Western Daily Press

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:20 +0000
Yeovil Town owner issues 'patience' message in open letter to fans
Huish Park is being brought back to life as a true community hub

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:10 +0000
Tragic update after lorry and motorbike crash near Shepton Mallet
The road was closed for 12 hours

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:48:28 +0000
Bath City season hits new low as boss slams 'disgrace'
"They’ve got a choice to make – they either act like cowards or turn up and make sure they fight for every tackle, every header and look like they care for this football club."

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Everything you need to know about the Bath Half Marathon this weekend
Here's how to navigate one of Bath's busiest weekends

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:36:00 +0000
State pension update over 'small adjustments' affecting workers
The qualifying rules for the state pension are changing soon

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 18:34:48 +0000
Team Bath ace Toby Samuel into top 200 after back-to-back titles
After winning the third ATP Challenger Tour title of his career in Hersonsissos, Greece.

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 18:01:08 +0000
Live: Unsafe building shuts road in Bath city centre
Traffic is queueing in the city centre

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 17:06:40 +0000
Royal Navy Wildcats arrive in Cyprus after flight from Somerset
It is in response to escalating tensions in the region

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 16:00:22 +0000
Bath Rugby confirm the departure of fan favourite Alfie Barbeary
Saracens celebrate the signing of the powerhouse number eight

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:43:26 +0000
HMRC 'time-bomb' will go off for one group on April 6, 2026
Major changes begin in a matter of weeks

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:35:03 +0000
Luke Littler targeting trophy clean sweep after retaining UK Open title
Luke Littler targeted a clean sweep of trophies in 2026 after retaining his UK Open title in Minehead.

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 11:50:16 +0000
Gang of thieves raided almost £700k from cash machines
They were caught after boasting about their haul on WhatsApp

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 11:32:14 +0000
Former Oscar Mayer factory 'deliberately set alight'
The blaze quickly spread

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 11:25:44 +0000
Max Verstappen likens Formula One to Mario Kart in another dig at new rules
"If you enjoy that, then okay, but that's what I do at home when I play Mario Kart."

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 09:58:55 +0000
Three teenagers charged after man stabbed in Somerset
The man suffered 'puncture wounds' and was taken to hospital

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 08:14:47 +0000
Mum told it was 'just a virus' before doctors said girl wouldn't survive the night
A last-second blood test revealed what was really going on

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Somerset hotel and restaurant named best for foodies in the UK by Sunday Times
It has been praised as a 'minimalist temple to ethical gastronomy'

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 06:41:00 +0000
Somerset woman says she suffered severe asthma attack after blue inhalers phased out by NHS
She says the new medication is harder to use

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Storybook village where time stopped is home to world famous food
Visiting this picturesque village feels like stepping back in time and tourists continue to flock there to discover the birthplace of their favourite food

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset family rocked by rare cancer diagnosis raising thousands for life-saving therapy
They are trying to raise £80,000 for a potentially life saving treatment

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
A-road to shut this month as new 20mph zone introduced
The council will be introducing a 20mph zone as part of the roadworks

Sun, 8 Mar 2026 21:58:24 +0000
Pictures show extent of Chard ready meals factory fire
It is the second time in eight days that a fire has broke out at the derelict site

Sun, 8 Mar 2026 21:38:40 +0000
Body found floating in River Avon near Bath historic bridge
A police investigation has been launched

Sun, 8 Mar 2026 20:45:20 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from Prem Rugby Cup semi-final defeat to Leicester Tigers
Bath Rugby were beaten 46-21 by Leicester Tigers in the semi-final of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup

Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:39:24 +0000
Large fire breaks out at former Oscar Mayer factory - again
The site closed its doors with the loss of 860 jobs in 2021

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