Western Daily Press

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:23:22 +0000
Lando Norris pulls closer to teammate Oscar Piastri in F1 title hunt
Red Bull's Max Verstappen raced to his third victory in four races as Lando Norris closed the gap

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:26:15 +0000
M5 crashes leaves traffic crawling
There was very slow-moving traffic northbound and southbound

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000
AD FEATURE: Claim two free tickets to an unmissable event for renovators and self-builders
The South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at Bath & West Showground on November 15 and 16

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:51:00 +0000
Somerset Council announces huge change to garden waste collections
It will affect 53,000 people

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:46:00 +0000
Massive Bath Quays makeover work begins on safer travel scheme
Bath Quays Links will make walking, wheeling and cycling easier, and more enjoyable on the Lower Bristol Road and Green Park Road, Bath.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:44:00 +0000
Somerset sex crime reports rise with part of Yeovil worst area
Reports of sexual offences have risen over the past few years

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:22:00 +0000
Developer 'offers landowners cash to not object to solar park'
A letter is thought to have been sent to around 50 landowners in the area offering financial compensation in exchange for access to their land.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:10:00 +0000
Small Somerset village near A303 massively expanding in size
New homes plan means 15 per cent rise in number of homes

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:07:00 +0000
116 homes planned for ‘extremely dangerous’ road in Wells
More than 100 additional homes could be delivered in an "extremely dangerous" location on the edge of Somerset's smallest city.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:06:00 +0000
Somerset has to build ‘astronomical’ 75,000 homes by 2045
Locals furious over the 'too high' figure

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 20:53:18 +0000
Frome parents save their newborn baby’s life thanks to social media
They are backing a national campaign after an Instagram video prompted them to act fast

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:16:30 +0000
Weymouth’s free foodie fest is perfect for kids this Halloween
Weymouth’s Tumbledown Farm is hosting a free Halloween-themed food festival

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:00:09 +0000
Hammer attack victim released from hospital as police hunt suspect
Victim recovering at home after being hit with a hammer during an altercation with masked men on bicycles in Melksham

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:11:14 +0000
Parking permit costs set for huge rise in Bath under new council plans
And you could be charged more if your car is bigger

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:04:00 +0000
Somerset town announces details over magical Christmas lights switch-on and landern parade
It might still be autumn, but Frome Town Council is already getting into the festive spirit

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:02:00 +0000
New Wetherspoons pub to open near Somerset before Christmas
News confirmed

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Bath Christmas Market: When, where, stalls and how to get to 'UK's best' market
The epic event is back for its 25th year

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000
PadelStars opens in Taunton and locals are already hooked on the action
“You try it once and you’re hooked.”

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:28:41 +0000
Taunton Carnival 2025 pictures and videos and full results
Carnival came to Taunton

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 06:41:22 +0000
Model Daisy Lowe plans to live 'off-grid' in Somerset eco-home
'It's been such a special experience moving our lives out to Somerset over the past six months'

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:58:00 +0000
Chic Somerset farmhouse named among best autumn escapes
The Times has published a list of the "most irresistible autumn escapes" in 2025

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:48:00 +0000
Huge Somerset plan for where 25,000 homes are set to be built
But fury over the scale of development

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:36:00 +0000
Piece of Somerset beach goes up for sale - and it's not as pricey as you think
It's part of a plot of land with 'unrivalled' views of the Bristol Channel

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:35:00 +0000
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 33 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:34:00 +0000
Full list of ways stunning UK city wants to cut car congestion
20mph speed limits, bus lanes, and expanding the CAZ among options listed

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