Western Daily Press

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:59:28 +0000
Lando Norris third behind Mercedes one-two in Japan GP practice
A better day from McLaren after the woes in China

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:36:07 +0000
Car crashes into building at Puriton
Firefighters had to rescue the driver

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:21:50 +0000
Flapjackery opens Bath shop on Pulteney Bridge
'Many are new to flapjacks, so we take the time to introduce them properly'

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Much-loved Somerset family theme park now abandoned and closed forever
Noel Edmonds' Blobbyland at Cricket St Thomas was a whimsical haven for Mr Blobby fans in the 1990s before being abandoned and demolished in 2014

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:36:00 +0000
No shops within major Taunton housing estate until 1,000 homes are built
'We are relying on the goodwill of the developers to deliver what's missing'

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:32:00 +0000
£350,000 committed to clearing Somerset gullies to prevent flooding
It aims to stop roads being cut off

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:31:00 +0000
No new secondary school planned for Taunton until at least 2030
The nearest secondary school is already over-subscribed'

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Bath councillor faced two hour traffic ordeal during Bath Half amid calls for date change
He asked why the event was held on 'such a significant day in the calendar'

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:35:23 +0000
Man sells £4m Omaze mansion in Bath months after marrying there
Paul found out he had won the mansion while sat on the loo

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:54:07 +0000
'Delighted and thrilled' Billy Rowley as Yeovil Town climb up the table
Which moved the Glovers nine points clear of the National League drop zone.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:33:36 +0000
Sainsbury's responds to Bath 'pigeon cull' fears after backlash
It is seeking "a safe way to remove the birds" during netting repairs

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:30:41 +0000
Armed police swoop on Taunton street and make multiple arrests
The road was closed as police attended

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:02:44 +0000
Somerset name strong squad for Glamorgan friendly ahead with sharpness key
"So, the guys involved tomorrow are very much in mind for selection for the first game against Notts."

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Tributes to Somerset police officer who helped everyone but 'couldn't help himself'
His devastated family say they are broken but need to send a message to others who might be struggling

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:54:39 +0000
Yeovil pharmacy workers charged with stealing and supplying drugs
It comes after a two-year investigation sparked when a pharmacy discovered issues with its stock

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:52:58 +0000
Bath City appoint Scott Bartlett as new manager after Darren Way sacking
"I am not phased by that, its about the potential, the people, and the ongoing project"

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:42:11 +0000
Suspect leaves carrier bag containing items at scene of burglary
A property was damaged and items were stolen in the incident

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:13:40 +0000
M5 casualty cut out of vehicle after crash
Multiple emergency service crews were called to the scene

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:04:13 +0000
6,000-year-old trackway discovered by chance in Somerset
It's been beautifully preserved

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:24:36 +0000
Mum of Somerset student killed by 'monster' Valdo Calocane left a 'devastated shell'
'I will never stop this fight until this gross wrong has been righted'

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:26:39 +0000
'I quit London for Somerset - I was smug but fear I've made a mistake'
A woman who left London for Bath in 2018 says she initially felt smug about lower costs, but doubled mortgage rates, expensive train fares and rising living costs have left her wondering if she made a mistake

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:48:41 +0000
GP advises one change to detect deadly silent heart condition
It can go unnoticed for years but damages your heart and can cause strokes

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:26:48 +0000
Yeovil Town breeze past Wealdstone to move further clear of danger
The Glovers are now nine points clear of the relegation zone

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0000
More than £770,000 committed for future dredging on Somerset Levels
The work will be done over the next 12 months

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:31:00 +0000
Revised plans for 150 homes near proposed Somerset railway station site
The development will include affordable homes

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