Western Daily Press
Tue, 12 May 2026 07:45:57 +0000Young woman dies in M5 tragedy
Police have issued an awful update
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000HMO on busy Bridgwater street could still expand as appeal lodged
The plan was turned down originally
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Somerset councillor and former parliamentary candidate granted leave of absence
It means she won't have to attend any meetings
Tue, 12 May 2026 04:45:00 +0000Nailsea footpath still closed after nine months as row continues
The owner wants to develop it, the town council want to reopen it
Tue, 12 May 2026 04:14:00 +0000Universal Credit hardship payment - up to £812 DWP support available
Eligible Universal Credit claimants may be able to access DWP financial support
Mon, 11 May 2026 16:53:22 +0000Somerset beaten by Glamorgan in nail-biter after Ryan Hadley heroics
An improbable century partnership from Sean Dickson and Ryan Hadley pulled off a nail-biting two-wicket win despite Somerset’s late comeback.
Mon, 11 May 2026 15:25:22 +0000Escape to the Country buyers 'give up dream' after U-turn on Somerset property
The latest episode of Escape to the Country saw a mother and daughter search for their dream home in Somerset
Mon, 11 May 2026 14:52:05 +0000North Somerset is still Somerset, declares council leader on Somerset Day
Today (May 11) is Somerset Day, marking the day in 878 that Alfred the Great called on “all the people of Somerset” to march with him against the Vikings
Mon, 11 May 2026 14:26:09 +0000UK's top royal super-fan from Somerset who late Queen dubbed 'Union Jack man' dies aged 91
Alongside his love of the royals, Terry was a "tireless" campaigner for the NHS and restoration of Birnbeck Pier
Mon, 11 May 2026 12:40:16 +0000Body found in Wincanton area in search for missing man
An urgent search had been ongoing over the weekend
Mon, 11 May 2026 11:03:04 +0000Walcot Rugby Club looking to build padel courts to stay viable
A rugby club wants to create four covered courts
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:50:16 +0000Authentic Japanese restaurant Tonkotsu to open in Bath
It promises handmade broths and daily-made fresh noodles
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:48:20 +0000‘Village treasure’ telephone box library in Churchill destroyed by car
The village of Churchill had been using its red telephone box as a community book swap
Mon, 11 May 2026 09:06:36 +0000M5 'standstill' after Somerset crash
There were major delays on the motorway
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:19:39 +0000Bath Rugby player ratings from Exeter Chiefs defeat - 'A disaster-class'
Exeter Chiefs beat Bath Rugby 35-12 at Sandy Park in Round 15 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000E-scooter crash goes from bad to worse as police see rider tumble
The rider landed face-first on the ground in front of officers
Sun, 10 May 2026 16:20:14 +0000Somerset home engulfed by smoke after fire
A man received treatment at the scene
Sun, 10 May 2026 09:52:27 +0000Woman fighting for her life after serious M5 crash
Her next of kin has been informed
Sun, 10 May 2026 09:19:59 +0000Everything we know so far after serious crash shuts M5 until noon
A diversion remains in place for motorists
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:43:18 +0000M5 diversions in full after serious crash in Somerset
It's after a multi-vehicle crash with at least one person airlifted to hospital
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:03:05 +0000M5 was closed in Somerset after serious BMW crash
The carriageway remains closed southbound after a woman was left fighting for her life in a crash overnight
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Mission to rescue Bath pond that dried up last summer
Climate change has been blamed
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Beloved mum and nan among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Sat, 9 May 2026 18:11:54 +0000Urgent appeal to find 57-year-old last seen in Wincanton
Talmadge is from the Wincanton area and has links to Wells, Taunton and Castle Cary
Sat, 9 May 2026 15:20:37 +0000TV star Sarah Beeny on life in Somerset and days 'when the clouds come'
The property presenter has been on a brave journey