Western Daily Press

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six Somerset beaches you should not swim at
The Environment Agency has deemed the water quality at these beaches to be 'poor'

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
‘Unloved’ rare 1978 Austin Allegro leaves auctioneers excited
"It is hard not to see the potential behind this rare survivor."

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0000
Somerset town transformed as new car-free route across town opens
All part of major redevelopment and masterplan for Taunton

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:49:00 +0000
Independent Somerset food hall named best in the UK and we can see why
Congratulations to them!

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:39:00 +0000
Somerset woman proves there's more than one-way to speak up
She's redefined what many people think is possible

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:13:00 +0000
Yeovil's newest hotspot brings 'something special' to town
“Our aim has always been to create something different for Yeovil"

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:25:00 +0000
Major dog law change now in effect and 'extended to roads and paths'
A major change means owners need to be on top of the new rules

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Monty Don reacts to King Charles 'lifting ban' on controversial garden trend
Gardeners' World star Monty Don shared his reaction after King Charles and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show lifted a 13-year ban on a garden item

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:48:38 +0000
Man breaks into Taunton pub, steals alcohol and returns for more
Police want to find the man pictured

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:47:45 +0000
M5 medical emergency leaves man in hospital
The slip road was closed for a short time while emergency services were at the scene

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:32:29 +0000
West Country landlord allowed to keep giant St George's cross on pub
Someone complained the pub looks like 'the HQ of the National Front'

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:54:14 +0000
Meningitis cases confirmed at schools in Dorset outbreak - everything you need to know
Teens in the area are being offered precautionary antibiotics as health authorities anticipate further cases

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:47:14 +0000
Somerset lighthouse 'wrong colour' for 160 years ordered to be repainted
The historic lighthouse must be repainted green, harbourmaster orders

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:21:15 +0000
M5 'emergency' at Wellington closes slip road
The entry slip road was shut

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:17:09 +0000
'Distressing' attack at Somerset seaside as 'e-bike riders push man over'
Neighbours helped him after he suffered facial injuries

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:09:27 +0000
Somerset mum sheds 17st after savage 'I'm not supposed to be like this' realisation
Mia Rose would enjoy four-day booze and food binges before radically changing her life and dropping 14 dress sizes

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:40:51 +0000
Weston-super-Mare man sold counterfeit music and football t-shirts
He pocketed around £26,000 before getting caught

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:28:57 +0000
Major homeware brand opens new store at Clarks Village
Offering its signature collection of towels and bed linen.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:17:08 +0000
Bath Rugby v Harlequins LIVE: Play-by-play Gallagher PREM 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, 17 Apr 2026 07:14:30 +0000
Car thieves creep into Somerset home as owners sleep inside
The residents awoke to find their parked BMW had vanished

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:42:00 +0000
Fatal Somerset crash site needs 'urgent action' to be made safer
Anna Sabine, the MP for Frome and East Somerset, has urged Somerset Council to take immediate action following the latest incident on the road

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:42:00 +0000
Bats scupper plans for new National Trust car park at Cheddar Gorge
Bad news for motorists - good news for bats

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:35:00 +0000
Travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge scrapped due to flood risk
The council's decision to refuse plans has been backed

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:18:00 +0000
Outrage over planned closure of popular Somerset children's nursery
They say the decision is for economical reasons and lack of funding.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:07:53 +0000
'Prolific liar' caught in horsebox con as trail of victims lose five-figure sums
"His deceit has had huge, long-term impacts on the victims"

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