Western Daily Press

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:39:47 +0000
M5 traffic halted because of 'person in the road' - updates
The police helicopter was spotted searching for the individual

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:20:15 +0000
Bath Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs LIVE: Play-by-play Gallagher PREM semi-final updates and team news
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tiny hidden village with a castle, moat, and 'best fed ducks in England'
Visiting Nunney felt like floating through a dream

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
We tried the new menu at The Ivy where they save the biggest surprise for last
I thought I was about to eat an ice cream. I was sorely mistaken!

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset MP urges government to cut business rates in coastal areas
MP says some may not survive

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000
Somerset international photojournalist recognised in King's Birthday honours list
Other recognisable figures include broadcaster and documentary maker Charlotte Webster, alongside community sport advocate Mel Bound, who founded This Woman Runs

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:23:48 +0000
'Frustrated' postman shook and killed baby son after night out, court hears
A court has heard of the harrowing moment the baby's mum came downstairs and realised 'something was seriously wrong'

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:35:44 +0000
Bath Refugee Festival returns tomorrow with eight days of celebrations
The programme will include live music, film screenings, and dinners hosted by celebrity chefs.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:42:18 +0000
Bruton launches Big Brue festival with raft of star speakers
'There is a unique magnetism to this ancient town'

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:27:12 +0000
Bath Fire station demolished after failing to get Grade II listed
It is being replaced with a new 'state-of-the-art' fire station as it did not meet modern standards

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:24:14 +0000
M5 Somerset traffic delays after crash near Taunton
Drivers experienced delays

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:40:32 +0000
Lando Norris hopeful McLaren have much better weekend after 'shocking' Monaco
"The result for Oscar ended up not being too bad but it was just a tough weekend on pace and, for me, reliability."

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:42:55 +0000
Yeovil Town add trio of new signings as squad gets stronger
Three new players have been added to the Glovers squad

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:48:09 +0000
Drunk driver careers wrong way down A38
"It was extremely lucky that no-one was harmed"

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
AD FEATURE: Mattress expert reveals the secret to keeping cool at night
Hot nights can make quality sleep harder to come by, but a few simple changes may help you stay cooler and more comfortable

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Road closure near busy Somerset railway station extended into summer holidays
There have been issues for five years

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:59:00 +0000
How 2,000 homes could change this iconic Somerset view forever
'At this stage we do not have plans for further public consultation'

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:56:00 +0000
No changes coming to Bridgwater's Celebration Mile until October
'There is a lack of focus on what is best for Bridgwater'

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:26:07 +0000
Couple's plea as cat goes missing after climbing into Ocado delivery van
The delivery driver continued their route not knowing the cat was in the van

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:46:30 +0000
Police update after M5 driver seen 'swerving at speed'
Drivers on the motorway at that time are being asked to check their dashcam footage

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:08:06 +0000
Man accused of killing his four-week-old baby faces trial
The baby boy was taken to hospital from an address in Somerset

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Unanimous backing for new town between Bristol and Keynsham
Top politicians have backed plans for the 'zero-carbon' new town at Hicks Gate

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:57:05 +0000
Osip in Bruton named second-best restaurant in the UK
"Next year we'll be No 1!"

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:47:28 +0000
Aldi coming to Keynsham despite fear it will ‘grind estate to a halt’
The discounter says the store will bring 40 new jobs

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:28:21 +0000
Bath Rugby left empty handed at the Gallagher PREM awards
The Rugby Awards 2026 were held in London on Wednesday night, celebrating the best of the 2025/26 season

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