Western Daily Press

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:52:09 +0000
Bath Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs LIVE: Play-by-play Gallagher PREM semi-final updates and team news
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:40:32 +0000
Lando Norris hopeful McLaren have much better weekend after 'shocking' Monaco
"The result for Oscar ended up not being too bad but it was just a tough weekend on pace and, for me, reliability."

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:42:55 +0000
Yeovil Town add trio of new signings as squad gets stronger
Three new players have been added to the Glovers squad

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:22:52 +0000
M5 Somerset traffic delays after crash near Taunton - live updates
Drivers should expect delays this morning

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:48:09 +0000
Drunk driver careers wrong way down A38
"It was extremely lucky that no-one was harmed"

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
AD FEATURE: Mattress expert reveals the secret to keeping cool at night
Hot nights can make quality sleep harder to come by, but a few simple changes may help you stay cooler and more comfortable

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Road closure near busy Somerset railway station extended into summer holidays
There have been issues for five years

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:59:00 +0000
How 2,000 homes could change this iconic Somerset view forever
'At this stage we do not have plans for further public consultation'

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:56:00 +0000
No changes coming to Bridgwater's Celebration Mile until October
'There is a lack of focus on what is best for Bridgwater'

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:26:07 +0000
Couple's plea as cat goes missing after climbing into Ocado delivery van
The delivery driver continued their route not knowing the cat was in the van

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:46:30 +0000
Police update after M5 driver seen 'swerving at speed'
Drivers on the motorway at that time are being asked to check their dashcam footage

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:08:06 +0000
Man accused of killing his four-week-old baby faces trial
The baby boy was taken to hospital from an address in Somerset

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Unanimous backing for new town between Bristol and Keynsham
Top politicians have backed plans for the 'zero-carbon' new town at Hicks Gate

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:57:05 +0000
Osip in Bruton named second-best restaurant in the UK
"Next year we'll be No 1!"

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:47:28 +0000
Aldi coming to Keynsham despite fear it will ‘grind estate to a halt’
The discounter says the store will bring 40 new jobs

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:28:21 +0000
Bath Rugby left empty handed at the Gallagher PREM awards
The Rugby Awards 2026 were held in London on Wednesday night, celebrating the best of the 2025/26 season

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:18:15 +0000
Man seriously injured in late-night Bath attack
Police believe three women can help their investigation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:43:00 +0000
Beloved Somerset waterpark opened by Princess Diana closed suddenly after 18 years now transformed
Its doors were opened by Princess Diana in 1991 but closed rather abruptly, leaving locals disappointed to say goodbye to a family-favourite destination

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:30:12 +0000
Six arrested in Somerset village and stolen vehicles seized
A raid was carried out at a commercial site

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:02:00 +0000
Somerset MPs demand more government funding for rural pharmacies
'Our pharmacies in rural areas are expected to do more and more with little extra help'

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
100 new homes near M5 to provide £3.2m for local Somerset services
The developer will contribute £1.5m towards additional nursery, primary, secondary and special needs provision

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:55:00 +0000
Plans for 35 homes near Somerset Starbucks and Travelodge move to next stage
Locals have concenrs about traffic

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:26:00 +0000
Three women sought after 3am street attack in Bath
A man in his 60s was attacked in the early hours

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Major milestone as iconic Birnbeck Pier connects to mainland for first time in decades
Pictures show a new section being lifted into place

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:29:09 +0000
Yeovil Town's week of signings continue as new striker joins
Stephen Walker has signed from Scarborough Athletic on a two-year deal

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