Western Daily Press
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:45:50 +0000Yeovil Town rebuild work starts now with top end National League target
"We are going to try and build a squad that can compete at the top end of this league. And by the New Year we want to be in a good place, and I think we will be.”
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:32:53 +0000Doctors say night-time symptom lined to heart disease, stroke, and dementia
Your partner may be the first to see the symptoms
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:29:36 +0000Building fire closes A-road near Somerset border - updates
The road is shut both ways
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:18:47 +0000Bath Rugby player ratings from Northampton Saints defeat - 'Wonderful'
Bath Rugby were beaten 41-38 by Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday in Round 14 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:56:00 +0000Battery energy storage facility near Somerset travellers’ site refused
The proposals would be "an inconvenience to all users of the route".
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:43:00 +0000Somerset town getting more homes - but no money for local schools
The council has ruled the school has sufficient capacity - so doesn't have to provide a penny of funding
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:36:00 +0000Somerset Council 'setting itself up for a fall' over Chard relief road delays
Councillors have criticised the council's officers for the slow pace of delivering the road to date
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000Somerset mum with brain tumour runs half-marathon dressed as giant brain
She's already raised almost £8500 for charity
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000My journey to Portishead showed why railway line reopening desperately needed
I could get to London in the same time it took to make the 32 mile trip
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000Historic site regeneration plans could create £20m 'destination for Wellington'
"There is a clear desire for the site to be shared with the community, through the creation of gallery spaces, markets, artists and makers."
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:09:52 +0000'Really disappointing' end to Yeovil Town's season after chaotic start
“Today we will try and erase that from our memory."
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:52 +0000'We don't have a second team' - Rotated Bath run Northampton Saints to the wire
Bath Rugby showcase their strength in depth despite dramatic defeat at Northampton Saints
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 38 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000Somerset's best lifestyle businesses revealed in Muddy Stilettos Awards
Want to see who made it through to the Dorset, Somerset & Bristol Finals? Course you do!
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000We visited the beautiful English pub that offers views over Wales
The Royal Inn is sat on the precipice between two beautiful nations - and is something special
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:46:00 +0000Somerset villages feeling costs of Trump's Iran war as bills soar
70% on homes in one village rely on heating oil, which a councillor warned had doubled in cost
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0000‘Affordable housing’ explained as to what term really means
"That's why delivering affordable homes is so important."
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:59:00 +0000Physio's alert to 'not ignore pain' and 'act fast'
A musculoskeletal specialist said not taking action was a bad idea
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:16:00 +0000DWP Universal Credit update over expanding eligibility for £110 payments
Benefit payment rates went up recently
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:15:53 +0000Search for Somerset teen, aged 15, last seen on Friday night
Lola has links to Taunton and Weston-super-Mare
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:10:40 +0000Weston-super-Mare secure National League South play-off spot
The Seagulls secured their highest ever finish as they end the season sixth
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:10:22 +0000South West bed company on brink of administration after filing notice of intention
Trowbridge-based Airsprung Beds has filed a Notice of Intention to appoint administrators following financial difficulties, and is working with key stakeholders on options to preserve the company [NATIONAL NEWS]
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000Somerset carnival 2026 dates confirmed for spectacular processions
The dates have been set for the world famous illuminated carnival processions across the South West this Autumn
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000Incredible Somerset independent cider makers toasting years of success
The anniversary also shines a spotlight on the cidery’s shop and taproom
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:39:59 +0000Yeovil Town season ends with disappointing 4-1 defeat
Glovers beaten 4-1 after going 3-0 down inside 16 minutes afainst Solihull Moors