Western Daily Press

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:15:48 +0000
A303 diversion route in full after crash closes major road
Emergency services remain at the scene

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:34:47 +0000
A303 lane shut in Wiltshire after crash - live updates
The A303 was closed in one direction after a two vehicle crash this morning. Emergency services were at the scene and motorists were advised to expect delays.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:57:23 +0000
Bath Rugby vs Saracens 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 the Recreation Ground

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:09:00 +0000
New jobs coming to Bridgwater as industrial units near M5 approved
Construction will start in the coming months

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Lesser-known Somerset beach with gorgeous waterfall is perfect for Easter day out
This secret Somerset beach at the foot of the Quantocks boasts two stunning waterfalls and is ideal for a family day out

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Boats could call at Birnbeck Pier again as Reeves puts in 'game changing' £19m investment
'For too long the pier stood as a symbol of decline. Now it will become a symbol of Weston’s comeback.'

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:59:39 +0000
'I was Banksy's neighbour in Somerset village – this is what he's really like'
Claims about the true identity of Banksy have resurfaced, with the elusive street artist reportedly living in a Somerset village where locals describe giving him lifts

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:42:30 +0000
Billionaire businessman Sir James Dyson buys 50 per cent of Bath Rugby
Owner Bruce Craig has sold half of the club to Sir James Dyson

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:59:11 +0000
Controversial Bath solar farm approved by councillors
Opposition to the plans led to accusations of a 'disinformation campaign'

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:57:44 +0000
Mary Berry's 'classic' lasagne recipe has been around since the 1970s and it's so simple to make
Mary Berry's recipe serves eight to 10 people, making it perfect for a dinner party or the whole family

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0000
Sherborne crash closes A30 near petrol station - live
Drivers are warned to avoid the area

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:37:16 +0000
Calls to cap campaign leaflets at two a year in bid to cut environmental impact
Independent and Conservative councillors are calling for local politicians to only distribute two leaflets a year

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:28:14 +0000
Bath City won't give up the fight after controversial defeat
Bizarre penalty costs the Romans in relegation battle

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:12:22 +0000
Bath Second World War veteran, 100, gets war medals after 80 years
He called it 'one of the best days of my life'

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:14:23 +0000
Strike back on as children’s social care managers to walk out for one day
28 social workers will be on strike tomorrow

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:13:58 +0000
University of Bath urges students to 'remain vigilant' after 'explosive' meningitis outbreak
Two people have died as cases continue to rise

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:07:04 +0000
Bath Rugby set for boost as Six Nations stars check back in for club duty
Bath Rugby host Saracens at the Recreation Ground on Friday night in Round 11 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:45:50 +0000
Car and cash stolen from Somerset home as burglars run 'spooked'
Police want to find the men pictured, one of whom has a 'large nose'

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:16:46 +0000
Billy Rowley bored of 'similar story' as Yeovil Town lose three straight games
"If we play like we did in the first half then we might as well throw the towel in now,”

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:50:36 +0000
Woman dies after being found seriously injured in Cheddar house
She was taken to hospital after the incident

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:59:13 +0000
Diet rich in key foods could hold off dementia for years, new study shows
The study also involved cutting back on three food types

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:51:00 +0000
Frome residents demand access be restored to beloved green space
It's been a popular walking are for 50 years

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:35:00 +0000
Somerset Council to spend nearly £162m on road repairs by 2030
The winter weather has seen a big rise in pothole numbers

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000
Bridgwater MP urges Somerset Council to block new solar farm near M5
The proposed site would cover 141 acres

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:13:29 +0000
Yeovil Town under pressure after third successive defeat
Glovers beaten 1-0 at Woking to keep them nervously looking at the relegation zone

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