Western Daily Press

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:45:50 +0000
Yeovil Town rebuild work starts now with top end National League target
"We are going to try and build a squad that can compete at the top end of this league. And by the New Year we want to be in a good place, and I think we will be.”

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:32:53 +0000
Doctors say night-time symptom lined to heart disease, stroke, and dementia
Your partner may be the first to see the symptoms

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:29:36 +0000
Building fire closes A-road near Somerset border - updates
The road is shut both ways

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:18:47 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from Northampton Saints defeat - 'Wonderful'
Bath Rugby were beaten 41-38 by Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday in Round 14 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:56:00 +0000
Battery energy storage facility near Somerset travellers’ site refused
The proposals would be "an inconvenience to all users of the route".

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:43:00 +0000
Somerset town getting more homes - but no money for local schools
The council has ruled the school has sufficient capacity - so doesn't have to provide a penny of funding

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:36:00 +0000
Somerset Council 'setting itself up for a fall' over Chard relief road delays
Councillors have criticised the council's officers for the slow pace of delivering the road to date

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Somerset mum with brain tumour runs half-marathon dressed as giant brain
She's already raised almost £8500 for charity

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
My journey to Portishead showed why railway line reopening desperately needed
I could get to London in the same time it took to make the 32 mile trip

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Historic site regeneration plans could create £20m 'destination for Wellington'
"There is a clear desire for the site to be shared with the community, through the creation of gallery spaces, markets, artists and makers."

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:09:52 +0000
'Really disappointing' end to Yeovil Town's season after chaotic start
“Today we will try and erase that from our memory."

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:52 +0000
'We don't have a second team' - Rotated Bath run Northampton Saints to the wire
Bath Rugby showcase their strength in depth despite dramatic defeat at Northampton Saints

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 38 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Somerset's best lifestyle businesses revealed in Muddy Stilettos Awards
Want to see who made it through to the Dorset, Somerset & Bristol Finals? Course you do!

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
We visited the beautiful English pub that offers views over Wales
The Royal Inn is sat on the precipice between two beautiful nations - and is something special

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:46:00 +0000
Somerset villages feeling costs of Trump's Iran war as bills soar
70% on homes in one village rely on heating oil, which a councillor warned had doubled in cost

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0000
‘Affordable housing’ explained as to what term really means
"That's why delivering affordable homes is so important."

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:59:00 +0000
Physio's alert to 'not ignore pain' and 'act fast'
A musculoskeletal specialist said not taking action was a bad idea

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:16:00 +0000
DWP Universal Credit update over expanding eligibility for £110 payments
Benefit payment rates went up recently

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:15:53 +0000
Search for Somerset teen, aged 15, last seen on Friday night
Lola has links to Taunton and Weston-super-Mare

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:10:40 +0000
Weston-super-Mare secure National League South play-off spot
The Seagulls secured their highest ever finish as they end the season sixth

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:10:22 +0000
South West bed company on brink of administration after filing notice of intention
Trowbridge-based Airsprung Beds has filed a Notice of Intention to appoint administrators following financial difficulties, and is working with key stakeholders on options to preserve the company [NATIONAL NEWS]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Somerset carnival 2026 dates confirmed for spectacular processions
The dates have been set for the world famous illuminated carnival processions across the South West this Autumn

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Incredible Somerset independent cider makers toasting years of success
The anniversary also shines a spotlight on the cidery’s shop and taproom

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:39:59 +0000
Yeovil Town season ends with disappointing 4-1 defeat
Glovers beaten 4-1 after going 3-0 down inside 16 minutes afainst Solihull Moors

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