Western Daily Press
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:19:39 +0000Bath Rugby player ratings from Exeter Chiefs defeat - 'A disaster-class'
Exeter Chiefs beat Bath Rugby 35-12 at Sandy Park in Round 15 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM
Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000E-scooter crash goes from bad to worse as police see rider tumble
The rider landed face-first on the ground in front of officers
Sun, 10 May 2026 16:20:14 +0000Somerset home engulfed by smoke after fire
A man received treatment at the scene
Sun, 10 May 2026 09:52:27 +0000Woman fighting for her life after serious M5 crash
Her next of kin has been informed
Sun, 10 May 2026 09:19:59 +0000Everything we know so far after serious crash shuts M5 until noon
A diversion remains in place for motorists
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:43:18 +0000M5 diversions in full after serious crash in Somerset
It's after a multi-vehicle crash with at least one person airlifted to hospital
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:03:05 +0000M5 was closed in Somerset after serious BMW crash
The carriageway remains closed southbound after a woman was left fighting for her life in a crash overnight
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Beloved mum and nan among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Mission to rescue Bath pond that dried up last summer
Climate change has been blamed
Sat, 9 May 2026 18:11:54 +0000Urgent appeal to find 57-year-old last seen in Wincanton
Talmadge is from the Wincanton area and has links to Wells, Taunton and Castle Cary
Sat, 9 May 2026 15:20:37 +0000TV star Sarah Beeny on life in Somerset and days 'when the clouds come'
The property presenter has been on a brave journey
Sat, 9 May 2026 14:46:42 +0000Prem Rugby chiefs admit its ‘challenging’ to compete with Top 14
"They have a higher salary cap. They obviously have a different tax ratio."
Sat, 9 May 2026 06:44:51 +0000Casualty rescued from house fire
Firefighters and paramedics attended
Sat, 9 May 2026 05:07:00 +0000Heartbreak and loss helps inspire poet Sophie Dumont's book success
The critically-acclaimed collection is out now
Sat, 9 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000New cancer clinic opens in Somerset with 200 patients treated already
The aim is to bring cancer care closer to home
Sat, 9 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Exquisite' South West manor surrounded by idyllic gardens 'truly exceeds expectation'
The lavish Somerset property sleeps 14 and accepts upto four dogs
Sat, 9 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Office block being transformed into new Bath's new police station
Work is well under way
Sat, 9 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Just when did charity shops get so expensive?
They used to be a bargain hunter's dream
Sat, 9 May 2026 04:50:00 +0000Bath Brew House reopens after refurbishment
It's reopened just in time for summer
Fri, 8 May 2026 21:10:00 +0000Groups who can avoid the April 2026 TV Licence price hike
Some people may be able to get it for free or at a discounted rate
Fri, 8 May 2026 18:29:12 +0000Baby dies after being admitted to Salisbury District Hospital with 'serious injuries' as man appears in court
The four-week old baby sadly died
Fri, 8 May 2026 17:36:03 +0000Hunt for driver who fled after crashing vehicle multiple times near KFC
Anyone who knows anything about the crashes is urged to call 101
Fri, 8 May 2026 15:07:38 +0000Somerset sign South African batter Jordan Hermann for County Championship games
The 24-year-old, who has scored over 3000 runs in First Class cricket at an average of 45.22 with a best of 187 not out, will be available for selection for the fixtures against Sussex, Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire.
Fri, 8 May 2026 11:54:25 +0000Bath Spa train cancellations after Freshford bridge strike
Passengers are being warned of hours of disruption
Fri, 8 May 2026 09:20:33 +0000'Man attacks child' near Weston-super-Mare shop
An arrest has been made