Western Daily Press

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:53:36 +0000
Somerset happy with draw to stay in strong County Championship position
“Being five points off the top of the Championship is very encouraging as we should have several of our key players fit and available again when red-ball cricket resumes."

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:37:28 +0000
Somerset schools to close during red heat warning
Temperatures are expected to soar to uncomfortable levels

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0000
Plans for 56 homes near Somerset primary school approved despite traffic fears
Nearby residents are concerned about busy roads

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Riverside footpath where boats evicted in Bath to close for rugby matches
The council said: 'This is not connected with the council’s removal of unauthorised boats'

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Tories and Lib Dems lock horns over 'one-star' finance rating
'We have cleaned up the Lib Dems' financial mess before, and we are prepared to do so again'

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:37:53 +0000
Lightning strikes and 'tornado' warning as Met Office issues yellow alert
Thunderstorms are rolling across parts of the South West

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:46:32 +0000
Somerset escape with Warwickshire draw after Tom Rew and Craig Overton centuries
Somerset were deep in trouble before the pair combined to save the game and go second in the table

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0000
Somerset Labour leader urges government to 'step up' after Keir Starmer resigns
The leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council has urged the government to "step up" and properly fund local services following the resignation of prime minister Sir Keir Starmer MP.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:19:08 +0000
Starmer resigns, Bath shrugs: city gripped by political fatigue as sixth prime minister in ten years resigns
Bath has had their fill of politics

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:06:21 +0000
Man knocked out and attacked on ground in Highbridge
The victim has no memory of what police described as an 'awful assault'

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:11:28 +0000
'Dangerous predator' jailed for rape of teenage girl
Pascal Bitton sexually assaulted and abused teenage girls after offering them lifts, alcohol and drugs

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:51:41 +0000
North Somerset's bid to stop flood zone housing development quashed at high court
The 'nationally significant' decision could affect how decisions about building in flood plains are made in future

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:27:16 +0000
Official heatwave alert for anyone taking tetracyclines, SSRIs or contraceptives
The warning covers drugs like fluoxetine, citalopram, sertraline, doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, and sulfamethoxazole

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:15:03 +0000
PREM Rugby play-offs set move to neutral venue from 2029-30 season
Neutral venues are set to host semi-finals in future

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:33:23 +0000
Moment cops arrest teen on train after Aria Thorpe, 9, fatally stabbed
A teenage boy is on trial accused of murder

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:52:18 +0000
James Rew suffers tough England debut in heavy New Zealand defeat
The Somerset wicketkeeper has been left out of the squad for the third test

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:13:00 +0000
Somerset councillor granted six-month leave of absence due to ill health
She will not have to attent any meetings until Christmas

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:11:00 +0000
Two-tier schools system planned for Somerset town in major shake-up
'The proposal is about creating a sustainable system that supports children and young people to thrive'

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0000
Flood defences downstream of Bridgwater barrier to finish this year
'Significant progress has been made on site'

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0000
Bath declared worse than London for student housing demand
There were almost 1,700 searches per student property available

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Weston primary school where pupils are proud and playtime is joyous wows Ofsted
"From the moment they arrive, staff provide a warm welcome"

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:16:26 +0000
Summer solstice 2026 in pictures as thousands gather at Stonehenge and Glastonbury Tor
Crowds flocked to the South West once again

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000
700-year-old medieval Somerset castle set for a brand new bridge
The hidden gem is just a short drive from Frome

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 10 Somerset streets where you are mostly likely to get a parking fine
The amount of cash generated by fines has doubled

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Devoted dad and grandad among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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