Western Daily Press

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:44:47 +0000
Stonegate denies 400 South West pubs at risk of closure
The UK pub group operates brands including the Slug and Lettuce in Bath

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:29:33 +0000
Exeter Chiefs v Bath Rugby LIVE updates and team news announcements ahead of Gallagher Premiership clash
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from Sandy Park

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:53:01 +0000
Bath to remove gull nests — but only when people get injured
The council is applying for a licence to remove eggs and nests — but there is a high bar for them to be allowed to act

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:01:01 +0000
Bus lane rollout in North Somerset paused after backlash
The council has faced calls to scrap the schemes

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:12:11 +0000
Man arrested over alleged rape in Weston-super-Mare alleyway
Two potential witnesses are being sought by Avon and Somerset Police who are appealing for information following the terrifying incident.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:07:06 +0000
Council told it needs a plan for care homes in next pandemic
In 2021, Bath and North East Somerset had the highest rate of Covid-19 deaths in care homes in all of England

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:12:35 +0000
Thousands of jobs created at Hinkley Point C and population boost revealed in new EDF report
The UK's first new nuclear plant since the 1990s is expected to be finished by 2031

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:12:14 +0000
Man dies in head-on Somerset crash between BMW and Vauxhall Astra
The fatal crash also left another male, who was driving a BMW, in hospital

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:02:34 +0000
A37 blocked both ways by crash in Yeovil
An ambulance was called to the scene of the crash this morning (April 18)

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:12:58 +0000
A303 to close this weekend as multi-million dual upgrade continues
A diversion route will be in place

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:10:38 +0000
A361 reopens after man dies in crash
The A361 in Somerset is still closed today (April 18) as collision investigation work is completed after a serious crash last night

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:27:41 +0000
Live: Glastonbury Festival resale tickets to go on sale
Resale tickets for the UK's biggest music festival at Worthy Farm go on sale on Thursday, April 18

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:42:03 +0000
Man jailed for shining laser at plane with 200 people on board
In two separate incidents, Andrew Wilson shone a laser at a helicopter flying over Yeovil and a plane that was on its descent to Bristol Airport

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:05:49 +0000
Pair 'trying to break into Sherborne TK Maxx' caught by staff
The pair fled the scene

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:59:23 +0000
Backlash over 'bonkers' after hours plan for farm and cafe near Bath
South Gloucestershire councillors will decide whether to grant a premises licence on Thursday

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:26:35 +0000
‘All systems go’ as architects submit Birnbeck Pier plans
It will restore the clocktower and create a new cafe with a view of the pier

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:23:06 +0000
Relief as two Somerset care homes threatened by closure saved
One councillor has called upon Somerset Council to prevent similar incidents from happening again

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:57:33 +0000
Live: Concern growing for missing woman last seen in Bath three days ago
Thi Quyen, 20, was last seen on Sunday (April 14)

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:18:22 +0000
Glastonbury Festival 2024: Lulu to play Worthy Farm one final time as Avalon stage line-up confirmed
Kate Nash and Frank Turner have also been confirmed

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:03:25 +0000
'Will add to the power of our pack' - Johann van Graan explains why Bath Rugby have signed experienced prop
Leicester Tigers forward Francois van Wyk has signed a two-year deal with Bath

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:13:31 +0000
Bath Rugby set to add Leicester Tigers forward to strengthen their pack depth
Johann van Graan has been on the look out for a loosehead prop

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:49:13 +0000
Villagers march against racism suffered by families walking to school
Residents in Meare stand up to hatred

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Sophie's £2,500 Macmillan London Marathon goal in memory of beloved grandad
Sophie’s grandad was a true family man, a ‘real Cockney geezer’ who loved unconditionally and brought joy and laughter into their lives

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:59:00 +0000
Council to hold 'urgent meeting' with Israeli arms company after protests
Protestors are calling on Somerset Council to immediately evict the Israeli arms company renting one of its buildings

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:36:49 +0000
‘Leave no stone unturned’ - Johann van Graan on Bath star Finn Russell’s injury, rehab and potential return
The Scotland co-captain injured his groin in Bath's Champions Cup defeat at Sandy Park

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