Western Daily Press
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:53:19 +0000'Large fuel spillage' closes A-road in Somerset - updates
It is expected the clean up will take some time
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Famous South West seafront hotel branded an 'eyesore' as 'Saudi owners let it fall into disrepair'
The Grade II-listed hotel has been complately closed since storm damage in 2022
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Somerset town set for new homes, train station and spine road cycle path
Construction on the housing is taking shape
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Inquiry for North Somerset's triangle-shaped village facing 'irreversible change'
Both the council and the developer are blaming each other for failing to respond to each other’s messages
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:24:09 +0000Six men arrested on M5 after 'suspicious' boat docks in South West
The arrest happened near the Somerset border
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:19:36 +0000Ex-Taunton Town chief spoke openly about desire to abuse drugged woman
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Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:16 +0000Man accused of sex assault on advertised wife was 'naive young man'
The defendant responded to an advert placed by the husband on Craigslist to have sex with his wife
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:14:05 +0000Burnham-on-Sea Carnival 2026 results announced after incredible procession
Here are the results from Burnham-on-Sea Carnival
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:33:25 +0000M4 traffic queues hit 90 minutes after vehicle fire - recap
Delays were reported
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Somerset coastal town left with 'one road' awaits government decision
A make-or-break update is expected within weeks
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Changes to 'one of Bath's most treasured spaces' WILL be reviewed - but not until late 2027
Almost 5,000 people have signed a petition urging the council to rethink the controversial work
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Primary school near Yeovil put under special measures - but 'we will emerge stronger'
Ofsted said "for too long, pupils have not learned well at this school"
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 03:03:00 +0000Picture-perfect Somerset village with 500-year-old pub named 'best place to live'
If the appeal of the small but pretty village had to be boiled down to a sentence, it enjoys access to Bristol's best parts, but in a charming, peaceful rural setting
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 20:27:23 +0000Lanes reopen on M5 after two-car crash
Two cars were involved in an accident on the M5 Southbound
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 17:12:26 +0000Somerset housing target could be cut as campaigner warns of 'permanent damage'
A campaigner warned the existing plan for new homes would cause "permanent damage across rural Somerset"
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 14:39:48 +0000Man on trial accused of abuse of wife advertised for sex denies second charge
He is one of five men on trial
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 11:15:18 +0000Elderly man dies after being hit by Audi during police chase in Taunton
A young man is due in court today
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 10:16:24 +0000Bath Rugby 'back in the mix' in the PREM Rugby Cup after away win at Exeter Chiefs says delighted coach
Bath Rugby beat Exeter Chiefs 35-19 at Sandy Park on Saturday in Round Three of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 07:16:04 +0000Man rescued from Bridgwater docks after driving into water
He ended up in the water at the Bridgwater docks
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Somerset town averts Christmas market clash for new transport hub
The works could cause disruption
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000'New home' for Lakeland in Bath as much-loved retailer moves
"With Christmas just around the corner, we hope customers will pop in, have a browse and make the most of our exclusive opening weekend offers.”
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Neighbours' fury after losing ten-year planning row over Bath 'mega mansion'
A developer has been allowed to keep what is believed to be the biggest new-build home in Bath for 100 years
Sun, 8 Nov 2026 20:27:55 +0000Lando Norris wins Sao Paulo Grand Prix in dominant display
Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after new world champion Kimi Antonelli spun out of the lead in slippery conditions at Interlagos.
Sun, 8 Nov 2026 18:06:11 +0000AI row erupts among Bridgwater Carnival fans as one says it's 'unfathomable'
"I have never been so disappointed and upset coming away from a carnival"
Sun, 8 Nov 2026 14:40:36 +0000Suspect named after pedestrian hit by car in Taunton police chase
The casualty is in a critical condition