a man just chuck bread into the air'

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Court battle looms over 'reckless' parking charges in Clevedon
'It's reckless and economically short-sighted'

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0000
Campaigners welcome 'once-in-a-generation' £50m to combat Somerset floods
'This funding is excellent news and we strongly welcome it'

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:19:35 +0000
M5 traffic standstill in Somerset as police incidents caused miles of tailbacks
Motorway traffic is now moving again after a six-mile queue formed earlier this afternoon

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:59:36 +0000
Dramatic M5 police chase halts Somerset traffic as suspect 'crashes into cars' in attempt to flee
Traffic was queuing for more than six miles as the incident brought the motorway to a standstill

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:56:58 +0000
Third arrest after fire in Glastonbury destroyed caravans and scorched Tesco store
A man in his 20s was arrested this morning

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:47:16 +0000
Teen with 'man bag' and two girls involved in incident in Wells
Police are appealing for witnesses

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