Western Daily Press

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 05:25:33 +0000
Wheelchair-bound Somerset teacher 'forced to stay home' by Motability changes
Kay Millar says she will not be able to have a job or see her friends once the sweeping changes kick in

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Eight Somerset green spaces to be managed differently
Street Parish Council has now finalised its devolution deal

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New Taunton school and health hub at huge development site could take years
The Orchard Grove development, between the A38 Wellington Road and Honiton Road, will eventually comprise 2,000 homes

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater sweet shop in ‘antisocial hotspot’ gains alcohol licence
The application drew strong objections

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 20:19:39 +0000
Exact day Somerset will bask in 22C sunshine during Half Term
The Met Office predicts a big change to the conditions to set in on Thursday

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:59:51 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from comeback win against Saracens - 'His best game'
Bath Rugby beat Saracens 31-22 at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in the last 16 knockout round of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:14:29 +0000
Yeovil Town beaten at Eastleigh but National League survival secured
Yeovil beaten 2-1 at Eastleigh

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:58:51 +0000
Somerset start County Championship season with draw with Nottinghamshire
Gritty resistance on the part of Nottinghamshire’s top-order batters conspired to frustrate Somerset’s bid to force a win.

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:45:01 +0000
10 cheapest places to buy petrol in Somerset right now
The most expensive spot to fill up your tank is currently in Bridgwater

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 14:46:57 +0000
Man charged with murder in Weston-super-Mare
A man was tragically found dead at an address on Saturday

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 13:10:31 +0000
Bath City end 14-game winless run with A4 derby win
The game’s only goal came in the 94th minute from Scott Wilson, but that moment wouldn’t have been possible without a fine goalkeeping performance from Charlie Binns.

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:06:07 +0000
M5 jam packed as Easter weekend travellers head north
The queues were horrendous

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath hospital given one star hygiene rating because 'staff member did not have password'
The hospital will be reinspected soon

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath’s political map is changing and could see a Green or Reform MP at the next General Election
The political landscape has never looked so uncertain

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dramatic pictures show forty people walk on fire in Yeovil
Fire walking is an ancient practice

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
No money for Somerset in government’s new road investment strategy
Several major schemes across the wider south west will be progressed

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:47:59 +0000
Person tragically dies after being hit by train near Swindon
Police were called to the Great Western Mail Line near Swindon at around 2:30pm.

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 17:09:45 +0000
'One of world's best' - Thomas du Toit shows class in Bath Rugby win
"He was absolutely phenomenal in the scrum, in defence and attack"

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 17:04:28 +0000
Weston-super-Mare lose ground in National League South play-off hunt
Weston dropped to 11th after defeat at Torquay

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 15:23:27 +0000
Adored dad, son and brother, 54, among latest Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 11:32:53 +0000
Locals describe perfect 48 hours in Bath - but not everyone agrees
Bath is a stunning city with a unique mix of Georgian architecture and roman-built spas that attract over six million visitors every year

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:56:17 +0000
Stunning Project Hail Mary beach is just 1 hour from Somerset perfect for spring walk
People were baffled to learn that the beach that appeared in a recent Ryan Gosling film, Project Hail Mary, is only a short drive away from Somerset, and it's definitely worth a visit

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:30:49 +0000
Heart expert settles debate on health benefits of chocolates
The popular Easter treats may be able to lower blood pressure and risk of heart disease

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 09:34:56 +0000
Exciting discovery after new Cheddar Gorge bones tests
DNA tests have been carried out

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 06:20:22 +0000
Urgent search for teenager missing for nearly a fortnight
Call 999 if you see him

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