Western Daily Press

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:55:22 +0000
I had a cough doctor said was nothing, but it's incurable cancer
Melanie knew it was serious as her mum had died of lung cancer

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:34:00 +0000
Court to decide fate of 765 Yeovil homes as judicial review proceeds
The fate of a major Yeovil housing development will be decided by a judge in Bristol as a judicial review against the plans move forward.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Months of roadworks in Bath city centre to impact 10 streets - full list
Over 300 metres of new cycle paths and 800 metres of road improvements are planned

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Chance to have Hollywood on your doorstep as North Somerset locations wanted for TV and film shoots
Your time to shine

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Long Covid rehab service could end due to falling number of sufferers
But a councillor who is also an infectious diseases expert warned: “We are still in unknown territory”

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:26:25 +0000
Rare species of pink 'finger' fungus found in Somerset for the first time
'We are truly blessed to have such a colourful spectacle of nature’s calendar right on our doorstep'

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:45:06 +0000
Registered sex offender jailed after approaching school girls
Blackwood ran away after the "appalling incident"

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:04:10 +0000
Bath Rugby announce nine new contracts for academy rising stars
Head of rugby Johann van Graan is lookiing to the future as he locks down academy stars

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:10:28 +0000
Bath City suffer late heartbreak as Romans deep in relegation trouble
An 89th minute goal by fellow strugglers mean Bath are five from safety now

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:12:48 +0000
North Somerset councillor quits Lib Dems over claims party has 'increasingly moved to the left'
'The party’s timid approach in challenging the profoundly inadequate Labour government has been particularly disheartening'

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:18:01 +0000
Mum's holiday accident saved life but op left her in a coma for weeks
Natalie Fry's family weren't sure she was going to wake up

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Eight-year planning battle ends as 112 Taunton homes approved
Gladman Developments has been attempting since November 2017 to build homes on the land

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Somerset council tax bill to rise by nearly £122 a year from April
Council tax continues to rise across the county

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:27:00 +0000
‘Popular age’ to start taking collagen as expert says take 'one step' first
Experts at Boots are aiming to bust the myths around collagen as social media hype continues

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:30:00 +0000
Neurologist's warning as 'triangle of death' could lead to stroke
A neurologist has shared three things he never does due to rare stroke risks

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:16:18 +0000
South West farm pollutes river twice with slurry run-off
Water samples showed significant amounts of ammonia in the water

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:57:38 +0000
Wetherspoon slammed after blind customer 'escorted from pub' with guide dog
Tom Gray was celebrating his daughter's 16th birthday when he was challenged over his guide dog

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:59:43 +0000
Rugby coach proud of epic battle after his team miss out on national final spot
The semi-final at Aylesbury RFC, between two heavyweights in the world of schools’ rugby, proved a thrilling contest, which Millfield led 14-10 at half-time through tries by Toby Bryant and Noah Sprenger.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Navy sailor to run 875 miles for charity after witnessing terrible tragedy
The trio started their journey in John O'Groats on Monday

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:37:15 +0000
Bath Rugby confirm new deal for last season's breakthrough player of the year
Ciaran Donoghue has signed a two-year contract extension with Bath Rugby

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:28:40 +0000
Person dies on Bruton train tracks as tragedy leaves railway line closed
Trains have been cancelled while emergency crews attend

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:16:27 +0000
Somerset beauty salon broken into as suspect flees scene in SUV
An 'untidy search' was carried out

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:11:06 +0000
'I advertised my breast milk online and burst into tears when surprising buyer emerged'
Somerset journalist Alev Scott investigated the unregulated UK breast milk market and discovered the majority of buyers are men, not parents - including a 60-year-old lorry driver who claimed it helped his IBS

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:52:37 +0000
French chef warns against one mistake that stops bacon crisping properly
A French chef's simple trick for achieving perfectly crispy bacon involves avoiding one common mistake many home cooks make when frying rashers

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:48:15 +0000
Somerset Crufts winner was convicted of keeping dog in 'shocking' conditions
Lee Cox was previously convicted of animal cruelty

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