Western Daily Press

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
New homes on Somerset Levels must be for people with ‘local connection’, council rules
The site lies south of the existing homes on Peppers Close, and is currently occupied by agricultural buildings

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Two deaths prompt calls for more support for the homeless in Somerset
'It is clear that there is no one typical person who is experiencing homelessness'

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset Council ‘took too long’ to suspend Life Factory project in Glastonbury
A 'lessons learned' report has been published, which highlights the errors associated with the project and recommended how they can be avoided in the future.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
No changes to Bridgwater’s Celebration Mile until summer 2026
Here's everything you need to know

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:22:57 +0000
Swearing robber brandished knife at elderly man on Temple Meads train
The passenger tried to confront him before realising the danger

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:50:33 +0000
Aria Thorpe's grieving family pays tribute to 'beautiful little soul'
"Goodnight darling."

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:27:28 +0000
Suspects named after farm thefts across South West and South Wales
They were charged with conspiracy to steal

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:18:16 +0000
Husband, 88, smothered his wife to death in their home
William and Delia had been married for more than 60 years

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:15:14 +0000
Somerset sign Australian international Daniel Sams for T20 Blas
He will be available for the duration of the T20 campaign in 2026

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:55:06 +0000
Busy A-Road clears after three vehicle crash blocked road
It was later cleared

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:36:15 +0000
Newcastle Red Bulls vs Bath Rugby team news announcement LIVE updates
All the latest team news and breaking stories from the reigning Gallagher PREM champions

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:25:55 +0000
Sad news for William Shatner fans after Yeovil Wetherspoons 'sighting'
He may not have boldly gone where he'd never gone before

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:16:30 +0000
Yeovil Town vs Forest Green Rovers TV guide and how to watch
The Glovers' game is live on TV on Saturday night.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:04:59 +0000
Yeovil Town ready to 'excite fans and imprint style' ahead of Forest Green Rovers clash
“I’m expecting it to be a great crowd. I’m looking forward to it, so are the boys as well.”

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Culverhay to be demolished as funding for two new schools announced
The council had been waiting for the government to approve funding for a special school on the site

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'She deserves every chance to keep fighting' - Woman plea as mum fights cancer
'She is the most kind, empathetic and selfless person you could meet'

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
The 20 biggest housing developments approved in Somerset in 2025
Join our tour round some of the county's biggest building sites

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Decision taken on bid for 35 retirement flats and Co-op store in town centre
The proposals had been submitted back in March 2024

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:24:00 +0000
Four people seriously injured in A30 crash near Sherborne including two children
Two young boys, aged seven and nine, were flown to hospital by air ambulance

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:24:27 +0000
Lando Norris third as Rory McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025
Lando Norris finished third as Rory McIlroy was crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:33:15 +0000
Lando Norris: 13 things to know about BBC Sports Personality of the Year nominee
Everything you need to know about Lando Norris - Britain's first F1 champion since Lewis Hamilton and 2025 BBC Sports Personality nominee

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:30:00 +0000
Lando Norris' family wealth and exceptional skill drove him to F1 glory
F1 World Champion Lando Norris could be named BBC Sports Personality of the Year tonight

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:02:50 +0000
Live: A303 traffic grinds to a halt as road is closed by flooding
There are reports of queueing traffic

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:38:39 +0000
Arrests made after thousands of pounds of machinery stolen from farmers
Six people have been arrested as part of a huge rural crime operation

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:31:39 +0000
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