Western Daily Press

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:38:47 +0000
Dramatic photos show Priddy woodland up in flames
Ten appliances were called to help

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:22:52 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from Saracens win - 'In red-hot form'
Bath Rugby beat Saracens 62-15 at the Reaction Ground on Friday in Round 11 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:46:02 +0000
Bradford-on-Avon GP surgery forced to close after emergency worker assaulted
The surgery was forced to close for a day

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:06:17 +0000
Huge grass fire in Somerset village devastates woodland
Firefighters faced difficult working conditions

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:17:00 +0000
North Petherton Primary School determined to continue improving after mixed Ofsted report
'Continuous improvement remains at the heart of our vision'

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Dog-friendly South West shepherd's hut surrounded by Christmas trees
If you're looking for a UK staycation with your four-legged friend, this might be the place for you

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
I love the Westcountry but there's one place I think deserves more attention
I noticed an intriguing sight as I left the hotel and looked to my right – the medieval walls of the old city

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:08:00 +0000
Taunton Olympian Ian Haley switches lanes to become teacher in Somerset
He's going for gold in shaping bright young minds

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:07:00 +0000
Mystery as Bath children's play area disappears
The equipment was removed without explanation

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:14:03 +0000
Bath Rugby soar to new heights in demolition of Saracens
Bath Rugby beat Saracens 62-15 at the Reaction Ground on Friday in Round 11 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:47:55 +0000
Woman dies after medical incident on A38
Police, land ambulance crews and an air ambulance attended the incident

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:19:45 +0000
Man's body discovered in wooded area near Chippenham Rugby Club
Tragic news

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:08:56 +0000
Thieves break into construction business and steal expensive machinery
A large lorry was used in the 'carefully planned' burglary

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:29:20 +0000
Bath College shares advice amid Kent meningitis outbreak
There were 29 confirmed cases in Kent by 5pm on Thursday, March 19

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:42:53 +0000
Plans approved to save former Weston-super-Mare hotel with flats and HMO conversion
'Buildings of this prominence should be the jewel in the crown of the seafront of Weston-super-Mare'

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:27:42 +0000
People realise reason some shops have gold National Lottery stands and not blue
Most corner shops, post office counters, and supermarkets will have one, but what is the difference between the blue and gold National Lottery stands?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:14:30 +0000
Bath MP calls for king to cancel state visit to the US
She accused the Trump administration of sending energy bills soaring

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:28:14 +0000
Yeovil Town must keep fighting ahead of huge clash with Morecambe
'It's a massive game' - as Yeovil look to pull clear of the relegation zone

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:54:57 +0000
Somerset tractor fireball spreads and destroys crops
Pictures show black smoke billowing into the sky

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Somerset snubbed in Sunday Times best places to live list and I worry it's because we're 'too popular'
We're so last season

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Boy, 4, suffers brain injury after being hurled into the air by motorbike
Alfie is now “petrified of being hit by a bike" when he's outside

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Mysterious new barge arrives at Weston seafront - why it's there and how it will help restore historic landmark
A unusual barge was floated from Newport to Weston-super-Mare to play an important role in the restoration of Birnbeck Pier

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
24 empty homes near A303 could finally be occupied later this year
Construction finished nearly a year ago, yet all the homes are still empty due to outstanding legal issues

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:07:19 +0000
Bradford-on-Avon GP surgery closes after 'incident' leads to man's arrest
Multiple assaults have also been alleged

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:04:36 +0000
Man who murdered newborn son at Yeovil District Hospital told-off for poking baby 'non-stop'
Brendon Staddon was murdered by his father in 2024

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