Western Daily Press
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:14:08 +0000Shepton Mallet Carnival 2025 results in full after procession halted
Shepton Mallet Carnival saw both Ramblers and Huckyduck Carnival Clubs make it five wins from five
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Hospital opens new centre to cut A&E waiting times for patients
Yeovil Hospital has launched a new urgent treatment centre to ease pressure on A&E and ensure patients with non-life-threatening conditions are seen quicker than ever
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Decision taken on bid for 323 new homes in Somerset town
Development will see £2m pumped into education services
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Government 'doesn't understand' impact of withdrawing river maintenance
The Environment Agency is withdrawing their maintenance of main rivers after budget cuts
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Pharmacy left closed for months prompts call for action
MP Gideon Amos has called on health ministers and Jhoots Pharmacy to end months of uncertainty for Wellington residents left without a key town-centre pharmacy
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Old cinema turned charity shop defies 'retail horror' fears
A decade ago, many doubted Yeovil needed another charity shop. Now, the Old Cinema has proved them wrong
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:20:46 +0000Performer falls from Shepton Mallet Carnival cart as procession is halted
Police and an ambulance were called
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:20:41 +0000Live: Shepton Mallet Carnival stops unexpectedly after 'incident'
An ambulance and police officers passed the crowd
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:38:51 +0000Pupils lead the way in heartfelt Remembrance ceremonies
Children from schools across Somerset marked Armistice Day with poems, parades, poppies and poignant tributes
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:20:47 +0000M5 traffic queuing after crash
One driver says they've been stuck for half an hour
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:06:19 +0000Live: Crash blocks Shepton Mallet road on carnival night
There could be delays
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:19:39 +0000Chip van man out of work as fire destroys vehicle
A fire ripped through 39 cars last night
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:42:45 +0000MP Dan Norris remains on bail seven months on from arrest
The MP was arrested on suspicion of child sex offences in April
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:56:17 +0000A38 was blocked by crash in Somerset
There are long delays
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:50:26 +0000Mary Berry's 'quick and easy' tomato soup takes 10 minutes to make — requires no chopping
This easy recipe is one of Mary Berry's 'favourite family recipes'. It requires no tomato or onion chopping
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:27:55 +0000Mary Berry's 'simple' bolognese pasta bake recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare
Mary Berry's bolognese pasta bake is the ultimate comfort food and is perfect for a cosy evening meal. The recipe is quick and easy to make, taking less than half an hour to prepare
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:37:14 +0000'This never happens': Devastation as play stopped after first scenes on opening night
To Kill a Mockingbird at the Theatre Royal Bath was hit by technical difficulties
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:22:12 +0000Live: Boy, 16, missing for 12 days as police relaunch appeal
George has been missing since Halloween
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:02:41 +0000Man accused of murdering Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins enters not guilty plea
Ian Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield - known as "Monster Mansion".
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:45:54 +0000Photos show aftermath of Bridgwater inferno that burnt 39 vehicles 'to a crisp'
The cause is being investigated
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:45:50 +0000'Serious' crash blocked A-road near Bath
It is unclear how many vehicles are involved
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:13:31 +0000Men charged with over 40 offences of child sexual exploitation in South West
The charges relate to 11 victims in total who were aged in the mid to late teens at the time
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:51:41 +0000A38 was blocked in both directions after crash at junction
Traffic was slow in both directions
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:15:22 +0000M5 crash caused queues as heavy rain hit the region
Expect delays
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:01:26 +0000Flood warning and alerts issued as heavy rain continues
A weather warning remains in place