Western Daily Press

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How can cash-strapped North Somerset afford major regeneration projects?
The council is restoring Birnbeck Pier and reopening the Portishead Railway at the same time as it has hiked concil tax and warned it was at risk of going bust

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Everyday heroes: inspiring stories from Somerset to lift your spirits
It's important to remember the brighter side of life

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset have drive and ambition to achieve that elusive County Championship title
"There's this real drive, ambition, belief that there's an opportunity to create history,"

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yeovil pub secures new licence after £480,000 refurbishment
Somerset Council has now approved several key changes to the pub's licence

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
'I thought mum just had a cold - days later she almost died'
A runny nose soon became something much more dangerous

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:18:50 +0000
'Long' M5 delays after crash
The Easter getaway has begun

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:43:17 +0000
I lived in charming Somerset town with Victorian pier and One Direction link
With one of the oldest cinemas in the world, a seawater infinity pool, and a beautiful Victorian pier, this traditional seaside town can't go unnoticed - it's even been visited by A-listers

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:38:50 +0000
Bath coffee shop ditches one-star hygiene rating after 'frustrating' wait
The coffee shop now has the top five-star rating after the council finally revisited

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:45:18 +0000
Roman Baths introduce £1 entry price for claimants of three benefits
Standard admission can cost up to £33

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:42:29 +0000
Brean Theme Park shares major update on future after closure fears
It's described as "one of Somerset’s best-loved visitor attractions"

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:27:01 +0000
Disused miniature railway at Somerset seaside set to reopen with cafe and rides
A familiar family will be bringing it back to life as part of plans for a "vibrant, welcoming seafront"

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:12:37 +0000
‘Selfish and predatory’ paedophile sexually abused child
'He has taken the innocence of her childhood away'

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 07:16:37 +0000
Fitness expert says you can lower blood pressure in eight weeks for 77p
High blood pressure is often called a silent killer

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 05:42:40 +0000
Car crashes into Somerset railway bridge
Services may still be delayed

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for 500-bed campus to house Somerset gigafactory workers on hold
Construction is proceeding at pace on the 'gigafactory'

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New cider bar opens at Unity Beach leisure park in Brean
You don't need to be a resort guest to visit

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
20mph speed limit on the cards for Taunton town centre
'This would definitely make Taunton's status as a 'garden town' more of a reality'

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 03:08:00 +0000
Martin Lewis shares holiday rule that could save you thousands
The financial expert said if you don't act fast, you could lose out

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:58:43 +0000
Gang of fighting youths stopped trains at Weston-Super-Mare
Parents picked up some of the youths following the distrurbance

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:50:16 +0000
Graffiti to be cleaned off Grade II listed Bath building — after six years
Spray paint can be difficult to clean off Bath stone without following a careful process

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:20:50 +0000
Boy punched and kicked during park attack
Officers want to speak to the man pictured

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:48:39 +0000
Calls to declare ‘state of emergency’ over Glastonbury van-dwellers
Somerset Council has been working to secure a site to provide safe accommodation for the 'non-bricks and mortar' community

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:35:50 +0000
Hooded gang damage Bridgwater shops and steal tobacco products
The 'carefully planned' burglary is being investigated by police

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:30:36 +0000
Bath City slump to another defeat as survival hopes dashed again
The Romans are now 14 league games without a win, their longest stretch since 2001, as relegation could be confirmed as early as Easter Monday.

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:19:19 +0000
Hunt for men after arson at Somerset barber shop
Police want to find the men pictured

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