Western Daily Press

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:37:33 +0000
Lando Norris nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
The F1 World Champion is among the six names going for the prize

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Bath school celebrates 'deeply meaningful' national award
"We do not do this work for awards—we do it for the children."

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
North Somerset could end up under mayor it did not vote for
The West of England Mayor elections would not be brought forward if North Somerset joins WECA

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Motorway services farm shop transforms into winter wonderland
A motorway service station has been turned into a festive hub featuring local produce, handcrafted gifts and seasonal treats for weary drivers

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Plans for 140 new homes clear first hurdle
'The development will provide a mix of housing types to reflect local demand and need'

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:14:00 +0000
Yeovil Town chairman pens open letter to fans after trip to Somerset
“Our time in Yeovil was busy but inspiring. We met with supporters, sponsors, local businesses, community leaders, and the squad."

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:53:00 +0000
Council seeks to avoid ‘any more grief’ on Somerset local election boundaries
'There are a lot of new developments going on which are not shown on their maps – they've not taken account of that'

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:32 +0000
The ten areas of Somerset still on flood alert after Storm Bram
Locals in one area have been advised to move family and pets to safety

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:57:25 +0000
'Truly horrendous' sexual assault as girl runs away in park
Police have released footage of a man they want to speak to

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Special needs school near former Somerset shopping centre to expand
'We are proud to have found this additional building which will benefit the needs of the students in our care'

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Village says ‘use your loaf’ to plan to build on farmland
'Why NSC are still including this precious land in their local plan? It should be removed'

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset bus route is now free until Christmas Eve
It's Christmas come early for commuters

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Jailed councillor may not have to stand down as appeal planned
'The current sentence is comparable to those handed out to the Southport rioters in 2024'

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
The dates bins will be collected in Bath over Christmas revealed
Be sure to check

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:53:32 +0000
River Island to close 33 stores in New Year - including one in Somerset
River Island is closing 33 stores by the end of January as part of a restructuring plan, with 71 more stores to receive rent reductions

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 17:03:48 +0000
Bath City see another goalkeeper sent off in Maidstone United loss
Charlie Binns became the third different Bath City goalkeeper sent off this season in a moment of controversy at Maidstone United.

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 16:19:48 +0000
A39 Porlock Hill was closed after crash left people trapped
Emergency services are on scene in difficult weather conditions

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 11:35:10 +0000
Crowdfunder launched for jailed Somerset councillor as MP welcomes sentence
Michael Dunk will spend Christmas in prison

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 09:42:52 +0000
Farmer may have to kill reindeer as they're 'dangerous wild animals'
The council launched an investigation after a complaint

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 09:39:07 +0000
Lando Norris guilty feeling after ignoring McLaren instruction during F1 title win
Lando Norris told a lie to his race engineer after winning his F1 title.

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 09:18:01 +0000
Family 'devastated' and 'concerned' after grandad dies in hospital where he worked for 21 years
Geoffrey King died at the same hospital where he worked for more than two decades

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 08:37:55 +0000
Storm Bram hits Somerset with massive 26 flood alerts
Two weather warnings have been issued

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset farmer loses bid to site 36 shipping containers near River Brue
There were three key reasons for refusal

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Bridge used by 20,000 cars a day to be demolished on Christmas Day
It played an interesting role in the Second World War

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Green Party councillor jailed for role in Just Stop Oil M25 protests
'The safety of the travelling public was my first consideration'

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