Western Daily Press

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:46:59 +0000
Weston-super-Mare claim promotion and title with unbeaten season
Weston-super-Mare maintained their unbeaten run this season and, with this victory over Okehampton, sealed the Regional 2 Tribute Ale South West title and promotion in the Club's 150th year, writes Chris Heath.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:57:00 +0000
Construction on 185 Yeovil homes can begin as legal agreements signed
Permission was given nearly a year ago

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:46:00 +0000
Somerset residents to be charged for using Dorset recycling centres
The change came in yesterday

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:34:00 +0000
New drive-thru outlets planned near Somerset farm shop
A decision is due by the summer

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:43:52 +0000
Police officer shoots gun after man seen with 'handgun' in Yeovil
A man was arrested in a flat

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:57:32 +0000
Armed police swarm Somerset street
Armed officers were called to the scene

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:43:44 +0000
In pictures: 'Angry but determined' social workers strike and interrupt second council meeting
Councillors had to turn up the volume of their microphones to be heard above the protest outside

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:18:45 +0000
Mary Berry's private life at £2.6m home in posh UK village
The beloved TV chef enjoys a peaceful life after her long career on television

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:14:12 +0000
Somerset Council spending on agency staff hits £40m after job cuts
The authority has been criticised for the spending

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:04:30 +0000
Murder probe update after body of missing man found
A 23-year-old man was found dead a week after he was last seen

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:28:04 +0000
Somerset OAP-turned-'drug mule' is 'fighting for life' in Chile jail
William ‘Billy Boy’ Eastment is said to be suffering with repeated bouts of pneumonia

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:42:57 +0000
Somerset heating oil users to receive support via new crisis and resilience fund
It launches on April 1

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:41:25 +0000
Town takes North Somerset Council to court for axing free parking
'The charges could likely have a significant and detrimental impact on the traders in the area'

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:58:00 +0000
Somerset Council urged to speed up 'embarrassing' A39 roadworks before Easter
The work has caused significant delays

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:21:00 +0000
Yeovil College sparkles in new Ofsted report as grades soar
It is in the middle of a £60 million campus investment project

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:28:07 +0000
Bath City sack manager Darren Way after run of poor results
Bath City have sacked manager Darren Way after an 11-game winless run which has seen the Romans slip into the National League South relegation zone.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:51:13 +0000
Bath Rugby players attitude praised over quick regroup after Six Nations
"Credit to the 23 players that we selected, they represented the group really well."

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:46:27 +0000
Weston-super-Mare keep play-off push going with crucial win
They remain just outside the National League South play-off places, but have games in hand on all of the sides above them

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:48:21 +0000
Over 1500 Wellington properties without power - live updates
There is a fault on the high voltage power lines according to National Grid, which estimates that power will be restored by 2pm

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:59:00 +0000
Much-loved doctor among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:06:39 +0000
Yeovil Town secure vital three points to give Glovers relief
“It’s nice to turn up on a beautiful sunny day and deliver a win."

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:13:00 +0000
£2 million Glastonbury dream home just a 20-minute walk from the Pyramid Stage
Beats camping!

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:21:01 +0000
Motorcyclist dies in crash with car on Dorset road
Our thoughts with those affected

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:36:52 +0000
Yeovil Town back to winning ways and move away from relegation zone
Yeovil Town returned to winning ways as they held on for a 3-2 victory over struggling Morecambe at Huish Park.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:38:46 +0000
This Bridgwater man could have vital information for police
He was last seen in Washford at 5pm on Thursday

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