Western Daily Press
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 07:40:33 +0000Machine washable Dunelm rug included in huge January sale
Dunelm has slashed the price of 440 rugs and doormats in its massive January sale
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 06:20:00 +0000New £120,000 threshold for UK savers - all rules explained
The FSCS has increased the level from £85,000 to £120,000 per bank - but many savers still don't realise crucial limits apply
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 06:15:00 +0000NHS issues warning to parents over this week's change
The NHS has issued guidance to parents
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Villagers reopen pub in Bayford after pledging £300,000
Early trading has been a big success
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000NHS says 'tell your doctor' before taking tibolone in 12 key situations
The NHS advises that certain people should speak to their doctor before taking tibolone
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bird flu surveillance zone remains in place on Somerset Levels
A 10-mile area is mapped out
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Five regeneration projects which will change Somerset in 2026
Millions will be spent on the schemes
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 23:19:14 +0000A303 closure recap: Traffic released on Somerset road after police called to collision
National Highways was awaiting updates from police after traffic was held on a road in Somerset due to a collision
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 14:57:25 +0000Mary Berry's quick pasta bake recipe is perfect midweek meal in winter
Mary's 'wonderfully comforting' winter pasta bake serves 6-8 and can be frozen for busy weeknights
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 14:27:50 +0000Dunelm's 'pretty' duvet set is so 'lovely' shoppers buy more than one
'Love this bed set. Looks lovely on. Bought it in the summer so was perfect for the time of year with the beautiful bird design'
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:58:21 +0000Glastonbury venue speaks out after New Year's Eve 'spiking'
The Assembly Rooms says spiking did not take place
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:42:17 +0000Men named and charged after being found hare coursing
The men had three lurchers in pursuit of hares in fields
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 07:08:14 +0000Former British schoolgirl confirmed as victim of New Year's Day Swiss ski resort fire
Charlotte Niddam, 15, was one of 40 people killed in the blaze at Crans-Montana resort's Constellation bar in the early hours of January 1, 2026, and was initially reported as missing after the fire broke out
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +000095 new low-cost homes could be built near Chard
'The site is to be delivered for a registered provider of affordable housing'
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Part of A38 to close for four days later this month
Diversions will be in place
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 19:28:57 +0000Fire breaks out at Hinkley Point C construction site
The blaze occurred in an air conditioning unit
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 17:15:00 +0000Woman severely injured in crash near Taunton
She was involved in a two-car collision
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 15:51:36 +0000Live: Woman seriously injured in accident on busy A-road
An accident happened about 1pm
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 14:44:42 +0000Johann van Graan delights in Bath’s last-gasp win over Exeter
"It was a high-quality game between two very good teams and I'm very glad about the five points"
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 13:51:28 +0000Duchy of Cornwall bids to build more than 600 homes in Somerset
Over 30 per cent will be affordable homes
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 12:52:35 +0000Yeovil Town worthy winners as 2026 starts with victory
“We were pretty worthy winners,” Yeovil Town boss Billy Rowley claimed after his side began 2026 with a 3-1 victory over Braintree Town at Huish Park.
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000School leader speaks of pride after King's New Year Honours recognition
The full list includes people from Axbridge to Yeovil
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Death notices and funeral announcements from Somerset area this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Major 200 home development would change village's unique triangle shape
Developers' plans would increase the size of the village by almost half
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 05:45:53 +0000Bath Rugby player ratings from Exeter Chiefs win - 'Much sharper in spells'
Bath Rugby beat Exeter Chiefs 33-26 at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round Nine of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM