Western Daily Press

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:14:08 +0000
Shepton Mallet Carnival 2025 results in full after procession halted
Shepton Mallet Carnival saw both Ramblers and Huckyduck Carnival Clubs make it five wins from five

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Hospital opens new centre to cut A&E waiting times for patients
Yeovil Hospital has launched a new urgent treatment centre to ease pressure on A&E and ensure patients with non-life-threatening conditions are seen quicker than ever

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Decision taken on bid for 323 new homes in Somerset town
Development will see £2m pumped into education services

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Government 'doesn't understand' impact of withdrawing river maintenance
The Environment Agency is withdrawing their maintenance of main rivers after budget cuts

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Pharmacy left closed for months prompts call for action
MP Gideon Amos has called on health ministers and Jhoots Pharmacy to end months of uncertainty for Wellington residents left without a key town-centre pharmacy

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Old cinema turned charity shop defies 'retail horror' fears
A decade ago, many doubted Yeovil needed another charity shop. Now, the Old Cinema has proved them wrong

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:20:46 +0000
Performer falls from Shepton Mallet Carnival cart as procession is halted
Police and an ambulance were called

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:20:41 +0000
Live: Shepton Mallet Carnival stops unexpectedly after 'incident'
An ambulance and police officers passed the crowd

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:38:51 +0000
Pupils lead the way in heartfelt Remembrance ceremonies
Children from schools across Somerset marked Armistice Day with poems, parades, poppies and poignant tributes

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:20:47 +0000
M5 traffic queuing after crash
One driver says they've been stuck for half an hour

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:06:19 +0000
Live: Crash blocks Shepton Mallet road on carnival night
There could be delays

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:19:39 +0000
Chip van man out of work as fire destroys vehicle
A fire ripped through 39 cars last night

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:42:45 +0000
MP Dan Norris remains on bail seven months on from arrest
The MP was arrested on suspicion of child sex offences in April

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:56:17 +0000
A38 was blocked by crash in Somerset
There are long delays

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:50:26 +0000
Mary Berry's 'quick and easy' tomato soup takes 10 minutes to make — requires no chopping
This easy recipe is one of Mary Berry's 'favourite family recipes'. It requires no tomato or onion chopping

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:27:55 +0000
Mary Berry's 'simple' bolognese pasta bake recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare
Mary Berry's bolognese pasta bake is the ultimate comfort food and is perfect for a cosy evening meal. The recipe is quick and easy to make, taking less than half an hour to prepare

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:37:14 +0000
'This never happens': Devastation as play stopped after first scenes on opening night
To Kill a Mockingbird at the Theatre Royal Bath was hit by technical difficulties

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:22:12 +0000
Live: Boy, 16, missing for 12 days as police relaunch appeal
George has been missing since Halloween

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:02:41 +0000
Man accused of murdering Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins enters not guilty plea
Ian Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield - known as "Monster Mansion".

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:45:54 +0000
Photos show aftermath of Bridgwater inferno that burnt 39 vehicles 'to a crisp'
The cause is being investigated

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:45:50 +0000
'Serious' crash blocked A-road near Bath
It is unclear how many vehicles are involved

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:13:31 +0000
Men charged with over 40 offences of child sexual exploitation in South West
The charges relate to 11 victims in total who were aged in the mid to late teens at the time

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:51:41 +0000
A38 was blocked in both directions after crash at junction
Traffic was slow in both directions

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:15:22 +0000
M5 crash caused queues as heavy rain hit the region
Expect delays

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:01:26 +0000
Flood warning and alerts issued as heavy rain continues
A weather warning remains in place

home