Western Daily Press
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 08:50:00 +0000Former pub to reopen as Mexican fusion restaurant
A new licence will allow live music to be played daily from noon until midnight, with recorded music being permitted from 9am daily.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:27:06 +0000Skywatcher captures jaw-dropping view of comet streaking through night sky
Josh Dury used clever camera techniques to document the scene from the Mendip Hills as Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) streaked through the sky
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:59:00 +0000Bath named one of the best food destinations in the world
The Michelin Guide has unveiled its list of the most exciting gastronomic locations worldwide, and the UK is represented by a beautiful Georgian city in Somerset
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:55:00 +0000Exmoor’s bold new vision unites farmers and locals to rewild and rebuild
Exmoor National Park has unveiled a new five‑year plan
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:50:00 +0000Charming holiday cottage business in stunning Somerset countryside up for sale
"Offers both lifestyle appeal and excellent growth potential.”
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:50:00 +0000Bridgwater Carnival squibbing and why it is such a special tradition
The act serves as a spectacular ending to the carnival
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:36:00 +0000Somerset man's remarkable brave battle to walk against the odds
He was wheelchair bound from birth - but determined to be able to walk
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:30:00 +0000Somerset's best seven places to live named in definitive style guide
Acclaimed lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos has named the best places to live in 2026 – with seven places in Somerset on the list.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:17:00 +0000Church project wins accolade for saving historic monument
The restoration of a crumbling Grade II* church monument has earned national recognition for its expert craftsmanship and dedication to heritage
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:17:00 +0000Housing plan to protect Somerset town gives locals say on future homes
The Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan has been almost a decade in the making,
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:03:54 +0000A303 closed after serious crash near Somerset border
An air ambulance reportedly landed
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:53:49 +0000Person dies after being hit by train in Somerset
Tragic news
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:00:36 +0000Person hit by train in Somerset - updates
Services have been stopped
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:58:38 +0000Spooky shape of 'ghost' spotted roaming grounds of stately home
The shadow was captured on camera
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:11:06 +0000'Disruptive' rain set to batter Somerset as storms to arrive
Heavy rain to arrive this weekend
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:09:21 +0000Katie Price 'rape hell' as she names man 16 years after vowing not to
She blurted out his name while on tour
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:32:53 +0000Lando Norris to face ‘consequences’ after Singapore collision with Oscar Piastri
McLaren have deciced Lando was to blame
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:28:33 +0000Snooker star Stephen Lee breaks silence on snooker future after end of 12-year ban
He was declared guilty of fixing several matches, including one at the World Championship.
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:59:22 +0000Leicester Tigers vs Bath Rugby LIVE: Team news and play-by-play Gallagher PREM updates
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis and highlights from Mattioli Woods Welford Road
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:56:21 +0000Brothels raided as police probe human trafficking
Arrests have been made
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:20:15 +0000SomersetLive's Pub of the Year crowned after your votes
We reveal the winner after watering holes battled it out to be crowned the best
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:52:00 +0000Hundreds of Somerset homes to receive National Grid visits next week
It will include properties in Wellington and the surrounding area
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:35:00 +0000Historic funfairs could close if flyposting rules aren’t changed
A warning has been issued
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:06:00 +0000Council to buy 15 council houses for emergency accommodation
Somerset Council has agreed to use a £3.3 million underspend to fund the plans
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000'Frozen in time' UK town with one of the best high streets that's a 'magnet' for tourists
Lymington High Street in Dorset is a charming spot that's a 'magnet' for tourists and property buyers alike, with its independent shops and vibrant atmosphere