Western Daily Press
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bath bar we declared best in city to close forever this weekend
The founder says they "tried everything" but were left with no choice
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Somerset village at the frontline of Britain's war on loneliness
Peasedown is a little cut off. But that doesn't mean residents have to feel that way
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Evacuation plans for Somerset nuclear site scaled back as decommissioning looms
The area within the zone is significantly smaller
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:44:00 +0000
Primary school with turbulent history welcomes ambitious new head
The school was told it 'requires improvement' in its last two Ofsted reports
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:56:38 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from Harlequins win - 'A world-class moment of magic'
Bath Rugby beat Harlequins 33-17 at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday night in Round One of the 2026/27 Gallagher PREM
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:21:28 +0000
Harlequins 17-33 Bath Rugby LIVE: Reaction and highlights from win at The Stoop
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from The Twickenham Stoop
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:13:07 +0000
Sensational Santi Carreras try puts Bath on route to victory at Harlequins
Bath Rugby beat Harlequins 33-17 at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday night in Round One of the 2026/27 Gallagher PREM
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:43:56 +0000
Bath and North East Somerset planning: Bath Aqua Glass, Le Vignoble and Grog
The latest planning list is in
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:46:21 +0000
Wiltshire road closures: Openreach and Wessex Water works to begin
Closures will be in place day and night
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:40:31 +0000
Kerenza Bryson wins Modern Pentathlon bronze after epic comeback
The 27-year-old, who is based in Bath, showed she still has plenty left in the tank as she repeated her 2023 World Championship podium finish in unforgettable style.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:23:45 +0000
Chetnole: Wessex Water road closures for sewer works from October 12th
Temporary closures have been announced
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:14:35 +0000
Wellington Carnival 2026 road closures, timings and all you need to know as South Somerset carnivals begin
Thousands of people will line the streets on Saturday night
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:14:21 +0000
Frome Carnival 2026: Road closures, parking restrictions, timings and all you need to know
Procession on Saturday could be the last though as warning issued
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:12:45 +0000
Tom Lammonby strums Somerset century but title hopes all but over
Somerset need a miracle now to become County Champions
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:52:45 +0000
Glastonbury: James Bolton Agricultural Contracting licence bid
Operator seeks 3 extra lorries at Sticklinch and 6 trailers at The Meads under a Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:46:24 +0000
Saltford Sports Club seeks premises licence for alcohol and music
The bid is for a licence for alcohol, music and late-night refreshments
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:34:03 +0000
Young man in court over drugs charges in Bath
The charges include possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:29:50 +0000
Ilminster: Branston Limited seeks permission to make changes at Seavington St Michael site
The company is one of the UK's top potato suppliers
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:09:08 +0000
Bath and North East Somerset road closures for Openreach, Wessex Water and National Grid
Key dates and diversions for road closures across Bath, Keynsham, Chew Magna and more as utilities carry out works this September and October
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:06:20 +0000
Dorset road closures: Sandford Orcas, Hinton St Mary, Motcombe and Shillingstone
Dorset Council confirms October and November 2026 closures on Holway, Ridgeway Lane, The Street and Newmans Drove for resurfacing and utility works
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:58:54 +0000
M5 traffic builds as Friday getaway begins - live updates
There are reports of "very slow traffic"
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:05:33 +0000
University of Bath launches investigation amid rumours of drink spiking
The university say it has received no official reports but take the concerns 'extremely seriously'
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:41:12 +0000
Lando Norris qualifies fifth in Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli’s crash
George Russell has been handed a major world championship lifeline after he capitalised on Kimi Antonelli's qualifying crash
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:42:29 +0000
Damien Egan casts proxy vote for arrested MP Dan Norris in close assisted dying vote
‘No further such proxy votes will be facilitated’
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:40:48 +0000
Intriguing past of parched Exmoor reservoir emerges
The levels are incredibly low after the summer's heatwaves