Western Daily Press

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Bath Rugby lose recruitment mastermind to Gallagher PREM rivals
Former agent Rob Burgess has been head of recruitment at Bath for three seasons

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:48:00 +0000
Oldmixon Primary School 'going above and beyond', says Ofsted
It's a victory for Oldmixon Primary School

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:17:00 +0000
A&E attendance in Bath soars by 48% as MP warns of emergency
'Our emergency teams are suffering an emergency of their own'

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:12:00 +0000
230 Chard homes approved for second time despite A30 safety fears
'While the idea of re-routing traffic from central Chard is commendable, this is not appropriate'

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Government approves £1bn contract for helicopter maker Leonardo
Italian company's plant in Yeovil will benefit from big investment

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 17:54:14 +0000
Late goal gives Bath City a point but stay in bottom four
An Alex Fisher header late in the first half ensured Bath City returned from London with a point in a 1-1 National League South draw against Enfield Town

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 15:18:34 +0000
Tractor 'severely damaged' after large fire in Somerset village
Firefighters found the tractor and trailer "well alight"

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 12:33:29 +0000
Bath Rugby player ratings from PREM Rugby Cup win against Gloucester - 'Sharp as a knife'
Bath Rugby beat Gloucester Rugby 38-26 in the final pool stage game of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0000
25 new Wiveliscombe homes approved despite traffic and flooding fears
Up to 25 new homes will be built in a growing town on the edge of Exmoor after plans were approved by local councillors.

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 11:59:57 +0000
Mary Berry's 15-minute pasta recipe is 'so quick' for midweek family dinners
The TV chef's creamy penne pasta takes just 15 minutes to make and is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual supper parties

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 09:53:42 +0000
South West skydiver could have died due to 'parachute malfunction'
His death follows a double fatality at the same location just months ago

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 06:56:00 +0000
Former Somerset care home can remain in use as 35-bed HMO
It's been closed since 2023

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 06:09:00 +0000
Much-loved mum and gran, 58, among this week's funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those families who have lost a loved one

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Gorgeous village near Somerset rated one of UK's most beautiful
Nether Compton is perfect for day trips from Somerset with historic charm and countryside walks

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Perfect adults-only getaway in Somerset is 'pure bliss'
The boathouse is located at Orchardleigh, a wedding venue near Frome, and is the perfect spot for a romantic getaway

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:04:16 +0000
Man dies in skydiving incident at tragic South West airfield
A 49-year-old man was confirmed dead at the scene at Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:17:44 +0000
Bath Rugby earn PREM Rugby Cup semi-final spot with West Country derby win
Bath Rugby beat Gloucester Rugby 38-26 in the final pool stage game of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:10:22 +0000
Yeovil Town out of FA Trophy after penalty shoot-out defeat at Southport
Wembley dreams for the Glovers over after penalty shoot-out exit

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Oldest Indian restaurant in Bath reopens after being rescued from closure
"We want to show people that our food is the best food"

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:37:26 +0000
Vehicle destroyed in 'suspicious' fire
The blaze broke out in Crewkerne

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:26:32 +0000
Abandoned Bridgwater building bursts into flames
It was severely damaged by the fire

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:26:10 +0000
'kind and caring' man, 49, 'taken tragically too soon'
Kevin was found in the water and sadly died

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:29:00 +0000
Loss-making Carlton Street Car Park could ‘start to collapse’ under weight of electric vehicles
It lost the council £250,000 last year

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Luxury hotel 20 minutes from Bath is one of UK's best family-friendly escapes
Woolley Grange near Bath was recently given a major makeover and is now a stylish and family-friendly getaway in the heart of the countryside

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Charming village pub near Yeovil reopens after refurbishment with plans for new carvery
This is just the beginning

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