Western Daily Press

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:28:14 +0000
Teen whose 'hero' brother was killed in Nottingham attack shares precious memory
'I aged five years just like that'

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:12:41 +0000
James Rew waiting on Jamie Smith's baby to see if he makes England debut
The Somerset wicketkeeper is on standby to make a debut if Jamie Smith’s partner gives birth in the next couple of days.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:56:09 +0000
Somerset have belief they can beat anyone in County Championship chase
Somerset are just three points off the top - but down to only 13 fit players ahead of Warwickshire on Friday

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:07:00 +0000
Somerset councillor admits blocking village lane with tractor during M5 closure
'They can lock me up – that won't stop me talking'

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Special needs provision to be expanded at four Somerset schools
'We want to hear from you if you are a pupil, parent, carer, staff member, or local resident'

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:58:00 +0000
Taunton family living in tent due to council flat 'stinking of ammonia'
'My three-year-old is breathing it in, and his cough is getting worse every day'

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:38:00 +0000
England internationals both in Somerset side for Lewis Gregory testimonial
Jack Leach and Craig Overton are both in the Somerset side playing a South Devon XI tonight

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:15:00 +0000
'I moved to Canada from Somerset and 1 thing is more expensive'
A lifestyle and travel vlogger moved from the UK to Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:47:47 +0000
Minehead loses only Post Office as locals brand Co-op closure 'a joke'
The Co-op store in Minehead has been serving the community for 42 years but has now shut its doors for the last time, leaving the town without its only Post Office

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:10:08 +0000
M5 traffic eases after police incident
Traffic had been temporarily stopped

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:49:43 +0000
Lewis Moody and peloton of rugby legends begin epic seven-day 500-mile ride to raise funds for MND research
The challenge will see Lewis Moody, who revealed his own MND diagnosis last year, joined by family, friends and some of the biggest names in rugby as they cycle 505 miles in just seven days through England to deliver the match ball for next weekend's...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:41 +0000
Impressive and injury-hit Somerset thrash Nottinghamshire to charge up County Championship table
Somerset victory by a mammoth 306 runs - with Thomas Rew's maiden hundred before Craig Overton took five wickets - and the County Championship title charge is back on

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:43:02 +0000
Stunning silver for Poppy Clark as emerging Pentathlon GB stars excel at Budapest World Cup
University of Bath student Poppy Clark continued an excellent start to her senior pentathlon career when she won a stunning silver at the UIPM World Cup in Budapest, Hungary.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:44:03 +0000
Wells Cathedral pay tribute to young organist found dead in Cambridge river
Harrison Cole, 25, was found in the River Cam

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:12:28 +0000
Plan to save Somerset village’s overlooked architectural gem
'I can remember looking at this and thinking it reminded me of Coventry Cathedral'

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:40:07 +0000
Minehead school bus crash inquest delayed as CPS considers charges
Minehead schoolboy Oliver Price, 10, tragically died on the way back from a school trip

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:29:18 +0000
Miles of M5 traffic in Somerset as 'multi-vehicle' crash closes lanes
There were delays of 90 minutes on the motorway

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:22:46 +0000
Five Bath Rugby players named in 33-man England training squad
Ahead of the England XV v France XV match on Friday

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:12:32 +0000
M5 between Bridgwater and Taunton to close for overnight resurfacing
Diversions will be in place

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:52:42 +0000
'Biggest mistake' people make if they feel 'pop' according to surgeon
What you do immediately could make a crucial difference

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:57:17 +0000
'A season of lost opportunities' - Johann van Graan reflects on Bath Rugby's semi-final defeat
Bath Rugby were beaten 26-27 by Exeter Chiefs in the semi-final of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:53:22 +0000
Lando Norris believes McLaren will challenge for wins again soon
The reigning World Champion was on the podium for only the second time this season with Mercedes having been dominant in the 2026 season.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Urgent safety concerns over busy Cheddar road used by schoolchildren
One resident claims there are no clear road markings or warning signs for approaching drivers

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
250 new homes planned near popular Somerset forest walk
The site will includes a community orchard

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0000
CQC social care probe should be'wake-up call' for Somerset Council
The report found significant shortcomings

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