Western Daily Press

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:52:51 +0000
Live Somerset flood road closures, warnings and traffic updates as Storm Ingrid hits
One Somerset area in particular is expected to be worst-hit

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:55:00 +0000
Somerset residents have until Easter to give views on planned tidal lagoon
The £11bn project would transform the area

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:51:00 +0000
Decision on 400 homes near Taunton delayed by ‘green wedge’ review
Three sites are earmarked for homes

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:43:00 +0000
New student block planned in Bath's 'student campus by stealth'
100 more student flats have been proposed on the Lower Bristol Road

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:19:46 +0000
Picture captures dramatic car fire on the M5
More than 30 people called the fire service about it

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:06:28 +0000
Bath Rugby injury latest: Ollie Lawrence, Ross Molony, Tom de Glanville, Charlie Ewels
Johann van Graan has revealed that three of last weekend's starters against Edinburgh suffered injuries during the Champions Cup win

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:17:37 +0000
Lando Norris has the taste for another F1 world championship title
Lando Norris said it is "absolutely the goal" to successfully defend his maiden Formula One world championship.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:17:29 +0000
Councillor for south west's 'most Labour village' quits party over 'constant U-turns'
'If there was a different leader, maybe I would be making a different decision'

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:54:07 +0000
Yeovil Town working hard ahead of another tricky away test
Glovers putting a positive spin on things after midweek game was called off

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:48 +0000
Mary Berry's 'warming' beef stew recipe has just 5 easy steps to complete
Mary Berry's one-pot beef stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter's night

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:05:09 +0000
Every flood warning in Somerset with more rain to come
Another storm is arriving

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:02:51 +0000
Matt Weston leads British skeleton squad with high hopes for Olympics
The Bobsleigh and Skeleton squads have been named

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:51:41 +0000
'Fairytale village’ near Somerset has impressive castle, cosy pubs and cute cottages
This village near Somerset has been praised for its historic attractions and beautiful scenery. Visitors also enjoy stopping off at its cosy pubs and adorable cottages

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:48:14 +0000
'Forgotten' German shepherds that 'nobody wants' are desperate to find a home
Jimmy and Hector, two German shepherds rescued from Egypt, have been waiting for more than two years to be adopted together - but nobody has come forward to offer them a home

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:51:43 +0000
M5 slip road partially closed after crash
Traffic is slow

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:34:56 +0000
Councillors grill top officials as social worker strike looms
'We are working hard with colleagues to find a solution'

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:58:34 +0000
Gloucester Rugby vs Bath Rugby LIVE: Team news and play-by-play Gallagher PREM updates
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from Kingsholm

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:31:06 +0000
Met Office issues weather warning as rain set to drench Somerset with high risk of flooding
The new weather warning comes as heavy rain is expected to drench the South West causing travel disruption

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:03:00 +0000
Somerset Council U-turns on planned industrial units near A303
The plan is for 34 'starter' units

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Legal challenge launched to prevent Somerset village from becoming ‘wasteland’
A legal challenge has been launched by Somerset residents to prevent one of the county's historic airfields from being "turned into a wasteland".

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:56:00 +0000
Average cost of fixing potholes in Somerset revealed
It might be more that you think

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:38:01 +0000
Prime Minister confronted about future of Leonardo in fiery exchange with Ed Davey
Sir Ed Davey asked why he won't get on with buying 'great British helicopters made in the West Country'

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:04:37 +0000
Seven hundred cannabis plants removed from derelict Bath hotel
Police have been at the scene today

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:35:26 +0000
Bath Rugby confirm the departure of first team regular to URC side
Francois van Wyk will leave Bath at the end of the 2025/26 season

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:38:24 +0000
Live: Police dismantle cannabis farm in Bath building
Several police cars have been spotted

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