Western Daily Press

Thu, 7 May 2026 07:53:19 +0000
Somerset film and TV actor dies suddenly, aged 41
He broke news of his treatment two weeks ago

Thu, 7 May 2026 05:46:08 +0000
Towering lock to leave Bath Rugby for move to the URC
Harvey Cuskson will swap Bath for the Scarlets next season

Thu, 7 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Filthy Glastonbury rubbish site cleared by volunteer team
They found mummified rats during the clear-up

Thu, 7 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside Hinkley C as 'tough' phase picks up pace
A behind-the-scenes tour gives fresh insight

Thu, 7 May 2026 04:55:00 +0000
Plan to privatise hundreds of NHS jobs ‘not acceptable’ says councillor
Hundreds of 'bank' staff are set to be transferred to a private company

Thu, 7 May 2026 04:41:00 +0000
Yeovil Town summer rebuild needed as Glovers have just eight players left
Billy Rowley begins his rebuild with wholesale changes to the squad to come

Wed, 6 May 2026 14:43:34 +0000
Sky Sports sign £1bn Formula 1 deal to freeze out Netflix and Apple
Deal from broadcaster extended until 2024

Wed, 6 May 2026 14:17:45 +0000
Tributes to Somerset legend 'Hippy Kev' who had 'unforgettable presence'
'When I go back to Somerset, people still stop me and ask 'How's Kev?''

Wed, 6 May 2026 13:30:40 +0000
Michael Vaughan criticises England’s ‘ridiculous’ search for new selector
"It's a long time, four months, to find someone."

Wed, 6 May 2026 12:28:20 +0000
Doctor says sign on your hand 'could be cancer' as just 1pc know symptoms
Dr Rupa Parmar has explained the symptoms you need to watch for, and when to see a doctor

Wed, 6 May 2026 10:54:35 +0000
North Somerset to vote next week on joining West of England Combined Authority
Councillors have been warned that the government could force them to join anyway, even if they vote against

Wed, 6 May 2026 05:17:00 +0000
Push for more buses at Somerset hospital blocked by helipad rules
It's down to government regulations

Wed, 6 May 2026 05:09:00 +0000
Caravans can remain at Somerset holiday site despite coastal erosion fears
The site has been subject to numerous planning applications

Wed, 6 May 2026 05:04:00 +0000
Korean beauty brand Pure Seoul to open shop in Bath
It's another new store for Southgate Shopping Centre

Wed, 6 May 2026 04:59:00 +0000
Concern at another greenfield for development in Midsomer Norton
'There are alternative brownfield sites within the area'

Tue, 5 May 2026 17:26:09 +0000
Search for Ford driver after man crashes off road into lamppost
The man was rescued from the wreck and rushed to hospital with serious injuries

Tue, 5 May 2026 16:49:38 +0000
M5 closure traps drivers in 'six-hour' standstill with no food or water
There are five-hour delays on the M5 in Somerset and 14 miles of tailbacks

Tue, 5 May 2026 16:48:13 +0000
Key details as M5 closed for 12 hours after tanker crash
Some drivers have been trapped in traffic all day

Tue, 5 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Every word from Bath Rugby boss Johann van Graan's post-match Champions Cup semi-final press conference
Here is every word from van Graan's post-match press conference...

Tue, 5 May 2026 15:31:40 +0000
Menace North Somerset motorcyclist who sped at 110mph named and shamed
His "reckless" move did not go unnoticed

Tue, 5 May 2026 14:50:01 +0000
'No issue' with recycling chatbot, says North Somerset Council
It was described as a 'one-off'

Tue, 5 May 2026 14:30:21 +0000
Scotland international to leave Bath Rugby and join Newcastle Red Bulls
Scotland and Lions centre Chris Harris will leave at the end of the season

Tue, 5 May 2026 13:33:51 +0000
'High potential' - Thomas Rew signs new Somerset contract
“I’m very happy and proud to be signing this extension to my contract."

Tue, 5 May 2026 12:54:36 +0000
Bath Rugby injury latest: Will Muir and Louie Hennessey hurt in Champions Cup defeat 
The pair are doubts for when Bath travel to Exeter Chiefs on Sunday

Tue, 5 May 2026 09:54:36 +0000
French TV responds to Johann van Graan's accusations over missed high tackles in Bath's semi-final defeat to UBB
The Bath head of rugby was unimpressed at the lack of inspection of three potential card worthy high tackles

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