Western Daily Press

Sat, 7 Feb 2026 07:29:39 +0000
Beloved gran among 41 death Somerset notices
Our thoughts are with their family and friends

Sat, 7 Feb 2026 07:08:00 +0000
Skip Durdle Door crowds and visit coastal Dorset spot that's 'one of most beautiful'
A travel influencer has recommended a stunning National Trust site on the Jurassic Coast as a less crowded alternative to Durdle Door

Sat, 7 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
No decision made on use of former Chard factory site as NHS hub
'We're working with to explore a range of potential estates'

Sat, 7 Feb 2026 06:50:00 +0000
New solar farm could power up to 1,600 Somerset homes
A large new solar farm could be built near sports fields in a growing Somerset village if new plans are approved.

Sat, 7 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Minehead seafront arcade expansion approved for second time after officer error
The public toilets building was voted "the second most hated building in Minehead"

Sat, 7 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
We were the first through the door at the new M&S café in Bath
Here's what we had for breakfast and how we saved £3.70

Sat, 7 Feb 2026 02:45:00 +0000
TV Licence rules for gaming, DVDs and who gets a discount on the £174.50 fee
Certain people are also entitled to reduced-price or free TV Licences, provided they meet specific requirements

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 17:27:13 +0000
Somerset daredevil becomes first to ski-BASE jump off Mount Snowdon
He said he's had the jump lined up for years but was waiting for the best conditions

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 15:57:33 +0000
Man arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill in Bath
A public order incident was reported in the city

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:59:22 +0000
Dream house worth £2.5 million in heart of South West countryside up for raffle
The breath-taking property comes with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 7.5 acres of land

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0000
HMRC State Pension update as tax codes will be changed
You may want to contact HMRC to make sure your details are correct

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:11:03 +0000
Key change recommended by cardiologist to cut cholesterol and blood pressure
A top doctor has advice to help people reduce their risks

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 13:40:55 +0000
How to watch Italy XV v Scotland A live on TV and full team news
Bath duo Cam Redpath and Josh Bayliss will run out for Scotland A this evening

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 13:34:32 +0000
Somerset Council ‘running out of time’ to avoid effective bankruptcy by 2028
'It is an existential problem'

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 13:18:43 +0000
'Breathlessness' may be a sign of health issue faced by 'eight in every 100' people
Around 7.2 million people in the UK have asthma, according to Asthma and Lung UK figures

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 12:04:24 +0000
Sale Sharks vs Bath Rugby team news: Will Muir starts on the wing
Sale Sharks host Bath Rugby at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in the seventh round of pool stage games in the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:54:49 +0000
Council U-turns on plan to cut recycling centre hours to save £200k
The council has also dropped plans to charge for its discovery cards, which allow locals into some attractions for free

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:33:04 +0000
Couple ditch 9-5 and now 'live like kings' saving £2,000 a month
They made the move after getting tired of the daily grind

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:51:44 +0000
Flooded roads still closed in Devon and Somerset after relentless rain - full list
More downpours are due this week

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 07:18:41 +0000
Omelettes will be soft and fluffy using 1 ingredient loved by Mary Berry
Omelettes can be tricky to cook perfectly, but Mary Berry has shared a simple tip to make them fluffier and more delicious using one natural ingredient

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Policing Somerset ‘like trying to cover king-sized bed with single duvet’
The number of crimes reported has risen over the last year

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
AD FEATURE: Harris Fowler recognised for excellence in personal injury law
The Somerset firm has earned the prestigious Excellence in Personal Injury Law Award 2025

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Work begins on 105 new homes near Bridgwater secondary school
32 of the homes will be classed as affordable

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Great Britain’s Winter Olympic medal hopefuls and when to watch them
Great Britain head to Milan and Cortina with an unprecedented chance to shatter their previous best medal haul at a Winter Olympics.

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 17:18:09 +0000
Luxury shoe shop in Bath to close down with 42 other branches at risk
The company was rescued from administration by Next

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