Western Daily Press

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:10:00 +0000
500-bed campus for Agratas ‘gigafactory’ staff planned near Somerset crematorium
Construction is already well under way

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Parent power' and the year-long fight to save Newton House
The 'lifeline' respite care home will stay open for another five years

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three major things joining WECA will mean for North Somerset residents
North Somerset could join the West of England Combined Authority by the end of the year

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why people need to stop moaning about plans to build hundreds of solar panels in Bath
They should go for it

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:36:00 +0000
Taunton ‘park and bus’ facility still closed due to ‘minor technicalities’
An update is expected before the end of the month

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 20:55:00 +0000
Woman buys £8.50 outfit in Somerset charity shop and realises it's worth fortune
A savvy shopper from Somerset has showcased what she believes is her best ever charity shop find – after picking up a designer item that's worth an absolute fortune

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:40:21 +0000
'You can’t ignore him' - Louie Hennessey shines for Bath after Wales call-up
Johann van Graan was full of praise for exciting young prospect Louie Hennessey

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:24:48 +0000
Skeleton star Matt Weston ready to handle favourite tag
Matt Weston is favourite for Olympic gold in the men's skeleton

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:08:22 +0000
Yeovil Town face another postponment as weather calls off trip to Woking
It will be three weeks without league action now for the Glovers

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:06:27 +0000
Somerset braced for new 20-hour Met Office weather warning
Homes and businesses could flood

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:36:33 +0000
Bath’s bench key as Johann van Graan enjoys derby win over Gloucester
"I am so proud of my team, they fought to the end."

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:54:50 +0000
Baby formula recalled as parents told 'do not use' over toxin concerns
Danone has recalled a batch of Aptamil First Infant Formula over fears it could contain a toxin

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:02:09 +0000
Finn Russell late penalties see Bath comeback to beat Gloucester in gripping derby
Bath went top after coming from 21-7 down to win 30-26

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:35:00 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from Gloucester win - 'A beast'
Bath Rugby beat Gloucester Rugby 30-26 at Kingsholm on Friday night in Round 10 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:04:00 +0000
Nearly 100 new homes planned for major Ilminster development site
It's part of a bigger development of 360 homes

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I finally tried the world famous café I've been avoiding for years
A victim of its own success, Sally Lunn's often has big queues

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three things every woman taking atorvastatin must tell their GP
More than 5 million people are prescribed atorvastatin in the UK every year

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Revised plans for 49 homes near busy Somerset railway station
Plans for the development have now been revised

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:47:00 +0000
Front-line support for drug and alcohol addition in Somerset extended to 2029
Thousands of people are helped every year

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Most beautiful' town near Somerset with gorgeous beaches has something for everyone
A small seaside town in Dorset has been called the UK's 'most beautiful' seaside town, with visitors praising its Jurassic Coast beaches, independent shops, and the famous Cobb harbour wall

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:36:00 +0000
Traitors star James Baker's relationship status, family life and job away from BBC show
James Baker, from Weymouth, Dorset is aFaithful on this year's series of BBC show The Traitors. We take a look at the 38-year-old's time on the show, as well as give a look into his relationship status, family life and job

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:34:39 +0000
Thieves steal 32 ferrets from broken-hearted racer's shed
He is offering a reward for the return of his animals

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:41:43 +0000
Woman dies in Somerset crash
Her next of kin have been informed

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:37:53 +0000
'I'm a film extra and worked on 28 Days Later – there's easy way to get picked'
A woman who worked as an extra on 28 Years Later has shared the simple steps she took to be chosen for the role, and she says no experience is needed. She also shared how much she got paid

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:15:16 +0000
Impact of parking charges on small businesses 'not looked at' by council
One councillor said: 'I know of businesses who say it's the last straw'

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