Western Daily Press

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Deploying facial recognition in Bath during Christmas market is 'draconian and must be halted'
Police intend to commence use of the technology the day before the city's famous Christmas market begins

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Great Western Railway apologises for charging Bristol-Bath passenger £200 for 'phantom journeys'
It has apologised and says the "ticketing issue" has now been fixed

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 03:08:00 +0000
Beautiful town crowned South West's happiest place to live - not Frome or Wells
The happiest place to live in the South West has been named - but it's not in Somerset. Instead, it's a charming market town with weekly markets and high street packed with independent shops

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:57:28 +0000
Miserable week for Bath City continues with 3-0 home defeat to rivals
The biggest defeat of the season so far came to the Romans' Somerset rivals Taunton Town

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:23:49 +0000
Tropicana arena dream in Weston-super-Mare is dropped for 'realistic' smaller venue
Plans for the landmark site, once a much-loved lido, have been scaled back

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:44:53 +0000
Bridgwater mayor apologises after Remembrance photo 'erased' political rival
He has said sorry for "any offence caused"

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:21:48 +0000
Cricket opportunities growing for girls in Somerset thanks to community fund
Amber Casely, Women and Girls’ Development Officer at the Somerset Cricket Foundation, explained how the Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund has enabled them to expand their offering in the region.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:34:13 +0000
'Large fuel spillage' clears on Somerset A-road after lengthy closure
The clean-up took some time

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:20:57 +0000
Private firm serving Bath NHS 'does not recognise unions'
The comment did not go down well during recent questioning

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:05:00 +0000
'My hubby paid £9k for my tummy tuck then said it looked horrible and attacked me'
'He would constantly bully me for my weight; I was 13 stone and he would constantly call me fat'

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:59:18 +0000
‘No evidence’ that man sexually touched wife who advertised for sex, trial told
A man from Somerset had previously admitted several charges, including rape

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Famous South West seafront hotel branded an 'eyesore' as 'Saudi owners let it fall into disrepair'
The Grade II-listed hotel has been complately closed since storm damage in 2022

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset town set for new homes, train station and spine road cycle path
Construction on the housing is taking shape

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Inquiry for North Somerset's triangle-shaped village facing 'irreversible change'
Both the council and the developer are blaming each other for failing to respond to each other’s messages

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:24:09 +0000
Six men arrested on M5 after 'suspicious' boat docks in South West
The arrest happened near the Somerset border

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:19:36 +0000
Ex-Taunton Town chief spoke openly about desire to abuse drugged woman
Warning - this article contains distressing content. If you need help you can contact Victim Supportline on 0808 168 9111

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:16 +0000
Man accused of sex assault on advertised wife was 'naive young man'
The defendant responded to an advert placed by the husband on Craigslist to have sex with his wife

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:14:05 +0000
Burnham-on-Sea Carnival 2026 results announced after incredible procession
Here are the results from Burnham-on-Sea Carnival

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:33:25 +0000
M4 traffic queues hit 90 minutes after vehicle fire - recap
Delays were reported

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Primary school near Yeovil put under special measures - but 'we will emerge stronger'
Ofsted said "for too long, pupils have not learned well at this school"

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset coastal town left with 'one road' awaits government decision
A make-or-break update is expected within weeks

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Changes to 'one of Bath's most treasured spaces' WILL be reviewed - but not until late 2027
Almost 5,000 people have signed a petition urging the council to rethink the controversial work

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 03:03:00 +0000
Picture-perfect Somerset village with 500-year-old pub named 'best place to live'
If the appeal of the small but pretty village had to be boiled down to a sentence, it enjoys access to Bristol's best parts, but in a charming, peaceful rural setting

Mon, 9 Nov 2026 20:27:23 +0000
Lanes reopen on M5 after two-car crash
Two cars were involved in an accident on the M5 Southbound

Mon, 9 Nov 2026 17:12:26 +0000
Somerset housing target could be cut as campaigner warns of 'permanent damage'
A campaigner warned the existing plan for new homes would cause "permanent damage across rural Somerset"

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