Western Daily Press

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 07:16:37 +0000
Fitness expert says you can lower blood pressure in eight weeks for 77p
High blood pressure is often called a silent killer

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 05:42:40 +0000
Car crashes into Somerset railway bridge
Services may still be delayed

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New cider bar opens at Unity Beach leisure park in Brean
You don't need to be a resort guest to visit

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
20mph speed limit on the cards for Taunton town centre
'This would definitely make Taunton's status as a 'garden town' more of a reality'

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for 500-bed campus to house Somerset gigafactory workers on hold
Construction is proceeding at pace on the 'gigafactory'

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 03:08:00 +0000
Martin Lewis shares holiday rule that could save you thousands
The financial expert said if you don't act fast, you could lose out

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:58:43 +0000
Gang of fighting youths stopped trains at Weston-Super-Mare
Parents picked up some of the youths following the distrurbance

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:50:16 +0000
Graffiti to be cleaned off Grade II listed Bath building — after six years
Spray paint can be difficult to clean off Bath stone without following a careful process

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:20:50 +0000
Boy punched and kicked during park attack
Officers want to speak to the man pictured

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:48:39 +0000
Calls to declare ‘state of emergency’ over Glastonbury van-dwellers
Somerset Council has been working to secure a site to provide safe accommodation for the 'non-bricks and mortar' community

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:35:50 +0000
Hooded gang damage Bridgwater shops and steal tobacco products
The 'carefully planned' burglary is being investigated by police

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:30:36 +0000
Bath City slump to another defeat as survival hopes dashed again
The Romans are now 14 league games without a win, their longest stretch since 2001, as relegation could be confirmed as early as Easter Monday.

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:19:19 +0000
Hunt for men after arson at Somerset barber shop
Police want to find the men pictured

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:49:53 +0000
'Beautiful' South West walk with amazing views is perfect for weekend strolls
If you're looking for somewhere 'stunning' to walk or hike in the South West, a coastal path stretching a 630 miles comes highly recommended and there are several places to join it

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:47:56 +0000
Easy way to avoid £180 TV Licence fee price hike
The price of a black and white and coloured licence has risen today on April 1, 2026

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:45:24 +0000
Homeowner in 'jealousy' battle over illegal fence
Neighbours have defended him, saying they "don't have a problem"

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 08:37:37 +0000
Billy Rowley rues 'really bad' first half as Yeovil Town's controversial defeat
The winning moment came late on, but it was not without controversy, with Yeovil players adamant the ball had not crossed the line.

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
West of England politicians guarded by security after mayor chased into lift
'We were obviously concerned about the incident that took place on Monday and we are very supportive of the additional measures that have been put in place today to protect everybody’s safety'

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for 145 homes near Taunton refused as developer runs out of time
The proposals were first put forward in 2015

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Taunton school with low attendance and frequent staff changes told it needs 'significant improvement'
The school was criticised for 'stubbornly low' attendance

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0000
County-by-county preview for Somerset and Gloucestershire ahead of County Championship
The ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay has provided the annual county-by-county season preview ahead of the start of the Rothesay County Championship on Friday 3 April.

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 04:18:00 +0000
Somerset darts star Justin Hood's naked proposal ended in tears and thrown ring
When she didn't cry he broke down in tears himself and threw the ring at her before storming off

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:38:58 +0000
Police refer themselves to watchdog after body of man found in river
Wiltshire Police said they were called to Chippenham after concern for welfare reports

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:12:22 +0000
Firefighters called to car blaze in Bruton
Devon and Somerset Fire Service was called shortly after midday

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:30:53 +0000
Firefighters tackle blaze at Bridgwater property
Crews from three stations were called to scene this afternoon

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