Western Daily Press
Wed, 2 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000Closed village pub near Bath and Bristol to reopen as 'amazing' landlady takes it over
The 400-year-old pub is known for its beer garden, which has sadly been empty this summer
Wed, 2 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Future of historic Bath site set to be decided as 200 'mansion houses' planned
One critic described the plans as looking "terribly oppressive"
Wed, 2 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Town could be 'divided by the M5' if new garden village is built
"Once this precious countryside is built over, it is gone forever"
Wed, 2 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Weston-super-Mare could get a £56m new recycling centre as deadline looms
"It is imperative that the depot is delivered as quickly as possible"
Tue, 1 Sep 2026 15:38:26 +0000
Frome Town claim Somerset bragging rights after beating Bath City
A single goal sent the Frome Town players and supporters into ecstasy and condemned Bath to second straight defeat
Tue, 1 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Months of closures on Somerset's Strawberry Line as award-winning path encounters a 'problem'
Essential safety work needs to be carried out
Tue, 1 Sep 2026 12:26:30 +0000
‘I don’t think anyone was as good as they probably should have been last season’ – Cameron Redpath demands more from Bath Rugby ahead of new campaign
"I don’t think anyone was as good as they probably should have been last season."
Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:41:45 +0000
Asian hornets found nesting in Somerset for first time as public urged to be 'vigilant'
National experts have been brought in to destroy the nest
Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:17:09 +0000
New light trail near Bath is an 'affordable alternative' this Christmas and it opens within weeks
It has been created by a renowned artist
Tue, 1 Sep 2026 08:50:54 +0000
GP lists six things she bans to cut cancer risk - including takeaway tubs
Dr Asiya Maula has named the things she won't have at home, including some food and sunscreen
Tue, 1 Sep 2026 05:46:25 +0000
Ex-Taunton Town chief denies conspiring to rape woman with 12 other men
The 12 defendants, including the woman's husband, are due to go on trial
Tue, 1 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Future of 'nationally significant' Taunton regeneration site uncertain as takeover sought
A previously approved masterplan is not viable in its current form
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:57:56 +0000
Billy Rowley praises Yeovil Town 'incredible' group after Tamworth win
His side secured a second win of the Bank Holiday weekend with a 3-2 victory over Tamworth.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:37:55 +0000
Yeovil Town continue excellent start with victory over Tamworth
Glovers up to fourth after a 3-2 win at Huish Park
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0000
Somerset veteran forgot he'd entered lottery draw before 'insane' £500K win
Army veteran Rick Robinson had to check his Postcode Lottery app to realise it was real
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:01:29 +0000
'Draw always on the cards' after rain impacted Somerset's hopes to beat Sussex
“I thought we were incredible with the ball on day two and got ourselves back into the game, so we can take a lot from the game despite the weather.”
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Dog repeatedly stamped on and kicked during brutal 20 minute attack
The RSPCA said a shocked witness recorded on video the abuse and reported it to the animal welfare charity
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:42:44 +0000
Toby Samuel stuns Tomas Machac to reach second round of US Open
Toby Samuel, who came through qualifying to make his main draw debut at Flushing Meadows, stunned the former top-20 player 6-2 6-3 6-2 in just 90 minutes.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:07:34 +0000
Bath Rugby transfer rumours: Argentine prop linked with move to the Rec
Tighthead Marcos Camerlinckx has been recognised as a player full of potential
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Charming' small village near Somerset coast is about to get a bit bigger
Its population could get into four figures once the homes are occupied
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
15,000 people sign petition against building data centre on Somerset Levels
"The beautiful and peaceful Somerset countryside will be ruined by this abhorrent eyesore"
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
We try an affordable Bath cafe selling £3.50 toasties and £2 milkshakes
There are some generous deals and for good reason
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset stretch of A39 notorious for flooding set to close for 'significant' works
The site could soon also become a construction zone
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:49:13 +0000
Sale Sharks name side to face Bath Rugby in PREM Rugby Cup a week early
Bath Rugby head to the CorpAcq Stadium in Round One of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:45:26 +0000
Somerset have to settle for draw with Sussex after rain ruins contest
Somerset sit four points behind leaders Nottinghamshire after a rain-ruined County Championship round