Western Daily Press

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 09:48:41 +0000
Gary Anderson beaten in World Darts Championship semi-final classic
Luke Littler will face Gian van Veen in the final on Saturday night

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 07:24:29 +0000
Bath asparagus fortune teller predicts royal household arrest and 2026 election
Jemima Packington, 69, who is known as the world's only 'asparamancer', has shared her predictions for 2026

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 07:14:47 +0000
Woman cut from car after four-vehicle pile up in Somerset
Cutting and stabilisation equipment used to free the woman

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 06:20:30 +0000
35 homes approved in growing Somerset village after Supreme Court ruling
Building work is due to begin by mid-2026

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Future of Watchet paper mill site uncertain ten years after its closure
'There is nothing happening at present while the site owner considers their next move'

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Frome residents could purchase Saxonvale regeneration site through community share scheme
'e want to see affordable housing and community facilities that are owned by local people forever'

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Where to watch the meteor shower in Somerset this weekend
Plus when the Quandrantid Meteor Shower is set to peak

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 19:02:31 +0000
Several hospitalised after New Year's Eve spiking incident in Glastonbury
One man has been arrested

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 18:46:34 +0000
Live: Urgent search for missing girl not seen for days
She has links to multiple places across Somerset

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 14:32:54 +0000
Traffic easing on M5 in Somerset after reports of severe delays
There were reports of an 'earlier traffic problem'

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 14:11:47 +0000
Mary Berry's salmon will be juicy and 'luscious' when you add 1 topping
This easy salmon recipe from Mary Berry with a luscious parmesan and parsley crust takes just 15 minutes to make

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 12:25:03 +0000
Digestive biscuit fans are thrilled as McVitie's launches limited edition flavour
These McVitie's limited edition biscuits have been causing quite the stir on social media. Unlike the original digestives recipe, this one is both sweet and spiced

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 09:52:11 +0000
Bath Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs LIVE: Team news and play-by-play Gallagher PREM updates
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 09:29:15 +0000
Traffic near hospital clears after Bath crash
Traffic returned to normal just before 11

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 07:27:36 +0000
Slow traffic clears after crash blocks busy road
The incident happened near the retail park

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 06:54:18 +0000
Met Office issue new South West weather warning as icy conditions likely to cause travel chaos
The yellow weather warning has been issued for Friday morning

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Government ‘forced our hand’ to build on greenbelt, says council
'In an ideal world, I and most people that I speak to would rather not build on greenbelt'

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
2026 will see work begin to restore a railway envisioned by Brunel
It has been closed for more than 60 years — but construction work beginning in the new year will see it reopened

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Campaign launched for new health centre in Bath
The new health centre would be open six days a week for twelve hours each day.

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Permission to expand Minehead arcade granted by mistake
'The decision, having not been made in accordance with the correct procedures is, therefore open to legal challenge'

Thu, 1 Jan 2026 17:14:22 +0000
Gary Anderson renaissance continues with return to World Championship last four
The Burnham-on-Sea native beat Justin Hood to reach the semi-finals

Thu, 1 Jan 2026 09:30:26 +0000
Owl rescued from slurry pit and hedgehog with broken spines among animals helped by RSPCA in Somerset in 2025
They are mong the thousands of animals rescued by the charity every year in the UK

Thu, 1 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Characterful village between Taunton and Wellington approves new housing plan
'This is not a protection against development; it is more about saying: 'this is what we would like to see in our village''

Thu, 1 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Offenders restore historic 850-year-old churchyard as part of sentence
They're repaying their debt to society

Thu, 1 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
All the biggest political decisions which Somerset witnessed in 2025
Now it's time to brace ourselves for 2026

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